Every year rather that making resolutions, I create & focus on commitments & goals I establish for the year. I read them at least monthly but more like weekly to check-in and see where I’m at, refocus, plan and take action to achieve them. Last year (2017) on of my goals was to improve my […]
I recently embarked on a 31-day “Self Love” Challenge, which has been pretty exciting. These types of challenges can embody pampering oneself, self-affirmations, ways to reinforce confidence, and a variety of other things. I decided to look at the ways that I show love and do things for other people (that I rarely do for […]
I can often find it difficult to “let go”. Well, in some circumstances, so let me clarify. Two of the closest men in my life over the last 12 years have passed, my dad and one of my brothers. Surprisingly, those were not the hardest things to deal with. I think because I have an […]
SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON 2018…CHECK! Now that this race has been completed, check out the video and images below as I give you a breakdown of how that day really went! It was a thrilling experience including pitfalls, successes, and waves of emotions (pun intended). And I must thank L David Stewart of Year 60 Photography, […]
I decided to share daily clips of me as I prepare for my first outdoor triathlon of 2018. South Beach Triathlon. 4.15.2018 is the date and oh what I ride it is becoming… Day 1: https://youtu.be/HrB5Zfnm01g Day 2: https://youtu.be/vVIBc7Kl4Y0 Day 3: https://youtu.be/0yJi1sWBG_4 Day 4: See Day 5 Day 5: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/2ZxtE0JYUNE Day 5: […]
On March 17, 2018, it was a blessing to have the opportunity to speak at the annual all women’s L.E.A.P. Conference. L.E.A.P., stands for Ladies who are Educated and have A Purpose. Young women, as well as a variety of generations of speakers, session leaders, and event hosts convened for some powerful moments of partaking […]
As we shift from winter into spring, many are getting excited to get outdoors and enjoy running, walking, playing and being active outdoors. Here I share my motivations and journey in becoming a triathlete recorded for the Winter Running Club. I hope that something may spark in you to get up, get out and get […]
This week on Friday, I pray to celebrate another year as the sun sets on the blessing of this past one and ushers in the promise of a new & glorious one. Ever since first hearing the song in this video, each time I hear it I would often think about my brother, Darrick, who […]
About 3 years ago, I did a 10-day reboot to reset my system that consisted of sticking to fruits & vegetables only, juices, smoothies, soups, salads and meals prepped to detox the body. It wasn’t as hard as one might think because you had your sweet items though fruits, smoothies, and a cool apple-cinnamon-berry bake, […]
This morning I woke to a post that my big brother from another mother put on Facebook that intrigued me. My reaction to the picture below was immediate, but to also see the reaction of others even more perplexed me. Now maybe I’m naive seeing as I’ve never been married, but the idea of 1) […]
