As we conclude another year, we wish you the very best time during your holiday season. In doing so, we share some of our highs and lows of 2015 and that which we look forward to in the new year. Because you all are so near and dear to us, we let you in a little more and become a bit more transparent about some things in this episode.

We discuss a post we came across via some social media platform (most likely tumblr) that shared 10 commandments this particular guy follows the moment he gets into a relationship as well as a counter 10 commandments from Your boyfriend's Best Girlfriend Blog ( http://www.yourboyfriendsbestgirlfriend.com/2015/07/10-commandments-for-gentleman.html )

As we have shared many many times we both have been in very transitional phases of our lives. It has been quite a challenge balancing everything. We have dropped the ball in some areas ( such as the podcast and the blog) and are doing our best to pick up the pieces along the way. As we begin to close out 2015 we wanted to share some tips and resources for managing your time and not overextending yourself.

Resources

 5 Tips To Avoid Overextending Yourself

http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/why-saying-no-is-saying-yes-to-yourself

Learn to Say No

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/the-absolute-yes-list

The Absolute Yes List

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/learn-to-say-no

Why Saying No Is Saying Yes Tor Yourself

http://thinksimplenow.com/happiness/overextending/

In this episode we talk about the "tension" between Black Immigrants and African Americans.

RESOURCES

Black immigrants boost nation’s black population

http://www.frostillustrated.com/2015/black-immigrants-boost-nations-black-population/

Why Do Black Immigrants Do Better Than Native Blacks?

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/03/why-do-black-immigrants-do-better-than-native-blacks/6891/

Black Immigrants, An Invisible 'Model Minority'

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/03/black_immigrants_an_invisible.html

Taking a break from all this dating and relationship stuff to talk about solo traveling. In this episode we share our experiences traveling alone, our fears, our “Aha!” moments and share tips for those who may be considering a solo adventure.

Have you been on a solo trip? Tell us about it...