Algerian girls from kabyle region As an Amazigh person (I am also mixed ethnically) , Yennayer is more than a date on a calendar for me. It is a tradition passed down through generations, a moment when history, land, and family come together. Every year in mid-January, we celebrate Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year. According… Continue reading Year 2976: My Amazigh New Year
Monday Motivation – January 12, 2026
I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.
Scrolling, Standing, and Still Invisible
So, I was at Target this morning doing what I consider a small but heroic life task: returning an item that absolutely did not fit in my kitchen. I walked up to customer service and—miracle of miracles—there was no line. No LINE! I screamed out of happiness. I said hi to the customer service agent,… Continue reading Scrolling, Standing, and Still Invisible
Happy New Year 2026
A quiet celebration of what 2025 gave me. 🙏🏼 As I welcome 2026, I want to pause—not to rush into resolutions—but to honor what 2025 gently placed in my hands. Love, a lot of love. đź’• In 2025, I showed up. For myself, first. I learned to take better care of my body and my… Continue reading Happy New Year 2026
Winter Break Reading Collection – 2025
Hi friends! I’m sharing this a little bit late. I had this post saved and completely forgot to share it. But here we go: My 2025 reading collection is a mix of brand-new releases that completely pulled me in and a few highly anticipated titles still sitting on my TBR, patiently waiting their turn. Some… Continue reading Winter Break Reading Collection – 2025
A Quiet Winter Break on the South Carolina Coast
There’s something quietly magical about the beach during winter break. No crowds, no rush—just the sound of waves rolling in, cool salty air, and wide open space to breathe. Watching the sunrise The shoreline feels softer somehow, calmer, like it’s letting you in on a secret that summer keeps too busy to share. Winter beach… Continue reading A Quiet Winter Break on the South Carolina Coast