I had an interaction a few weeks ago that has been returning to my mind. Following a meeting with someone, I was told that I came across as rude during a conversation that didn’t go their way and that I should really be more mindful of how I say things. Essentially, in this particular meeting, … Continue reading My Time and Talents
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Devine Perks Pottery
In 2023, I kinda-sorta launched my pottery business. In reality, I just started selling what I was making in class at the Gulfport Arts Center upstairs in the artists gallery. I had to apply and be juried, just like any other artist, but that is how my pottery hobby spent the better part of the … Continue reading Devine Perks Pottery
The Power of Living Life Out Loud
As long as I can remember, I have been critiqued for making too much noise. Well, let me tell you something. I will not settle for blending in when I was born to stand out.
That Ever Revolving Door
I am sure I am not the only one out there who feels like they have been launched through their early twenties, rushed past their mid-twenties, and are now hurtling toward their thirties feeling overwhelmed and underprepared for life at large. Anyone else know that sort of feeling? Quite often, I feel as though I am living in a scenario involving a revolving door. In this scenario, there are three main experiences: the anticipation of entering the door, being inside and mid-spin, or being released while stepping out the other side. Explore with me, if you will, a quick break down of these moments.
“When words fail, music speaks.”
When looking back on the last few years, I never really made a clear decision to walk away from music. I simply went from the hectic life of a student and performer to analytically minded business school and then I started working and suddenly, in my free time, music became a hobby rather than a … Continue reading “When words fail, music speaks.”
It’s Time to Declutter
In the last two weeks, I have attended multiple that have me a handful of nuggets of wisdom. These have been kept at the forefront of my mind lately in an attempt to smooth out some of the bumpiness that is my life at the moment. I would like to share a few with you and how I’m applying them to my life, in case it helps anyone reading this out a bit.
The Life I Choose To Live
I choose to life what I consider to be a full life. Sometimes, this can be a bit self detrimental. I tend to hold myself to impossible standards that I set for myself. I have goals to achieve within certain timelines even when I don’t intentionally have them in mind. I take on the struggles … Continue reading The Life I Choose To Live
One Day Spent Content
I spent all day at home today. I didn’t spend time with my friends. I didn’t hangout with a guy. I didn’t go to work, or to church, or to the store. I haven’t talked to anyone on the phone. I didn’t study or check on work stuff. I just spent the day at home … Continue reading One Day Spent Content
Keep Your Negative Opinions To Yourself
Unless you birthed me, raised me, married me, or have been through life’s crazy battles with me, YOUR OPINION ABOUT MY LIFE CHOICES IS NOT VALID! “How are you still single?” “Are you sure you can afford that?” “Why would you wear that?” “Traveling is for retirement.” “You need to invest.” “You should stop being … Continue reading Keep Your Negative Opinions To Yourself
Who am I?
Here is a bit of basic level information to help you get to know me as I start out on this blogging journey.
Devine Perks 