Julia Blues's Blog, page 7

Finding My Way

I enrolled. I studied. I conquered. Last summer I enrolled at Austin Community College with the plan to just get an associate degree, then see what I was feeling after. Well, during the fall semester, something got ahold of me in a philosophy class where I heard “Dr. Blues” being whispered in my subconscious. From... Read More

Let Your Work Speak for You

Sometimes we do so much to draw the attention to our work. We feel like we’re standing on top of a mountain with a bullhorn yelling to the world, “Look at me!” while people walk by without so much as a shudder. We can save ourselves so much frustration and angst if we simply do... Read More

The Last Exhale: Sample Chapter

4 Brandon The chime of a soon-to-be empty gas tank transports me back to the present. I look for the next gas exit. When I grab the receipt, it tells me I’m in Montgomery, AL. Been driving for nearly three hours with Anthony Hamilton’s The Point of It All CD on repeat. My thoughts... Read More

Parallel Pasts: Sample Chapter

2 / Fatima I turn on the shower as hot as I can stand it. I watch as the steam fogs up the bathroom. Stand in front of the mirror, stare at my disheveled reflection until the fog restricts my view. Feel like I’m falling apart at the seams. My reflection tells me the... Read More

My Apology: An Honest Conversation With Me

I. Am. Sorry. Ever since my dreams of becoming a published author came true, I’d been on what felt like a never-ending see-saw ride. On one side, I wanted to share my joy with the world and to get everyone involved in the process. And on the other end, I wanted to relish that moment... Read More

Putting It Off

I am sure you have heard the quote “Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” More than likely, there are plenty of things that we can do today, but if they don’t get done until tomorrow, we’ll be okay. Car needs washing. Pet needs to go to the vet. Carpet needs vacuuming.... Read More

It All Begins With Commitment

I’ve been going through posts from one of my many previous blogs and came across this one titled: Stealing My Own Joy. It was written October 24, 2011. I’m sharing it today to show how if we transform our minds, transform our thinking and commit to our goal, we can have all that we desire.... Read More

Change Your Oil

I am sure most of you, if not all, have owned a vehicle at some point in your life. Part of the responsibility, other than maintaining insurance and making payments, is to make sure you keep it in tip top condition. You have to make sure the car runs to the best of its ability.... Read More

My Story Monday: I’m Not A Dark Girl…I Am Me

If I could stand on a mountain top yelling those words, I would. I. Am. Me. I recorded this video two years ago for Women’s Empowerment Month hosted on a blog. After watching Dark Girls on OWN last night, I went and dug up this video I did a couple years ago on how being... Read More