I bought my first and only home in July 2017. When I turned 27. I have been working since I was 14 to achieve this. When I bought it I had felt amazing. So how has it been since now I owned my home for 1 and a half : To be honest most days […]
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The Baladi Files: Belts, hip scarves
As a belly dancer, the best part of our the beautiful costumes. Belly dancing belts are so full of heritage from the coins, to frays, to sheer cover dresses etc Belly dancing originated in Egypt from Ghawazi, or gypsy people. Gypsies are travelers (nomadic) people hailing from North India. The Gyspies emigrated all over Europe […]
Continue readingThe Independent Woman Flies: Confidence
It is unrealistic to be confident 100 % of time. We all have situations that will affect our self -esteem, worth. The key is to accept the fact we are not always going to be self-assured and that is okay, learn and grow. Confidence is on going thing and too much of it is not […]
Continue readingThe Red Flags Files: Blatant Lies
When someone blatantly lies to you, walk away. That is a sign of disrespect and very dangerous. It is a deliberate intention to deceive you .A red flag for any type of relationship is lying. Its toxic behaviour and potentially harmful for you. Cut ties fast from anyone who lies, they certainly do not have […]
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To all who support me and read my blog. I appreciate your support. Mia V.
Continue readingThe Mental Health Flies: Talking to your mentally ill relative
Being an adult with a mental illness is very challenging. Mental health is challenging, navigating the mental health system is challenging. Mental illness can really interfere of you living we often forget this relative did not ask for this, it is kinda handed to them. They did not walk up and say ” Hey, today […]
Continue readingBullies: No problem! Here is how to get rid of them
Targeted by an bully? No problem here some tips to help clear that toxicity out of your life. Know yourself, know your worth and love yourself. This is the most powerful knowledge you can have. When you know your worth you attract others who like you. This is a very intimidating quality to bullies with […]
Continue readingYou Are Uniquely You
I am uniquely me and you are uniquely you. Remember you are enough, Yes , You. As long you are mostly good to people, act with integrity and accept responsibility for your actions, you will have a good life over all. We often lack our own self-love and self-esteem in our lives due to circumstances, […]
Continue readingIt’s Cool To Be Kind
Wonder why people mistake kindness as weakness? I have, something about being kind means you makes some type of victim. Easy to manipulate etc. Worse when people fake being kind as a source of manipulation, they are nice until they got you where they want you. This negative thinking has forgotten the true concept of […]
Continue readingValentine’s Day
I have spent many valentines day with boyfriends. After I found my last one cheating in July 2016. I promised in my later 20’s I would embrace Valentine’s single. That failed, I have had a date each time but that’s beside the point. If your feeling pressure about making this day special for your love […]
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