<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Latrice Blu Blogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrice Blu Blogs]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:09:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Is It Called?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective essay about silence, fear, and the cost of suppressing your truth. This post explores loneliness, unspoken feelings, longing for connection, and the quiet grief of outgrowing old versions of yourself. Through unanswered questions and honest self-examination, I return to writing—not because the fear is gone, but because choosing to live, to feel, and to keep going has become my guiding light.]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/what-is-it-called</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6985f4cb2afb5c3741be3dbd</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Stuff]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_9f41670c0c284f45b2ae3c6dd43c9b5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_920,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Price Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Normally I sit down to write throughout the week when I feel inspired to, but this week I waited until my (self-appointed) deadline, because my original topic was bound to ruffle some feathers. And as much as I value self-expression, I value peace much, much more, so I needed to come up with a different topic. As I was sitting thinking to myself, why was my original topic so important to me? Why was it sitting on my heart to want to write about it so badly, and I think I came to a conclusion....]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/the-price-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69613f2f448b5a633f0e4c9c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:43:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_627db285a8a340e9a382c141ed743859~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_736,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 - The Year of the Soft Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to share with you all one version of my vision board for 2026 and discuss the process of creating this and how I'm making sure 2026 is my best year yet. Yes, you heard that right, one version. I have a version for my laptop lock screen, laptop home screen, and a printed poster version of it. They all have the same base, but the latter two have a few added elements to help pull everything together.]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/2026-the-year-of-the-soft-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693e72203557d3f0b471fb72</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Stuff]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:26:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_c27d9adbe0724d2ba17508d77bc0c040~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty Monster? More Like Pretty Mediocre.]]></title><description><![CDATA[	In the end, I gave this book a 2 star reveiw, because in the beginning, I was interested in the plot and characters, the concept has potential, the smut was decent, and the suspense was there. Overall, I would only recommend this book to you if you don't care about pacing or character development and have a relatively high cringe tolerance.]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/pretty-monster-more-like-pretty-mediocre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6950a3440972dbe0f7f078d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:49:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_e5cbdd2f917742c4a7f8b5265c8589ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_420,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dreams I Wish I Never Had]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have to teach myself confidence. I have to teach myself that my dream is more than a dream - it's achievable. I have to teach myself to dream again because with no dream - I am no more than a machine. ]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/the-dreams-i-wish-i-never-had</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694d620ce596739bb3387f22</guid><category><![CDATA[Creative Processes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life Stuff]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:36:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_9bcc9b4bd83e4e26b9971409f630918f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life's Good. But Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last few weeks, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my year... my life, really, and what I "really" want. 2025 has been rough, but in recent weeks things have taken a turn for the better. The only I wonder ... why?]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/life-s-good-but-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6942171f1879721f43390c4b</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Stuff]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:06:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_a266e9dd960f4d7bb291a90f2d698de4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Dad's Billionaire Best Friend: A Book Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall if you are a woman who likes women, dislikes infantilization, and believes that a man should act like a man, then I would NOT recommend this book. ]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/my-dad-s-billionaire-best-friend-a-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6921df453c5b7fc95abc6668</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:09:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_924c258a5ad94d47a18327c1d166c4b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_396,h_595,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the year, I've done lots of thinking (when don't I, I know) about what I want my future to look like, the type of person I want to be, and the types of people I have around me. And as the year gets closer to ending, obviously I'm trying to determine what I want my 2026 to look like. What things do I want to prioritize? What things do I want to decenter? 	For those of you who may also be looking to radically change their lives, here are the steps I'm going to take to make it happen in...]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/preparing-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691c01351f01408bc6435301</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:32:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally Over It by Summer Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Released: November 14, 2025 18 Tracks, 55 minutes 12 features Overall Rating: 4/5 Before: I am soooo excited for this album. "Over It" is one of my favorite albums ever, so I have high hopes. I am a little worried  about all the features, but overall, super excited ** disclaimer: these are my raw reactions; my opinions may change after another listen. Scars Beautiful vocals. This feels like a very classic Summer, but elevated. Like the vocals are summer 100%, but the track is more elevated....]]></description><link>https://latriceblu.wixsite.com/latrice-blu-blogs/post/finally-over-it-by-summer-walker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6916b815c2582742078b91d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:53:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58188a_e7d4fac49fec43339130ab27dfcb59e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_250,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samira B</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>