My Family Tag

For all the talking that I do--I mean, I could literally never stop--I think I'm pretty private. There is a difference between being friendly and chatty and just telling everyone your business. It's something that I struggle with, even on this blog. I constantly ask...

"I am the results of my grandmother's prayers." When Beyonce said that at the end of Life is but a Dream, tears welled up and I couldn't hold them. Yall probably think I'm a cry baby, huh? I promise I'm not but touching scenes or words,...

Yesterday, I went to the Governor's Mansion for a dinner where my parents--among others--were being honored for their exceptional parenting. But listen, this is the best part: I took a trip to the ladies room and didn't want to leave. I'm serious. I would have moved...

I am such a firm believer that one of the most important relationships that we can have in life is with our parents. We learn so much from them but it isn't always because of the words that come out of their mouths. But what they...

I just want you guys to know that I had a really cute maxi dress planning to make its debut on the blog today. But I think I ruined the dress instead. I blame Kevin Hart--stay with me. If you're following me on Instagram, you know that...

On Saturday, my parents and I ventured to D.C. to celebrate my great-uncle's 92nd birthday with my favorite uncle. Yes. I said 92nd. Can you imagine, well, living that long? Such a blessing, right? More like a present. J.Crew Factory Striped Shirt J.Crew Skirt J.Crew Jenna Bracelet/Michael Kors Watch &...

Call me old-fashioned but when it become so normal for ladies to have such potty mouths and let everything hang out alllll the time? Maybe it's all the social media and reality TV but I feel like there is nothing that people keep to themselves anymore. Now, I'm all for...

Andrew Marc Leather Jacket American Apparel Shirtdress J.Crew Leggings Bamboo Boots Courtesy of Serena Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran Tote J.Crew Bracelet & Michael Kors Watch/Tiffany Tag Heart & Charm Bracelet/Tiffany Silver Ball Studs The men in my life--my dad and brother--are not big on compliments. You all are aware of...

Ignore his face-- marriage really isn't that bad! Twenty-seven years ago today, my parents were married. Though it would be another 3 years before I would come along (and make their lives infinity times better) they had already set in motion one of the greatest things...

Excuse my face LOL My father isn't the type of man who sees value in material possessions. He would never buy my brother and I expensive sneakers or clothing. He would rather put the money in something with a greater return-- us.The only way that I...