On my last day of Spring Break I took a breath.. After all, the pendant I wear around my neck says to do just that Breathe

If you want a behind the scenes of what it’s like to ride a float at Universal here’s a peek from someone I follow on TikTok. It’s two videos due to length 1/2

It’s March 21st. It’s still Mardi Gras at Universal 🤷🏽‍♀️

Youth Run Nola 504k ✔️ Knowing I was supporting the kids kept me going I’m not trained, wasn’t for this or the upcoming Classic 😩 But this 5k was faster than Run on the Bayou 🙌🏾🙌🏾

#NolaSky Fam, real question. Anyone has solutions for dealing with squatters? I’ve called NOPD multiple times including today, they hung up on me (non-emergency #). They claimed they had the guy, he got away. He’s blocked me and my family from having access to our property. He wasn’t a tenant.

Since it’s public I’ll be in KA in 27! I’m supporting Phoenix Sis/Founder Gigi and my favorite Merchandiser’s Jason (if you got a Phoenix throw that was his and his partners company Throw Dat). 🐦‍🔥 is 1/30 & KA is 1/31 I’m still a Zulu Rascal & volunteer as a First Aid Lead. Ima start training now 😂

I wanted to go out for St. Joseph’s Night but I’ve been sitting in a meeting of Faculty Senate Presidents since 1 pm and I still need to walk Drew… My desk buddy says it all and yes, I’m allegedly on Spring Break.

It’s timeeeeeeee.

One thing for certain about me…. I will always support a great cause! Youth Run Nola’s 504k loading.

Of course I took pics ⚜️

Did I spend today at the Presbytère & Historic New Orleans Collection? Yep, I’ll be working the rest of my Spring Break so had to spend time doing my happy things. Learning more about Carnival & Learning more about my beloved New Orleans ⚜️

Maternal Great Grandparents Henry of Ireland 🇮🇪 & Hulda Murray Maternal Grandmother Margie Murray Ratcliff (wed Ford Ratcliff) My Mom Ethel Ratcliff Jefferson (wed Leroy Jefferson) To Me I am my Ancestors Wildest Dreams ⚜️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

Seeing my fellow Nurse and NYC Marathon finisher (she crossed the finish line before me but we connected finishing mile 27 in Central Park) capped off a Wonderful Super Sunday. Missy was the Prettiest Queen indeed ⚜️

No where, no where not a one… Can touch what New Orleans brings to the table. We are the Culture Standard in the whole US of A ⚜️

Just me and Quint (Mr. Quint Davis for those not in the know, Founder NO Jazz & Heritage Festival)! When I approached him he says do I owe you money 😭😭😭 He asked who I was looking forward to see my response Stevie Nicks!

Shoe of the Day Super Sunday Edition ⚜️

@elleceesparkles.bsky.social did you see this!

I have my family from Houston in town. I’m bringing them to Super Sunday. I’ve completely forgotten what time I told them I would pick them up and apparently I’m not sleeping today 😩

From the Irish Channel Parade to my first Zulu Rascals Meeting of the 2027 Carnival Year Dress by Ovonion Jacket Cato Fashions Shoes shop in the Quarter Coconut Purse, accessory of the evening 🖤💛 PS Yes I’m definitely on Spring Break!

I really went to the parade to see my people my Phoenix Float Lieutenant/Sorority Sister and to celebrate my 25% Irish heritage 😘I made a sign for her and her Work Family Greg. I’ll finally have some good veggies in the house 🫶🏾

More kisses 😬 I’m just celebrating my 25% Irish heritage

Four roses and 2 kisses from youngster. They out here respecting their elders 😭

A proper New Orleans Plate Triangle Deli Westbank Edition ⚜️

Me conditioning myself to this stretch on April 4th (I hate passing up a finish line to get to the finish line) 😩 And yes my 2027 coconuts are now purchased. I know how to track a sale but I got my “krewe member discount” so an additional 10% off!

I will definitely be at Crescent City Classic for the vibes because less than a month to go and am I trained…nope…am I conditioned…nope 😭

Sooooooo Phoenix 1/30/27- Night Parade King Arthur 1/31/27 - Day Parade (honestly decided to support a Phoenix Sis who’s also riding) First Aid Station Service Zulu- 2/9/27- Mardi Gras Day

Not me signing up to ride in King Arthur for 2027 toooooooo.

I stopped in BR to check in on the LSU Junior brought him some treats from HEB, some Red Bean Balls and Chicken Cracklins from Billy’s and some Green from me. I remember college well, all help was appreciated! Short but BR Cousin Bonding Time Done ✔️

Is it a Brisket Taco morning…yep

This weekend was just what I needed. I appreciate this so much. I will be forever grateful to my cousin Chrissy for the invite 🫶🏾⚜️

😭😭😭 I indeed danced the entire time Exercise 🤷🏽‍♀️

Today’s accessories. My Kina B Clutch though! I love her pieces. Locally and beautifully made.

I think this was lost on a lot of folk inside of the stadium. It wasn’t lost on me.

Houston Rodeo 1:48 am It was nice… but… we have too many great things that happen in New Orleans for me to come back to this 😬

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Houston Rodeo in a pic 🤷🏽‍♀️

Bull riding

Black Cowboys on Black Heritage Day at the Houston Rodeo

I came I saw But Mama Tina’s (Beyoncè’s Mom) line was toooooooo long fa me! We have Gumbo in New Orleans 🤷🏽‍♀️

This is intense 😩

Houston Rodeo with Concert on Deck today for Housewarming Weekend Black Heritage Day at the Rodeo and YES! I always rep New Orleans ⚜️

Still a city girl though!

Am I about to go “live” with my Graduate Students. Yep, I really be working no matter the day, the time or the location 😭 Special appearance by my Phoenix throws from 2026. I’m not just a Member, I’m a Super User of Our Throws! My fan (gotta pop out with Line Dancing) & my electronics organizer.

My Cousin’s Housewarming & Houston Rodeo Weekend loading… Just a couple of the things in my suitcase. Y’all getting these looks toooooo 😭😭😭

I recently brought a so called friend to lunch (she lost her job last year), besides ordering the most expensive item on the menu plus an appetizer! She tells me I need to remove my mask because I’m making her look like she has “cooties.” All these folk need peace!

I heard today was 3..5..Day Soooooo for everyone else… 35 ever high 35 ever high I followed in the footsteps of my Mom and other notable New Orleanians. No other can compare. Always repping that Great ‘88 of Theee McDonogh 35 Senior High School.

Me looking for images to put on a flyer Google’s response 😭😭😭

Spent part of today with @dartyscorner (Threads) Stitching Symbols Crochet Workshop focusing on Adinkra Symbols. I learned so much! Seeing her artistry in person (including her Love Letter to New Orleans Carnival Creation) this was just wonderful spending my Sunday afternoon on Bayou Road.1/2

March

Some of my fav pics after spending a lovely morning “outside” from Run on the Bayou to the postponed Algiers Mardi Gras Festival. But the best of all snuggle time with Drew while watching Bridgeton.