What would happen if I chose to fly Would I be scared as the ground got farther and farther away Or would I feel free Light as a feather...

Hey, ya'll, hey! Yes, I'm still here in this space. Even though I haven't been writing, there has been plenty on my heart to say. I...

Today's blogpost is dedicated to one of my favorite people in the whole wide world...my big sister! There are very few memories that I...

October has come and there is something so beautiful and different about the way this week felt. From starting the week stressed and a...

So last month I kicked off August with so much excitement. Mon and I were ready to celebrate our birthdays, moves were happening, and...

Yeah, it's still happening. If you have never moved, consider yourself lucky. If you have moved, and it was to somewhere with a...

...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...

It’s officially “Mon”day over here at iammichellerena.com because it’s our DOPE AF contributing writer, Monica Odom’s, birthday!!! Happy...

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...

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...

Grief is so weird. One minute you’re laughing to the point of tears about something super funny you remember, then you’re literally...

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...

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...

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...

There was this morning meeting song that Laila’s PreK class sang every morning welcoming each child by calling their name and ending with...

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...

...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...

As yall should know by now, I'm a military spouse. With that comes a slew of new ships. Friendships. Acquaintance-ships. Emergency...

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...

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...