"Dearly beloved, We have gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – Prince
"For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end." - Michelle Obama, "Becoming" In May, I was blessed with the opportunity to go hear Michelle Obama speak during... Continue Reading →
Dear Future Husband, So today one of the assistant coaches came to practice with a flat tire. One of the other assistant coaches volunteered to change the flat if she had a spare. The girl didn't know if she had one but said she’d look. It was a whole process to get to that tire.... Continue Reading →
A few weeks back, I was given the opportunity to be on a panel and speak to a Senior class of Public Health students at the University at Buffalo. At first I thought: "Why was I asked to speak?" "What do I have to contribute?" "I'm in Social Work, these Public Health students don't really... Continue Reading →
One thing that I have yet to master the skills of grocery shopping, cooking, and keeping up with expiration dates. Laugh all you want but it ain't easy. I can barely remember to make sure I have everything I need for the day, when leaving my house. When I lived with my parents, they did... Continue Reading →
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid misinformed beholder a black eye." -Miss Piggy I remember being told I was ugly. I remember when I was told I wasn't leadership material. I remember when I was told I wasn't a good... Continue Reading →
I ran a half marathon and gained sooooo much clarity. I ran every mile with purpose. Mentally letting go of things holding me back and moving forward running towards things that will help me be great. It was really an amazing experience.
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." -Oprah Winfrey I've always been fascinated with the idea of people turning the age similar to the date that they were born. Like if your birthday is on the 11th and you turn 11 or like turning 9, on... Continue Reading →
I'm Proud of you!
Just wanted to remind you: Don't get overwhelmed with the day to day. If you have to take it one hour, one min, one second at a time, then so be it. Find the silver lining Vision boards are a great way to SEE what you want to accomplish Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable,... Continue Reading →
It's so important to celebrate your friends! Share in the happiness of their accomplishments and the joys of their successes! Today I celebrate and dedicate my Monday Motivation to my home girl @iamnursenelle (on Instagram and Twitter) This girl is super dope! Like there’s literally nothing she can’t do! Changing lives and helping aspiring SRNAs,... Continue Reading →
Dear Future, 