Something I’m really grateful for is having friends that I can have raw, vulnerable, life changing conversations with. You know the kind where you can be real about your frustrations, shame, guilt, etc. I usually feel lighter after one of these talks. And they’re always Right. On. Time. ??♀️ That’s…
Circles for Change: Surviving Sexual Violence
Before I get started, I want to give a shout out to all the girlfriends out there that always make sure to save us a seat at the table. For me, this person is Kandace Harris. She recently accepted the position of Branch Manager at Studio Bank, but she has…
Starting Over… Again
Why is starting over so hard? New beginnings should be all about doing what feels good, exploring new options and endless optimism. It’s a chance to get things right this time and be better. I mean that’s definitely something to be excited about right? I don’t know about you, but…
Paying it Forward
Forgive me blogging gods, for I have sinned. It has been over a year since my last post. Now that that’s out of the way I feel it’s only fair I follow up on the Precious Goods event I hosted last year since that was my last post. First, I…
Nashville #PreciousGoods Event
Can you imagine being on your cycle and not having access to the items you need to manage it? While many of us may cringe at that thought, it is an unfortunate, recurring reality for many young girls and women who aren’t in a financial position to purchase feminine hygiene…
How Traveling Changed My Life
I’m always raving about how great travel is and how everyone should do it, but I’ve realized that I’ve never really explained how much it has transformed my life. I guess it’s because I go back home and get into the routine of my everyday life and forget to write about this feeling I get.
How to save money while traveling
As I always do when I return home from a trip, I was telling one of my friends all of the stories you accumulate when you travel; and boy do I have some stories. lmao We were drinking wine and cackling like hens when she stopped me and said “Girl,…
How to spend 72 hours in Brussels
I didn’t know what to expect when I decided to go to Brussels. I just knew I wanted some waffles. lol I’m starting to enjoy not prepping for a destination that way I’m not disappointed when I can’t fit everything in and I’m pleasantly surprised with what I do get…
Finding Cheap International Flights from Small Cities
Last week I got a lot of questions from people wanting to know how they can plan an affordable trip. If you follow my snapchat (@pettydd), you’ve already heard what I’m about to share, but I wanted to make sure I was able to share this with everyone. Contrary to…
The Other Side of Grief
I know this is going to sound strange to some people, but experiencing grief has been the worst and best thing that has ever happened to me. When one of my best friends died unexpectedly, life as I knew it died with him. I was shattered into a million pieces and for…