Do not get it twisted. I have a father, whom I totally love and respect. Every time this day comes am however left wondering whether I would have preferred a better one than the one I am currently blessed with. My answer is always the same. Yes, the same man I call Dad would still … Continue reading The Meaning of ‘Happy Father’s Day’ for a Daughter Raised by a Single Mother.
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Behold! A Queen was Born
...of baby showers, new connections, friendships, discoveries. What a blessing!
YouTube channel name change
Image by Marlon Romanelli from Pixabay Happy Easter y’all, As most of you may know by now, there has been a change of name of the YouTube channel I have been creating on. From today henceforth, you can find me on YouTube @herloveisqueen, which is also my Instagram and Twitter handle. Credit: Essie Love Doc … Continue reading YouTube channel name change
How to Deal with and Prevent Maskne (Is than even a word?)
Image by Donna Hovey from Pixabay I have noticed that am itching whenever I am in a mask and my nose, chin and cheek area are breaking out compared to the past especially whenever am having to step out of the house and be outdoors for longer periods of time. Initially, I suspected it might … Continue reading How to Deal with and Prevent Maskne (Is than even a word?)
What does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
Pixabay.com Have you ever had an anxiety attack? The feel like your heart is literally about to detach from your chest. I am trying to find a better narrative to describe this but if you have had one, then you certainly have an idea. Your body feels like it is crawling out of your skin, … Continue reading What does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
Introducing ZuriChats: When it Rains, Play and Dance in the Puddle
Pixabay.com I remember with nostalgia the optimism with which we started this year. I was rostered for duty at 0500am on 1st January, 2020 so my 31st of December 2019 was spent indoors, chilling and spending time with my partner. As she was reporting to work at midnight of the new year, she was up … Continue reading Introducing ZuriChats: When it Rains, Play and Dance in the Puddle
My COVID-19 Story: When Reality Hits
Yours truly This night owl is up, as usual, getting some writing done. I suspect most of us had compiled ‘to do’ lists, missions and objectives for 2020. Well, that was before the COVID-19 pandemic came knocking and everything came to a screeching halt. Here is my account of the build up to that grim … Continue reading My COVID-19 Story: When Reality Hits
A Review: Amazing Must-Have Compression Stockings
The Just4Crew Compression stockings are stretchable 85% Nylon and 15% Spandex garments that are very beneficial to protect you from the development of moderate to severe varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, edema and venous ulcers among other medical conditions. They are 60DEN tights. Denier refers to the opacity and thickness of yarns that are used … Continue reading A Review: Amazing Must-Have Compression Stockings
Easy Artistic and Creative, life-changing Self Care Ideas
Pixabay.com It is shocking just how many of us excel in taking such great care of others and constantly neglect ourselves. A few months back, I met a lady, an exhausted looking but pleasant mother of three who chatted me as she clipped her nails away. Her hair was held up in a messy bun … Continue reading Easy Artistic and Creative, life-changing Self Care Ideas
