Author Archives: Hardly Grown Up

This time last year Pantene Pro-V had THIS to say about father/daughter relationships and to them I had this to say… Originally written in February 2016 Dear Pantene Pro-V, I understand what you are getting at with your new NFL father daughter commercial. It’s cute, it’s heart warming and the fact that we get toContinue reading “Strong, Just The Way I Am”

*This post was featured on Soul Journey Inspiration, read it there as well.* I remember watching reruns of Punky Brewster when I was 4 years old and telling my mom I wanted to be on TV, just like Punky, when I got older.  She would then say to me “you gotta have white teeth ifContinue reading “An Accidental Realization”

**This post was featured on the Travelettes website, read it HERE as well!**   I have been “home” for a combined total of 14 weeks this year.  I can confidently say that I have friends all over the country.  I have been to places that I never knew existed and I have met people thatContinue reading “A Year Void Of Regrets”

Putting an end to something is never easy, you try so hard to find ways around it.  I’ve put this to an end, or so I thought, three times now, but it keeps finding its way back to me.  This has become a problem and after realizations have set in, I can say with fullContinue reading “The End Of The End”

My friend had Cancer, but she’s still pretty sick. My friend had Cancer, and has sympathy for my “problems.” My friend had Cancer, the same type her mom died from. My friend had Cancer, but, most days, still can’t get out of bed. My friend had Cancer, and now looks forward to the little thingsContinue reading “My Friend”

I am featured on the travel blog She Went Wear which is ran by the gorgeous Angela Terry (@cashxcouture). Check out what I have to say about women traveling solo, DUN DUN DUN… Click here —-> Wednesday Women: Mandi Follow me: @mandiwanders Song of the day: Paper Doll by Bea Miller

It’s no secret to my family and friends that I don’t want children.  I worked as a nanny for almost 10 years and I think that has a lot to do with my decision.  I also had to grow up a bit fast; helping my mother take care of my brother and sister when IContinue reading “I Don’t Want Kids, Get Over It!”

*The following blog post was published on the Travelettes website!!* Dear Ex Boyfriend, Thank You! I live in Los Angeles and my boyfriend had just relocated to New York.  I bought a plane ticket to visit him for his birthday in July; we broke up in June.  Shit!!  I’m certainly not gonna go to NewContinue reading “Dear Ex Boyfriend, Thank you!”