After 6 years of dating we were joined together in marriage on September 21st in New Orleans. Read more about the highlights from our dream wedding. Meet the Washingtons! #IDoInTheBayou #CollegeSweethearts #BlackLove #NewOrleansWedding #NOLAWed
Wedding planning has been keeping me very busy, but the real prep work extends well beyond the wedding day. Read about a few non-wedding topics we're discussing (and questions we're asking) to prepare for our lives together.
It’s taken a little over two weeks for it to set it, but I’m engaged y’all! What started out as a casual Saturday evening outing with Dazell and my sister turned out to be a night that has changed my life. Call me corny, but I’ve found forever and...IT’S LIT! And as happy as this [...]
May is here and ya girl is excited! This month promises warmer weather, more greenery, and the unofficial kick-off to the summer season (Memorial Day Weekend). Moreover, this new month is a reminder that a third of 2018 is officially in our past—like, how did that happen?! And with the halfway mark of the year [...]
Coming into 2018, I knew that I wanted to take steps to foster stronger and more consistent prayer habits in my life. What has that looked like so far? Posting verses and prayers on my mirrors, starting my mornings with Psalm 143:8, and actually keeping a prayer list. And while this is may seem obvious, [...]
The other day I walked into Target and, after stumbling upon my favorite seasonal candy (those chalky, candy conversation hearts—YUM!), I realized that the “season of love” is officially upon us! Now, I know Valentine’s Day can kick off some pretty polarizing discussions among different groups of people: Is it a real holiday? Should you [...]
A little more than a year and a half ago I made a pretty huge career transition. Nearly overnight, I moved from a role at a small, education-focused non-profit to a position at a huge, multinational corporation. Not only did the nature of my work change, but my lifestyle and approach to work underwent a [...]
