So Galentine’s Day is here and if you’re the type to gift your pals something nice, this post is for you. If you procrastinated (like I have), this post is for you. I’ve curated a guide that speaks to every type of friend you may have in your life. I hope you find it extremely helpful as I had a lot of fun putting it together for you. Let’s go!

Growing up, Valentine’s Day wasn’t a big deal for me. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t a big deal at all until I came to the states. Every year, until I moved out of my parents’ home, my mother made it a point to give me a card and sometimes, that card came with flowers.

The weather in New York City has been quite hormonal. We went from 50 degrees to below zero and back to 60 in less than two weeks. Of course, with these sudden changes, my skin wasn’t too fond of me. I’ve yet to transition from the Fall skincare routine to my winter routine and she’s paying for it.

A lot of you know that self-care is my middle name. I breathe it, eat it, sleep it, and live it! For the last 6 months, I’ve been traveling back and forth between my NC home with my partner and our dog, Myers and New York (work!).

There are stigmas and misconceptions that are attached to emergency contraception and those you use them. I say that because in high school, I thought emergency contraception options were for those who were promiscuous and didn’t know how to control themselves.

“Always have a backup plan”, my mom would say. Ironically, she wasn’t aware of my experience with an emergency contraceptive in high school. It was a Thursday afternoon,

Seasons are finally changing, and as my dad would say, it’s time to make better decisions. One of those decisions includes drinking more water and as simple as that sounds, it’s hard.

Noise Canceling Headphones are a part of my wishlist. No joke! Being in a long-distance relationship while always on the go, hustling my butt off, my peace of mind is something I don’t negotiate.

Meet Myers, an affectionate mixed Pitbull that stole my heart less than a year ago. When we first met, I thought, this big ol’ dog is about to eat me alive.