I Love Me Because…I’m Different!

“I Love Me…” events are the brainchild of Julia Davis of TruChatOnline.com.  Created to help promote self esteem for kids in a fun and safe environment. It is truly the celebration of children.  Each event comes with a different theme.  In 2012 my daughter and I attended two “I Love Me…” events:“I Love Me and … Read moreI Love Me Because…I’m Different!

Master Your Kinks Workshop at Darcy’s Botanicals

I was so excited to be invited to attend the Master Your Kinks natural hair workshop at Darcy’s Botanicals, A Hair and Body Care Boutique located in Marietta, Ga.   The event was hosted by: Lysandra Taylor – Owner of Darcy’s Botanicals Telise Adams – Director of Education for Darcy’s Botanicals  Hayley Dennis, Owner of … Read moreMaster Your Kinks Workshop at Darcy’s Botanicals

The “N” Word – A Commentary

N word

NIGGER (Merriam – Webster Online) Main Entry: nig·ger Pronunciation: \ˈni-gər\ Function: noun Etymology: alteration of earlier neger, from Middle French negre, from Spanish or Portuguese negro, from negro black, from Latin niger 1: usually offensive; a black person 2: usually offensive;  a member of any dark-skinned race 3: a member of a socially disadvantaged class … Read moreThe “N” Word – A Commentary

The Unemployed Chronicles – The Early Days

Sooooo I lost my job!!  Got “job eliminated” after 17 years of dedicated service.  Technically its only been a few days, but since I have never been without a job it seems like a lifetime and it feels kind of weird.  Of course I have to blog about this.  I am going through a range … Read moreThe Unemployed Chronicles – The Early Days

Mammograms, Blood Draws & Paps.. Oh My! Women’s Health

In the past year I have had two cancer scares.  Its true.  My gyn found something on my uterus last March and 6 months later my family doctor found a lesion on my lung.  Both were completely benign but I am so glad that having the routine check ups enabled them to be found, examined … Read moreMammograms, Blood Draws & Paps.. Oh My! Women’s Health

Chocolate Chat Atlanta – Technology for Business Professionals

When I heard that it was time for Chocolate Chat Atlanta’s 1st event of the year, I could not wait to get there!  Chocolate Chat Atlanta does not disappoint when it comes to throwing fantastically informative meetup type events for the metro Atlanta community.  Our host @SwarthyDaisy did it again by bringing us Terrance Gaines … Read moreChocolate Chat Atlanta – Technology for Business Professionals

I Love Me Naturally ~ Fall 2012

I Love Me, Naturally is an empowerment event for girls presented by TruChatOnline.com.  Sanctioned as part of Fro Fashion Week Fall 2012 this event focused on our young divas.  I am a HUGE fan of natural hair related events that I can attend with my daughter.  “I Love Me…” does not disappoint.  As a matter … Read moreI Love Me Naturally ~ Fall 2012