Last year (2019), Charles and I went on a total of four trips and I didn't post anything about them. Liiiiike, nada. My motto for blogging and social media is "live first, post later" and so here I am... One whole year later. Publishing the first of many posts to come about our belated travels while ...
Celebrating My 33rd Birthday In Quarantine
Truth be told, I was feeling pretty "blah" as my birthday weekend approached last week. With so much going on in the world as result of Covid-19, it didn't feel right to go out of my way to celebrate myself... I was super good with not making a big deal about turning 33. The only plan I had for ...
On Protecting My Peace Of Mind
When 2020 (which I had affirmed would be "my year to thrive") hit us all with a strong plot twist called COVID-19, I found myself reverting back to my coping mechanism when overwhelmed = shutting down and hiding within myself. I'm a big picture thinker and sometimes the big picture can be ...
My Favorite Armpit
Here's to the predawn mornings, when I naturally wake before my alarm. No point in going back to sleep, surrounded by his snores and early bird charm. I could roll over and spoon or get up and start the day. The jingle I went to bed to, in my mind it starts to play. My Posse's on ...
Shenandoah Getaway With My Girls
Love (and Black History). That's what February is all about. At least, per general society's thematic calendar. And since I dare not stray away from theme... This month, I thought I'd share what "love" (in its many various forms) looks and/or feels like through my perspective. Starting with my ...
Tips For Taking Care Of A Human Plant
And by "human plant", I'm obviously talking about me, myself, and I... 100% self professed crazy plant lady. So let's break down the parallels of plant care and self care because I care and, perhaps, you care too. 1) PLANT CARE: Properly identify the plant. Without proper i.d., you risk ...
Returning From A Year Of Rest That Was 2019
Long story short... Since graduating from grad school three years ago, I've been a little lost when it came to what I wanted to purposely do with my life, both personally and career wise. My blessing can sometimes feel like a curse... I'm good at everything I set my mind to do. I'm a ...
7 Realizations Made In 2018 + My Word for 2019
It's a new year, a new dawn aaaaaaaand same Setarra. Just a little more settled into myself with a stronger sense of identity, confidence and audacity. Every year, I choose a word to set the tone for the next 365 days. 2018 was a year of "SELF" where I focused on being more aware of what made me ...
Art Date at Glenstone Museum
In the midst of many life changes this past summer (I got a new job, we bought a home), Charles and I somehow managed to keep up with our monthly dates... For the most part. June and July - we went on official dates. August - we went and saw Crazy Rich Asians which was soooooo good! September - ...
Before The Renovation Photos
Our new home is a fixer-upper but, despite its dated design, we could tell it was well taken care of by its previous owner and something about that resonated with us. This spot was the 5th one we had seen in our home search and by this time, Charles and I had our routine down. (Insert harp music ...
Black & Yellow Homeowners :)
First things first... I am NOT pregnant. Sorry to disappoint any of you who were hoping for a black and yellow baby. ;) The grand reveal is, this past summer, Charles and I became HOMEOWNERS. Homeowners of a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath condo in a Northern Virginia community that dates back to the ...
Plug It In, Plug It In
Because your girl has been unplugged for the second half of summer and an update feels overdue. I've come to the realization that whenever I say I'm going to start blogging consistently, I jinx myself and end up not blogging at all.... Sooooo yea. I'm done with that approach and will just blog ...