Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Beyonce’s Unflattering Photos Were a Good Thing
Beyonce's unflattering photos. They appeared on the Internet today and spread like a firestorm. I first saw on a photo website that said THIS is why photographers don't give you all the photos they take. At first, I didn't know who the picture was...but that's because...
Survey Says: Now, I Know Better
I remember Oprah quoting this once and it's always stuck with me. I'm one those Oprah people -- love her and I think her show was genuine and uplifting. I love watching re-runs and own the 20th Anniversary DVD set.This quote is a bit deep but I saw it and wanted to...
Binge Eating: How I Learned to Say No
Binge eating isn't just something people with eating disorders struggle with -- many regular people with an emotional eating flair do as well. The temptation to binge eat as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, boredom, fear and...just about anything else, was always...
Cinnamon Twist Bread
I made food! I know, it' doesn't happen often these days -- at least nothing worth documenting. But you know my Pinterest boards are full of recipes dying to be tried so...I did.Years ago, I had a thing with making bread. I used to make it rather often but like most...
Running Motivation War: Winner!
*READER SURVEY: If you haven't taken my reader survey yet, please click here (scroll) & take a minute to quickly fill it out! Much appreciated! Run: 7.5 milesTemp: 25 degrees w/ moderate wind This weekend I had to brave the cold again. Didn't wanna but I also knew...
The Sweet Life Survey
So after almost 2 years of writing The Sweet Life, I figured it was past time to do a little survey! I seriously love talking with you all every day and would love to learn more about what you like and dislike about this blog.If you could...please take a few minutes...