Nikki’s Life

So I put Gia in soccer class, which my sister Syl reminded me is more commonly known amongst the general population as soccer ‘practice.’  Whatever.   Read On>>> She loves sports, she loves kids, and like mommy, she has a competitive spirit, so I thought it’d be win-win. Of course, fall has come to Happy Valley so the day came…

So my colon stays frustrated.  I'm lactose intolerant. Always have been. I love dairy tho.  Milk, cheese, and shakes of all variety (Harlem, especially). But this was different. Read On>>> Like my dispirited right boob and Sponge Bob status, I chalked it up to post-childbirth-fallout. For the last couple of years, my stomach wasn't just upset and outspoken, it was also on…

Read On>>> It's been a minute since I shared a picture of myself.  But no worries, you haven't missed a thing.  The above ensemble? I've pretty much worn a different version of it for the last two months.  And yes, the combat boots are on deck.  They stay on deck.  No apologies :) At any rate, I thought I'd share my…

Click to Read>>> We left St. Louis a week ago and I've been wanting to check in, but have seriously been checked out - in a good way, of course! Besides keeping the blog updated with the freshest curly reads, I've been very introspective... contemplative, doing my mindfulness thing, and really spending a ton of time with my two favorite…

cutest date ever. Read On>>> This right here. This is why I've taken up residence in St. Louis for the last 3 months... spending some much needed quality time with the bestie.  Just being in her presence- which radiates wisdom, strength and take-no-shit- helps me center and recognize what really matters... family.  #ThatsAllWeGot My summer here is coming to a…