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    Getting over myself.
    Ashantia Collins
    • Jan 31, 2020
    • 2 min

    Getting 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...
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    Check on your strong friends
    Ashantia Collins
    • Jul 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Check on your strong friends

    Check 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...
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    Learning in Love
    Ashantia Collins
    • Oct 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    Learning in Love

    I’ve been seeing this sentiment floating around on social media phrased in one way or another. It bothers me because being with someone...
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    Ready for October
    Ashantia Collins
    • Sep 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    Ready for October

    It’s been a long time since I blogged. Like reeeeally blogged. Since moving home from London, I’ve been struggling with balance....
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    Running from the Present
    Ashantia Collins
    • Aug 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Running from the Present

    I 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,...
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    Natural Hair and Self-Love.
    Ashantia Collins
    • Jul 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Natural 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...
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    Fairwell London
    Ashantia Collins
    • Jun 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Fairwell London

    In 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...
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    Getting my life with Gabourey Sidibe.
    Ashantia Collins
    • Jun 10, 2018
    • 3 min

    Getting 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...
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    Social Media and Self Esteem
    Ashantia Collins
    • May 18, 2018
    • 3 min

    Social Media and Self Esteem

    With the rise of celebrity endorsements and the more frequent use of editing apps on pictures it comes as no surprise to me that social...
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    Redefining Self-Care
    Ashantia Collins
    • May 16, 2018
    • 2 min

    Redefining Self-Care

    Self-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...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week
    Ashantia Collins
    • May 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    Mental Health Awareness Week

    Growing up in a Black household oftentimes means that mental health is not something that’s talked about. I didn’t really experience a...
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    Things I’ve learned from The Golden Girls
    Ashantia Collins
    • Apr 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Things I’ve learned from The Golden Girls

    One 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,...
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    Fixing my Feminism
    Ashantia Collins
    • Mar 28, 2018
    • 3 min

    Fixing my Feminism

    I attended “The Feminist Question” event hosted by Black Girls Book Club to discuss being a Feminist and a Black woman. Three of the...
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    I don’t care if Greek Life isn’t for you
    Ashantia Collins
    • Mar 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    I don’t care if Greek Life isn’t for you

    Three 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...
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    I hope I never get over my Impostor Syndrome
    Ashantia Collins
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    I hope I never get over my Impostor Syndrome

    When I started writing this post I tried to make it super deep with all these quotes and psychological observations and I realized that’s...
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    Hello March
    Ashantia Collins
    • Mar 1, 2018
    • 2 min

    Hello March

    March 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...
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    Blogger Appreciation!
    Ashantia Collins
    • Feb 22, 2018
    • 2 min

    Blogger 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...
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    Confidence Chronicles | A Day Party
    Ashantia Collins
    • Feb 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Confidence Chronicles | A Day Party

    Every 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...
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    Scotland|#ConfidenceChronicles
    Ashantia Collins
    • Feb 11, 2018
    • 1 min

    Scotland|#ConfidenceChronicles

    It’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...
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    Comparison is the thief of joy.
    Ashantia Collins
    • Feb 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    Comparison 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...
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