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Living and Sharing Authentically
As someone who uses and shares on social media daily, I have been thinking a lot about what and how I share on social media, particularly Instagram. I first began blogging back in 2018 with my sisters; we documented our adventures around the Triangle Area under the account name Three Shinsters. A little over a year later, Three Shinsters became Better with Ju. Authenticity is a value I’ve held close to my heart my entire life. Being genuinely “me” is incredibly important to me and I take pride in being “me.” In the last year or so, I have had this sense of unease because sometimes I am not sure…
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What I Read in December 2021
Happy New Year, friends! it’s going to take me a while to get used to saying 2022 for at least the next month or so…anyways here’s my last book roundup post for 2021: ACE OF SPADES by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – 4 stars Students at an elite private academy, popular head girl Chiamaka and quiet musician Devon are starting their senior year with hopes of attending their dream college. Anonymous texter named Aces seems to be maliciously targeting them by spreading their secrets and lies throughout the school. They cannot seem to find a connection except for the fact that they are the only Black students at the school… I stayed…
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Top Posts of 2021
As another year comes to an end, I am taking some time to reflect on 2021. One of my blogging goals for this year was to publish more blog posts and to write about different topics. In 2021, I published 60(!) blog posts and started a couple of new series such as “Things I Bought Recently” and “Week in Outfits” posts while keeping up with my monthly book review roundups. When I started writing blog posts regularly in 2020, I set a weekly publishing schedule as a motivation to keep up with the blog. This year, I threw the posting schedule out the window to give myself freedom and flexibility.…
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Week in Outfits 2021.12.26
The last Week in Outfits post of 2021! I love dressing up for the holidays (for any occasion for that matter) so there are lots of red and green outfits in this one. Alex and I split Christmas holidays and spent time with both of our families. I took off work all of next week so I’m looking forward to keeping my brain turned off for a little longer. I have some cleaning and organizing on my to-do list before the new year begins so fingers crossed, I actually get those done! MONDAY The very last working Monday of the year! I had enough motivation to get some work done…
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Holiday Season Gratitude
Hi, friends! I initially shared a shorter version of this on Instagram but I am sharing it again on the blog because I want to live here as well. I have been reflecting more during this holiday season and wanted to share the gratitude I am feeling. My family went to Angus Barn this past Friday and crossed it off our North Carolina bucket list! It’s decorated beautifully for the holiday season this time of the year, and it was quite magical and a little bit surreal being there. Christmas Dinner at Angus Barn was one of those things my family was vaguely aware of but couldn’t fathom the idea of…
