Confession time: I've never really been a fan of the phrase "black girl magic." I'm not sure why, it's always been kind of...meh to me. However, there is NO other way to describe what I saw at the Golden Globes last night!

I walked away from that show feeling so inspired! The fabulous gowns, flawless beat faces, the hard work and consistency coming to fruition; it was magical!

I also have to get into some of my favorite looks of the night starting with the beautiful Kerry Washington. From the berry lip, to the sleek, straight hair and bold fashionable dress, I lived for it all! Her look was fire!

My second favorite look for the night has to go to the gorgeous Janelle Monáe for her glamorous take on classic black and white style. Her dress was a show stopper, fun yet elegant. She completed the look with a bedazzled up-do and natural makeup. Five stars. 

I was also a huge fan of Tracee Eliss Ross who was clearly channeling her iconic mother, Diana Ross, with her sleeked back pony and snatched dress. She looked glam and took home the Best Actress award--the first time a black woman has won since Debbie Allen in 1983! 

Needless to say I lived for it all! Excellence. 

Happy New Year! I spent the latter half of 2016 doing a lot of reflecting. Last year was a rollercoaster year for me with the highest of highs and many lows. Through this reflection I came to a realization that I wanted to share with others. My whole life I have always been a Type A, goal setting perfectionist. Anything I set my mind to, I achieved. I had to attend a certain college (University of Michigan), had to graduate on time (was crushed when I had to complete an extra semester), needed the perfect job in the perfect city by 25, married to my dream man by 30 etc. I've always put pressure on myself to accomplish certain things within a certain timeframe or else I considered it a failure.

However, as I have grown and experienced life during my mid-20s, I have learned that there is no timeline to happiness. Life happens when and how it is suppose to regardless of your plans, goals or when you think it should happen. I have accepted that what is meant for me, will always be meant for me whether it happens at 26 or 46, and I will be happy either way.

I no longer put pressure on myself to have the dream job right now or to be married by 30. I know those things will come in time and I want to be prepared when they do. I believe one of the keys to a content life is enjoying the present, not fretting on the future or dwelling over the past.

So if you're not where you told yourself you would be by this time, that is okay.

Enjoy the journey.