tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71387652563657663272024-03-13T13:24:44.862-07:00Marveling MindFeyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comBlogger469125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-25904012962621764072023-09-21T10:24:00.008-07:002023-09-21T10:24:53.480-07:00What am I reading, watching and listening to?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUo6TZywAxVOvYL39naj1RF5y9-LUp266f38daBVz9-pakRW62AEEDlAd9KdjAObcefSFVDgda-ZIjuKseoWfayY6CYKwCiCP3oFwGtpWZuP-DTGPRraIx6IiLfCW8IlOdH1y8w3B98uoyzrTkHlZmtmJD3Yg8Bg25g-8_ZLXSPyVptVmD_A-DUM6dGL_d" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUo6TZywAxVOvYL39naj1RF5y9-LUp266f38daBVz9-pakRW62AEEDlAd9KdjAObcefSFVDgda-ZIjuKseoWfayY6CYKwCiCP3oFwGtpWZuP-DTGPRraIx6IiLfCW8IlOdH1y8w3B98uoyzrTkHlZmtmJD3Yg8Bg25g-8_ZLXSPyVptVmD_A-DUM6dGL_d=s16000" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, well, well... it's been a while since I've been on here. While I've been away, a lot has happened, and mostly good things. I wish I could go into detail, alas... I'll save that for a different post. Sorry!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today, I'm sharing a quick round-up of the series, movies, podcasts... and much more that I've been loving. Of course, this is a VERY SMALL selection of all the media I partake in. These picks are things I have consumed more than once or find myself unreasonably excited about. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy! </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuNY5SmVz0wkdeTHnB8RgRAlwoMyJ3-cxrORi1muRvHdT2jnFY64h2MJLYPqWjBaiob3cb5xi0-wEv_GPqM74272Ht09_ifzhio_nhxkr9uTndW-6126xa30EAS798KAAUr4SEYam0Sp30C_tPPxXRRTVZw8aBu5LkkFjoGvoTxiJink2P0Ou_G0o42vl9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuNY5SmVz0wkdeTHnB8RgRAlwoMyJ3-cxrORi1muRvHdT2jnFY64h2MJLYPqWjBaiob3cb5xi0-wEv_GPqM74272Ht09_ifzhio_nhxkr9uTndW-6126xa30EAS798KAAUr4SEYam0Sp30C_tPPxXRRTVZw8aBu5LkkFjoGvoTxiJink2P0Ou_G0o42vl9=s16000" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Book - A Court of Thorns & Roses </span></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">I've always been into fiction but never thought I'd be reading a book about pointy-eared magical people. But here we are. *shrug* I'm currently on the second book in the series, and I highly recommend it. I would say the first book is like Beauty and the Beast for adults. Not the best description but enough to give you an idea, I hope. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">______</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhAJHSiWN8MKbS0hf8vaBL8yyXmYbip1K3fFg3qZgGK4nLGmebf_K8tfiYAYj3Ns6cTiPgbezUlio95gsSvoJvfskrwKhczuxcuLWwOCrktZKDNYimQNHo0FJdIr2hF3vq7MIBIxc-mhStBxW82f3jKXGNi6xu6HsdD0Icf-OSCl-WR6PH-33ahjHQnI9t" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhAJHSiWN8MKbS0hf8vaBL8yyXmYbip1K3fFg3qZgGK4nLGmebf_K8tfiYAYj3Ns6cTiPgbezUlio95gsSvoJvfskrwKhczuxcuLWwOCrktZKDNYimQNHo0FJdIr2hF3vq7MIBIxc-mhStBxW82f3jKXGNi6xu6HsdD0Icf-OSCl-WR6PH-33ahjHQnI9t=s16000" /></a></div><b>Movies - Anastasia // Love At First Sight</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M0vnBeHeuzs?si=qAUlJl5GDmESRvsr" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j0kro6SuwxM?si=-LkJPMf0F_-sMg-J" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">______</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTtnS8nh0fpCHTXznT8HPCn2tvO7GEyFJb7CAshqFSytNA2oPXWuHVSimKP8iWJw8Swnq3bYgkJ8ZBTrLowswVKvFE5jrZxuzDp8AofdXezxhNUVF_rUCFkGi7JGG0i5MSqLBWOQpwtB_jo9GH2wdK4HkuKXnFUc90Jt8vH1NXVCKStso9PyfE1JJ0-yJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTtnS8nh0fpCHTXznT8HPCn2tvO7GEyFJb7CAshqFSytNA2oPXWuHVSimKP8iWJw8Swnq3bYgkJ8ZBTrLowswVKvFE5jrZxuzDp8AofdXezxhNUVF_rUCFkGi7JGG0i5MSqLBWOQpwtB_jo9GH2wdK4HkuKXnFUc90Jt8vH1NXVCKStso9PyfE1JJ0-yJ=s16000" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Series - One Piece // Jujutsu Kaisen // Foundation</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ades3pQbeh8?si=scq6DgbU_FfRV-i8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvNssEpci69XqRBHHCoP1WjE8ziDInF7gCEyRrD-4aNoCTCJuaGko1gG7S7AS93itgCGbynUTdGvHnGrF-ssyL8ZRFUoSF1XZfEVx6JKjiakceXVnlprn29Nh9rLuhG77xGCdhgFu5iEXcs-7cb2SJxF24pW4wIK6oSAdgCkApZvRUso4TPsT76_0td9GZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvNssEpci69XqRBHHCoP1WjE8ziDInF7gCEyRrD-4aNoCTCJuaGko1gG7S7AS93itgCGbynUTdGvHnGrF-ssyL8ZRFUoSF1XZfEVx6JKjiakceXVnlprn29Nh9rLuhG77xGCdhgFu5iEXcs-7cb2SJxF24pW4wIK6oSAdgCkApZvRUso4TPsT76_0td9GZ=s16000" /></a></div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Podcast - ISWIS // Career Contessa, </h4><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/3AGe43ZNWzBplppVCmPc2b?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/0k0EzNNiLnWICq7gQuFQFg?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-53699827439794713662022-01-20T14:34:00.011-08:002022-01-24T12:23:12.142-08:00STEPS TO BUYING A HOUSE IN ATLANTA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifmkj0uBlwiFF--eN5fdISGoxllBkYuFwk_ypPOtAzM1QCgHK1hCI50i8RtvC3LvkjMbMn-6WmcNrU7ysdZwHCFFNYcsDL9wvxyTCYRZDlLk0LecDgVna8570ylJXOfnU4cq4cWHj6AGrOVothAHUHf3FrlvsvfQ-_yL6omQKfaz2zgdPAzoyaOq12aw=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifmkj0uBlwiFF--eN5fdISGoxllBkYuFwk_ypPOtAzM1QCgHK1hCI50i8RtvC3LvkjMbMn-6WmcNrU7ysdZwHCFFNYcsDL9wvxyTCYRZDlLk0LecDgVna8570ylJXOfnU4cq4cWHj6AGrOVothAHUHf3FrlvsvfQ-_yL6omQKfaz2zgdPAzoyaOq12aw=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I entered 2022, a homeowner and I am still adjusting to this change. Before I got here... there were a few steps I had to take. In this video, I explain the process I went through to buy my home. I hope the information in the video is helpful if you are planning to buy a home now or in the future. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>
<center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkDGAhh95b8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></center>Marveling-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311174309617855151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-7292040739904455522022-01-18T09:32:00.001-08:002022-01-18T09:35:10.232-08:00Growing up is realizing that a good night's sleep goes beyond closing your eyes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc6U_iN_y8SRviLWo7ejQKa5SyB2A2FTswHdLzsWOYqY0UjGa3vO_kz1FqAYtpUdxPcZ6Zo16hEE1bdt9Lcsz6DeVQdWRmEWDOKJwrCxUNoOvzKoxrZHgYICAsAjw5UAPSz0kI8mg3zLybozzhOn79gJcBzVctbTHIlg0o9kP93xXpZt1kE0aaIPgpvw=s4096" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="2730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjc6U_iN_y8SRviLWo7ejQKa5SyB2A2FTswHdLzsWOYqY0UjGa3vO_kz1FqAYtpUdxPcZ6Zo16hEE1bdt9Lcsz6DeVQdWRmEWDOKJwrCxUNoOvzKoxrZHgYICAsAjw5UAPSz0kI8mg3zLybozzhOn79gJcBzVctbTHIlg0o9kP93xXpZt1kE0aaIPgpvw=s16000" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Caring about my sleep and everything that contributes to a good night's rest has become a top priority for me. Maybe, it's because I am a new homeowner, and every home item I buy, I plan to use for many years. I have spent an unreasonable amount of time looking for great quality in my bedding, pillows, and mattress. I never thought I would be the kind of person to do extensive research on the kind of mattress I need but here we are. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">When I heard about <a href="https://kingandqueenmattressco.com/" target="_blank">King & Queen Mattress Co</a>., I knew I had to reach out. They are an Atlanta-based company that ships nationwide. Being an Atlanta resident, I love showcasing local businesses and </span><a href="https://kingandqueenmattressco.com/" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">King & Queen Mattress Co</a>. are a company worth recognizing. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmCBc4k2rsiHa49PF2YYWmipfV-QyI975SvzkiKZvmECfkLQo2lZaV8J5kPucS3EVFVc9KvHCIiSxRBQknpi5H8xVJlGtvQWMU6szj6mR2UupNRXFA1eYmvGkITtSZWYb1OhoGS4Zy38BWZLgnZY89Kc5aod86I5Xx4F3wyG4mHzZF7dv_N0iBg5QqA=s3605" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2403" data-original-width="3605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmCBc4k2rsiHa49PF2YYWmipfV-QyI975SvzkiKZvmECfkLQo2lZaV8J5kPucS3EVFVc9KvHCIiSxRBQknpi5H8xVJlGtvQWMU6szj6mR2UupNRXFA1eYmvGkITtSZWYb1OhoGS4Zy38BWZLgnZY89Kc5aod86I5Xx4F3wyG4mHzZF7dv_N0iBg5QqA=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><i><span style="font-family: times;">Picture from </span><a href="https://kingandqueenmattressco.com/" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">King & Queen Mattress Co</a>.</i></p></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">I got <a href="https://kingandqueenmattressco.com/windsor/" target="_blank">The Windsor</a>, which is their hand-tufted luxury mattress. Made with CertiPUR-US® Certified foams. All King & Queen Mattress Co.'s mattresses are chemical-free and eco-friendly. </span><span style="font-family: times;">Their attention to detail is immaculate. I received constant updates on my mattress after the order had been placed. I was advised on the kind of mattress based on my height, weight, and sleeping habits. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">The delivery process was truly my highlight because I live in a townhome with way too many stairs and having their team deliver with the option to set up the mattress was amazing. </span><span style="font-family: times;">I am looking forward to many cozy nights (and lazy days) in my new mattress! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibHOUJq63f0R45-6jQyvHCW0AvDQudKEKdc7JiGqZSmEExP17ZrV2udISbmvMeqTk2IAP5BOCwyyzS_CL7X1zOnGN6BOPl2aX6zdFAv6LzpGc8Iuamvxs1MIt7v5gjdUYkBH4KdBwhC_yAJi-JyOtVjgRL_ySCxBuhsEVFvLcRwMOVdt460by3-lY-hg=s5278" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5278" data-original-width="3519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibHOUJq63f0R45-6jQyvHCW0AvDQudKEKdc7JiGqZSmEExP17ZrV2udISbmvMeqTk2IAP5BOCwyyzS_CL7X1zOnGN6BOPl2aX6zdFAv6LzpGc8Iuamvxs1MIt7v5gjdUYkBH4KdBwhC_yAJi-JyOtVjgRL_ySCxBuhsEVFvLcRwMOVdt460by3-lY-hg=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhX_yTakmeKkRnJonwQajdSy2LnljyzhShYMaEEohB-oSCXymXsFRQUold13UDUqIxiRGfqvQc2q28USF5OJdu6S8kjIvSBL1UBrAHSP-nkQMrGAIEw4vZdpIwfZtEca71KjOSfD0yh4UPvNSMzBJASBSRM1eIjob8qPlW9QQi1AGpdcio13GFPAzdYA=s5032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5032" data-original-width="3367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhX_yTakmeKkRnJonwQajdSy2LnljyzhShYMaEEohB-oSCXymXsFRQUold13UDUqIxiRGfqvQc2q28USF5OJdu6S8kjIvSBL1UBrAHSP-nkQMrGAIEw4vZdpIwfZtEca71KjOSfD0yh4UPvNSMzBJASBSRM1eIjob8qPlW9QQi1AGpdcio13GFPAzdYA=s16000" /></a></div>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comAtlanta, GA, USA33.7489954 -84.38798245.4387615638211528 -119.5442324 62.059229236178844 -49.2317324tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-53851361390390888782021-12-23T22:01:00.002-08:002022-01-24T12:23:51.108-08:00I bought a home! 5 lessons learned when purchasing property as a woman in her 20s. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_FNDqMZmxwYb8_JgSBmVOvxnGXOKRNlPzf0pbWEufXkX79SYqkrdXLTAtm_Mxn3A0_isxpUfRRRSO6_ld3lFNwf5S6tYdSSyEobKsKGlZyTq9bjmPnl45xspiY1-yKLsHb73ytNoF0iq82rVPeuplV_lwxMj8HQSvaarvpronMUTKAZFqhADC6XeHWQ=s1905" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1905" data-original-width="1525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_FNDqMZmxwYb8_JgSBmVOvxnGXOKRNlPzf0pbWEufXkX79SYqkrdXLTAtm_Mxn3A0_isxpUfRRRSO6_ld3lFNwf5S6tYdSSyEobKsKGlZyTq9bjmPnl45xspiY1-yKLsHb73ytNoF0iq82rVPeuplV_lwxMj8HQSvaarvpronMUTKAZFqhADC6XeHWQ=s16000" /></a></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">5 lessons learned when purchasing property as a woman in her 20s. </span></h2><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">1. Save, save, and guess what? Save!</span></strong></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is extremely obvious, but it doesn't hurt to repeat. After I graduated college, I put a small amount of my income aside. I also picked up freelance projects, and blog sponsorships as an additional way to make money. I have also had a credit card since I was old enough to do so with the support of my parents. Therefore I have been building my credit history and showing I can make payments on time.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">My money habits would not be possible without my parents. I was taught a lot about money and saving from a young age. My parents were not afraid to speak about money to my brother and I. We were raised to save with a purpose and not spend above our means. We used credit cards to build credit in hopes of making major life purchases such as a house. Although we NEVER bought items with our credit cards, we did not have the money in our accounts to pay back. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">2. Ask for help and do your research. </span></strong></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Before you start looking for a home, gather all the information you need about home buying. Ask friends and family, read articles and books about the process. Below is a free online course I took that helped me understand the home buying process.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Freddie Mac Learning - <a href="https://creditsmart.freddiemac.com/paths/homebuyer-u/">https://creditsmart.freddiemac.com/paths/homebuyer-u/</a></li></ul><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">It is also good to remember you are not alone. There are services created to help first-time home buyers. I went with a<i> conventional loan*</i>, although an </span><i style="color: #0e101a;">FHA*</i><span style="color: #0e101a;"> (Federal Housing Administration) loan, which is a mortgage through the government, is another option if you do not have a lot of funds to go towards the down payment of your home. </span></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Another way to can get help is through your loved ones. I was fortunate enough to save money for my down payment, although through the option of a</span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> gift letter*</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">, my family could pay for other expenses such as my </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">closing costs*</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">. If you are in a similar situation, this is a great option, although you have to have a </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">good credit score*</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> and a well-paying job or source of income. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">3. Debt is not always a bad thing.</span></strong></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When applying for a home loan, they will want to know your </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">debt-to-income*</em><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> ratio. This was surprising because I thought they only cared about the money you had saved. Your debt is any payments you owe or slowly paying off, i.e., student loans, car loans, credit card bills, hospital bills, etc. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">My only debt was my student loans when applying, which wasn't an issue. I fully own my car and always pay off my credit cards in advance. In most cases, everyone has debt, although your debt shouldn't be more than your overall income. Most mortgage companies want to see if you will still have money to afford your mortgage payments after paying your monthly bills (phone, internet, power, credit card, student loan, etc.). Therefore your overall debt should be less than the money you earn every month. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">4. Race, gender, and age were important but didn't influence the process. </span></strong></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Looking back from when I started applying for a loan to currently being a homeowner, I have noticed my race and gender didn't affect the process. I was fortunate to work with a realtor and mortgage advisor that fully supported me. To my knowledge, I didn't face any discrimination. Which is not the same for everyone. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Although, when it came to my age, I could tell that could have been an issue if not for how I presented myself. Most of the time, I am very goofy and laidback. Although when it comes to money, I am serious. It is vital to have a balance. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Being young means there is a chance you will not be taken seriously. This makes sense because we do not have much life experience compared to older generations. Although, this is when asking the right questions and doing your research comes into play. When communicating with your loan advisor, speak/write in complete sentences and avoid slang. Come prepared with questions and fill out all forms to the best of your ability. </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">5. There are a lot of surprise fees and expenses. </span></strong></h4><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">Simply put... expect the unexpected. Always have additional money outside of your down payment and closing costs for things like your <i>home inspection*</i> and <i>appraisal*</i>. Don't forget you will also need money to move and if you buy an older home, you may need some renovations. Also, the bank transfer and payment fees stuck up on me. Look out for those too! </span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit_vsESw3TJ4R09NCm-Y5jc5UbGXC5bF_w-VtKiZeZFWiOotuY2MA14gjQQjWw6ZYaKSljECnQw-2LwQQ3H9EUtxcpo_gtGYi4KoZZBWmrp5cPPSOjhqnArWbPd7w_pidCg5W7ClnVdMHfMIruyerDzIgSE3xZZP14-KQDI2WW21-FuGVT6dUMolXu7A=s1920" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit_vsESw3TJ4R09NCm-Y5jc5UbGXC5bF_w-VtKiZeZFWiOotuY2MA14gjQQjWw6ZYaKSljECnQw-2LwQQ3H9EUtxcpo_gtGYi4KoZZBWmrp5cPPSOjhqnArWbPd7w_pidCg5W7ClnVdMHfMIruyerDzIgSE3xZZP14-KQDI2WW21-FuGVT6dUMolXu7A=s16000" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Key Words*</strong></h3><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i>Disclaimer: these definitions were found online through various sources </i></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><i></i></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><p></p><ul style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Conventional loan</u></b> - A conventional loan is a mortgage loan that's not backed by a government agency.</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>FHA loan</u></b> - An FHA insured loan is a US Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance backed mortgage loan that is provided by an FHA-approved lender.</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Gift letter </u></b>- As it applies to your mortgage, a gift letter is a note from the donor that says you don't have to pay the money back. If you're using gift money for part – or all – of your down payment, you'll need the donor to write a gift letter to your mortgage company that makes it clear that the money is a gift and not a loan.</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Closing costs</u></b> - are the expenses over and above the property's price that buyers and sellers usually incur to complete a real estate transaction. Those costs may include loan origination fees, discount points, appraisal fees, title searches, title insurance, surveys, taxes, deed recording fees, and credit report charges</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Credit score</u></b> - Although ranges vary depending on the credit scoring model, generally credit scores from 580 to 669 are considered fair; 670 to 739 are considered good; 740 to 799 are considered very good; and 800 and up are considered excellent.</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Debt-to-income</u> </b>- is the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes to paying your monthly debt payments and is used by lenders to determine your borrowing risk. </span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><u><b>Home inspection</b> </u>- is an examination of a property's safety and current condition.</span></li><li style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><u>Appraisal</u> </b>- Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of developing an opinion of value for real property. </span></li></ul><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p></div>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-25689559756768884772021-11-04T13:43:00.014-07:002021-11-04T14:27:02.886-07:00How are you feeling? <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AvgZIcqccw/YYRFfZLizwI/AAAAAAAAIb0/ZI5fp1eJSkARLGbctjLpAnMZojvDV7bDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/How%2Bare%2Byou%2Bfeeling.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AvgZIcqccw/YYRFfZLizwI/AAAAAAAAIb0/ZI5fp1eJSkARLGbctjLpAnMZojvDV7bDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/How%2Bare%2Byou%2Bfeeling.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">"How are you feeling?"</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">I don't like asking, 'how are you?' because the default response is 'I'm good. You?'. In most situations, we are not good. Maybe I should speak for myself and say I am not good. In reality, I am going through the motions and hoping for the best. These past few months have not been easy, although I can say things are looking up. I am indeed doing good.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">We tend to share the highlights of our life, which is important. Although I am working on being honest when asked, 'how are you?'. Especially when the person asking honestly wants to know how I am doing. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">That being said I would love to know how you are feeling? 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The importance of seeing someone that looks like you. The conversation about diversity and inclusion is being talked about more especially in countries like the US and the UK. Mainly because the media produced and those in power were not reflecting the people in these countries. Things are changing for the better. It is a slow change but it is change nonetheless.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I spent most of my developing years out of the United States. I am Nigerian American and currently live in Atlanta, Georgia. I grew up in Nigeria until I was 11 then in Malaysia until I was 15. Therefore the media I consumed was very different from my peers in the US. I was exposed from an early age to publications, movies, and much more with people that looked like me. More importantly, the people shown were multifaceted and had many layers to their personalities. Unlike the mainstream media produced in the US that didn't always portray minority groups in a positive light or beyond a stereotype. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">When I moved to Malaysia that was my first taste of not seeing people that looked like me in Ads or shows. When I did see people that looked like me it was from western media. It was in media such as hip-hop music videos. That was also the content Malaysians were consuming about black people. Even though my experience living in Malaysia was amazing, mainly because I attended an international school with students from all over the world. This was not the case for many others. This is why the media produced should represent the people in a country and give diversity to the characters. Two individuals may be the same race, which gives them similar experiences but many factors create different personalities. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">One of the reasons, I am fascinated by telling stories and sharing experiences is I see the need for representation. I am blessed that I grew up in an environment, I didn't have to question my value. My parents made sure to let me know, I am special and loved. Many people do not have that therefore they seek their value from the outside. I will always be an advocate for finding your self-worth and loving yourself regardless of what the world is telling you. Although, that is easier said than done. Thanks to the internet you can find media produced that uplift and share diverse stories of people that are not usually shown in the mainstream. I urge you to consume media that makes you feel seen. As well as support media produced by people from different backgrounds from yourself.</span> </div><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-91429275171801963332021-04-15T09:50:00.006-07:002021-04-21T10:49:16.232-07:00Dealing with Stress and Feeling Overwhelmed<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bp4aal_5WeY/YHhuaIkmwnI/AAAAAAAAII0/hGazv-PkRrETOdXwTuX94Hk03O8GvkdpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Cream%2BFit%2B1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bp4aal_5WeY/YHhuaIkmwnI/AAAAAAAAII0/hGazv-PkRrETOdXwTuX94Hk03O8GvkdpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Cream%2BFit%2B1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">As I get older I realize being an adult is just putting out one fire after the next. There are a lot of benefits of being an adult although to have the life I want for myself and my loved ones, it will take a lot of work. When there is work there is stress. I am very good at keeping my emotions in check although I tend to keep things to myself. On the outside, I look put together and carefree. Whereas on the inside, everything is on fire and I only have one water bottle to put out the fire. Here are some tips for transforming that water bottle into a powerful firefighter unit.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: times;">1. Talk to someone</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is the most obvious way to handle stress but a lot of people (including myself) do not use this approach. My go-to person is my mum and brother. They both have different ways of calming me down. My mum gives me words of encouragement and prayer. My brother is my logical thinker and planner. He helps me come up with real ways to solve the problem. In your case, your person may be a friend or professional such as a therapist. Therapy is very powerful and I have heard some amazing things about this approach to dealing with stress. I have been searching for a therapist (on and off) for over a year and I plan to start before the summer. Maybe we can all get therapists together? Yay!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: times;">2. Distraction</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is NOT the best way to overcome stress but it is a way to calm yourself down for a short time. I love to turn off my mind and enter another space. My go-to sources for distractions are tv shows, reading, and podcasts. When it comes to reading, I love audiobooks and storytelling podcasts. I lie down with my headphones, close my eyes and enter another world with someone else being the main character. It is truly amazing not having to think about myself but for a brief moment focus on someone else... even if that person is fictional.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: times;">3. Deal with the problem head-on</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is honestly the best way to tackle stress, by figuring out the problem and dealing with it to the best of your abilities. I can promise you it will feel amazing afterward. But the process will be painful and emotionally draining. A lot of my stress comes from the number of things I need to do and the responsibilities I have. This is a necessary evil to accomplish my goals. I recently started asking for help when I know someone is better suited for the task and understanding it's okay to say no and turn down an opportunity. I was feeling overwhelmed because I was doing too much with no enough time. I am still working on finding that work/life balance but that is just a part of growing up. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRKR-FAlSSU/YHhuaO02E_I/AAAAAAAAII4/TQCFURcXXRIHQ0jEdqvtCAQUs-DI-DcoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Cream%2BFit%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRKR-FAlSSU/YHhuaO02E_I/AAAAAAAAII4/TQCFURcXXRIHQ0jEdqvtCAQUs-DI-DcoACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Cream%2BFit%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-family: times;"><b>SHOP THE LOOK</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Top - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Ribbed-Cropped-Tank-Top-p-1525735-cat-1779.html?" target="_blank">here</a>) | Bag - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Straw-Baguette-Bag-p-2255275-cat-1764.html?" target="_blank">here</a>) | Pants - Thrifted (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btDIP" target="_blank">similar here</a>) | Shoes - Target (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/btDMa" target="_blank">here</a>) | Scarf - Thrifted, Earrings - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Irregular-Geo-Drop-Earrings-p-1620590-cat-1757.html" target="_blank">here</a>) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oG0k_nCd4Os/YHhuaEA6c_I/AAAAAAAAII8/kBkZY6EEpQ0DMtxobTZU1HNqqsXM0SC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Cream%2BFit%2B3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oG0k_nCd4Os/YHhuaEA6c_I/AAAAAAAAII8/kBkZY6EEpQ0DMtxobTZU1HNqqsXM0SC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Cream%2BFit%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-3858519236612131242021-04-12T11:59:00.003-07:002021-04-12T11:59:33.700-07:00Saying Goodbye To Sweatpants...<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zvdruLPpb4/YHR8I8unlLI/AAAAAAAAIII/kGisAxi6o_kaFXPT989YZaTZ7H7SM6pGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Green%2BTop%2B5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zvdruLPpb4/YHR8I8unlLI/AAAAAAAAIII/kGisAxi6o_kaFXPT989YZaTZ7H7SM6pGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Green%2BTop%2B5.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Okay, okay... the title is a little misleading. I can never give up sweatpants. My love of athleisure is eternal. Although, like everyone else in the world I miss having a reason to dress up. I miss meeting new people and making new memories. I've taken my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and I am feeling optimistic about the future. I don't think things will ever be back to "normal" but it would be nice to move around in a heailter happier world. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ltYkGVbB7pM/YHSVsWifZVI/AAAAAAAAIIc/NPGOH7jExpwAn8ci754c4o5SkW2tafUUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/green%2Bfit%2B2.JPG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ltYkGVbB7pM/YHSVsWifZVI/AAAAAAAAIIc/NPGOH7jExpwAn8ci754c4o5SkW2tafUUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/green%2Bfit%2B2.JPG.JPG" /></a></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHOP THE LOOK<br />Top - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Solid-Tank-Bodysuit-p-1833002-cat-1882.html" target="_blank">here</a>), Pants - Zara, Earings - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Acrylic-Geo-Drop-Earrings-p-2125629-cat-1757.html" target="_blank">here</a>), Bag - Shein (<a href="https://us.shein.com/Ruched-Shoulder-Bag-p-2239280-cat-1764.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1RTDPX3uSU4/YHSVsWpLkoI/AAAAAAAAIIY/U95M32_EaAoSnaZDPBqZPOzELHifk1WMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/green%2Bfit%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JRLX-cQ4SMU/YHR8Hv0jrzI/AAAAAAAAIH8/SZ8hxUgI7gcyua5lv0vCKNdM-QwOceFhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Green%2BTop%2B4.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1RTDPX3uSU4/YHSVsWpLkoI/AAAAAAAAIIY/U95M32_EaAoSnaZDPBqZPOzELHifk1WMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/green%2Bfit%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1RTDPX3uSU4/YHSVsWpLkoI/AAAAAAAAIIY/U95M32_EaAoSnaZDPBqZPOzELHifk1WMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/green%2Bfit%2B1.JPG" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyYIwcppDmE/YHR8H1MaFCI/AAAAAAAAIIA/SP3nR3RHdkMVhJO-CQ1yxdT_ozYdD-7kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Green%2BTop%2B2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyYIwcppDmE/YHR8H1MaFCI/AAAAAAAAIIA/SP3nR3RHdkMVhJO-CQ1yxdT_ozYdD-7kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Green%2BTop%2B2.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-62807888052606654242021-02-17T07:50:00.004-08:002022-01-17T13:52:37.919-08:00Feeling Uninspired? 3 ways to overcome a creative block<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vkge4sYondA/YC0wXUp4ebI/AAAAAAAAIAs/u-7L587vETg3OTf8AtBEkYuHlR_XTdjhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Puzzle%2BFace.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vkge4sYondA/YC0wXUp4ebI/AAAAAAAAIAs/u-7L587vETg3OTf8AtBEkYuHlR_XTdjhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Puzzle%2BFace.gif" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marvelingmind/" target="_blank">@marvelingmind</a></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I love to create. Bringing an idea that lives in my mind to life fills me with so much joy. I also love doing so for others. Although, there are moments when my mind is frazzled. Recently, this has been happening more frequently than usual. This is mainly due to the pandemic. A lot of my ideas come from talking to people and exploring new places. This way of getting inspired is obviously limited therefore I have found new ways to get the wheels turning.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">1. DO NOTHING</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I know, I know... you are thinking, "Feyi, how the hell is this going to help?" and I am telling you it does. When you are trying so hard to come up with an idea you put a lot of pressure on yourself which doesn't allow your mind to wander or think freely. You spend more time thinking of how to come up with an idea instead of actually coming up with an idea. By doing nothing or distracting yourself from the task allows you to stumble across something that sparks your interest. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">2. LOOK TO OTHER FORMS OF CREATIVITY </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This always works for me. There are many ways to create and bring ideas to life. If you are a musician look at the work of a photographer. If you are a painter, listen to music. In my case, I create through digital tools such as video editing or graphic design. I love to read or listen to audiobooks when I am looking for inspiration. I fall under the "new age" of design or content creation and looking at artists who use non-technological tools to create inspires me to create with my non-traditional tools. It is also wonderful to support other creatives and the power of the internet allows that. There is Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and so much more to find people doing work similar or completely different to you but learn from them. There are platforms that are created to build a sense of community for creatives. Such as Deviantart, which is an <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">online art community featuring artwork, videography, and photography. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">3. LEARN FROM ANOTHER CULTURE </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Before doing this you must understand there is a difference between <i>Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation</i>. Please, learn about this before taking this step. There is so must beauty in places different from where you grew up. I love watching foreign TV shows and getting inspiration from their fashion or hairstyles. If you are an architect, look at buildings and structures in places different from yours. If you are a musician listen to songs in different </span><span style="font-family: times;">languages</span><span style="font-family: times;">. The key is to work with the creatives from different places. Reach out to collaborate and create something new together. DO NOT STEAL and claim an idea has your own. There is so much beauty in bringing two worlds together. </span></p><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-78940711762770162772021-01-26T18:25:00.002-08:002021-04-20T08:18:08.635-07:00Dear 2021<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aWYINgkOWFA/YBDOjs_DzII/AAAAAAAAH-g/sN2PfksWk0UeTwuI42A3d4LWvG5h-zKywCLcBGAsYHQ/s1710/Dear%2B2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aWYINgkOWFA/YBDOjs_DzII/AAAAAAAAH-g/sN2PfksWk0UeTwuI42A3d4LWvG5h-zKywCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Dear%2B2021.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">It's been a very long time since I have sat down and shared what is going on in my life. Usually, I like to keep things light and breezy although if I did so now, I would be doing myself a disservice. Where do I begin? Hmm... how about stating the obvious. 2020 was trash. A year I would love to forget. Although, I would be lying if I didn't say it made me stronger. Oh yes, it for sure made me stronger. Whether I wanted it to or not.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I am going to run through some of my major low points of last year excluding the major events that impacted us all such as COVID, racial injustice, and the overall loss of so many lives. My mental health was at the weakest it had ever been. I thank God every day for my support system because that was one of the few positive things to come out of 2020. My relationships with my loved ones grew stronger.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">The start of 2020 was wonderful! We brought in the new year by the ocean. It was a very relaxing start to the new year. I was also up for a job promotion and getting ready to register a business, my friend and I were about to launch. That all went out the window when COVID hit. I lost my job due to the pandemic and had to reevaluate my finances. I started to freelance a lot more as my main source of income. The fear of not knowing the exact amount of money I was going to make that month was terrifying. Looking back, I am very proud for taking that step because it lead to my current job. It also showed me there are ways to make multiply streams of income. I also learned NEVER put your trust in an employer or company.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Last year, I also found out someone I love with all my heart has cancer. I do not want to share too much for privacy reasons but I'm happy to say things are looking up. Throughout 2020, I got other forms of bad news but I do not want this post to be discouraging. So, let's not share everything.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Fast-forward to the summer, I was still freelancing as well as job hunting. I felt like I was working two jobs and getting half the pay. The work I put in eventually paid off. Although, while I was doing so it took a toll on my mental health. I started to question my talents, credibility, and self-worth. I always say, "your job does not define you". I've said this so much it has become something I am known for. Although in the society we live in, that is not always the case. I still stand by those words but it is difficult to live by. Especially, when you are getting rejection emails and no replies.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Even though I was questioning my talents, my love for editing grew. We were spending so much time indoors, so there was a demand to be entertained and kill time. Hence, the rise of Tik Tok (and IG Reels). One of the few highlights from last year was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsIiQ5jMnK/" target="_blank">a video of mine going viral</a> on Instagram. Which lead to an increase in my following. It was amazing to see people appreciate a talent I was starting to doubt. My doubts did not stop me from creating although it shook my confidence. Seeing strangers enjoy my edits as much as I do gave me the push I needed to keep trying. There is power in words.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">That being said, I wrote this prayer in the form of a letter to 2021.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft7CHOuRFuQ/YBDIlLlS4RI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/rhhM7QUj_f0QBa17DLna1H-EZTWLl2hVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Modern%2BBlog%2BPost%2BQuote%2Bin%2BNotification%2BAlert%2BSocial%2BMedia%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft7CHOuRFuQ/YBDIlLlS4RI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/rhhM7QUj_f0QBa17DLna1H-EZTWLl2hVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Modern%2BBlog%2BPost%2BQuote%2Bin%2BNotification%2BAlert%2BSocial%2BMedia%2BPost%2B%25281%2529.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-5605131658153182252021-01-21T07:18:00.010-08:002022-01-24T12:26:15.987-08:00Brown Sugar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfd41urklak/YAmVie0t0OI/AAAAAAAAH9U/x1l75PTzryAdtmCSG4AAwZfyHPpvrK_cACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/AA678B99-79DE-4F9E-918E-2E2AEC0B0114.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfd41urklak/YAmVie0t0OI/AAAAAAAAH9U/x1l75PTzryAdtmCSG4AAwZfyHPpvrK_cACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/AA678B99-79DE-4F9E-918E-2E2AEC0B0114.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Hello my wonderful people of the internet! Long time no see. I have been neglecting my little corner of the internet and I feel horrible about it. I could blame to chaos that was 2020 but to be honest, I didn't feel like blogging and sharing. Everyone has been going through A LOT and I needed some time to collect my thoughts. I entered this year more optimistic and focusing on the things I can control and learning not to worry about the things I can not.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Anyways... the outfit! I have always liked the color brown but I don't know why I thought it would blend with my skin and make me look weird. In reality, it adds another layer of wow. I think the trick is to find the right shade that works for your skin tone. I do not think we should say a certain color isn't for us. It is about finding the correct shade, saturation, or hue in that color. For example, forest green is completely different from lime green even though they are both green. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">What are your thoughts? </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W7_I83ifukw/YAmViljEZUI/AAAAAAAAH9Y/qWGIoD6uj3Qx5OJ7aAGkPsmO5ljZKD4HQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/C55B9887-851C-474E-A8B5-5790238C4C04.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W7_I83ifukw/YAmViljEZUI/AAAAAAAAH9Y/qWGIoD6uj3Qx5OJ7aAGkPsmO5ljZKD4HQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/C55B9887-851C-474E-A8B5-5790238C4C04.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Faux Leather Shirt - Zara (<a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/belted-faux-leather-shirt-p04369255.html">shop here</a>) | Leggings - Mango (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bqXfk">shop here</a>) | Boots - Dr. Martins (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bpt30">shop here</a>) | Bag - SheIn | Glasses - Ray Ban </div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1637" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oVhK7k46ZAQ/X6W5yk4HwWI/AAAAAAAAH1o/HxrH5Ll2neEMGlKe-YJIKDRolKMrmrIOACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8BA1B4DF-442F-473A-AE93-E080A96590CE.jpeg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Today, I am introducing a new segment on my blog called <i>Marveling Mind Munches. </i>I want to start exploring more restaurants and yummy spots in Atlanta. In the future, I might branch out to neighboring cities and towns. I love trying out new dishes. I am not a fan of ordering the same thing over and over again. That's why I wanted to start this series on my blog. I will also share my experience in my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/marvelingmind" target="_blank">weekly vlogs</a> and on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marvelingmind/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">My first spot for this series is <a href="https://www.vicsandwich.com/" target="_blank">Victory Sandwich Bar</a>. During my lunch break, I met up with Ashley. We went to their location in <span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Decatur and</span> both loved the vibe right away. They have indoor and outdoor sitting, due to the times we are in, it is great to have the options. All their sitting is spaced out and sectioned off. I think what really got my attention was all the beautiful plants. If you know me you know I love me a good greenery display, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4BF1I-loT6/" target="_blank">exhibit A</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Okay, okay... enough about the decor. What about the food? Yes, let's get into it! I ordered the Porkemon sandwich and to be honest, I only got that sandwich because it reminded me of Pokemon, </span><span style="font-family: times;">which I think is the point. I'm on to you, </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Victory Sandwich Bar... very clever. </span></span><span style="font-family: times;">The</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times;"> Porkemon sandwich consists of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: times; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">Korean bbq</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times;"> </span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: times; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">smoked pork, soy-ginger slaw in between a toasted bun. Simply put, it was delightful! It was also $5, which is not bad for a sandwich. The portions are not big and I could have definitely had another one to fill me up. Overall, </span><span style="font-family: times; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #050505;">Victory Sandwich Bar was victorious. Teehee, see what I did there? I highly recommend you check them out. I do not drink but I also heard they have amazing alcoholic beverages. So, grab a drink with your sandwich! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd2TRlbg5lo/X6W5yjF50sI/AAAAAAAAH1s/f2_8UZ3e4hUu9FZJVas3a-5JPmmApnb0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E3566156-CB38-4D61-B5EC-25C6AD3275FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd2TRlbg5lo/X6W5yjF50sI/AAAAAAAAH1s/f2_8UZ3e4hUu9FZJVas3a-5JPmmApnb0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/E3566156-CB38-4D61-B5EC-25C6AD3275FC.jpeg" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Outfit Details <br />Trench Coat - Thrifted | Sweater - Primark | Jeans - Asos | Shoes - Target | Scarf - SheIn</h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d3emaq2p21aram.cloudfront.net/media/cache/venue_carousel/uploads/2016/06/victory-sandwich-bar-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="427" src="https://d3emaq2p21aram.cloudfront.net/media/cache/venue_carousel/uploads/2016/06/victory-sandwich-bar-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.venuereport.com/venue/victory-sandwich-bar/" target="_blank">Image Source - The Venue Report </a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Address</b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: times; font-size: large;">340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030</span></li><li><b style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Price</b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> - $ </span></li><li><b style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Dress Code </b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">- Casual</span></li><li><b style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Parking</b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> - Street Parking, Parking Lot (charged by the hour)</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-id5gQlC4OAk/X6W7YTfCxtI/AAAAAAAAH2E/KGQ4ZQeWGdMLEMGPBnxs3OY5Q3606r2gQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/323FCF10-3F7F-4340-BE63-D5914D22609B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-id5gQlC4OAk/X6W7YTfCxtI/AAAAAAAAH2E/KGQ4ZQeWGdMLEMGPBnxs3OY5Q3606r2gQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/323FCF10-3F7F-4340-BE63-D5914D22609B.jpeg" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Porkemon Sandwich</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vN6uq7jziWU/X6W5y-ASo_I/AAAAAAAAH1w/LTkhdeHz4Q4e_n7Zhzs6Ou1uVjFZcLsZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ED1B87FC-B733-4E2A-9B94-416A897D5C3A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vN6uq7jziWU/X6W5y-ASo_I/AAAAAAAAH1w/LTkhdeHz4Q4e_n7Zhzs6Ou1uVjFZcLsZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ED1B87FC-B733-4E2A-9B94-416A897D5C3A.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDIvDDA6CAU/X6W5ypH0rJI/AAAAAAAAH1k/rNs7cgWj7CEOT2uWQeIeBNrxATsLc14IACLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/02F18E53-65F6-48B2-A55A-363527349919.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDIvDDA6CAU/X6W5ypH0rJI/AAAAAAAAH1k/rNs7cgWj7CEOT2uWQeIeBNrxATsLc14IACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/02F18E53-65F6-48B2-A55A-363527349919.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comAtlanta, GA, USA33.7489954 -84.38798245.4398104625729147 -119.54285910898437 62.058180337427082 -49.233105691015624tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-62574821087464703612020-11-02T08:27:00.006-08:002020-11-02T08:29:44.765-08:00Hair Follicle Enhancer - Edge Naturale <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8172qx1ibs/X59ChEeH0bI/AAAAAAAAH1E/8JyNFnQoyDI035HTviqtFH9-A0sJnh1KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/E18DD291-56AD-4C65-82C1-41826533C2B4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="edge naturale, follicle enhancer." border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8172qx1ibs/X59ChEeH0bI/AAAAAAAAH1E/8JyNFnQoyDI035HTviqtFH9-A0sJnh1KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/E18DD291-56AD-4C65-82C1-41826533C2B4.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When it comes to my natural hair, I hardly ever stray away from my current products. The fear of trying something new really gets to me. Although, when I heard about <a href="https://edgenaturale.com/products/follicle-enhancer" target="_blank">Edge Naturale</a>'s hair follicle enhancer I knew I had to try it out. I needed to share this product with you because I have seen the benefits in my hair growth and I am shocked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One of my go-to protective styles are wigs. In the past I used to pull off my wigs without taking time tito remove the wig gel and glue. I know, I know... I can feel your judgement but I didn't know better and to be honest I was lazy. Now, my hairline is feeling the consequences of my actions. Now that I use Edge Naturale's hair follicle enhancer, my hairline is getting back to normal and I am very happy!</div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shop Here - <a href="https://edgenaturale.com/" target="_blank">Hair Follicle Enhancer by Edge Naturale</a></h4><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0258/9428/9494/products/2oz-hero.jpg?v=1593051491" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0258/9428/9494/products/2oz-hero.jpg?v=1593051491" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-87051628013758368622020-10-02T07:30:00.006-07:002021-04-20T08:15:51.838-07:00Yellow, all year round. <div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trcijqGWH5M/X3aW6dLzAII/AAAAAAAAHxI/Ur5S40QEKKYX2RVkn46O2WGvtm7ivOu-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7E14B8AE-CA37-48F1-A9AC-E2F5B98FA0CB.jpeg" /></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I love yellow! Even though, it isn’t my favorite color it never fails to bring me joy. According to the “fashion police,” certain colors are meant to be worn with their designated seasons. Although, I think fashion rules are meant to be broken. Wear whatever makes you happy. Even though yellow is associated with summer, I tend to wear yellow all year round. Mustard yellow reminds me of autumn leaves… so I guess I can get away with it? I personally think yellow is one of the few bright colors that work all year round and even if it didn’t “work” all year round that wouldn’t stop me </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">😉</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYaFtNQwbpw/X3aW6Y4g5OI/AAAAAAAAHxM/XjEV17M4-d03EpnYrkOFzAm4xb2kxYQVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/F2303D6D-553C-4F29-A5ED-3CC1473489A8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYaFtNQwbpw/X3aW6Y4g5OI/AAAAAAAAHxM/XjEV17M4-d03EpnYrkOFzAm4xb2kxYQVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/F2303D6D-553C-4F29-A5ED-3CC1473489A8.jpeg" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Sweater - Thrifted | Faux Leather Skirt - H&M | Bag - <a href="https://us.shein.com/Croc-Embossed-Baguette-Bag-p-805226-cat-1764.html?" target="_blank">SheIn</a> | Sunglasses - <a href="https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/clubmaster/plp" target="_blank">RayBan</a></h4><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-REl-vldCC8c/X3aW5vmXDxI/AAAAAAAAHw8/DSbjcbUo1to_nVjGEdILFSAXIYUZC_N9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/7929FC98-6817-431C-81A1-D482E6ED805F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-REl-vldCC8c/X3aW5vmXDxI/AAAAAAAAHw8/DSbjcbUo1to_nVjGEdILFSAXIYUZC_N9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7929FC98-6817-431C-81A1-D482E6ED805F.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TDWVFJTNvpg/X3aW5uZ9WKI/AAAAAAAAHxA/7lpeH80vseQYlazqd28KBw7n0BwuZotIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/71F42C32-0A1C-46C8-ABB9-B983636BD9C5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TDWVFJTNvpg/X3aW5uZ9WKI/AAAAAAAAHxA/7lpeH80vseQYlazqd28KBw7n0BwuZotIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/71F42C32-0A1C-46C8-ABB9-B983636BD9C5.jpeg" /></a></h3></span><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-28357412629397527212020-09-08T07:05:00.006-07:002022-03-01T13:44:41.447-08:00Last Days Of Summer<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O-Qiw6QsZss/X1VQQvsI1mI/AAAAAAAAHvE/YN-aj-Br7m8i9cHEnXPpJoG2mN4V7XAjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Facetune_06-09-2020-11-33-31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O-Qiw6QsZss/X1VQQvsI1mI/AAAAAAAAHvE/YN-aj-Br7m8i9cHEnXPpJoG2mN4V7XAjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Facetune_06-09-2020-11-33-31.jpg" /></a></p><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">_______</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">hat - gigi pip (<a href="https://www.gigipip.com/products/womens-boater-hat-black" target="_blank">shop here</a>) | jacket - levi's (cropped myself) | jeans - fashionnova (<a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/coraline-high-rise-jeans-black?" target="_blank">shop here</a>) | shoes - nike air force 1</span></h3><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">_______</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Goodbye summer, it's been real. We all know that this summer was not what any of us thought it would be but we tried to find the positives in a difficult situation. We attended Zoom parties, tried TikTok dances, and had a few picnics. Now, I’m ready to see what the rest of the year holds. I am praying for bigger and better news! If you read <a href="http://www.marvelingmind.com/2020/08/lets-talk-about-failure.html" target="_blank">my post on failure</a>, I touched on some of the things that 2020 has thrown at me, and to be honest, is still throwing at me. Although, my spirit will not waver. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I wish I could say this has been a summer to remember but I wouldn't be upset if some parts of this year were wiped from my memory. How was your summer and are you ready to wrap up the year? </span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A738uV1JhmQ/X1VQH8M1NJI/AAAAAAAAHu4/xkyV-AGX3vUcMSBw_a8JapjXoS-cXIJsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1505/Facetune_06-09-2020-11-45-37.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="1204" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A738uV1JhmQ/X1VQH8M1NJI/AAAAAAAAHu4/xkyV-AGX3vUcMSBw_a8JapjXoS-cXIJsACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Facetune_06-09-2020-11-45-37.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqyXQNUKcuA/X1VP-y52AYI/AAAAAAAAHuw/sDCO9mKjwpQDrE3jBDHkXSH_3CObm4WHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqyXQNUKcuA/X1VP-y52AYI/AAAAAAAAHuw/sDCO9mKjwpQDrE3jBDHkXSH_3CObm4WHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_3833.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUkwpTbEXxo/X1VP-97FqYI/AAAAAAAAHuo/XJO1gPjaY44t6_Q2aiv1I0VeV92ThGtEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1802/IMG_3786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="1442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUkwpTbEXxo/X1VP-97FqYI/AAAAAAAAHuo/XJO1gPjaY44t6_Q2aiv1I0VeV92ThGtEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_3786.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTsC3uWY3JA/X1VP-9RgxuI/AAAAAAAAHus/Ts0IZxrtuTImmGrv6mlAF0Iy8nzl_-bXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Facetune_06-09-2020-17-06-16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1771" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTsC3uWY3JA/X1VP-9RgxuI/AAAAAAAAHus/Ts0IZxrtuTImmGrv6mlAF0Iy8nzl_-bXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Facetune_06-09-2020-17-06-16.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-40529380234180435152020-09-04T12:51:00.002-07:002021-04-20T08:16:54.736-07:00Ways To Stay Motivated When Working From Home<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X2qkceyUGTk/X1GkdEFgGyI/AAAAAAAAHuI/ABNo4A6JX78KPxwdcXQ3zxO8uhTIXfScACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Facetune_02-09-2020-14-51-35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="working from home, WFH, home office" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X2qkceyUGTk/X1GkdEFgGyI/AAAAAAAAHuI/ABNo4A6JX78KPxwdcXQ3zxO8uhTIXfScACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Facetune_02-09-2020-14-51-35.jpg" /></a><span face="" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> </span></div><h2 style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br /></h2><h2 style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wake up but don’t get up</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">One of the benefits of working from home is the comfort that comes with it. The stress of waking up 2 hours before work to take a shower, get dressed, eat, and sit in traffic is gone. I recommend that you wake up 30 minutes before you start work but stay in bed and relax. Then check your emails and complete urgent tasks while in a relaxed state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></o:p></p><h2 style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Get dressed and seat at a desk</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">After I have had breakfast and reply to all my emails I get ready for my day. The habit of getting ready prepares my mind to work. There is something about changing your clothes and sitting down at a desk that simulates a work environment therefore you are more likely to get things done.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></o:p></p><h2 style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Have something to look forward too</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I always give myself rewards when completing a task. I get a yummy snack or spend a few minutes during my lunch to call a friend and get some human interaction. I also reward myself with a few minutes checking social media and watching funny videos. The key is to only do so for 10 - 15 minutes then get back to work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></o:p></p><h2 style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Go outside</span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is extremely important. Halfway through your workday it really helps to move around and if possible, go outside. It helps to step away from your desk and get a breather. I personally go for a quick run during my lunch break. When I get back, I shower and eat. I get a pump of energy to tackle the second half of the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">Take a look at my WFH routine? Watch here:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9irA-DhPPw" width="560"></iframe></center>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-76699202050276167402020-09-01T13:41:00.000-07:002020-09-01T13:41:26.467-07:005 Tips Every Plant Owner Should Know <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2db5Yp1bydI/XzwZSS7refI/AAAAAAAAHsg/0jBMIcQLw78z2ntpHpWWVtagLCmaI8XuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/FullSizeRender%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2db5Yp1bydI/XzwZSS7refI/AAAAAAAAHsg/0jBMIcQLw78z2ntpHpWWVtagLCmaI8XuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/FullSizeRender%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. Gnat Removal Spray or Trap</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Every plant mum and dad knows the struggle of pests trying to attack your babies. I have found the perfect solution to kill Gnats and prevent fungus. You need to try out, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CRG4CW/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_wkUoFbTN3K7EM " target="_blank">Neem Oil</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JL8L79Q/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_CkUoFbVBAP8Y5" target="_blank">Sticky Traps</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. Plant Tracker App </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I use the app, <a href="https://www.picturethisai.com/" target="_blank">PictureThis</a> to keep track of my plants and learn more information about them. I love this app and it is very easy to use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. Rotate Plant</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is a simple thing to do but it is a game changer. My plants get their light from one source therefore not all leaves get light at the same time. That's why rotating your plants can really help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. Cut Dying & Drying Parts</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is another straightforward thing to do and it helps your plant to thrive. By removing the leaves that are rotting or decaying, it prevents other parts of the plant from getting infected. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. Don't Stress</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is the number one advice I have for you. Do not overthink the process of caring for you plants. Like most living things, plants die which can also make way for new growth. Do not stress yourself out trying to keep something alive when eventually it is meant to die. It's the circle of life! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Watch video for detail:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pP8M3QGL4lw" width="560"></iframe></center>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-59921900039782140902020-08-26T07:51:00.016-07:002022-01-24T12:26:27.522-08:00Let’s talk about failure <div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-52fVo822MKY/X0Z2dFZZ3OI/AAAAAAAAHtE/i1yoj3-qcpAp7DV6V-oCMkGn0XXmAUePQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/_MG_9872%2B3.jpg" /></div><p></p><div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>photography - </i><span style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="http://victoriabonhomme.com/">http://victoriabonhomme.com/</a> | </i></span><i>dress - fashion nova (<a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/crossing-you-out-maxi-dress-wine" target="_blank">shop here</a>)</i></span></b></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I am the kind of person that doesn’t like to dwell on the negative. I would rather distract myself to the point, I forget why I am upset or sad. This is not the best way to get through challenges, I know but you gotta do what you gotta do to keep pushing. To say 2020 has been a difficult year would be the greatest understatement. Everyone is feeling the strain of this year from their personal lives as well as collectively. To put it simply, we are really going through it. That’s why I want to talk about failure and my relationship with failing. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This year started off with me about to get a promotion and be in a role that most people my age would not be in. Due to COVID and numerous reasons out of my control it never happened. After that, I went into robot mode and worked on freelancing while applying for full-time employment. Now, I have found another role and things are starting to turn around. Although, I didn’t take time to be angry or sad. To be honest, I still haven't processed what this year has thrown at us and how it makes me feel. One lesson I have learned after college is when it comes to jobs, workers are seen as disposable. Some people do care and want the best for their employees but not at the cost of their business. The company always comes first and everything else is secondary. It is painful but that is the reality. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><blockquote>“Fall down 7 times, get up 8” </blockquote></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">We have all heard this expression and I believe it is a great way to think to keep going. Although, no one talks about the 7 times you are on the floor. The moments you can’t get up and don’t have the strength or the tools to get back up. I have been in this situation more times than I would like to count. When both your mental and physical tanks are drained. It can be very discouraging to try, try and try again with no sign of a positive outcome. What gets me through these difficult times are the supportive people in my life and remembering the things that bring me joy. As simple as it sounds, that's what keeps me pushing. The times I have been down, I only got up because there was a helping hand. I didn't do it on my own. No one should have to do it on their own. I hate asking for help because I feel like I am being a burden but that is the only way to succeed. No one gains success based solely on their own merits. It is through support and being pointed in the right direction. As difficult as it is to go through, I believe that everyone needs to fail. It is the best way to grow and use what we learn to help others. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">How do you handle failure?</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="fashionova, style, fashion blogger" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1637" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cf2vFMlv0KM/X0Z24NPFyRI/AAAAAAAAHtM/ZWN1DcZAPaYAhGeNEE3OwfaKI_ScM8n3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Facetune_11-08-2020-21-05-46.jpg" /></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p></p></div><p></p>Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-46055091012262902902020-08-18T17:28:00.005-07:002022-03-01T13:58:57.489-08:00Top 5 Georgia Travel Destinations <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Before, I began I want to say this list is in no particular order or hierarchy. These are a few wonderful places I have been in Georgia and I wanted to share it with you wonderful people. This list is perfect if you live in Atlanta or neighboring cities/towns and need a quick adventure or staycation. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I have been to numerous places and there is nowhere like Georgia. She really is a beauty. So, let's begin!<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCrpYhRw4R0/XzGZsJISaHI/AAAAAAAAHrs/NEq2CaZa-MU5MXNgTIoH-RX4sYsgvO6bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/36148529_292125548192007_611906949893586944_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img alt="bell mountain, north Georgia, explore Georgia" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCrpYhRw4R0/XzGZsJISaHI/AAAAAAAAHrs/NEq2CaZa-MU5MXNgTIoH-RX4sYsgvO6bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/36148529_292125548192007_611906949893586944_n.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2><span style="font-family: times;">Bell Mountain </span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>address - <span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">220 Shake Rag Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><i>website - <a href="http://www.townscountyga.org/bell-mountain-park---historical-site.html" target="_blank">http://www.townscountyga.org</a></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>cost - free</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>parking - yes, free</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">I was in awe when I got to the top. Bell Mountain is located in North Georgia. It is a scary drive to the top so I recommend you go with a skilled driver. The road can barely fit two cars, so if a car is coming from the opposite direction you will have to pull over and let them pass. Although, I think all the hassle to get to the top is worth it. Check out the video below for my experience!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bv2sE4R7d2g" width="560"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">______</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Nu_rc6yrVc/XzGYdf92yjI/AAAAAAAAHrc/cdTjhdO9xCQrvMFdPE96uwhbjrH1aoXKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img alt="providence canyon, explore Georgia, state park" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Nu_rc6yrVc/XzGYdf92yjI/AAAAAAAAHrc/cdTjhdO9xCQrvMFdPE96uwhbjrH1aoXKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_0423.JPG" width="426" /></span></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">Providence Canyon State Park</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i>address - <span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815</span></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">website -</span></i></span><a href="ttps://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon" target="_blank">https://gastateparks.org/</a></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i>cost - free</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i>parking - yes, free</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Another destination I was shocked existed in Georgia! I have always wanted to go to Arizona more specifically the Sedona area then venture out to the Grand Canyon and neighboring national parks. Until I am able to do that Providence Canyon is the next best thing. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: times; text-align: left;">Providence Canyon is known as Georgia’s little “Grand Canyon”. </span><span style="font-family: times;">The funny thing about Providence Canyon is it was a mistake. </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626; font-family: times; text-align: left;">It was actually formed due to poor farming practices during the 1800s. It was a big mistake that turned into a stunning state park.</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626; font-family: times; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: times;">______</span></b></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGAgdvW7Noc/XzGYuYxMYDI/AAAAAAAAHrk/cROIj4pEN1EA5LhL7zVezhZuC09rSLxzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Facetune_15-07-2020-17-52-31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img alt="explore Georgia, Vickery Creek Falls Rosewell Mill" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGAgdvW7Noc/XzGYuYxMYDI/AAAAAAAAHrk/cROIj4pEN1EA5LhL7zVezhZuC09rSLxzgCLcBGAsYHQ/w511-h640/Facetune_15-07-2020-17-52-31.jpg" width="511" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2><span style="font-family: times;">Vickery Creek Falls Rosewell Mill</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i><span>address - </span><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">95 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30075</span></i></span></div><div><i style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: times; text-align: left;">website - <a href="https://www.roswellgov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/634" target="_blank">https://www.roswellgov.com</a></i></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i>cost - free</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i>parking - yes, free</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This is the perfection destination for a quick trip if you live in the Atlanta area. </span><span style="font-family: times;">Vickery Creek Falls</span><span style="font-family: times;"> is a refreshing way to get some cool air running through your hair and water splashing on your skin. I had a lot of fun and I highly recommend you check it out. Be prepared to do some climbing to get close to the waterfall. 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Please make sure to dress modestly and be on your best behavior. </span><span style="font-family: times;">BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir</span><span style="font-family: times;"> is a place of worship and they kindly open their doors to the open during certain hours of the day. 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I highly recommend you bring a friend and go during one of their harvest seasons. You could pick strawberries, peaches and so much more. Even though, it is free to explore the grounds I urge you to get something from their shop and support this family business. Their homemade ice-cream is out of this world. Amazing!</span></div></div><p></p>
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This year, she completed the project with a visual album. Throughout this project, she hired African and Black creatives from choreographers, designers all the way to directors. There is power in investing in a community, creating jobs as well as showcasing talent that is usually overlooked.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><div style="color: #262626; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">‘Black is King’ inspired my friends and I to come together and create. This photoshoot is dear to my heart because it is a glimpse of what I hope to see more of in the future. To see more people of color in spaces and careers that can produce great success and stability.</span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;">___</span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>Photo Edits with DeraBear Abode Presets (<i><a href="https://www.derabear.com/shop" target="_blank">shop here</a></i>)</b></span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Creative Direction - </span><a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/derabear/" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" tabindex="0">@derabear</a>, <a href="http://derabear.com"><b>derabear.com</b></a></span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>Photography - </span><a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/victoriathephotographer/" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">@victoriathephotographer</a>, <a class="yLUwa" href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvictoriabonhomme.com%2F&e=ATMgpqpGAGL5mP5LPhX10TwTiOugeqiWLEc9kTS6YXNvkSvBK0zEqWqhwA9pItUJQSe8hoxmc1J-xHcJTwxgZQ&s=1" page_id="profilePage" rel="me nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: #fafafa; border: 0px; display: inline; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; text-overflow: ellipsis; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank">victoriabonhomme.com</a></span></div><div style="color: #262626; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Videography - <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/marvelingmind/" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">@marvelingmind</a>, <a href="http://marvelingmind.com"><b>marvelingmind.com</b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; 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<span class="s1">For the longest time, ownership of Black hair was in control of others. From what is deemed socially acceptable in styling our hair to the products in which we use to style our hair. We did not own any of it. Recently, companies around the world are understanding the importance of the Black dollar. There is power in where we choose to spend our money. It is common knowledge within the black community that most of our hair products are made in Asian countries then sold by Asian owned beauty supply stores. Most of the products they sell they do not use but profit from our spending. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Everything from braiding hair to the Afro pick has been mass produced by people that do not use those products or understand the significance and history behind those products. It is time we support black businesses for numerous reasons that can put an end to systemic oppression and racial inequality. My main reason for highlighting supporting black owned hair companies is due to the fact that the tools and concepts surrounding the upkeep of our hair was created by black people. It is very disheartening when those that invented a product or concept do not benefit and profit from it.</span></div>
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Marveling-Mindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311174309617855151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-72111028360524649892020-06-11T16:08:00.003-07:002020-10-06T19:35:11.312-07:00Another year older... let's chat.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I turned 25 a few days ago. I was feeling extremely discouraged with everything happening after the death of George Floyd. I expand more on my thoughts in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f8kQ8dotpk" target="_blank"><i>my vlog</i></a> although I am going to leave you with this message I put on my Instagram.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">I have spent the past few days in anger and pain. 2020 has been a year that I planned to forget. I find it difficult to celebrate another year added to my life when my black brothers and sisters had that joy taken away from them. I choose to smile because they want us to hide and quiver. I choose to speak up because they want us silent. I am grateful for my 25th year of life. I am proud of my black skin and the culture that comes with it. Even though, I live in a country that tells and shows me otherwise. Thank you to everyone that is speaking up about the injustice. We are in an election year, please vote. Let our chants and demands for change turn into law.</span>"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have always been a fan of poetry. We have heard about new age authors like Rupi Kuar, who gained her popularity on instagram and went on to write two New York Times bestsellers and sold out international book tours. When I discovered Odera O'Gonuwe, a phenomenal</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> up and coming author released her collection poems under the book title, <i>Life as It Is</i>, I was excited because I also see her gaining great success like Rupi Kuar. I am not new to Odera’s work. A few years ago, I read and wrote about her work and I am a huge fan of her writing style (</span><a href="http://www.marvelingmind.com/2017/07/just-like-caucasian-book-review.html" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>read here</i></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">). I got a chance to ask her a few questions and get some insight into her writing process and love for literature. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Odera and her team <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #262626;">decided to release the ebook for free during these tough times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, her book can be a good escape from the </span></span></i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #262626;">pandemic</span></span></i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #262626;"> happening around the world. </span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">First, I would have to define what good literary work means to me. It is seamless. The words flow on their own accord, and the author’s machinations are unseen. The reader has complete trust that the story is as told, turning each page with conviction in where the book will go. Does that mean that the literary work must be uncomfortable to read? In my opinion, no. Literature is only uncomfortable when you are an outsider peeking into a worldview unfamiliar to you. As a Black woman, when I read works meant to be engaged by Black women, I feel more affirmed than uncomfortable. Likewise, when I engage works centering people unlike me and see the inequalities they face, there is a discomfort in realizing the power that I do wield and how I must dismantle my biases if I truly wish to build an equitable world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have read a lot of books in my lifetime, but the first one that I remember making me feel overwhelming emotion would have to be <i>Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief</i>. Rick Riordan was my Favorite author as a child. I re-read his books numerous times. I felt as though Percy Jackson was real. I was immediately drawn into the riveting tale with the first sentence in the first chapter. I remember laughing along to the dialogue and fearing for Percy, Annabeth, and Grover as the plot thickened. I eclipsed the act of simply reading and lived within the pages until the story’s end. I discovered the magic of good storytelling with this novel. I write each book with the hope of evoking this emotion with my readers.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. How important is it to bring a touch of humor into serious topics? In the poem, <i>“People are Dying, Susan”</i> I noticed that was the case and it allowed me to resonate with the overall message.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Humor allows us to ease tension. Sometimes my intention is to dial up the heat rather than extinguishing the fire. I attacked each poem with a unique perspective. I was blunt, nostalgic, whimsical, and humorous. However, I think it is best not to force humor as one is writing. Follow the natural voice that comes from within because there is nothing worse than a joke that falls flat.</span></div>
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Feyi Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083250340640280618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7138765256365766327.post-10551643553980910652020-04-19T08:13:00.000-07:002020-04-19T08:13:54.635-07:00Goodbye, Skinny Jeans. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am saying goodbye, au revoir, arrivederci, adios to skinny jeans. Well... kinda. I think a more realistic way to put it is, I am saying hello to high-waisted baggy jeans but I might grab my skinny jeans if the occasion calls for it. Better? I have always had a tomboy edge to my style. I love feminine silhouettes with a masculine touch. This summer (once the pandemic is over) get ready to see a lot of girly tops with baggy bottoms. I have always been in love with this style. Pulling inspiration from the late 90s and early 2000s. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The pair of jeans, I am wearing are from ASOS and I get most if not all of my jeans from ASOS because they have a wonderful tall section. Being 5'11, finding jeans that flow all the way pass my ankle is difficult. I love that I can shop the ASOS brand as well as other brands.</span></div>
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