Author Archives: barbiebeauty
Am I Good Enough?
Recently an acquaintance of mine posed the question, “Who first told you that you weren’t enough?” Very few people responded and I wondered if it was because most women are embarrassed to say they don’t recognize their worth or have … Continue reading
“Born Under a Bad Sign”
I was born under the zodiac sign Leo which is a fixed sign. Leos are known for stabilization, determination, depth and persistence. While definitely known to get things done, Leos also have some substandard qualities that are quite infuriating to … Continue reading
Fragrance Faves
“Scent is the strongest tie to memory.” – Maggie Stiefvater Am I the only person that attaches scents to moments and people? The first perfume I bought as a college student was Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden. It was during this … Continue reading
Accountability Partner or Nah?
Many Americans begin the year with a list of goals and beautiful vision boards. Surveys show approximately 73% of Americans set fitness goals yearly and I would safely say 50% of those people give up on their goals within three … Continue reading
“Time for Change”
I heard some kids telling meHow they’ve lost all faith, in the world.They’ve been talking world peace nowAnd the wars in the streets. (Rucker, 2014, stanza 1) The lines on their faces so deep.A revolution, or reach out and touch … Continue reading
My 2021 IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
The year of 2020 came in and took us by storm. Many Americans spent most of the year wearing masks, binge watching shows, eating more than we should have and spending numerous months seeking disinfecting wipes and toilet tissue. I’m … Continue reading
The End of the Road
2020 has definitely been one for the books. People have been anticipating the closing of the year and the beginning of the end of a very difficult journey. I sat with my family to have a conversation surrounding 2020 and … Continue reading
Twas the Night Before Christmas
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” As we prepare to celebrate another holiday, I’m sure this is the tale of so many homes this season. Many are … Continue reading
Sit Down, Be Humble
A few weeks ago, I shared a blog post titled Pet Peeves. In that particular post, I discussed how annoyed I become when I see people that are unwilling to celebrate others during their moments of success. Shortly after publishing … Continue reading
Setting Personal Boundaries
Setting boundaries is a skill I wanted to master in 2020. I thought I had conquered this years ago but after a lot of reflecting throughout the first few months of the year, I realized I sucked at setting boundaries. … Continue reading
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