Tag: blackgirlblogger
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Hey Mama! – Mother’s Day
This week holds a special significance for me as it leads up to Mother’s Day weekend. This year, Mother’s Day carries a different weight, as I lost my beloved Grandmother six months ago. It marks the first time I won’t be able to call her and express my gratitude for the incredible impact she had…
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Every day the sun won’t shine, but that’s why I love tomorrow
For the past eight months, Dom and I have established a ritual of rating each week, from one to ten, every Sunday. Initially, this practice served as a means to review the week gone by and set intentions for the upcoming one. In the beginning, my ratings tended to hover around an average of five…
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Work, Work, Work or whatever Rihanna said
This week marks the beginning of a new endeavor at work. While it may seem insignificant to some, I feel compelled to share my journey of stepping beyond my comfort zone to propel my professional growth. Recently, my leadership presented me with an opportunity to embark on a five-month rotation within a different recruiting team…
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I’ve been thinking, I’ve been thinking
It feels like this year, I’ve undergone a major awakening! I’ve been diving deep into self-reflection, capturing every thought before taking action. You’ve probably heard me talk about shifting mindsets a lot, but y’all, I’m finally feeling connected to my thoughts. Lately, I’ve been pondering whether I’m a master of something or just a jack…
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Trusting the Journey
Trusting in the journey of life has been a transformative lesson for me, especially as someone who used to be consumed by worry. If you know me, you know I’m a bit of a worry bug. I used to plan backups for backups, fearing that things might fall through if I didn’t control every aspect.…
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Remembering Granny: Navigating Grief and Finding Comfort
One hundred and nineteen days ago, I received the call from my mom, delivering the news of my grandmother’s passing. Despite knowing her time was near while she was on hospice, I clung to hope that she’d remain by my side a little longer. The call came unexpectedly, catching me in the CVS parking lot,…
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Embracing the Journey and Staying Consistent
Does anyone else experience this? You start a new mindset journey with full enthusiasm, but after a few weeks, it begins to lose steam. Well, I’m currently in that phase. Yikes! One thing I promised myself at the end of 2023 was that I wouldn’t give up. Whatever I commit to in 2024, I’ll stay…
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How I’m Embracing Grief. A Personal Journey of Loss and Transformation.
This week, let’s dive into the topic of my grief. The onset of 2023 marked the realization that my maternal grandmother was rapidly declining, and our time together was limited. In March of 2023, the extended family celebrated her 85th birthday, but by July, she found herself in a nursing facility fighting with congestive heart…
Love Notes From Adriane 