Hey y’all! It’s been FOREVER since the last time I wrote on the blog. Like, I legit feel like I am starting over and maybe that’s a good thing. Before I update y’all on what’s been going on with me, I wanna check in and see what’s good. So pause and tell me what’s been going on with you guys in the comments below. Foreal, talk to me and let me know what’s good. I want Kaila with an E to be a place where we can talk like we’re in person.
With that being said, where should I start? Since the last time we talked, I have found out some MAJOR news. This is the kind of news that I kept to myself for a while to process first and experience my raw emotions before just blasting my news. On December 10, 2021, I found out that I am going to be a mommy come this August 2022!
When I first found out, I was shook and honestly experienced a range of emotions from disbelief, to fear, to excitement, and more! Fast forward to February 19, 2022, I found out that I am having a baby boy which made me even more nervous, but I’ll explain that in a future blog post.
For now, yes let’s all take this in! You heard me right. I am going to be somebody’s mommy in 2 months!
Journey Into Motherhood
This journey definitely has not been the easiest by any means, but I am truly thankful for my son and how my pregnancy journey has caused me to grow. *Small side conversation* Y’all Morning Sickness is NO JOKE! OMG. I don’t wish that on anyone. Kudos to mothers who have 3+ kids that have experienced severe morning sickness cause, the way I felt, I don’t know if I could do that again *end of conversation*.
As I take on this new journey of motherhood, I plan to share it with you on my blog as motherhood becomes a part of my lifestyle. Best believe I will be writing about being a mommy to my sweet baby boy. I just love him so much and haven’t even met him yet.
Anyways, I want to thank you guys for all being patient with me. During my hiatus, so many people would ask me, “Ekaila, when are you going to get back to writing and posting on your blog.” Like whattttt? Y’all mess with me like that? Lol. Thank you all for showing me that sharing my story, experiences, thoughts, and feelings matters! With that being said, I think this is a perfect time to do a little get-to-know-me post before dropping new content. So here are 7 things to know about me.
7 things to Know about Me
- I was born in the United States Virgin Islands. My mom and dad are both from St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, and they had a beautiful baby girl (me) there before relocating to the states months later. So yes, I only stayed in the VI for some months before moving to Florida.
2. My birthday is June 22nd, and this past Wednesday, I turned 25. Yessir! This year I just knew I would be laid out beachside in Puerto Rico living my best life. But, now being pregnant, I’ll be staying stateside and preparing for my son. God was probably like, oh really you think so? Lol, hold that thought. So this year, though I won’t be traveling for my birthday, I am still going to make the most of it. Also, here’s is one of my favorite birthday memories which was a surprise cake for my 23rd. It’s all the details for me!
3. I am a lefty and very proud to be a part of the minority. I pride myself on being left-handed because we are so unique. Being that only 10% of the population is left-handed, I can’t help but be excited when I see another person writing with their left-handed. Also, you don’t know how many times I hear the back-handed compliment, “you have really neat handwriting for a lefty.” I just laugh and say I hear that all the time. However, I credited my good handwriting to my mama who didn’t play about how I wrote in elementary as she reminded me constantly that my work was a reflection of me. Shoutout to you, mom!
4. I LOVE Traveling. There’s something about hearing my suitcase roll across an airport floor and seeing the cruises waiting for boarding in the ocean that sits well with me. I definitely plan on continuing to travel with my baby boy and giving him the true gift of memory box type memories from our travels. If you haven’t already, check out some of my pasts travel posts to New Orleans and St. Louis! I definitely have more of those to come. Stay tuned!
5. My favorite insect is a butterfly. Unlike many others, I don’t have a favorite animal, however, my favorite insect is a butterfly and has been since I was a child. As I have gotten older, butterflies have reminded me that change is necessary for the growth process. One of my favorite quotes says, Without change, there would be no butterflies.
6. I love having tattoos and piercings. I currently have 4 tattoos (1 large one and 3 small ones) and 5 piercings (cartilage, ear lobes, nose, and belly button). I have thought about another tattoo I would like to get, but that’ll have to wait until after I have my son.
7. I created a guided journal and affirmation cards for my brand, With Love Affirmations, and am going to release them this year. Would you all believe me if I said I have been working on this brand since 2018/2019? I have not released anything because of my fear and silly decision to compare myself to others. I know, just sad, but this year I am planning to drop my first products and get back active on @withloveaffirmations, so please go follow us on Instagram to stay updated.
Well there you go, seven things to know about me. Feel free to tell me and our little community here more about yourself and what’s been going on. Remember, we are always better together.
Until next time,
