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Blog Life + My Favorite Essentials.
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG INTO LESSONS TO SHARE.
Spring has sprung in NYC and everyone’s mood has been lifted. It’s something about seeing the sun shining through your window onto your skin that sits well with me. With this whole pandemic lasting a whole year now, it’s great to feel a little bit normal like pre-covid times. Although I won’t be dining in…
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January Check In: Let’s Dive In!
Hey guys, it’s 2021! How are we feeling? Blessed, exhausted, renewed, ready or over it? So many feelings about the new year, but the ultimate one for me is blessed. My first post for the year has to be about prayer because guess what, it changes the game in so many unexpected ways. We often…
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Things To Leave Behind In 2020.
I just wanted to make a list for you guys of some things you should consider leaving behind in 2020. Let’s remember that this year we were faced with probably the most trials, but ask yourself this question: “Why is it that this year showed me it’s worst, yet still I found a way to…
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Do you want to be POPULAR or IMPACTFUL?
I saw this question somewhere and I was immediately in deep thought. The realness of this question deserved a written post because I have some things to share that might benefit someone reading this today. In the world today, many strive to be popular, whether it’s in the work they create/produce, the number of people…
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Remember Who You Are.
Hello beautiful people! Happy new month of October. Let’s make these last 3 months of 2020 count. Today’s post I want to remind you of who you are, because sometimes you (and me) forget so I got you. The first thing you need to keep in mind at all times is who made you. That’s…
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September.
Updates. Goals. What To Expect. Hi guys, welcome back to Keeping Up With MJ! Today’s post is a bit loaded, so grab a snack + drink and let’s get into it, that’s if you’re interested in actually reading (some people love to skim). It’s a great post I promise! Okay so quick life update if…
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Don’t Cancel 2020 Just Yet!
“THIS PANDEMIC RUINED MY TRAVEL PLANS. I WAS SUPPOSED TO START MY BUSINESS THIS YEAR. I CAN’T HAVE A REAL GRADUATION ANYMORE. I DIDN’T GET TO CHECK EVERYTHING OFF MY BUCKET LIST. THIS SUMMER IS A SHAM. COVID RUINED MY YEAR.” **Disclaimer: I know people barely read nowadays or appreciate blogs anymore, so thank you…
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Top Stores To Shop + How To Get Cash Back.
My name is Marikah and I’m a shopperholic. *Whew that felt good to admit haha*. Okay, I’m not alone because majority of the time I post a dope outfit or other accessories on my instagram stories, a bunch of you reach out to find out where I got it. So I decided to do a…
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Is Growth Easily Obtainable?
Can you believe it’s May 2020 already? Time is indeed flying. In today’s post I wanted to discuss a bit on the subject of growth. To me it’s a topic I’ll always be talking about because it’s something we can never stop doing (by choice you can). When I sit in my quiet space to…
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4 Years Later, Still Blogging.
Four years ago I started blogging and as I sit here and reflect on all I have learned, overcame, and accomplished I can only smile. By no means whatsoever do I consider myself to have reached the ‘ultimate blogger status’, because I am still learning new ways to grow and connect with my blog followers.…
