Raleigh, North Carolina, has its very own Caribbean festival, CaribMask which is going on it’s 7th year! The festival is to celebrate the Caribbean culture through food, dance, music, art and a lot more. This… More
The Importance of Travel and Mental Health by Tabitha James
Let’s face it, life is demanding – work, family, bills, organizational commitments, social life (ha) – we spend a lot of time doing “the things”. Our personal wellness and mental health often fall victim to neglect as we focus on getting “the things” done and maintaining the moving parts of life. For many, the thought of travel is a luxury, an illusion that time away from “the things” will be relaxing and refreshing however the lingering notion that there is no time for vacation haunts the mind. Continue reading “The Importance of Travel and Mental Health by Tabitha James”
Hello July!
While planning for the month of July and part of August, I realized 2018 is almost over. I feel as if the year just started but here we are 7 months deep with 5 more to go!
At the beginning of the year I set a goal to blog once a week or more. So far I have accomplished that goal and I am proud of me if I must say so myself.
My main goal for 2018 is to finish the things I start and handle certain situations differently. There’s a few more things on my to do list for the year therefore, July just put me in crunch mode!
Hello July! Let’s Work!
Journi’s Motivation
Traveling will open your eyes to new things!
Dear Sis: Be Bold
Dear Sis Dare to be different, dare to be BOLD!
Being bold is being confident in whatever you do or say. Being bold is having the courage to do something outside of your comfort zone or just doing something you may be afraid or uncomfortable at doing. Being bold is taking risks in life. All of these charters link together making you the BOLD TYPE.
TO The MOM: Happy Mother’s DAY!
HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY to all MOMS out there. Over the years I have meet some pretty darn amazing MOMS!
All MOMS have something in common, they want nothing but the best for their children! Moms would do all things possible to make sure their children are taken care of and to ensure they do not go without.
To the MOM who is always POSITIVE, Continue reading “TO The MOM: Happy Mother’s DAY!”
How To Move On When Your Heart Has Been Broken
Before you all get into this story I have recently gone through writers block!! Last week’s guest blogger Alyssa Frison encouraged me to share this story. I written this blog that you are about to read a few years ago and it has sat in my drafting area of word-press every since just like a few other stories that I have not posted. Some of these stories are sensitive but I figured this one might help someone else overcome a heart break or to love him or herself. Besides, I Journi is all about inspiring and motivating others so why not share! YIKES! Here it goes! Continue reading “How To Move On When Your Heart Has Been Broken”
Love Me…. Maybe I’ll Love You Back Written By Alyssa Frison “Lyssa”
I know the title is kinda crazy but stay with me, it will make sense in the end. Oh yeah, Kings, this is from the perspective of a Queen. You may be able to relate but this one is for my magical Queens. This doesn’t mean stop reading! Please read on and save a heart…or mend one.
So you’re out here living your best life! I mean you’re flourishing Queen in all ways. Hair is growing, your natural twist out is poppin’, your eyebrows are twins NOT COUSINS (lol) and you’ve even dropped a few pounds but stayed thick in all the right places. God has allowed your melanated life to be favored and you are NOT taking it for granted! Continue reading “Love Me…. Maybe I’ll Love You Back Written By Alyssa Frison “Lyssa””
Recap On My Hustlin’ Flow
I was recently featured on 1 Am She discussing my hustling flow! Speaking for myself, I have several people who ask me questions on how I juggle and balance my life between working full time and attempting to do things I enjoy such as blogging and building my brand. Below is the full blog post from the 1 Am She Blog:
Hustlin’ Flow Juggling It All. Growing up I hustled for money; now that I am older I hustle for growth, experiences, and “money.” There are so many different definitions of the word hustle and everyone hustles differently. My kind of hustle is having the confidence, courage and self determination to work hard towards an accomplishment.
4 Quick Getaways in the Carolinas!
Sometimes you just need to get away and do something you love. This can easily be fixed with a quick getaway for a few days throughout the week or on the weekend. I am a Carolina girl and I have visited a few places throughout the North Carolina and South Carolina. Therefore, I am sharing a few places that were quick getaways for me. Continue reading “4 Quick Getaways in the Carolinas!”
Benefits of Traveling With Friends
Traveling with friends can be very rewarding, adventuress and memorable. I have been reading a few articles about solo traveling and I would love to experience it one day however, majority of my travel is with my friends because I love sharing my experiences and saving money. Continue reading “Benefits of Traveling With Friends”
