remember mtv diary? this something like that.
Celebrating 2020 in Houston was a much needed end to 2019. After an absolute whirlwind of moving apartments, having sex in a backseat with a preacher, and battling an ex over Instagram, 2020 started a clean slate. Cutting out magazines for my vision board, I was shook that marriage, homeownership, and children finally crossed my mind. At 32, my life was a complete 180° than what I previously envisioned for myself. But, in a good way.
Read MoreStarting to process how I felt since launching the blog, I finally settled after traveling from Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. Overwhelmed, I felt caught in a continuous loop that I desperately wanted to end.
Hearing from Ring Pop® Guy was expected, but receiving messages from my ex’s friends and nonstop subbing from him on Instagram was something I had not anticipated.
Read MoreLaunching trulyyoursjasmine.com caused anxiety I wasn’t ready to face. I had no idea what I was getting myself into or what the response would be. Since this was the first time publicly discussing my breakup, I was engulfed with emotions I suppressed for over a year.
Read MoreDaydreaming about his smile and slightly embarrassed about caressing his beard in the club, I was in a place of complete confusion. After finally having a genuine connection with someone, I inched closer and closer away from the thought of being on dating apps.
Read MoreIt was one of the hottest nights of the summer and I had no idea what to wear. I’d never been to Tiki Tango, but supposedly it was the best Sunday day party in Atlanta. If anything, I was excited to celebrate my girl’s 32nd birthday and spend some much needed time with my friends.
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