From Substack to my own Haus
🚧 New website is under construction
The last few months have felt like information overload. Everything has just been too much. Instead of scrolling aimlessly on social media or my email, I’ve been writing — putting pen to paper.
I experienced burnout around the holidays, and it felt like my brain was glitching. My thoughts weren’t fully processing, ideas weren’t fully thought out, and I just shut down.
Every year around the same time, I struggle with a rough bout of seasonal affective disorder. I tried to be proactive this year and bought a 1light therapy lamp on Amazon.
I even got these 2caffeine-free mushroom gummies.
My 37th birthday was the day before Election Day, and it didn’t even hit the same. I didn’t care to watch the news, be on social media, or even go dancing with friends. I felt indifferent to completely disconnecting myself from everything and everyone. Then, I booked a flight to Puerto Rico and left two days later for a few days.
It was the therapy I didn’t know I needed.
It was the place I was able to gather my feelings, thoughts, and ideas. I was able to breathe, think, and process for the first time in a long time. The smell of the island’s air breathed new life into me. This is where I cleared my mind — where I asked myself “WTF?”
This time I took my pen and paper and my writer’s block was finally gone. I started to redesign not only life, but a new website for my brand, Haus of Vibes, along with merchandise that friends, readers, and supporters have been asking for. I planned out events for 2025, and I felt inspired again.
I guess a change of scenery and breathing in the air of my ancestors was just what I needed to reset my mind, body, and spirit. I cannot wait to move to the island in five years, once my kids have all graduated and I’m an empty-nester. My five year plan is in the works. I’ll continue to write, post, and share the stuff you all have come to love on my little corner of the internet.
In the meantime, check out my new site (it’s live but under construction). » www.haus-of-vibes.com.
Or buy some merch!
I’m a published author, y’all!
And before I check out of here, I’m officially a published author.
is doing big things, and I am so honored to have been published in a print magazine— especially during Black History Month.
📅 And mark this on your calendar.
✌🏽 I’m out! Spread good vibes + good music.
I feel like the shock of the election results have affected many people in that same way. I know that I, myself, was feeling a bit despondent that first weekend of November. Definitely did not feel like going to no parties. Whatever it was that might have affected you, your bounce back is the ultimate in good VIBES. I wish you all the luck in the world with it. Keep those Vibes Alive