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3AM

3am

I do my best writing at 3am.

When the roads are quiet and all I hear is the slight rumbling of a fan who’s time above me may be coming to an end. It’s worn in the best way, like the sheets on my bed after a wild night, tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. Waking up to the glow from the small lamp in the corner of my room, keeping me apprised of what’s going on during the silence of the night. That silence is when all my thoughts come to a head and I think of every damn thing.

The man who burned me, the one who came after that I prayed would take his place.

The bad taste wanting that to happen so bad left in my mouth.. The fear of the day ahead and the stress of the day before. The book that is so good I have to take pauses in reading to write this note in my phone to tell you all — I do my best writing at 3am.

In case you were wondering, it’s after 3am and I’m writing you. Not because I’m sad, not even because I’m stressed. But because my thoughts were coming to a head and I had to get them out. At this time I’m able to think. I’m able to map out my desires, my shortcomings, my fears, my passions; everything that makes me, me. Knowing that, it gives me the push to pray for the things I want and imagine the things I’ll have one day. So, I thought I’d end with letting you know that all of this is the very reason I do my best writing at 3am. If you’re up too and your mind is running as wild as mine, we should stay up and write together sometime.

 

Thelms

Beauty

MY CURRENT FAVORITES FROM SEPHORA

sephora

Happy Monday you guys!

I don’t know about y’all, but the start of my Monday was pretty eventful to say the least. For one, I drove to school with little to no gas in my car. Living on the wild side never felt scarier by the way. Two, at some point my windshield wipers came on (it was not raining), and I’m not sure how long they were on before I realized it lols. After staying up till the wee hours of the morning finishing group projects and trying to get my life together, the way my morning began is just par the course. However, I will say that after using my favorite moisturizer from Sephora, leaving my apartment never felt easier.  Continue Reading

Life

LIVING WITH INTENT

living with intent

Honestly this world is breaking my heart.

I don’t understand why we have become a nation who views violence as a problem solver as opposed to peace and love. Why is that what this world has become? Continue Reading

Poetry Pieces

COMPILATION OF MY FAVORITE POETRY WRITINGS

Poetry

Today’s Wednesday, so of course that means its Poetry Wednesday y’all! However, I’m taking a break from putting the pencil to the pad. This week I’m pulling from other poets that inspire/speak to me and sharing them with y’all. Not to worry though! I’ll be back with an all new original writing next week. But for now, I hope y’all enjoy this. Continue Reading

Style

THE PUFFER JACKET YOU NEED THIS WINTER

puffer jacket

Is it just me or does this winter seem to be getting colder and colder? After walking outside of my apartment this morning and watching other busy bees head to their various destinations, I think it’s safe to assume it’s not just me. That collective chill that we all seem to be experiencing here in Texas and wherever else in the world, makes today’s post a must. After all, how else can you brave the cold if you don’t own the perfect puffer jacket?

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