“Let’s Chat, Hello 2021”

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“Hello 2021!” Happy New Year! I pray you all had an amazing Christmas.. I had such an amazing holiday and much needed break and vacation with my family.. I enjoyed every moment.. My birthday trip was also so much fun.. I’ll do a separate blog post to tell you guys all about it… The holidays looked different this year, but I pray you all were able to celebrate despite everything that’s going on.. Thank God we survived a pandemic… “2020” was indeed a stressful year for everyone of us.. We all experienced highs and lows throughout the year.. So many people lost their loved ones, jobs, etc… It was definitely a tough year.. We all experienced so many losses and many of us were left at our lowest points at times.. Through it all we survived and we are here to tell our story.. God has been so good to us in the midst of it all.. I am grateful and thankful that I didn’t get sick, and God kept me in the midst of a pandemic… He also kept my family and close loved ones safe as well.. It was beyond scary at times seeing so many people around me get sick, but I kept the faith.. I prayed daily and made sure I followed all safety guidelines and protocols.. I was also able to safely travel and I’ll share more of that in a later blog post.. Despite all the loss in 2020, I was able to accomplish a lot of my goals that I set.. I was able to finish my first year of graduate school, crushed my savings goals, paid off debt, credit score improved greatly, and a few more goals I’ll share at a later date… Through it all God is good and I’m blessed to be alive and well.. I have so many goals to accomplish this year “2021” and I’m excited and I can’t wait to share with you guys! I also graduate this year… Xoxo…

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Stay Encouraged..”

Leopard Satin PJ’s I’ll be living in that my mom bought me for Christmas! They are from: (Shein) They are so cute and comfy..

“2020 Goals/Updated Office”

“Happy New Year!” I know I’m about a month behind but it’s still a New Year and a New Decade! “Wow!”

This month has actually flown by and February is approaching us soon! I am still recovering from the holiday madness! Graduate School has started back for me and I’ve been busy with that lately! Writing papers, quizzes etc. Back to the basics! I still have to get myself back on track! I recently purchased a marble desk from Amazon and I’ve updated my office a little! I’ll share pictures below! I also wanted to share with you guys some of my goals for the new year! I plan to eat, pray & love (lol) A bit Cliche but I have so many goals to accomplish! I also would like to read more, limit my time on social media, blog more, get out more (socialize), cook (healthier meals), fast often (recharge & refresh), journal more, pray harder, read my bible (purchase a study bible, travel more, make all A’s this year, exercise more, save money (set goal) and just be the best version of myself! I have a few exciting blog posts coming up that I want to share with you guys! I also plan to do a photo shoot soon! I plan to do weekly blog posts as much as time allows me to! I also plan to read a new book each month! I have one that I’ll be sharing next month in honor of “Black History Month!” I have a great blog post for next month I can’t wait to share! 🙂 (Fun things happening next month!!) I’ll be traveling soon and I can’t wait to take you guys along for the ride with me! I have a few more goals/visions (Private) Praying about those! I also plan to do a full apartment blog once it’s all updated by this summer! I’m updating the kitchen, bathroom, and also living room area! I plan to have it all done by this summer! Stay Tuned! 🙂

Desk/Accessories: Amazon

Chair: Ross

Xoxo 🙂

“Shop Smarter, not harder!”

Hello guys! I recently did a little shopping… Forever 21 had a great sale, take an additional 60% off clearance yes please! I also shopped at ASOS and I purchased shoes for the fall and they were all under $20 a piece.. I bought fall and summer items because beginning next month I’ll be taking a few trips and the weather will be cooler to warm… I always shop off season because it’s cheaper and I mean who doesn’t love a good bargain?! My concept is shop smarter not harder… I find key pieces that can be transitioned from summer to fall and that works perfect for me! I love bargain shopping and I like to get more bang for my buck! I’ll have another shopping haul post for you guys in another month or so! Also when shopping I always clean my closet out and give away items to Salvation Army!

“Happy Shopping!”

Items are from: Forever21.com Material Girls, Old Navy, ASOS.com all items under $20 (On Sale)

“Fashion Friday”

Today’s Fashion Friday Post is all about boutique summer style! I’ll be sharing a few pictures and outfits from my favorite online boutique: “Lilla Couture!” Be sure to shop with her for your latest fashion needs! Let’s get into these looks!
Shop these looks here: http://www.lillacouture.com and shoot her a message if it’s not on the site! She takes pre-orders etc! Shop with this awesome boutique!! Be sure to tell her I sent you!
Happy Fri~Yay Shopping!
Xoxo 😘❤️

“Welcome To Miami”

“Travel Tuesday”
Hello guys! I have an amazing travel Tuesday post to share on today! It’s all about my trip to Miami Florida! I throughly enjoyed the food, culture and the beach! Miami truly has some of the best food I’ve had! I ate my way through Miami and Little Havana…. I have a few pictures and videos to share with you guys of some really cool spots to explore and some great places to eat! Check it out below:
Great places to dine at:
1. La Carret: (Best Cuban food) This restaurant was my absolute favorite place to eat at.. They had the best Cuban food and I had some Cuban coffee for the first time and “OMG” is all I can say, it’s a must try! It’s located in “Little Havana” we ate here on our “Miami to the max tour”

2. Havana 1957: (Cuban Food) This restaurant had the best Cuban chicken and truffle fries ever! They gave us so much food and everything was delicious! This restaurant is right in south beach and it has outdoor seating like most restaurants in Miami…

3. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: This was a nice restaurant and they had some really great desserts! We had Deep fried Nutella infused beignets with deep fried Oreos and ice cream so delicious! We also tried chicken and biscuits with a honey glazed sauce so good!
4. Finga Licking: DJ Khaled is making inroads as a budding restauranteur with the opening of his restaurant in Miami Gardens. Putting his “We the Best” stamp on the new eatery, DJ Khaled’s culinary venture is centered around comfort food, encompassing everything from lobster bites and chicken wings, to red velvet cake. This restaurant had a very long line but the food was worth the wait… We enjoyed our delicious food… Definitely a must try!
Tours/Activities
Miami to the max tour with lunch: This was my favorite tour ever and it included lunch and a dessert yum! Get to know the city of Miami in just four hours on this guided, comprehensive sightseeing tour. Enjoy walking tours of the Little Havana neighborhood, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the Wynwood Walls, while making six photo stops at unique locations. 
We had a great time kayaking on stars island and seeing celebrity mansions so cool! We also had a great time on the beach all day, and also fun day at the sea aquarium and I did an underwater sea encounter with: (mother sharks, sting rays, fish, eels etc) very cool! We had a great sea coach so we felt very safe! We got a chance to take pictures and videos underwater which was my fav!
We shopped and ate a ton! Awesome trip with so many great things to do! We also walked around domino park and saw people playing domino in action, it was mainly older guys playing… Our Airbnb was so chic and modern it’s called (Abae Hotel Miami) it had everything in it! Check them out and we loved the location very convenient to everything! Check out pictures and videos below:

🎇4th Of July Outfit Ideas🎇

*Fashion Friday*

•I love the 4th of July it’s so many fun and festive things to do! I love being around family, friends and of course BBQ!
•I also have several events to attend this weekend and I’ll be sharing in a later post some of the festivities I attended over the weekend with you guys!
•I put together a few fun and festive outfit ideas to try below!
•Where to purchase your festive attire:
1. Old Navy has a huge selection plus they have a great clearance sale going on now!
2. Target 🎯 has it all especially festive home decor!
3. H&M and Forever 21
4. TJ Maxx and Marshall’s

❤️Enjoy! ❤️
🇺🇸Have a safe and blessed 4th of July! 🇺🇸