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    How I Learned to Live on Less Than $1,000 A Month

    February 13, 2020May 25, 2020

    It’s 2020, so we are getting real! To kick off the first post of the new year, I wanted to begin with a topic that would otherwise make some folks

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    6 Signs You Need a Social Media Break

    November 1, 2019November 2, 2019

    Through the month of October, I took yet another social media break. This was my longest one yet this year and very intentional. I made sure to delete Instagram specifically

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    Nigerian…in Education? Why I Pursued My Master’s Degree

    May 14, 2019September 19, 2019

    Wow, your girl has earned a Master’s degree. I graduated, y’all! I am officially Taiwo, M.Ed. I never really discuss my professional interests or goals within the blogosphere. And as a

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    Kinky hair appreciation post. 🖤 My original pla Kinky hair appreciation post. 🖤 My original plan was to do some sort of defined hair style for a wedding this weekend, but I didn't have the energy to actually do an elaborate style. So I went for a low puff on my 4C hair courtesy of water, whipped shea butter and some hair oil. Not every day stretched hair or definition! Shrunken, undefined hair is beautiful too.
    A mini photo dump: I'm not the woman who found lov A mini photo dump: I'm not the woman who found love in my early or mid 20s. I found it much later. And that's okay. Because God's timing is perfect. Prior to meeting Manny, I spent my early and mid 20s in abusive, one-sided relationships and (yes, situationships too). And struggling in secret sin. My concept of a healthy and loving relationship was broken. I didn't know that I could be myself and still be enough. I didn't understand what gaslighting and manipulation looked like until they happened to me. I simply didn't know what it meant to be loved well. After ending my most abusive relationship several years ago, I spent time flying solo. I needed to heal, to find and trust myself again. Forgiving myself was hard. I was ashamed about my loss of identity and what I tolerated in the past. I met Manny at the most perfect time. "Wait on the Lord" rings true. Being with him has been by greatest blessing. 🥰 For anyone reading this and struggling in their waiting season, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. You have no reason to be ashamed of your past or even where you are right now. Your love story is uniquely yours. And it's still so beautiful. Allow God to write it. 💛
    Yesterday, I wore a swimsuit for the very first ti Yesterday, I wore a swimsuit for the very first time, like ever - in all of my 28 years. Long story short, confidence is a journey I've taken very personally over the last few years. Wow. I felt so comfortable in my body. 🥰 I felt good. And I looked good too.
    Quick update: My life has been in a constant state Quick update: My life has been in a constant state of change since the year started. Between moving, getting my mental health and emotional wellbeing together, and everything in between, it's been a roller coaster. I use humor and optimism to get through most of my hard days. It's easy to measure someone's seemingly straight path to all the curves and edges of your own life. I remind myself daily that my story is beautiful too and it matters to God. 🤎
    In self-care wins this week: I rested. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ At first I felt so guilty at the thought of taking a couple of mental health days to get myself together. But I was growing very anxious lately - and having panic attacks. The excessive sweating, hard to breathe, uncontrollable teeth chattering, heart pounding kind of anxiety. I was also complaining way too much, and getting annoyed way too easily. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ One of those mental health days consisted of an unplanned 4-mile hike that led to this bamboo forest. And although it was a bit challenging hiking through all those mud puddles and fallen trees, I was happy to do an activity that brings me peace and joy. Nature is God's playground. I am feeling much better now. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Moral of the story is: take your self-care day(s). Normalize taking time off when you need it. If Jesus rested, so can you. Ain't nobody else gon' prioritize my mental health but me. And that's on periodt!!! 🤎
    Year 28. 🎈⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ My birthday Year 28. 🎈⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ My birthday weekend photo dump. Birthdays have always been weird for me. I've never been the type to make a huge deal out of turning a year older. It's something I'll continue to unpack in therapy. God has done an amazing job reminding me that my life is worthwhile, that I am seen, and that I am deserving of good things. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ When I say that I am overcome with joy and gratitude, I truly mean that. I could burst in tears - My heart is so full. I'm thankful for the people who made my birthday special this past weekend. And I thank God for His faithfulness. 🤎
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