It’s been almost two years since my last blog post. I have lots of thoughts and feelings about that, but they’re not the inspiration for this post. Nonetheless, many thanks to those of you who have reached out to ask, “When will you write again?” If I had known the answer to that question when… Read More Me and Karma Vibe Like That
Dear 2020, What a wild ride you have been. Looking back on the blogs this year, all five that I managed to write (or sob through a voice recording of), I was reminded that January started with such promise and intention. By April, I was living in darkness that was swallowing me whole, and yet,… Read More A Letter to 2020: Chasing My Light
One thing I always do before publishing blogs is read them out loud. It’s truly my best editing tip and that’s normally the sole reason why I do it. After finishing this emotionally draining piece, however, I decided to record myself reading it for the purpose of potentially sharing to supplement my written word. I’m… Read More My Sweetest Melody: The Light to My Darkness
To every person of color whose name has become a hashtag, to every person of color who has touched my life so positively, to the black men I have loved with every fiber of my being and who still hold the most special place in my heart… I love you. I see you. I am… Read More White People: Stop Saying “I’m Not a Racist”
Yesterday, I was scammed out of $600. Now, if you read my latest blog a couple weeks ago, you know that 2020 has been an absolute struggle for me; but, of course, it has been for the entire world as well. That blog was all about finding gratitude despite all the heaviness and darkness haunting… Read More How 2020 is Pushing an Attitude for Gratitude
Anyone else found themselves saying things like: “Just throw 2020 away.” “2020 is a straight dumpster-fire.” “2020 can suck a big fat YOU KNOW WHAT.” That’s been me for the past month. While the world has been in shambles, I personally have had a dark cloud following me around. Inescapable and so very dark. I’ve… Read More Finding UNTAMED Gratitude in the Darkest Times
Well, hello 2020! *waves* I wanted to say, “And hello YOU!” but I immediately heard Joe Goldberg’s voice, and feared that you might, too. And I want nothing to deter you from reading this blog. So… HELLO 2020! I’m ready to make it my best year yet! How about you? If you read my final… Read More Shifting Into A New Year and a New Gear: My Experience in “The Shift” by Raw Beauty Talks
You may be wondering why I’m publishing such a blog the day before Christmas. Like, hello Melanie, my bank account is curled up in the fetal position still trying to process what has transpired in the last few weeks, and you want me to spend more money? Well, the short answer is YES. The long… Read More 3 Gifts for the UNTAMED You
It is your 1st birthday today and in the weeks leading up to it, I found myself overwhelmed with sadness. This feeling stemmed from one simple truth: You have no idea who I am. The day you were born, I was living up a final night out in DC. The Redskins were playing the Cowboys… Read More To My Nephew Who Doesn’t Know Me
Hi! Remember me? Last you heard from me, I was celebrating my 28th birthday and reflecting on lessons learned in my first 27 trips around the sun. While I’ve been MIA, I promise my vision and direction have not changed. Here’s a quick life update and things I have been working on. Leading up to… Read More An UNTAMED Life Update
