Destination Peach

Where Reality and Inspiration Meet

#UglyTruth

being mary jane

Lasts week’s episode of TV show Being Mary Jane was intense. In fact, I think the word intense does even begin to describe how impactful and riveting the show was. There were so many eye opening/jaw dropping moments in episode three that definitely left me in tears towards the end of the show. The discussion of suicide, depression, sexual abuse, and being a strong black woman was a story plot that needed to be told on prime time TV.

Many people can say what the want about Mary Jane waiting until the eulogy speech to drop a major bomb, but sometimes there is no correct way/moment to say whats real…you just have to go for it! From episode three, a lot of thoughts resurfaced in my mind about past experiences, and things that I am currently working on. As a result, this is what I took away from the show…

  1. We are all pretending to be okay and were truly not okay.
  2. Black women don’t have to be strong all the time.
  3. Learn to be more truthful with people.
  4. Be willing to live your truth.
  5. Love people no matter what their truth is.
  6. It is okay to be vulnerable.

On that note, all I can say is that the writer of Being Mary Jane Mara Brock Akil inspired a lot of viewers to get real with themselves and start living their #uglytruth.

Until next time…

-Peach

Podcasts are Life

When it comes to any day of the week, Thursday is the day I look forward to the most. Its just something about Thursday that gives me an un-explainable inner joy…Maybe its the thought of knowing that Friday is close, the excitement in watching Shonda Rhimes slay TV, and most importantly my favorite podcasts are released on Thursdays.

Like a kid on Christmas, every Thursday after work I run to make car just to listen to podcasts. Podcasts help me to tune out all of my stress, laugh, and truly be entertained.

I have many podcasts that I enjoy, if I were to list them all this post would be extremely long but, to keep it short and sweet here is list of my top three favorite Podcasts.

  1. The Read: Hosts Kid Fury and Crissle are hilarious and witty when it comes to discussing epic moments in pop culture.the read
  2. Lip Service: Radio host Angela Yee and her fellow podcast co-hosts colorfully chat about the female experience in today’s society. The topics can get a bit risque, but its all in good reason.lipservice
  3. The Brilliant Idiots: The title of the podcast cast is very explanatory. Hosts Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz provide a brilliant and sometimes ignorant perspective on weekly current events.brilliant

Well there you have it, my top three favorite podcasts. If you have any suggestions on podcasts I should listen too, please leave a comment below.

Until next time…

– Peach

Because I’m Happy…

kaboompics.com_Happy CoffeeEveryday I am learning more about what happiness is, and what I now know for sure is that happiness is a choice! I strive for happiness everyday but lets be honest, things happen and ish gets real. When ish gets real, my ideal mental state of tranquility and positivity can quickly shift into an unsolicited visit from my arch-nemesis Negative Nancy.

With my sanity being one of my top priorities, I make it a habit to redirect my negative energy by doing things that make me happy. When it comes to instant feel-good practices, there are a few things can quickly get me back on track.

My top five ways to maintain happiness are:

  1. Relaxation time-meditation and sleep are the ultimate remedies.
  2. Doing things I enjoy-reading blogs and watching YouTube videos is my favorite obsession.
  3. Writing- helps me to get all of my thoughts out.
  4. Acknowledging how blessed I am-gratitude determines your altitude.
  5. Listening to music-listening to the right song and the right moment creates moments of pure bliss.

Whether its relaxing or writing, it is important to find out what makes you happy. My happiness means everything to me because it helps me find piece of mind. Choosing happiness is my choice, and I know that I am deserving of it. Everyone is deserving of happiness, however it is up to us to take responsibility for our own joy.

Until next time…

-Peach

Late Registration

 

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Welcome…you have arrived at Destination Peach. This blog has been a long time coming about six years in the making to be exact. Which would classify me as the world’s best procrastinator of all time! But I’m here now, that’s what counts right? I guess it took six years for me to finally build up the courage to say what I want, went I want, and not apologize for it.

With this blog I will share with you my-reality/my-truth, basically my journey through life. You know the ups/downs, moments of pure bliss, inspirational thoughts, unsolicited advice, and life struggles [I am a work in progress]. Hopefully, by sharing  my truth it can inspire someone else.

So with that being said… “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.”- Drake

Until next time…

– Peach