When I first moved to Silver Spring, I remember hearing sirens and learning how to fall asleep to them. Fire trucks, ambulances, police cars. It was a challenge at first to fall asleep with sirens going off in the background. Sleeping to sirens. Eventually, I got used it. It just another noise. Back then, when … Continue reading
have you danced today?
It’s a question I’m starting to ask myself everyday – have I danced today? I’m not talking about warming up and stretching or breaking out your pointe or tap shoes. I’m talking about that solo dance party you have while you’re getting ready for your day or as you fix your favorite meal of the … Continue reading
when life happens….
Man, it’s been awhile since I was here. I’ve definitely let this aspect of my life go because other parts of life were happening. And happening so fast. I started a new job, moved to a new city nearly seven months ago. Is that really possible? Did time fly by that fast? When I checked … Continue reading
12 years later… 9/11/01
New Memorial in Washington Township, PA 12 years ago… all our lives changed. I remember being in the 7th grade when it happened. And 12 years later, it’s still a very hard concept to comprehend. But I think this anniversary was better than the rest because I was talking with other people about how they … Continue reading
Meet George my pet…. Plant!
Well, I thought it was about time you all met my pet… plant! Yes, pet plant. Gotta start small before I branch off into the real pet territory. Anywho, when I first moved out here I went to the downtown farmer’s market and saw this plant stand and I talked with the owner about plants … Continue reading
DIY by KG: Statement Lamp
And the DIY posts continue! Yes, another lamp but DIY-ed in another way! I call it a statement lamp! Here are your supplies: Old lamp, spray paint, painter’s tape, and a paint pen. close up! And can we talk about this before picture of the lamp — super old school and not too cute. But … Continue reading
DIY by KG: Custom Lamp Shade
Well, as I’ve said before, I’ve been going DIY crazy in my new place. And for the next few posts, I’ll be doing a mini series called “DIY by KG.” I’ll breakdown some of the DIY projects I’ve been doing lately and show you how I did it! Today’s presentation… the custom lamp shade. The Materials: … Continue reading
Natural Curls for ALL Types of Girls
Being natural can be challenging. There are SO many products to try, techniques to learn and patience to be gained along the way. But recently I stumbled upon a product that’s making the natural life a little bit easier. And transitioning from relaxed to natural or working with a post big chop hair cut can … Continue reading
I’m really not into this whole adult lifestyle thing…
Remember the days when getting mail used to be fun?! I’m being so serious! There was a time and I was praying I’d have a piece of mail because it meant I was important…actually it just meant I was cool. But now….man, ya’ll can take all this mail back! Instead cards, it’s bills and I’m … Continue reading
Color me bad, color me BOLD!
Well, I moved into my new place a couple of weeks ago and for the first time EVER, I decided to PAINT! And I loved it! I feel like I have some true ownership in this place because everything is all mine — my own vision, my own creative and my own painting! So check … Continue reading