Wednesday, April 12th started off as an ordinary day. The alarm sounded off at 6:00 a.m. like it always did. Reggie did his work day morning ritual, showering, grooming, selecting a suit and accessorizing with the perfect accents for Read more
Why are some people mean? I'm not talking about a little mean, but bazaar, go out of their way to be mean. Recently I've encountered a few mean people, I remind myself that these situations will make me a stronger Read more
Our last trip of 2016 was to the Maldives. Last year was one full of excursions, We traveled to Cameroon, Paris, Bali, Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, Napa, San Francisco, Dubai, and I must say Read more
It's okay to venture out of your comfort zone... Lately I've been doing it quite often.
This weekend is going to be one of renewal, my personal Super Bowl. What are your plans? I will be working today and tomorrow.
Happy Read more
Both of my kids are in New York, my son is in school in the Hudson Valley and my daughter is living in Brooklyn and working. So we are officially empty nesters, and have been so for a while Read more
I live for music, can’t imagine living without a song or two playing at any given time. Matter of fact when Reggie and I were taking care of our trust, I made a note that states if I am incapacitated and cannot communicate, please make sure I have whatever the latest listening device is gently placed on my ears, so that I may listen to my last songs.
I listen to everything, and love going to concerts. Right now I am crushing on Janelle Monae, saw her a couple of weeks ago at the Hollywood Bowl-incredible! Loving this band Caribou. Sam Smith is my new love and of course I am still crazy about Jose James.
Here is what I’m listening too this week, digging these slow jams right now–Enjoy:
I came across this Maya Angelou quote and thought long and hard about what it meant to me and my life. Yes. Let the truth be told , I was being “reduced” by things that were happening to me. For one I had abandoned my blog, which I love and miss dearly. I had let a host of interferences take over, succumbing to various interruptions. So this evening after everything was quiet, I picked up my pen again.
I’m at an age where all of a sudden I am surrounded by devastating diseases attacking loved ones, numerous deaths, sprinkled with untimely divorces, complicated family dynamics, and a 17 year-old son navigating the college search, all of which were chipping away at me little by little. I stopped and exhaled and decided to take control and reclaim myself and the bits of me that were disappearing, like my blog.
One thing I learned during my hiatus is that life is precious and each day should be cherished. Take care of your physical, mental and spiritual self and surround yourself with those who love and support you. Learn to say “no” to sh– you really don’t want to do. Make time for self, nourish and exercise your body daily, this is how I maintain my sanity.
So let me update you to a little of what I have been doing.
What I’m reading: AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie-loving it!
Americanah
What I’m excited about: Lupita on the cover of Vogue
Lupita
What I’m watching: my guilty pleasure
orange is the new black
Latest Movie: Chef–Loved it!
What I want to see: Yves Saint Laurent – yes I’m a closet fashionista
Last thing I bought: Lanvin high tops for Amani – of course a steal at the outlet
Lanvin High Top
What I’m enjoying: My first veggie garden- I planted tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, arugula, collards, basil and melons.
my garden
What I’m listening to: Janelle Monae
And my new love Sam Smith
My Work PS Couture:
PS Couture
We have photographed over 50 women this year! I will be posting some of my shoots here very soon.
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