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Vision in 2023

"Hey, big head!" *me talking to myself* 2023 feels flirty. I have never done a vision board. It only recently became a blip on my...

Monica Odom

Jan 1, 20231 min read

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...

Monica Odom

Aug 17, 20222 min read

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...

Monica Odom

Jul 24, 20222 min read

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...

Monica Odom

Jun 23, 20222 min read

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...

Monica Odom

Jun 16, 20222 min read

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...

Monica Odom

May 12, 20222 min read

Pixie Dust

About a week ago, I started reading Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones also know as Luvvie on Social Media. (Look her up....

Monica Odom

May 5, 20222 min read

You don't have to live here anymore

I think I'm a good friend, and I'd like to think that my friends and associates feel the same way, unless yall lying... For the past few...

Monica Odom

Apr 14, 20222 min read

Emotional Rollercoaster

This song describes love in my teens and early 20s. "Up and down it goes." #teamshambles #fixitJesus 'You know what's funny? I always...

Monica Odom

Feb 3, 20222 min read

Under Pressure

Earlier this week I had a dream that a pressure cooker exploded in my kitchen. The shit was loud as fuck, and I was startled out of my...

Monica Odom

Jan 21, 20222 min read

2021 Reflections

The past two years have been so unkind to a lot of people. So much so that it almost feels wrong to recap all the positive things that...

Monica Odom

Dec 31, 20214 min read

When Did I Stop Playing?

If you've tuned in to #coffeeandcocktails, you've heard Michelle and I talk about the importance of meditation in our lives. And if you...

Monica Odom

Dec 19, 20212 min read

Reflections of 38

For the past few years, I've really looked forward to my birthday. During my quiet time across the past week, I've been thinking about...

Monica Odom

Aug 26, 20213 min read

Learning the Lesson this time

So school starts soon, and all 3 will be in pivotal grades, K, 3rd, and 6th (now at the middle/high school). They also all start on...

Monica Odom

Aug 12, 20212 min read

It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!

Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...

Monica Odom

Jul 1, 20212 min read

My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕

What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...

Monica Odom

Jun 24, 20211 min read

Time for a change

Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are in disarray that every negative habit is amplified? For some people it's rage. Others...

Monica Odom

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Yeah, 'Bag Lady' hit different now

This song has been in my head allllllllll week. Makes sense though, because last week I kinda opened the door to how I got started on...

Monica Odom

May 13, 20212 min read

Healing, a necessary mess

Healing is a hot topic lately. It's all over social media. The books, the memes. Therapy is being talked about and encouraged. The level...

Monica Odom

May 6, 20212 min read

Monday Musings: It's ok to live your dream

So I shared this in my IG stories yesterday: It was just a passing thought after listening to the May messages from @theoverflo and...

Monica Odom

May 2, 20211 min read

Living Your Dream

Cause whose dream, big dawg?!?

Monica Odom

13 hours ago1 min read

Book Review: Hostile Takeover By Christina C Jones

Favorite Quote: "The way he looked at me made me blush, the way he protected me made me feel invincible, and the words he sometimes spoke over me seemed deeply rooted in a level of respect I appreciated more than I could articulate." - Nala

Monica Odom

14 hours ago3 min read

Trusting the Divine Plan

Healing is not linear. Lessons repeat until you learn to approach them differently.

Monica Odom

Apr 32 min read

Happy International Women’s Day!!

Although every day is a day to celebrate women over here, I couldn’t let the day end without formally acknowledging International Women’s Day! I hope each and every one of you had a day filled with peace and that you found joy in at least one moment! In spite of the enemy’s attempts to steal, kill, and destroy I found joy in being able to worship in person today. I have missed church three Sundays in a row and that just isn’t my jam. My pastor delivered a powerful word (per u

MichelleRena

Mar 81 min read

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