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3rd Quarter Update

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026Sincerely Angie2 Comments

I thought 2025 was a busy year but I done eff’ed around and did the same thing in 2026. So, in order to keep my word of one blog post a month, here is a quick life update on how and what I’ve been doing.

Spiritually: I am still improving and bettering my relationship with God. In December 2025, I started a quest to read the Bible in its entirety for the first time ever. I was doing really well until March (March Madness being the culprit. IYKYK). Then I fell behind and I haven’t recovered YET. I still read but I am behind on the reading schedule I had, to read the Bible in 365 days. I am still in a quiet/waiting season also, but I love it. Lots of discernment and revelations.

Financially: I haven’t saved anything since May. Crazy right?! It’s painful to witness because busyness shouldn’t get in the way of goals. I WILL straighten up in the fourth quarter. But on a side note, in September, I didn’t do any shopping. Which means I didn’t spend a lot of money outside of traveling. On a better note, I have been cashing out on points left and right. Points for free hotel stays. Points for future travel. Points for Amazon gift cards. Just all of the points! While I may not be saving money in my savings account, I am not spending my own money and saving at the pump getting gas. In essence, I am still saving. (Check the promotions tab if you want to earn points or click the names. —>) Fetch ~ CoinOut ~ Rakuten ~ NCP Online ~ Amazon Storefront ~ Shell Fuel Rewards.

Mentally: I was exhausted in April after 3 trips back to back within a month but after a couple of months, I was having withdrawals. I was overwhelmed with the amount of footage I had from all of the trips that I had to sift through, to edit/post/share. I still haven’t posted anything since the Aruba trip in March. That takes up a lot of my headspace. I am torn between what to share and how to share so much in so little time and space. It’s hard to capture a full 5-7 day trip in 1m 30 secs. I love to share my travels. It’s just the creative in me, on exactly how to share it so that whomever sees it could feel like they were there also.

Personally: I’ve only finished one book so far this year. Last year I read like 6 and listened to like 3 or 4 audio books. I haven’t journaled a lot this year either. I only had a few therapy sessions this year. I have been on 6-1/2 trips with 2-1/2 more to go. It started in March with Savannah, Aruba, Colombia, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Bali and I leave in tomorrow for another trip (that’s where the 1/2 comes in at. LOL!). I’ve put out 4 podcast episodes despite being busy and I’ve been on two other podcasts as a guest a few times. I’ve put out 8 blog posts and this one keeps me on track for #9 for month 9. And I am barely meeting the deadline for that. October is literally tomorrow.

Physically: I feel great. After 5 years, my cholesterol is at normal levels. Thank God! My teeth and eyes are fine. I am still working on a quick and effective at home workout plan to stick to. I recently, as in two days ago, did a cold plunge for the first time. I lasted 38 seconds the first time and I went back in a few minutes later to do a full minute. I never have to do it again though. I can say that I’ve tried it and next time I get in a pool, I will not complain about the water being cold! Anything above 47 degrees is lukewarm from now on for me.

In all, life is great. God is amazing and I have no complaints, only gratitude.

Sincerely,

Angie

Is it Hard for You to Think about You?

September 8, 2026August 28, 2026Sincerely Angie2 Comments

On this week’s podcast episode Dear DJ, our good friend DJ was back (I think he is trying to be a permanent co-host on Sincerely Angie) and it was his turn to be on the not so hot seat. Well, the seat didn’t get hot until…

We as humans, are with ourselves 24/7. No breaks. No turning it off and on or getting out of your body at the end of the night and putting it back on the next morning. So, since we are always with us, how about thinking about showing up for us first before filling each others cup. The airplane is the perfect example. They always tell you to place the mask over your face first before helping others.

In the recent episode with DJ, I went down the alphabet asking him questions about his likes, loves and favorite things based on a specific letter and topic based on that letter. This is probably my favorite episode of 2026. We were chilling and I was able to pick some of his favorite things and let him joyfully speak on them. Topics like the beach, God, Jesus, Love, Relaxation and when we got to the Y-Yourself, DJ took a long pause.

Y’all don’t know him but he is the most selfless person I know. He is always one call a way. He will pray for you at the drop of a dime and he will Uber people around to make sure they can get to and from church on Sundays. So when I asked him what his favorite thing about himself was, he couldn’t think of anything. I had to give him an assignment. Write 10 things in your journal that you love about you. I also followed up with him and he hadn’t done it yet but I’ll give him grace. It’s hard to narrow down when you always think of others first.

If you can relate to DJ, take this as your sign to start off by writing down 10 things you love about yourself. If that was easy or light work, now write down 10 of your favorite things about yourself. Believe it or not but those can be two different things. Listen to the new episode here!

Sincerely,

Angie

Is it Time to be Quiet?

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Sincerely Angie2 Comments

I’ve learned a lot about me and others in my quiet time. In quiet moments, you get to reflect on what was said or what wasn’t said. What was done and what wasn’t done. How you felt, how you feel, and what those feelings mean. This is how self-awareness is formed and maintained.

The quiet I want to share with you all today has to do with knowing when to be quiet or when to say something. I am still fine tuning my discernment and knowing when to share what God has impressed on my heart. I get so excited when I get a revelation or when God does a thing in my life, like connecting dots. There’s a deep joy present to be able to share and recognize when God is talking to you and moving in ways that you once prayed about.

But then I sit and wonder, was I supposed to share that, God? Or was that something I was supposed to sit with and allow you to continue revealing to just me alone? Was I supposed to share that so soon? Am I supposed to fully be in it and get full clarity on it? I shared this with my cousin and she said, that maybe I am supposed to share it to encourage others. And essentially, that is my main purpose for sharing, to inspire or give hope to others.

Then I justify it by saying, God knows His child has a big mouth and she will definitely go and spread the good news. Lol! I also have to be mindful of my mouth and the words that come out of it. The mouth is powerful and because of my name’s meaning, I feel it’s my responsibility to be a good steward over what I may say to others. God surely knows my heart and an old saying “intention doesn’t equal impact” also comes to mind. So even though I mean well, I think that I will table my excitement and make sure the Lord gives me the okay to share. More daily prayers for God to bridle my tongue also.

In the most recent podcast episode, I share a story of how God moved and saved me from my emotions. It involved my thoughts, and realizing that those thoughts were not Christ-like and then fasting for renewal, clarity, revelation, and forgiveness. Listen to #DearDistraction here! In short, in 3 days, God told me to not worry, my feelings are valid and the problem is already solved. Hallelujah!!! This was a time I chose to be quiet and let God speak. Thank God I didn’t let my feelings and emotions distract me and get me caught up in a bigger issue.

Sincerely,

Angie 💜