I can hardly believe we’re a month into 2016—where did the time go? I don’t know about you, but this year has already tested me and left me feeling a little drained, but not defeated. In it’s short 27 days, January has found me hopeful and positive, disappointed and [slightly] heartbroken, useful and just plain… Continue reading Kermit Says: Live, Don’t Exist
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Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Top Five Moments of 2015
Is it really December 30th? Are we actually just TWO days away from a new year? Is this the last Wednesday we’ll ever see of 2015? Time is such an incredible thing. We wake up, we go about our day, we sleep, and time just continues to move along, whether we acknowledge it or not.… Continue reading Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Top Five Moments of 2015
Kermit Says: Quick Christmas Gift Guide
If you’re like me (and most people), you’ve probably got some more last minute Christmas shopping to do in a very short amount of time (yikes!). If this sounds even remotely like you, don’t panic—I’ve got you covered. Check out these quick, easy, and affordable recommendations that will certainly brighten up anyone’s Christmas morning! For… Continue reading Kermit Says: Quick Christmas Gift Guide
Kermit Says: Step Out of the Darkness (Again)
According to Mental Health America, approximately two million Americans harm themselves sometimes to express pain or to establish some sense of control. Regardless of the reason, people are hurting. People are struggling. People are dealing with very real pain each and everyday. So to honor Mental Health Week, Kermit Says... is sharing an incredibly honest and deeply… Continue reading Kermit Says: Step Out of the Darkness (Again)
Kermit Says: Give Thanks During Difficult Times
With so much hurt, pain, and violence permeating the world, it’s probably difficult to find things for which we can be thankful. How can we gather around a table and express gratitude when innocent people are murdered at movie theaters and unarmed teenagers are shot and killed by the very people who swore to protect… Continue reading Kermit Says: Give Thanks During Difficult Times
Kermit Says: Make Time
Mizzou. Kenya. Japan. Paris. Mexico. Baghdad. Syria. Beirut. Sinai. Nigeria. Yale. If you’ve recently turned on the news or opened a newspaper, you’ve likely heard or read a story on the above countries and countless others. In one week, nearly 600 people were killed due to terrorist attacks—and those are just the ones covered by the media. So, who decides what makes front page… Continue reading Kermit Says: Make Time
Kermit Says: Dare to be Your (Awkward) Self!
On Monday, November 9th, just a mere three days ago, I had the pleasure of attending a talk and book signing for one of my favorite web series creators, actresses, and writers—THE Issa Rae of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl fame and glory! Do a quick search of her name in Google, and you’ll… Continue reading Kermit Says: Dare to be Your (Awkward) Self!
Kermit Says: Check In
I’ve recently been obsessing over the British pop band One Direction. I just can’t stop listening to their music! Now don’t get me wrong, I haven’t been living under a rock. I’ve known about 1D for some time now, but if I’m being completely honest, I previously only paid attention to their looks (mmm…Zayn), and since… Continue reading Kermit Says: Check In
Kermit Says: Refuel Your (Metaphorical) Tank
Every Sunday night, my high school principal sends a beautifully crafted email of encouragement and wisdom to the faculty. Of course there’s pertinent information as well, mostly updates and important dates to remember, but at the heart of her messages are words of inspiration—and this week’s was no different. Just three days ago, I received… Continue reading Kermit Says: Refuel Your (Metaphorical) Tank
Kermit Says: Treat Yo’Self
Yesterday I had my first fancy facial at a spa in over ten years…and it was fantastic! Soft robe, tranquil music, waterfalls. I mean, it was everything I needed in order to relax and—hopefully—remedy my sudden breakout problem. I’ve had relatively smooth, acne-free skin my entire life, until a few months ago when I woke… Continue reading Kermit Says: Treat Yo’Self
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