Many years ago, I happily visited Japan. It was an unbelievably awesome trip. Besides all the cultural aspects, I lost seven pounds on the trip. I walked everywhere for hours on end. I was ecstatic about it all. When we made our way to Kyoto I was enthralled […]
I was just sitting here laughing, giggling. I was deciding which trips to take. Which membership awards to activate for any one of the trips I want to go. I must admit, I’ve been wanting to go to Greenland for a long time. Now, the rage is to […]
Let’s get right to it. I know a good number of liars. Now everybody lies. For some people it’s mostly little white lies. For others, there are some pinocchio type of lying patterns. For some reason, I know a good number of exaggerators. But, in all fairness to […]
I love working out. I like zoning out while listening to music while sweating up a storm. It’s a really good thing that exercise is good for one. Although, maybe I work out too hard as I have suffered through several exercise injuries. Now, while I love working […]
I tidied myself up Put on a pretty dress and some high heels I plastered a smile upon my face Put on some liptstick to impress Our interactions all a performance A megaphone and a sound stage director There’s always an audience There’s always a carnival Now it’s […]
This may sound absolutely horrible to some people, but I will go ahead and say it. I’m known for being a straight shooter. Which these days has both good and bad connotations. And, is often associated with being a New Yorker. Which, I proudly am. More than proudly, […]
Growing up my mom was often quite fearful. Yet she was very brave. Let me explain. I grew up in the South Bronx. It was not necessarily the safest area for a young girl or many others. Things have since changed but there was fear of crime in […]
I can make it For that I am sure But somewhere along the way I got lost I took a bad shortcut I nearly reached the finish line But my soul was wrecked A mermaid on dry land for too long Now is the time to heal Regroup […]
For a period of about five years or so, I subjected my hair to Japanese straightening. Lots of chemicals to make my super curly hair straight for about four months at a time. I loved it. Rrally loved it. But I got tired of all the chemicals. I […]
A little wicked A major force A bit peeved A tremendous joyride A righteous wall A nonjudgmental sounding board A person in your corner…until you blow it A teeny little conniving A do-what-it-takes girl, yet A pocket full of ethics A know-it-all A woman with receipts A good […]