September feels like…
So last month I kicked off August with so much excitement. Mon and I were ready to celebrate our birthdays, moves were happening, and...
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Monica Odom
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Unpacking
Yeah, it's still happening. If you have never moved, consider yourself lucky. If you have moved, and it was to somewhere with a...
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Monica Odom
- Aug 24
- 1 min
This is 40...
...and I'll cry if I want to. Weird way to start your birthday, right? Well, that's exactly how today started. The past few weeks have...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 24
- 1 min
It’s Wednesday but it’s “Mon”day!!!
It’s officially “Mon”day over here at iammichellerena.com because it’s our DOPE AF contributing writer, Monica Odom’s, birthday!!! Happy...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Knowing your worth is an essential part of self care
First things first, I had a birthday a week ago today but wasn’t able to celebrate because my entire house was sick with Covid. I...
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Monica Odom
- Aug 17
- 2 min
A State of Mourning
Did you know it's ok to mourn the loss of something as you anticipate what is yet to come? A lot of time we don't allow ourselves or...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 9
- 2 min
I miss my friend…
Grief is so weird. One minute you’re laughing to the point of tears about something super funny you remember, then you’re literally...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 8
- 1 min
How is it Monday already?
I have never been one to dread Mondays. Actually it’s one of my favorite days of the week. But as I get older it really does feel like...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 3
- 2 min
It’s the first day of school!!!!
It’s the first day of school and The Glittergang was ready to sprinkle their Black Girl Magic all over the place!! I pray that my babies...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Let’s talk about Beyoncé’s Renaissance…
I have read so many quick thoughts on this album from my friends on social media. I don’t always chime in but as an artist this is one...
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MichelleRena
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Hello August…I’m so glad you’re here!
There was this morning meeting song that Laila’s PreK class sang every morning welcoming each child by calling their name and ending with...
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Monica Odom
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Coming Home
Man it feels like it's been forever!!! I missed this space but also know that it's ok to take a breather from time to time. Especially...
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Monica Odom
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Protecting Your Peace
...at all costs. At the end of our IG lives, Michelle always reminds us to protect our peace. But what does that look like? When your...
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Monica Odom
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Intentional Friendship
As yall should know by now, I'm a military spouse. With that comes a slew of new ships. Friendships. Acquaintance-ships. Emergency...
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Monica Odom
- Jun 16
- 2 min
More Time
I have 5 more days left in Misawa, Japan, and a recurring theme is "I wish we had more time." It's a typically refrain when it's time to...
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MichelleRena
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Whew chile, it’s been a while!
I know, I know…it’s been far too long but when I tell you I’ve been busy, that’s truly an understatement. So let me give a quick run...
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Monica Odom
- Jun 2
- 1 min
Summer, Summer, SummerTime
Ok, I know I can serious over here, because life is fucking serious, but can I get real with you today? I'm tired. I am talking dog ass...
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Monica Odom
- May 18
- 2 min
Inner Compass
Like many of you, when I arrived into this existence, I was given a preprogrammed compass. It didn't point to my true north. It pointed...
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Monica Odom
- May 12
- 2 min
Pages of Your Diary
This was one of those weeks where I wasn't sure what I was going to write about. Ideas would come and go, but nothing stuck out. It...
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MichelleRena
- May 7
- 3 min
My first Mother’s Day gift…Zahra
Fourteen years ago today, I was preparing to become a mommy. I’d read the books and taken the classes and by all accounts I was ready,...
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MichelleRena
- Sep 1
- 1 min
September feels like…
So last month I kicked off August with so much excitement. Mon and I were ready to celebrate our birthdays, moves were happening, and...
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Monica Odom
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Unpacking
Yeah, it's still happening. If you have never moved, consider yourself lucky. If you have moved, and it was to somewhere with a...
6 views2 comments