The Black Princess Diaries

Thirty is vastly approaching for Deandra and she's trying to get her life together! Growing up, many of us thought that our thirties would be the prime adult age and we would have our entire lives together. That may be true for some, but changes happen throughout our entire lives and we need to release those expectations society expects us to have by thirty. We're all doing our best to be...

Deandra celebrated the sixth anniversary of The Black Princess Diaries blog. With no plans of taking TBPD as far as it has gotten, she realized how unexpected many of our destinations can be. Sometimes we know where we want to go, but end up somewhere completely different. Sometimes we have no idea where we're going, but end up in places we could never imagine. The best part is finding out whe...

In this world, a lot is often expected of us, and even more so from the people we are close to. Holding the weight of those expectations can get heavy. At some point, we must realize that the only expectations that matter are the ones we have for ourselves. Music by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

We're back and starting season 7 by standing on business! "Stand on business" seems to be the phrase for 2024, and with six months left, it's time to implement it. Don't let another goal, moment, or person slip through the cracks. It's time to say what you mean and mean what you say. Music by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

With only a few moments left of 2023, it's time to reflect on what we took away from the year. People screamed, "It's 2023!" throughout the year, but what does that mean? As we go into a new year and change 2023 to 2024, allow it to mean that what we did in the year(s) prior, we're no longer accepting or doing in 2024. In 2024, there's no time for anything but growth! *I...

Christmas is typically a cheery time and a season where everyone comes together, but not everyone is cheery around this time or has someone. If you feel alone this Christmas season, this episode is for you. Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

I get it, you're working hard and trying your best but it seems like nothing is working out no matter how hard you try. It's exhausting, but the good news is that everything does work out in due time love. Unfortunately, the bad news is that you don't know when that time will be, but you just have to keep pushing until you get there. Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow...

It's time to clear out those unnecessary friends, and not just physically, but digitally. A lot of us are guilty of allowing our friends list to build up despite not even engaging with half of the people we follow. Clear up that list boo and start fresh with people who serve a purpose! Catch up on blogmas 2023 ! Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Sometimes we get so busy that we forget to take care of ourselves. Though self-care Sunday looks different for everyone, it provides the opportunity to remind those who are too busy or feel they don't deserve to partake in self-care. Even the smallest bit of self-care matters! Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

With so much going on in the world and our personal lives, it's hard to find gratitude in even the smallest spaces. The thing to remember through these tough times is that a little gratitude truly goes a long way. Remember to have gratitude for even the smallest things and watch how far it takes you. Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

As 2024 is beginning to come to a close, it's important to release what's holding you down. What's keeping you from growing and becoming the person you've been trying to become this entire year but just can't seem to succeed? Is it a person? A thing? YOU? Release that anchor so that you can move forward and grow! Intro and outro beat by  ⁠⁠EMusical⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠Instagram

So, maybe that thing that you thought was going to be a success didn't exactly turn out that way and that's okay! Whenever you start something, you have the hope that it's going to become a success from the first try, but the truth is, that's rarely the case. It's okay to fail and acknowledge that you failed. The important thing is to figure out how you're going to turn thi...

We often hear about routines and how important they are for your daily life...but are they really? Not everyone needs a routine, but some would be lost without them. This begs the question...to routine or not to routine? Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Everyone in this life has a choice to be kind, and though there are plenty of people who are, there are also plenty who choose not to be. There is a lot going on with us as a society and some people make choices, such as offensive comments online, just because. Seeing these things often begs the question: Are we okay as a society? Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

When you look at something that's considered broken...whether that be a glass, a vase, or even yourself...the first thing you think is that it's now useless. However, that's not the case at all. Anything broken, even a person who feels as if they're broken, can be renewed into something even more beautiful than it was before. Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Have you ever had a hard time trying to think of content to make? It happens to all of us at some point, but what if it's a continuous thing? Sometimes, not being able to think of things or feeling lost and unmotivated is your brain's way of telling you something. If you haven't, take a moment and listen to what it's trying to say. Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Insta...

Life is definitely "lifing" and can aid in holding you back on your dreams. However, when are you going to realize that sometimes it's not always life or other things that are holding you back, but it's potentially you instead? Sometimes we have to push ourselves, but the question is...how far are you willing to push yourself to achieve your dreams? Intro and outro beat by  EMusi...

In a world where it seems as if money is limited and there's not enough for every creator, I'm here to tell you that is not true! There's enough for everyone to thrive in the creator world. The most important thing is to keep going and it will come! Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Sometimes life forces us to start entirely over, whether we want to or not. As scary as starting over can be, there's so much beauty in starting fresh and all of the possibilities of what could be. Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Today is International Day of Friendship, which not only reminds us to be grateful for our friends we've come to know in person, but for the ones the internet has allowed us to make from all over the world. Though today is about celebrating your friendships with others, it's also important to think about yourself and if you're the friend to yourself that you make an account to be to ot...

One of the hardest things about being a content creator is dealing with the social media algorithm. Everyone is trying to figure out how to remain seen and avoid getting shadowbanned, but the question is...can you? Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

It's hard out here for a lot of us bigger girls who don't feel the most confident with our curves or showing our bodies and takes a lot of work to get to a place where you are. You should always love and appreciate your body, and now is the perfect time to start! Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Social media day is coming up, which makes you think about all of the ways that it has grown since the internet started. Social media has opened a wide array of doors for numerous people, and as amazing as it can be, there are always going to be a good side and bad side to something...especially social media. Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Taking care of plants is just like when you're trying to take care of your craft. In order to allow your craft to grow and bloom, you have to nourish and put all of your love and care into it. It also takes a lot of time (and sometimes money), but the end result will always be worth it. Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram

Despite many struggles to keep going (including current ones), The Black Princess Diaries blog has reached its 5th year. It would be impossible to get here without pushing through and keeping in mind the very things that help keep me motivated. Everyone has something that keeps them going through hard times...what really keeps you going? Intro and outro beat by  EMusical Follow Us: Instagram