Essence Fest owes me nothing. NOTHING! I had an absolute blast and started planning next year's trip before I even went to the concert on Saturday night. I can totally see why people make this an annual trip, it's the perfect getaway and it's the soul-refresher I needed. I worked a half-day on Friday and made it to the airport about an hour and a half before my flight took off. I know that might sound a bit early, but I ... Read the Post...
Five Tips for First Time Cruisers
As you're reading this I’m either en route to the cruise ship or on it and already enjoying myself. I'll be slightly disconnected for the next few days, popping up and sharing a few snaps or Instagram posts when we get to Mexico; and I'm really looking forward to this relaxing vacation. I know that I shared a few items that you can't forget when packing for your cruise last week, but I wanted to share a few other tips with you guys ... Read the Post...
Tuneage Tuesday – Old School Jamz of the Century
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, Y'ALL! Essence Fest was more than just a party, it was a family reunion. In fact, that's what the DJs in the convention center kept saying. The weekend was full of fun, food, drinks and music. It was like I was at my granny's house, eating and dancing with my cousins and aunts and I loved it! They kept it family friendly so it was more old school songs mixed in with a few current hits, but I think the ... Read the Post...
Life Lessons Learned at a Casino
I'm back again with another "life lessons learned in an unconventional way" post, and this time I received these gems while at a casino! This whole experience almost didn't happen, so I felt that I needed to spread the wealth of knowledge with y'all. Don't judge a book by its cover (more of a reiteration)- There are so many restaurants in New Orleans that we could've gone to, but decided to go to Harrah's. I've had their ... Read the Post...