Category: My Life
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Blog Challenge|”Was Today Typical? I Showed Up Anyway.”
Was today typical? “Was Today Typical? I Showed Up Anyway.” This morning, I didn’t want to go to work. Not because of fear… but because the peace I’ve been working so hard to protect didn’t want to be disturbed. But I went anyway. Was today typical? I guess that depends on how you define typical.…
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“It’s Tuesday: When the Universe Says… Good Luck!”
“It’s Tuesday: When the Universe Says… Good Luck!” Have you ever had a day where things just don’t flow — and you can’t even explain why? Welcome to Tuesday. Now, I’ve heard people complain about Mondays — the dread, the sluggish start, the coffee not hitting fast enough. But Tuesday? Tuesday is sneakier. It’s the…
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65|65 and Counting… and Restless
65 and Counting… and Restless It felt like a long day at work. Yes, I was bored. Now I’m home, and somehow time feels like it’s dragging in slow motion. Maybe the Universe is whispering: “Shave your legs.” “Take those dinner dishes downstairs.” “There’s an itch you can’t quite scratch—go figure it out.” I could…
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Blog Challenge|Description of Lady Flava
How would you describe yourself to someone? 🌿 How Would I Describe Myself? My father was a first-generation Japanese American, born in the United States. My mother was the only child of a German immigrant—first and only generation, born here as well. I was raised in the Black community of Seattle, Washington, attending predominately Black…
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Thinking Out Loud|No One Is Normal
💭 No One Is Normal A Truth That Sets Us Free We grow up chasing something called “normal.” Act normal. Look normal. React normally. Learn the way everyone else does. Don’t stand out too much—but don’t fall behind either. What no one tells you is… No one is actually normal. We’re all just performing. Some…
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💻 From Poopsie to SereniKey: My Journey, My Tools, My Truth
💻 From Poopsie to SereniKey: My Journey, My Tools, My Truth For over two decades, Poopsie has been by my side. She was named by My Peace—the morning I packed up my life and pulled away from his home, heading toward the unknown that waited for me in Las Vegas. From that moment on, she…
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Flava Wellness Check-In: Let’s Talk About Eye Health
As I journey through my 60s, I’ve grown more in tune with my body—and lately, I’ve been reflecting on my eyes. Some days I notice floaters drifting across my vision. On others, I struggle with glare and clarity when driving at night. I recently learned I have a slight cataract in my left eye, and…
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