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The holidays just aren’t what they use to be. I have to keep reminding myself it’s almost Christmas because it just doesn’t feel like it.
I kicked off the merriest month in ATL. Well, actually I spent the past week in Johns Creek Georgia which is like 30 mins from the city. My bf comes here every week for a client he works with and this time he decided I should tag along. My brother actually lives in ATL as well as my bf’s cousin who I adore so I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with some friendly faces.
For the most part my bf works all day while I go to the gym and research things related to real estate and business. I’ve been doing a lot of goal setting in the last month of 2021 and I’m super excited to go into the new year. I’m not all that happy with my current circumstances, but I know very soon a lot will be changing.
Day 1
I might look a little dusty here, but we had a super early flight. This is me straight from the airport. I want to point out that I barely straighten my hair (this was my first time this year!), so seeing this length check had me hype! This is the longest my hair has ever been! I started growing it out at the beginning of the pandemic. If you’re looking to grow out your hair here is an article I wrote on how to grow natural hair.
Anyway, it was nice to break up the monotony of daily life and go somewhere different. I really do love the life my boyfriend and I have together. He’s so thoughtful and always thinking of ways to make me happy.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the type of content I want on TWR. The majority of my audience comes here for a feminine education, which of course will always be important in my content. But I always am striving to do more posts on lifestyle, health, etc.
The main points I always want to emphasize in my content is: your life is determined by the choices you make. The circumstances we are born into are not our choices, but our lifestyle decisions are completely up to us.
Day 3
Ok, that’s enough of my rant *goes back to writing about ATL recap*
My bf insisted we go to his “favorite” restaurant, Sugo. It’s a local Italian place where he’s seemingly made himself a regular. I’m really proud of how far he’s come in the last year in his career. Which brings me to another point: if you’re looking for the perfect man it’s highly unlikely you will find him.
This is not to say to settle, but it is to say a woman being extremely picky (which is different than having high standards) is acting from a place of trauma. *drops mic*
When I first started dating my boyfriend even though most of his wrongdoings were innocent I was almost looking for reasons not to be with him. I’ve had to go through a lot of healing, and thankfully I have a super patient man, to get to a point where I appreciate him as much as I should.
Day 5
We went to the 76ers vs Hawks game. It’s pretty ironic that they played our home city the week I was visiting. Sidebar: do y’all see my coils?! I didn’t have my normal arsenal of hair products, so I had to work with what I have and I discovered Curls Goddess Gel. OMG I love it! My hair has never been more defined, bouncy, or shiny! 10/10. I highly recommend. This is my hair in a wash n go.
The game was cool. Waka Flaka performed and the Sixers won. But as they played the game I had the silliest thought. That’s why I say you cannot focus on what you don’t have here’s an example of what I mean. While at the game with my wonderful bf I thought to myself “I should have floor seats”. I’m so grateful for all that my bf does, and I never need to focus on what I don’t have because I have so much. But see, that’s what I feel like the fem culture pushes. Like no man is good enough unless he’s super rich, handsome, etc etc. In everything there’s a give and take. You may get a handsome millionaire who loves you dearly, but he’s 20 years your senior. And that’s no shade, but it’s a give and take. Don’t settle, but do appreciate the good you have.
But y’all do y’all chile.. I’m just giving my 2 cents. All I’m trying to say is things aren’t as black and white as these femininity gurus would have you believe.
Several weeks later…
It’s damn near the end of December and I still haven’t posted this article even though we went to Atl the beginning of this month. That just goes to show how hectic life has been lately. I want to apologize for this article being all over the place lol. It’s been hard to gather my thoughts lately. (If you’re still reading this, Thank You )
Since I began this point my boyfriend birthday passed and I spent some unexpected time with my family at a funeral. I’m still in a daze with all the changes happening around me.
New Hope, PA
This will likely be my last post of 2021. As a last reminder I want to put an emphasis on going into the new year with a clear plan and faith. I know most of your are in your teens and 20’s, so know that the best years have yet to come!
Can’t wait to share the exciting changes I have coming up in 2022. As well as continuing to help you ladies become better versions of yourself and manifest your dream life ♥️
See you all in 2022!
