CC’s Blog
These are my thoughts, inner muses, rambling conversations with myself, love letters, speech from my own personal soapbox and more. Enjoy!
Unapologetically Worthy: Defending the Black Woman’s Right to Never Settle
Thought for the Day: "Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth." Zig Ziglar Question for the Day: Do you allow others to determine your worth? I came across a video a couple of weeks ago that was so offensive to my sensibilities that...
How to Love
Thought for the Day: "You'll never truly know how damaged a person is until you try to love them." Unknown Question for the Day: Do you know how to love? Today, I'm in the mood to talk about love. Now, if anyone heard me say that aloud, this would likely be the point...
No Means No, Donald!
Thought for the Day: "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent." Abraham Lincoln Question for the Day: Do you respect democracy? Privilege is a dangerous thing. Not only does it rob you of your empathy and ability to respect the needs...
A Gratitude Adjustment
Thought for the Day: "I thought 2020 would be the year I get everything I want. Now I know 2020 is the year I appreciate everything I have." Question for the Day: Are you still grateful in 2020? Well, Thanksgiving Day 2020 is upon us, and this year feels different...
Girl, Bye! 5 Clues You’re in a Fake Friendship *** GLG Throwback 5/25/16***
Thought for the Day: "We never lose friends. We simply learn who the real ones are." Question for the Day: Do you entertain fake friendships? If you're a fan of old school hip hop, then you might appreciate the fact that Whodini's classic jam "Friends" is playing in...
Crying is Lit!
Thought for the Day: "Tears are not the pain. They are the healing." Annette Goodheart Question for the Day: Are you ashamed to cry? I admit it, I'm a huge fan of crying. There's nothing like a good snot rag producing, stuttering, near struggle to catch your breath...
America, You Go Girl!
Thought for the Day: "It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do." Jane Austen Question for the Day: Are you proud of our country? Well, well, well! I don't know about anyone else, but this past election week has been an emotional rollercoaster...
Ridin’ and Dyin’: Debunking the Thug Love Fantasy (*GLG Throwback 9/5/16*)
Thought for the Day: “Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.” Tupac Shakur Question for the Day: Are you addicted to loving dangerously? I’ve been sitting on this post for awhile and found myself struggling to clarify which direction to go with it. I...
I’m Speaking!
Thought for the Day: "Be a voice not an echo." Albert Einstein Question for the Day: Do you use your voice? I don't know how many of you had a chance to catch the Vice Presidential debate that aired a couple weeks back, but if you did, you probably know exactly where...
50 Cent Troll for Sale!
Thought for the Day: "People that know they are important, think about others. People that think they are important, think about themselves." Hans Hansen Question for the Day: Do you consider the needs of others? If you've been following my blog for any length of...