The truth…

A while ago, I watched an episode of one of Oprah's programs (Super Soul Sunday or Masterclass) where she featured Kevin Hart. He spoke about his early days as a stand-up comedian and the advice he was given by a more experienced performer: there has to be truth in the humour. The things I've written...

Poem: I Will Flourish.

The delicate dictates That my mind now makes, _____________________ Has led to a journey of self-love That feels guided by the stars above. _____________________ The sweet release From the mental chains of misery, The opening of doors Once closed within me, _____________________ The sunshine is now brighter, My internet connection seems faster, The day is...

Thank You!

Thank you so much for supporting classicallyivy.com in 2017. I am grateful for all of my blog followers, and to everyone who likes my posts and leaves kind comments. Here's to a fulfilling 2018 🍾😚   Ivie.    

Hopeful.

Ivie’s Musings: I Need A DJ Khaled In My Life.

Be my personal DJ Khaled.

Who Are You?

SELF-LOVE: 10 THOUGHTS FOR MY YOUNGER SELF.

I recently stumbled upon a picture of myself from my days in the University in the early 2000s. What I saw was a beautiful young woman wearing black jeans and a top, posing awkwardly for one of the school’s numerous photographers. On the outside, I looked slim and beautiful. But I remember that I always...

InspiredByGlory #BeBoldForChange International Women’s Day Campaign.

  I am bold simply because I have to be bold. Writing gives me the courage not only to share thoughts which I hope readers will enjoy; it also makes me a more creative, disciplined and happy woman. Hey, Everyone!   I know that International Women's Day has come and gone, but I just had...

The Success Gate.

  After wandering aimlessly for so long, I sit, and I wait.   I long for God to comfort me, to hold me, to placate.   To forgive me of all my shortcomings, and hope he does not berate.   For I have fallen so far from grace, sometimes I am full of hate.  ...

Why Did I Start Writing?

  Hey, Everyone!   I recently thought about the pressures we sometimes put on ourselves as writers to meet up with imagined expectations.   Aside from heralding the countdown to the Christmas holidays, November is known in writing circles as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) or National Blog Post Month (NaBloPoMo). Aside from the cumbersome...