Category: Advice
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To all the “locked in” people… shhhhhhhhhhhh. Please. Stop being so loud about it. Some of us have been locked in since January — and honestly, even before that. At this point, I’m not trying to lock inanymore. I’m trying to lock down. And no, not like the government — too soon? Maybe. But still accurate. I’m just…
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Do you know that moment when you decided to take a break, without leaving primary responsibilities behind? This for example means still going to work and my home responsibilities are still conducted, but saying no to any church responsibilities that isn’t just attending church and attending every community event and helping everyone that asks.
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Life feels like series of moments strung together, and each dream I chase is a spark that lights the path forward.
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I grew up with two of the most loving parents a child could ask for. They had different parenting styles, but together they created a foundation that shaped me into who I am today. My mom was the type of woman who thought about all of us—her children—before she thought about herself. She always looked…
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Weekends are like little mini stories—plot twists, quiet chapters, and sometimes a cliffhanger or two. This weekend? It gave me a kava headache I’ll never sign up for again, a sunset yoga session that completely shifted my perspective, a spa night full of masks for every body part imaginable, and an expensive reminder that my…
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At the moment, I am experiencing a period of growth. My focus is on developing myself and discovering ways to become a better person. It’s strange to realize that after 25 years, the most important lesson I’ve learned is to live life by applying all the knowledge I’ve gained to grow and improve myself. This…
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I love and hate the term “guilty pleasures.” Why guilty? They’re things you adore, sometimes so much you feel guilty about indulging, or worse, overindulging. Writing this list, I thought it’d be hard to come up with ten… but now I could probably write twenty.
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“From high school experiments to a full creative portfolio, my blog has become my space to share life, skills, and the in-between moments — no trends, just me.”
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August arrived quietly, but I didn’t truly step into it until a week in—after shaking off a stubborn summer cold. Now, with a clear head and a fresh start, I’m looking back at July, setting intentions for August, and clearing out what no longer serves me. It’s my monthly ritual: reflection, planning, and a little…
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July was a month of resets. I let go of a second job, reworked my Flourish Mag schedule to once a year, and kept my spending low while focusing on what truly matters. I stayed consistent at the gym, carved out time for Bible study, and kept creating through sketches. Now August is for intentional…