Good News Travel Comrades: We’re (Almost) Free to Fly Unmolested
My first post of 2013, and it is on the perfect subject. As Nysee mentioned a few posts back: this is the time to get back on track, or continue with our goals. Travel is a big part of that! I feel deprived not being able to leave for domestic and international destinations because of all the [...]
For Black Women: Don’t Ever Ask For Permission To Live
Spring is coming. Well, up here in the Northeast it’s coming. I’m sure for those of you around the country (or world) the weather is different. Could be blazing hot right now, eh? I haven’t been pro-active enough lately, or the last couple of months. I think I’ve spent more of it catching up, because [...]
Black Women: Please Yourself First
Note: This is a random rant. I’m a selfish person. I’m not afraid to admit that. It’s probably because I’m the last child, the only girl, and spoiled rotten. I’m generous, friendly or kind – when it suits me. Guilt Gets One Nowhere. I’ve racked my brain to find instances of when I’ve pitched in, [...]
Harvard Business Review: Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
In an article for the Harvard Business Review, Heidi Grant Halvorson writes: Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren’t sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to [...]
For Colored Girls by Ntozake Shange
Check out the (classic) original material.
Overcoming Social Anxiety
Embrace the nervousness! Conquer the fears! More information here.
Shyness and Society Anxiety
Goals Reset: Where Has the Time Gone? It’s May Already!!!!
Oh my goodness! This is crazy. I mean we are almost at the half point of this year already! Where did the time go? I’m scared I will look around and it’ll be Christmas again. Time for me to start my New Year’s Resolutions all over again. Gym Rat / Weight Loss I’ve been at [...]
Rant: What I Dislike About Being a Black Woman Sometimes
Oh, I like being a woman who’s also “black”, just fine, it’s people getting on my nerves that ruins it. You are damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. People like making up these “what a black woman shouldn’t do” rules, because they are emotional bullies, hypocrites, and misogynists. If you work for [...]
Excitement
It costs money. It could be dangerous too.
