As co-founder of theCURVYcon, my dreams are coming true, which also means that my work life is a lot more demanding than it used to be. This is a beautiful thing, but I don't get to spend as much time just hanging out as I used to. I'm noticing that people in my life are much more appreciative of time spent together, than they are a perfect meal made from scratch. So, I do the best I can and give myself grace so that I "don't make perfect the enemy of good" -Voltaire Here's How to Throw a BBQ in 1 hour or less:

A few months ago, I moved into my dream apartment here in New York City. This apartment is the first time I've rented a space completely on my own with no help from my parents. I'm growing up, yall! At first when I moved in, I was really intimidated by the idea of interior decorating. I was convinced that I didn't have the talent for home decor. I reached out to a bunch of decorators to help me, but no one I contacted was the right fit. I'm learning in life, that if something isn't coming together smoothly, it means I need to take a pause and revisit my approach.  I sat in a semi-furnished apartment for MONTHS and then it finally hit me... maybe I should be the one to decorate my space! I know what I like and more importantly, I know how I want my home to feel. As a Cancerian (June 26th), my living space is like my crab shell. I want to feel safe and cozy! So, maybe my new apartment would feel most like home if I had a hand in decorating it myself.

I was able to achieve my New Years Resolution before the New Year by following four simple steps.