A space where Black women are already enough.
So this MPA program at Florida State University was almost the death of me. I started in August, 2020 (this was a pandemic baby). I am not a fan of any advanced level math class and since they weren't a requirement for me in undergrad I was unprepared for the chaos that was PAD 5701 … Continue reading Dear Black Girl, never give up
On September 1, 2021 at approximately 11:30am I was called into the Director's office by HR, sat down at the table with the rep and my supervisor and handed a piece of paper explaining that the department had decided to reorganize and my position was one of the ones eliminated. As I continued to listen, … Continue reading Do It Afraid
Hey y'all hey! Y'all, the pandemic got me all messed up! Half the time I don't know whether I'm coming or going but I'M HERE and still frugal as ever! I know it has been nearly a year since I've written a blog post and I promise I'll try to do better in 2021. I'm … Continue reading My Backyard is EVERYTHING. I Think I Live Here Now!
“The entire point of Black Lives Matter is to illustrate the extent to which black lives have not mattered in this country.” Black and brown lives have NEVER been included in "all lives" in the history of this world. And I keep seeing this all lives matter kumbaya bullshit over and over. No! We are … Continue reading But all lives matter
I've learned so many different things since schools closed and we've had to deal with working from home and homeschooling our children. Before the District moved to online school, our household already had a plan in place for our kids (Candi Odum Gauff thanks for the model we used to create our plan). We rotated … Continue reading Coronavirus thoughts
Y'all... I created the backyard of my dreams! I mean it's not my favorite saved Pinterest backyard but dammit it's as close as I'm gonna get on my budget🙄 Isn't it lovely! And we did it ourselves! Seriously, me and my 12 and 13 year old daughters did the patio and walkway ourselves. I'm still … Continue reading Backyard livin!
"What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." -Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton, An American Musical" Settlement agreements happen every single day in and out of court. Many factors contribute to them but they are often done to avoid trial, avoid admitting guilt, lower costs or just allow both sides to move … Continue reading That’s Not How Any Of This Works
So ok today we're gonna talk repurposing. Let me just put it out there... if it's not on sale or clearance I probably wont buy it and I live to thrift. In my area we have Goodwill, of course, and a couple of other thrift stores I frequent such as American Thrift, Good Life Super … Continue reading One man’s trash
Hunty!!! Let me tell you how I experienced Le Diner En Blanc for the first time to close out 2019. And of course I did it in true frugal fashion. My entire look cost under $45 and we pooled our resources to create an elegant looking dining experience for under $40 as well! Le Diner … Continue reading Diner En Blanc West Palm Beach 2019
Ok so we leave New Orleans tomorrow afternoon but we will definitely be back. We fell in love w/New Orleans when we came last year October and Essence Fest didn't disappoint! Please note.... you DO NOT have to buy concert tickets to come to Essence Fest and have a great time. Everything happening inside the … Continue reading Essence Fest 2018 Rundown
Dear Black Grl 