Hey Beautiful! Please enjoy the below blog post entitled “Living Ever After”, submitted by guest contributor, Ms. Ella Andre. xoxo, Racquel When you get married, it’s supposed to be forever. But what if you found …
Holding Space..
“He’s too short.” “I hate how he chews his food.” “He doesn’t match my fly.” “Where’s his beard.” “He doesn’t have a belly.” “Does he not know the difference between there, their, and they’re?” Hey …
He Ain’t Them..
Hey Beautiful! I know it’s been some time. I’ve spent the past few months resting, reflecting, recalibrating.. But more importantly, I’ve spent the past few months dating. Yes, that’s right. I decided it was time …
Cuffing Season..
Hey Beautiful! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, I am not talking about Christmas. Temperatures are dropping. Leaves are falling. Jackets, scarves, and boots are back out. Warm drinks and crock …
32 Truths, From Chapter 32
Hey Beautiful! For the past few years, I typically spend the last remaining days before my upcoming birthday making a list of lessons that I’ve learned. Over time, I have listed things like rejection was …
I Never Knew..
Hey Beautiful! Please enjoy the below poem entitled, “I Never Knew“, submitted by guest contributor, Ms. Schenita White. xoxo, Racquel I never knew what it meant to be a woman until I heard stories …
I Prayed Me Away..
Hey Beautiful! You ever dealt with someone for a period of time, whether long or short, and just didn’t know how to let them go? That was me. In the past, I have gone against …
How Aware Are You..?
“Be mature enough to understand that you have toxic traits too. It’s not always the other person.” Hey Beautiful! I saw the above quote while lurking on the ‘Gram, and it was a gut punch. …
August Meetup: Jazzin’ At The Shedd
Hey Beautiful! Some time ago during #Confessionsovertea, a few of my Chicagoland Sister Friends suggested that we have a meetup. But with so many different options to choose from, and by me being a true, …
Share Your Story
Because I never really told you all how The Art of Single came to be.. Hey Beautiful! Story Time!! So I cannot tell you how therapeutic blogging has been for me. Not only has it …