Ashantia CollinsJan 31, 20202 minGetting over myself. I'm sick of myself. Period. When I moved here I was on a roll! Getting up early, meditating and at least trying to be healthy. It seems...
Ashantia CollinsJul 25, 20192 minCheck on your strong friendsCheck on your strong friends This sentiment has been going around social media for a while and I’m glad but I feel like it needs more...
Ashantia CollinsOct 4, 20181 minLearning in LoveI’ve been seeing this sentiment floating around on social media phrased in one way or another. It bothers me because being with someone...
Ashantia CollinsSep 30, 20181 minReady for OctoberIt’s been a long time since I blogged. Like reeeeally blogged. Since moving home from London, I’ve been struggling with balance....
Ashantia CollinsAug 28, 20182 minRunning from the PresentI have a problem being in the moment. I may be here physically but mentally I’m somewhere else. I’ve always been like this; a daydreamer,...
Ashantia CollinsJul 28, 20182 minNatural Hair and Self-Love.It’s been a little over one year since I cut all my permed hair off! Not because I was passionate about the #NaturalHairMovement but...
Ashantia CollinsJun 24, 20182 minFairwell LondonIn a couple days I will go back to my life as a citizen of the USA. (sigh.) Whenever I mention that to someone back home one of the...
Ashantia CollinsJun 10, 20183 minGetting my life with Gabourey Sidibe.It’s been a month since I’ve had anything to write on my blog. I haven’t been very motivated and its shown in my school work as well...
Ashantia CollinsMay 18, 20183 minSocial Media and Self EsteemWith the rise of celebrity endorsements and the more frequent use of editing apps on pictures it comes as no surprise to me that social...
Ashantia CollinsMay 16, 20182 minRedefining Self-CareSelf-care is often described as getting your nails done, drinking a glass of wine and chilling out. I’ve seen a lot of posts on how to...
Ashantia CollinsMay 14, 20182 minMental Health Awareness WeekGrowing up in a Black household oftentimes means that mental health is not something that’s talked about. I didn’t really experience a...
Ashantia CollinsApr 19, 20182 minThings I’ve learned from The Golden GirlsOne of my most vivid childhood memories is watching TV with my mom before bed and falling asleep on The Golden Girls. The older I got,...
Ashantia CollinsMar 28, 20183 minFixing my FeminismI attended “The Feminist Question” event hosted by Black Girls Book Club to discuss being a Feminist and a Black woman. Three of the...
Ashantia CollinsMar 25, 20182 minI don’t care if Greek Life isn’t for youThree years ago I was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I can say without a doubt that these three years have shaped me and...
Ashantia CollinsMar 12, 20182 minI hope I never get over my Impostor SyndromeWhen I started writing this post I tried to make it super deep with all these quotes and psychological observations and I realized that’s...
Ashantia CollinsMar 1, 20182 minHello MarchMarch is here! But from the look of the snow in London, you wouldn’t know it. Keeping with my goal for the year I had to sit down and...
Ashantia CollinsFeb 22, 20182 minBlogger Appreciation!When I first decided to do this post my brain automatically went to all of the big names I love so much and while I’ll scream I love them...
Ashantia CollinsFeb 19, 20182 minConfidence Chronicles | A Day PartyEvery girl has had this moment: You walk into the bathroom to make sure you still look okay from hours of dancing and you hear someone...
Ashantia CollinsFeb 11, 20181 minScotland|#ConfidenceChroniclesIt’s been a while since I’ve done a confidence chronicles post (mostly because I’ve been in my flat these last couple of weeks) but last...
Ashantia CollinsFeb 6, 20182 minComparison is the thief of joy.This is my favorite saying and in this social media-obsessed culture, it’s important to hear. I find myself scrolling through my...