Let’s talk about therapy. I’ve just finished reading a book where the main characters go to therapy and their experience got me thinking about my own time in therapy. I can’t believe it’s been five years since my therapy journey began. It started in the most unexpected way and I can’t believe how far I’ve…
Ami Cole And Beauty’s Biggest Challenge At The Moment
If you’re as much of a beauty enthusiast as I am then you’ve probably heard the news about Ami Cole. The Black-owned clean beauty brand, which was aimed at melanin-rich skin, will be closing down in September after just four years. The reason? The brand’s founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye said that the company could not sustain…
A Letter To My 25-Year-Old Self
Writing a letter to my younger self is something I’ve done before. When I turned 30, I wrote a letter about my 20s as a whole instead of focusing on one year. I turn 35 today (20 June) and I’ve decided to write a letter to 25 year old me. Reflecting on what life was…
35 Life Lessons I’ve Learned In (Almost) 35 Years
I’ll be turning 35 in just over a week and I thought that it would be a good idea to share 35 life lessons I’ve learned through the years. While I feel good about turning 35, I’ve also felt quite emotional at times because my 30s have tested me. Although I’ve had many ups, I’ve…
How To Maintain Curly Crochet Braids
If you read the last post on the blog then you probably noticed that it was more beauty-related. Moving forward, there’ll be more beauty posts on the blog. When I launched the blog in 2017, I used to write a lot of beauty content (reviews, tips, launches etc.) so I can’t wait to go back…
Want To Get Your Edges To Last Long? Read This
One of the things I love about edge control is that it provides the perfect finish for any hairstyle I’m wearing. There’s something about laying your edges that brings an entire look together but through the years, I have struggled to get my preferred edge control to keep my edges in place all day. Being…
Why I Decided To Take A Break From Dating
Dating is something I’ve been writing about for a while now. As someone who has been navigating the dating scene on and off for a long time, it’s safe to say that the world of modern dating has changed and not necessarily for the better. Last year, I decided to take a break from dating…
How Heartbreak Launched My Writing Career
In this post, I’ll be talking about how heartbreak launched my writing career. When I was in my 20s, I didn’t know what I wanted from a relationship and this is one of the biggest mistakes I made because when you don’t know what you want from a relationship, you’ll put up with anything. When…
What I’ve Learned About Love As A Single Woman
I’ve been single for almost a decade and in the first few years, I used to dread Valentine’s Day because the day served as a reminder of the lack of romantic love I had in my life. Now, the way I look at Valentine’s Day has changed. I see it as an opportunity to embrace…
How I Really Feel About Dating (And Will I Be Getting Back Into Dating In 2025?)
I’ve been talking about single life a lot on the blog lately, particularly my decision to finally walk away from dating apps. In this post, I’ll be sharing a few thoughts on dating and whether I plan to get back into dating in 2025. Recently, I’ve come across a lot of articles about dating trends…