Teach Me How to Love
I am not one of those women who started planning her wedding at age five. Despite my hopeless romantic status, I have not prematurely chosen wedding colors, a venue, or even a dress style. Yet I have always had an…
The Evolution of Love
Relationships are full of peaks, valleys, and periods of individual and collective growth – all of which create a more meaningful bond. Listen as I share my experience in my spoken word piece “The Evolution of Love.”
Love & Basketball: Expectations
As a child, my life expectations were simple: that my parents would provide my needs; that I would have fun; that a successful career and great love were in my future, and that the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team…
“Save Me.” No, Save Yourself
I’m currently coming down from a Scandal-induced adrenaline rush. (slight spoiler alert) Last night’s episode was full of the drama, betrayal, murder, and classic one-liners that fans of the hit television show have come to expect. Yet despite the exciting…
Relationships and Radios: Refresh
At this point in the life of Sheryl’s Pearls, you know how much I enjoy solo drives with good music blasting from my speakers. If not, you’re either a newbie, or as Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes once sang,…
Dating & Dream Chasing: Are You Working on Yourself or Making Excuses?
During a recent G-chat conversation, one of my friends dropped a few pearls of her own. I figured I’d be a doll and let you listen in. The subject was love and she asked what was up with me in…
Show Me Who You Are
This morning at Starbucks, one of the baristas said I really needed coffee because I looked tired. His coworker replied, “No, she’s always like that.” I laughed (and made a mental note to perk up), but he spared my feelings…