LINK-END ROUND-UP: February 2, 2024

Happy Friday and first Friday of February 2024! If the first 2 days of February are an indication of the rest of the month, I’m not ready, because I’m starting to feel it already.

Yesterday I mentioned that I’m looking forward to this month. After the first 2 days of this month, at this point, all I have to do is survive it. Feels easier to say than do. Therefore, this is going to be a quick post. The reason being is because I some how have to work while feeling like I have million other things to do. Gotta love adulting!

One of the things on my head is if I’m going to resign my lease. I haven’t gotten the renewal offer yet, but I should within the next week. So, I think I’m going to see what’s out there and if I want it…lol. One place I’m think of was where I was going to move before I moved to my current location. We shall see!

Anyway, here’s to a nice weekend and check out the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up!

LINK-END ROUND-UP: February 2, 2024

• How getting a hobby can help you – SELF
• How to move more in your everyday life – Vox
• Workout that can add more years to your life – Well+Good
• Does alcohol expire? The shelf life of most alcohol – Liquor
• Cheap dinner ideas that don’t don’t require much – Bon Appetit
• Can you be over cleansing your skin? Spoiler alert: Yep. – Byrdie
• Tips on how to eat healthier without going on a diet – The Everygirl

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: January 12, 2024

How was your first full week of 2024? It’s that wild?! It’s really 2024 and I recently realized that I graduated from college 20 years ago. Whenever I drive pass campus, the thought that most of the students walking around probably weren’t alive when I started there. Now, I think that they probably weren’t alive when I graduated. Ooh…chile…like me gather myself real quick.

I sure I’m the only, but the first full week after the holiday season is so hard. The main reason is because the first 2 weeks are short weeks and then the first full week. As soon as you start to get back into the flow, here comes another short week for MLK day.

I’m not one of those people that does new years resolutions, which makes the beginning of the year less stressful. However, my church does a 21 day fast and this year, I decided to fast off of meat. I’ve done it before and it was rough. This time I decided to still eat seafood, because I need protein for my strength training. I also decided to not replace meat with plant-based meat. Plant-based meat usually helps me out A LOT. Thankfully, I’ve made some changes to my eating habits over the last few months and those options just sound too heavy to me now. I can’t explain, but it just does.

Although I do have a 3-day weekend, there’s been some chatter that Memphis could get crappy weather. Do I think it will happen? Not really, but I’ve been wrong about our weather before. So, we shall see, but I do have plans all day tomorrow. I’m trying to show up more for my friends/support system, because I can be very introverted. Yet, I’m still a work in progress.

While I try to figure out what I’m wearing tomorrow, please check out the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: January 12, 2024

• Why is it so hard to keep a journal?- Refinery 29
• Best hair dryers to use curly hair – Cosmopolitan
• The benefits of walking will always be there – SELF
• 10 ways to pump yourself up in 2024 – Shondaland
• Ways to eat healthier without going on a diet – The Everygirl
• Handbag investments under $1k that are worth making – Coveteur
• Still need helping getting back into work post break? Same – The Good Trade

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: December 8, 2023

Happy Friday, ladies and lads! How was your week? Mine was fine and just fine, because seasonal depression felt like it was showing up. Thankfully, I’ve learned some coping mechanisms over the years on how to deal with it. I even included a link below on how to cope with certain holiday triggers.

I don’t have any plans for this weekend, which I need to enjoy. This might be my last clear weekend for the rest of the year, because I’m planning to complete all my Christmas shopping next weekend. This is starting to become my norm, because there aren’t many “must get before they sell out” things on my list. I think I’m hoping that procrastinating will have me score some last minute deals. *fingers crossed*

I still haven’t reworked my Christmas tree. So, I might do that this weekend, plus some of my lights had the nerve to go out. So, I might be buying more Christmas lights this weekend. *insert the biggest eye roll in the history of eye rolls*

I hope you have a great weekend and please check out this week’s Link-End Round-Up and the articles about dealing with holiday triggers.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: December 8, 2024

• Foods that naturally boost collagen – Real Simple
• Holiday triggers and how to cope – The Everygirl
• How to curate an anti-aging skincare routine – InStyle
• Celebrities who chose to not have kids with no regrets – Glamour
• What happens to your body when you eat too much sugar – Shape
• Another reason why your space is cluttered and how to fix it – Apartment Therapy
• Sassy comebacks for annoying questions from family members this holiday season – Bustle

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: December 1, 2023

I seriously can’t believe it’s December and this year is almost dunzo. Let me stop, because the thought is giving me anxiety.

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a Link-End Round-Up, but I was experiencing some technical issues. That’s the main reason I haven’t been posting, but also life has been doing the most. I guess that’s normal for this time of year.

I’ve been working on getting into the holiday spirit – I did get my tree up! Unfortunately, my tree isn’t sparking the same joy it did last year. I think I know why and what would fix it, which I’m going to try to do this weekend. Also, going to make sure my favorite Christmas movies are playing for inspiration. 😀

At the moment, my weekend plans include a possible nail appointment and going to see  Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ movie with my bestie. So far, it’s panning out to be a nice weekend. I hope you enjoy your weekend and check out the links in this week’s Link-End Round-Up. Honestly, I think all of these reads are really good.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: December 1, 2023

• A toasty cocktail? Yes, please – Liquor
• How to get better at saying ‘No’ – TIME
• Foods that may boost weight loss as Ozempic – NPR
• The best way to fluff your Christmas tree – Apartment Therapy
• Best duvet covers to feel like you’re sleeping in a cloud – Domino
• I think weight is most Roman Empire for women, including me – The Everygirl
• Beauty secrets from women of ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and they all look amazing – Allure

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: October 27, 2023

Happy Friday! Can you believe this is the last Friday of October?! Madness, I tell you, madness! What’s your Halloween costume? I’m rocking my go-to costume of pajama pants and oversized t-shirt, because I was able to get myself out of having to go to Zoo Boo with my sister and nephew. 2 years in a row!!

I hope you had a good week! My week started with me having to take a sick day beause of a slight cold and sore thigh. What I thought old age showing up in my hip actually turned out to be a muscle pull from having my office chair raised up too high. Lesson learned. So, I’ve spent most of this week walking with a limp and massaging my thigh whenever I think about it.

My weekend plans may sound wild to some of y’all, but I think I might start pulling out my Christmas decorations. Now, don’t take this is as I’m putting them up! I’m just taking the boxes out of my storage and putting them in my dining room. I ended up buying a new and bigger tree last yer – after already putting up my old one. So, I don’t think I got to spend as much time with my new massive tree last year.

A week ago, I decided that I wanted to put  my tree up on November 1st, but I may have calmed down a little with that thought. However, I do think it will be up before Thanksgiving, because I’m ready to get into the holiday spirit. *Shrug* Plus, I don’t wan to take the chance the hustle and bustle of work and life overwhelms me and deters me from getting in the spirit.

While I decide on how early do I want to take on the Christmas 2023, please check out the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: October 27, 2023

• Popping zits get harder as you get older – Allure
• Woman prescibed a cat to help with sadness – People
• Cozy soup recipes to try this weekend – The Everygirl
• I loved these cute wide calf boots for fall – Refinery 29
• How resturaunt dessert menus shaped our sweet tooth – Eater
• Questions black people should ask aout their heart health – SELF
• How often should you wash your hair, according to professionals-Glamour

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