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SHOOT DAY: BEHIND THE SCENES

Posted on September 6, 2019
behind the scenes

LOL. Can we talk about the image for today’s post for just a second? It can’t scream behind the scenes more than it already does because the above image was me just last week. Here’s the backstory: Last week as I struggled to do up my pants in the car for shoot day with my photographer, a few thoughts came to mind. The first being that I really needed to look into cars with more backseat leg room because wow. Trying to slide on jeans or much of anything in a car is hard af. The second thought? The behind the scenes aspect of shoot day is pretty tough at times. Continue Reading

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THE SECRET TO PREVENTING HANGOVERS

Posted on August 30, 2019
hangovers

So t-minus six more hours (or so) till its the weekend and what a surprise or maybe not really. You already have a night out with friends planned. You plan on drinking till your tummy or your friends say no more and it’s clear you’ve had enough. Have you even stopped to think about the hangover that will be following you like a black cloud in the am? Continue Reading

Life

8 Things I’m Grateful For This August

Posted on August 28, 2019
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Can y’all believe the month of August is almost over… already? I sure can’t. I feel like I graduated from nursing school yesterday. Nevertheless, as this month gets ready to come to an end, I can’t help but reflect on all the things I’m particularly grateful for this month. So bear with me as I take a nose dive into all the things I’m grateful for this month. Continue Reading

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8 Apps I Can’t Live Without

Posted on August 23, 2019
apps

Let’s face it. We all hold our phones to a certain level of love and attention that some researchers may call “unhealthy”.

Is it though? I mean yes obviously. But speaking generally first. I’d like to think that our phones hold the answers to so much that to not hold it so near and dear to ourselves would be suicide on all fronts. I’m talking not knowing where to be, who you’re supposed to be there with, professional and social commitments, personal appointments, the ability to quick pay… I mean must I continue? Continue Reading

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MY FIRST 30 DAYS AS A REGISTERED NURSE

Posted on August 19, 2019

Wow, 30 days as a Registered Nurse?! Time flies when you’re having fun. Those words have never been truer than they are right now, at this point in my life. It’s been 3 months since I graduated from nursing school and one month since I started working in the hospital as a registered nurse. BRB, just going to do a quick happy dance before continuing because — your girl is doing big thangs y’all. WHOOP!

It still feels surreal that my time spent in nursing school was worth it and led me to this point. That I reached a goal I had fought for tooth and nail. I’m not sure if the wonder of that will ever go away. & To be honest, I hope it never does. In light of having the first month under my belt, because big thangs obvi. I figured what better time than now to share! SO keep reading as I look back on my first 30 days as a registered nurse. Recounting my experiences and the things I’ve learned because of them. Continue Reading