Personal Narrative: The Joys Of Black History Month

*Sigh* It's that time of year again and no I'm not talking about the joys of Black History Month. It's February, which means good old Valentines Day is getting ready to rear its ugly commercialized head in every aspect of our lives. From being visually assaulted in the drug store while grabbing tampons, or losing your mind trying to get the latest themed Makeup Collection; Valentines Day can drive you crazy if you aren't crazy in love. For me, this time of year is particularly painful as it was this time last year I was dumped by my EX only a few weeks after I moved to NYC. Not only was a single with no friends, I didn't have the self-love necessary to see the blessing of being alone. It's important to take each season of our lives as it is, not as we want it to be. This Valentine's day consider me your Blogger Beyonce! I'm calling all my single ladies (and gents) to "worry bout yo self"! In our season of singlehood, let's stop looking for someone else to love and let's start loving ourselves. Here are five easy (and affordable) ways to do just that: …show more content…
Clearing out your room/apartment/home is both beneficial for physical and mental reasons. Obviously, it's easier to be relaxed when you aren't scared of stepping on a lego, but there is a sense of calm that enters your space when everything is orderly. Yes, I know I sound like my mother. The bigger benefit to cleaning up shop it having the ability to get rid of anything from the past ( like those socks your ex left.....) it is the physical representation of starting over as you literally make space for the next chapter in your life or more shoes(I won't …show more content…
Sometimes the best way to show yourself love is to rest. With all the stress we put our bodies through on a daily basis sometimes it's best to just catch some