I recall a time I felt the entire pressure of being a working mom. I felt judged. I was already late to the parent meeting. I know they heard my heels clicking as fast as they could down the hall. I got myself together, clutched my purse and controlled my breathing. I found a seatContinue reading “The Working Mom Chaos…”
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The Pandemic and Corporate America Working Parents
It was nothing new to me. Being a working mom can be rough. I’m always making adjustments. When the babysitter couldn’t make it to watch Jr, I had to adjust. When Heaven had early days out of school or snow days, major adjustments. There was usually always some weekly or monthly inconvenience for me. NowContinue reading “The Pandemic and Corporate America Working Parents”
Too Sexy for work. Are black women criticized more?
“Girl they told me to go home and change my shirt. And I could possibly get written up for having to leave. I don’t get it, the other girls wear shirts just like this, but nobody says anything.” I was packing my lunch and trying to get Apollo settled as I listened to my friendContinue reading “Too Sexy for work. Are black women criticized more?”
Saving Money… DIY
I got up at 5:30 am. I took Apollo outside and then I had a craving for a frozen coffee at Dunkin. Oh, what I wouldn’t do for a frozen coffee. The memory of it made my mouth water. It soothed my tired soul and cheered me up. I felt like a prisoner to aContinue reading “Saving Money… DIY”
What I did when I was laid off…
If you have been following me for awhile, then you will know about my story in 2017. I got laid off in April, 2017. Yes, two kids, single and I was back hitting the ratchet streets of job search avenue. In the beginning, I felt scared. Scared to start over and start something new. ThenContinue reading “What I did when I was laid off…”
Teaching young ones to read…
Both of my parents worked at the Cleveland Public Library. That is how they met and after marriage a legend was born, (ME) LOL. My dad went on to work there and retire. So, I grew up extremely involved in the library and I grew a passion to read and write. It was also veryContinue reading “Teaching young ones to read…”
I did not stress about Thanksgiving. I will not stress about Christmas.
I refuse to stress myself, especially with all that I have been through this year. Holidays are supposed to be for enjoyment. You should not be stressed. Holidays are mainly meant for reflection, cheer, family and memories. With the pandemic taking lives, bringing changes to routine and the economy. The primary focus should be theContinue reading “I did not stress about Thanksgiving. I will not stress about Christmas.”
After Work… Unwind
My music selection was Toni Braxton. Matter of fact, it was her latest featuring HER called “Gotta Move On”. How befitting to how I felt. I had cut off a man who I was on the verge of being in love with last week. He was an emotional liability. To be all the way honest,Continue reading “After Work… Unwind”
5 TIPS TO HELP CAREER MOMS TO SUCCEED
So, I know I joke on my social media platforms about my go to when surviving motherhood: wine. But wait, in all seriousness, there is so much more. Mom life will make you go through many trial and error lessons before you finally find a groove. Even then, situations are subject to change and thenContinue reading “5 TIPS TO HELP CAREER MOMS TO SUCCEED”
Fall Family Updates
Hey Fam, It has been a minute. I can’t lie I have been so occupied. I have been working, assisting my children with virtual learning, dog training and trying to maintain some type of social life. I hope you all have been well. I wanted to take some time out today to give you someContinue reading “Fall Family Updates”
