Off Duty

I was at the playground this past weekend and I realized I was not just one type of a mom, I was many.

However here is the tea friends, this is in all fun right. Labels are used everyday and let us be honest here, the best

label we have is being a mama. Call me crunchy, sure okay. Boujee...I'll take it, but call me mama and not mom yet.

Please kids of mine, slow down with the mom stuff, I want to still be a mama or mommy. Make it cute and I won't

helicopter you too much.

xx deana

I know, I get it, you're all happy for the PSL!!! I am however still embracing summer until it official ends.

So today I will allow the applauding for the upcoming Fall, but also get a little deeper on insecurities and the reality to it all!

Thanks to The New York Times article by Astra Taylor for giving me some greatness to add to this episode today.

xx deana

It is official and that is that! Thursday...not Sunday, or Wednesday, tis Thursday. (HA)

Welcome back friends and I hope you're okay with driving slow to this one, because I am finding

that life is better when you slow down. I also know that if you are going to film something, do NOT

get a facial prior to filming...or if you are like me and have acne...stay away from a facial for a month prior.

Okay, okay let us do this!

xx deana

I turned 40 and everything changed. That change you ask...is good!

So join me today as I spill the tea (ouch it is hot) on time.

Xx deana

I promised you that music is a way to 4.0 your life, and that I will bring.

Music brings memories, laughter, tears, and yes...always a great time.

So with the most recent throwback on my Instagram of my 2003 Say What? Karaoke MTV edition,

I decided to add some laughter to your life and mine with On The Spot Karaoke.

(This will be done once if not twice a month with guests) I swear I love this!

So giddy up, and get ready as we "sing" our way into my 40s and your better days.

Xx deana

What is making me 4.0 my life you ask...music! For some reason as I approach this whole new level of life soon, it is music and a throwback to my senior year in high school. I know right! The greats from 2000-2001 just rolling in and giving me so many memories of feel good moments. I am a lover of music from all genres especially when I can close my eyes and easily attach it to a moment in time.

So let us throw it back and revisit the greats from boy bands, Britney Spears, and who landed #1 on the top 100 for Billboard.

Xx deana

When you read the title, what song did you think of.... hopefully you were singing it with me on this beautiful Thursday! (I know I am a day late...sorry!)

But here we are, listening, tuning in, and joining me on another great episode on the podcast. Be sure to follow me on the Instagram (TheQueenBuzzdotcom) so you never miss an episode, as today we talk about Jerry the mouse and OCD.

Xx deana

It is officially summer break for this teacher and oh my lord the summer brain is fully activated. I know what day it is so that is good, but man it is rough. I am also making sure to slow up my days and do more things (I discuss this in the episode) and talk all about the Fall goodies + what is coming this way very soon for those with littles!

Xx deana

Lets take it back ... to the times where music was my entire life!

Lets talk real music life, real unedited stuff playing in the city, guitar in hand and LOVING every minute!

Xx deana

We have all had those moments where we just get a sweet opportunity and look past it instantly to break down all the flaws we created during the opportunity. Ugh why do we do that! I did that today and after a walk down good o' memory lane with all the great opportunities I had...I am feeling much better. So join me, sip the positivitea, and let's 4.0 our life!

Xx deana