10 Facts Every Woman Should Know

10 Facts Every Woman Should Know: 1. Everyone has rolls when they bend over. 2. When someone tells you that you're beautiful, believe them. They aren't lying. 3. Sometimes we all wake up with breath that could kill a goat. 4. For every woman unhappy with her stretch marks is another woman who wishes she … Continue reading 10 Facts Every Woman Should Know

Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

Whenever there's something stressful going on in my life, it often affects my sleep, thus turning me into a shadow of my former self. Insomniac Lisa and Painsomnia Lisa are two very different beasts from the person I am when I'm able to prioritize sleep, and actually get into bed each night at a decent … Continue reading Insomnia & Painsomnia: A Wicked Combination

It’s Called…

“It’s called an inner voice for a reason. It’s the gnawing feeling inside your stomach telling you yes or no. It’s the one voice in your life that isn’t tampered by other’s biased opinions, scars, feelings, or thoughts. Go with it, you know yourself better than anyone ever does.” ―Hope Alcocer

“Am I Mean?”

This was the question I posed to one of my best friends the other morning when a friend said something stupid and I responded. If you make something public, don't expect intelligent people not to make a statement. It's common sense. There's a lot you can say to and in front of me. I will … Continue reading “Am I Mean?”

5 Stroke Symptoms For Women

http://www.prevention.com/health/5-stroke-symptoms-women?cid=soc_facebook_glamour_9-21&mbid=social_fb_fanpage As a migraine sufferer and the daughter of a woman who suffered from countless strokes (more than the doctors were able to pinpoint when they found the damage), I am at very high risk for stroke. The other night, two of these symptoms happened to me. I tried very hard not to panic, which … Continue reading 5 Stroke Symptoms For Women

“Get Rid Of Your Americanisms”…

I am a firm believer that no matter where we're from, it is always a part of who we are. The place where we grow up and spend our formative years is instilled in us, no matter how far away we may move. As a Native New Yorker, you will never, ever hear me say … Continue reading “Get Rid Of Your Americanisms”…

Skype Conversations: Part I

Him: Hey babe, what are you doing? Me: Trying to draw Kylie Jenner's lips. Him: WHO? Me: It requires more lip liner than five people have ever tried using in the 90's. Him: Is this a friend I haven't met? Me: No. Why? Him: Well, there's nothing wrong with your lips, so I don't understand … Continue reading Skype Conversations: Part I