Category: Simply Flava
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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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65| “Not Forever, Just For Now”
“Not Forever, Just For Now” Protecting My Peace Without Closing the Door There are moments in life when we must choose space over confrontation, stillness over chaos, and self-preservation over explanation. This isn’t about holding a grudge. It’s about holding my ground—quietly, calmly, and with grace. Recently, I was faced with a dynamic that shifted…
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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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60+|Bridge Builder or Attention Seeker
✨ Punished for My Peace: What They Didn’t Understand About My Intentions For as long as I can remember, I’ve been someone who bridges gaps. Between patients and providers. Between coworkers who don’t know how to communicate. Between artists and the audiences who never quite saw their full worth. Between emotion and understanding. My gift…
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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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