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Planning Your Journey to Grad School

Planning Your Journey to Grad School

In the summer of 2018, I decided to stop daydreaming and apply to an MBA program. It was a goal of mine for a long time and I’m glad that I took the leap and just went for it. I already feel like it’s been a worthwhile journey for me personally and professionally....

An Unforgettable Night

An Unforgettable Night

In the spring of 2016, the Piano and The Microphone tour came to the Fox Theatre here in Atlanta. I bought tickets to attend with a friend and fellow Prince fan. They asked us to experience the concert without social media. So unfortunately, I don’t have any videos to...

A Breakfast at Tiffany Experience

A Breakfast at Tiffany Experience

I have to be honest I’ve never seen the movie but of course I know about Audrey, the dress, the ambiance and the myth of having Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I’m a fan of their Paloma Picasso gold pieces. I heard about the (newish) Blue Box Cafe at the New York Tiffany...

Friday Five

Friday Five

  2018 has been off to a rocky start. I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything. Rejection is tough but negative emotions require a time limit and time's up. This book has been bringing me insight and truths about how to handle success and learn from...

Looking Back at 2017

Looking Back at 2017

I'm slowly easing back into the swing of things after the holiday break. Between Christmas, my birthday and New Years I feel mentally and physically ready to get back into a routine. Too many cupcakes!   I'm not a "New Year = New Me" type of resolution maker by...

21 Day Purification

21 Day Purification

I’ve been sharing my 21 day detox journey on Instagram Stories. So I wanted to go into detail here on the blog about the detox process. I decided to do a detox for several different reasons: - To help me not consume too much food and candy before Thanksgiving -...

Just a Touch of ATL

Just a Touch of ATL

One of my favorite spots in my apartment happens to be my bar cart. I like changing the decorations out for each season. I’m slowly starting to hang art all around my place and I was excited to learn about Modern Map Art. A Modern Map Art print of Atlanta is the...

4 Takeaways from Blogalicious 8

4 Takeaways from Blogalicious 8

This past weekend, I attended my fourth Blogalicious Conference here in Atlanta. I can't believe that I have been to 4 of them. Kim, Niki, Tamara and I at the Dove Day Party This past conference was a reminder of why I continue to come back. Blogalicious is always a...

Create Cultivate ATL

Create Cultivate ATL

I'm still on cloud nine after this weekend's Create Cultivate. I contemplated attending and finally caved in to buy a ticket last month and up until the day of the conference I could feel my excitement growing. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the day with...

Original Apple Watch Pros & Cons

Original Apple Watch Pros & Cons

A few months back, I purchased an Apple Watch. Since then, I've been able to learn how to use and I love it! I wear my watch almost every single day. During the Apple announcement last week, I noticed that the new series 1 and 2 watches have some slight updates. At...

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