Today is Tisha B'av. But, what is Tisha B'av? Literally, it means, the ninth (tisha) of Av (a month in the Jewish calendar). On Tisha B'av, we commemorate the destruction of the two Jewish Temples. And we pray for the rebuilding of the Third Temple. We pray for a world united in peace and prosperity. … Continue reading What is Tisha B’Av?
Month: July 2021
Social media be like…
When you go in to check Facebook to see if ppl liked your post and you see a lovely update about a dear person in your life that you wouldn’t have seen if you weren’t being such an ego-maniac needing self-assurance every freakin second man I need more sleep
To Arrive
Four years ago, I arrived (pun intended) in Atlanta, bright-eyed and bushy tailed to get the hell out of NYC. Well, my hubby and I took longer than I expected to get settled financially and career-wise (having our first child 6 months after we moved contributed to that!), but 4 years in and I feel … Continue reading To Arrive
That’s a Rap
Call me Karma cuz I'm a bitch I'm like a mosquito bite you can't itch Manifest Destiny I gave you the best of me I gave you the part of me Only me and G-d can see I'm on fire Let me go— Cuz you're gettin' on my nerves And you're messin' with my flow
What’s Wrong with Being Confident?
#DemiLovatoConfident I used to think that some people were just lucky because they were popular and always got invited out. Like they had some sort of pizzaz that just drew people toward them. Now I’m wondering if it's more so that the universe is just giving them back the energy that they put in. Like … Continue reading What’s Wrong with Being Confident?
Get Up and Dance!
When did we become a society who sits on their ass while watching celebrities dance in their living room? I just saw a clip of Zendaya dancing to a Drake song in her living room. Not even well, just chilling. How sad is it that people watch this instead of putting on their favorite beats … Continue reading Get Up and Dance!
Declawing a Soul
Recently I was speaking with a veterinary nurse who told me how relieved she was when declawing was de-popularized. She told me they not only remove the claw, but the first knuckle as well. Being someone who is sensitive about my own body and grateful for everything it does for me (even though.I don't pause … Continue reading Declawing a Soul
Why School Kills Creativity Part 3
Really this may as well just be the title of my blog site, y'all. This comes up so much for me, if but indirectly. Usually it's pretty direct though. I just ordered oak tag on Amazon. I had flashbacks of doing a book report in 5th grade. But this ain't no book report. This is … Continue reading Why School Kills Creativity Part 3
Silver Linings
If I hadn't recently injured my back, I wouldn't have: 1- Met my awesome physical therapist who is passionate about her work and adorable to boot! 2- Gone into the hot tub post-swim last Sunday where I chatted with a man about his health goals and life aspirations—a conversation which left both of us feeling … Continue reading Silver Linings
Transmutation: Translating Tragedy into Triumph
I love alliteration, don't you? But it only works when it's meaningful. Like "ridiculous raisins regardless" sounds cool, but it doesn't have the same "ooh" and "ahh" factor as the title of this blog post. Do you agree? Which brings me to... I believe that the dark times in our life hold treasures that shine … Continue reading Transmutation: Translating Tragedy into Triumph
Mindful Nuggets 