living alone diaries: my desire for romance stopped me from enjoying my 20s. hello, happy girl era
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- čas přidán 20. 01. 2024
- hey boos 🫶🏾,
here's to part two of my colorado new years solo trip! i literally had the time of my life and i genuinely still feel the magic of denver on my spirit now that i'm back home in atlanta. i would 100% do this again and again and again. and yes, i'd even do it solo again without a doubt! this trip has shown me the importance of not allowing sadness or feelings of loneliness hold you back from experiencing the world that was quite literally made for you to see and explore.
i hope that while watching this, you are reminded that your current situation is SO minuscule to the grand, wide world waiting for you to simply say yes to. you get to change your mind whenever you want. you get to reimagine your life at any given moment. my time in denver has done that for me.
so now, what's next? will amani move to colorado? or, will she take it on back to the city of her dreams in NYC this 2024? who knows, but i will for sure be leaving atlanta. so excited for all that this year has in store because january alone has been so good to me!
sending you big, big hugs. anyways, i hope your day is fabulous! take care all ways, always. enjoy! xo ❣️ (make sure you watch in 4k, the quality is top tier 🤩)
🌟 PLACES I VISITED IN DENVER 🌟
1. Hotel: le meridien, downtown denver
2. Corinne restaurant
3. Boost pilates
4. Milk tea people, downtown denver
5. Vibe Coffee and Wine Cafe, downtown denver
6. Eight Sushi
7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill
8. Dazzle Jazz Club
9. High Country Tours
10. Union Station, Terminal Bar
11. Blue Sparrow Coffee
12. Cherry Creek Shopping cENTER
13. Giordano's Pizza
14. Ball Arena
15. Turo (car rental site)
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Definitely, sis, decentering romance or men does not mean you hate or dislike boys or men, rather you center yourself and let the universe bring you all that aligns with your happiness.
exactly that!! it's truly all about balance :)
Im still watching but I gotta say this too… The manifestation of the girl asking you to go to lunch. When you feel good you attract your desires… When you feel good the energy pulls in like energy. This is why it is important to feel good! I remember one day I was watching some video or something that had me feeling like a million dollars! I felt GOODT Hunnie! I walked out my office and was told by 5 different people “you’re so beautiful!” or “I love your hair!” Etc… Everything dwells within! You are creating Sis! I love it! Follow your heart. Follow the leading. Follow your bliss… And guess what, it’s easier because its just you! No one else to consider.
Thank you for sharing your life!
you are soooo right about this!! literally so many random people came up to me in denver and made conversation and were just sooooo sweet to me. it was so refreshing bc it felt like a reflection of the exact state and flow i was in 🥹💗
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I really like your comment. 🌹💞
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Glad to see you happy with a big smile on your face. You deserve much joy and happiness in your life. May you continue to stay blessed, and 2024 will be a great year.
awww, thank you so so much. since i landed in denver it's been nothing but big smiles and laughs. 2024 will be such a good one, i can feeeel it in my bones 🥰
I literally felt your positivity through my phone. You are thriving girl 🎉.
awwww i love to hear this!! thank you love ❤❤❤
Meeting the right one is a gift from God. Enjoy your life and trust HIS perfect timing.
Honestly I’ve felt the same way about wanting to be in love with my “person”. He’s coming, just be patient! 😊 But this year is the year for Focus, self love, and self care! ❤
patience is important. but it's even more important to not let life pass you by in the 'meantime.' he's on the way babessss 💗
OMG! Your smile and pure happiness is radiating! I love this for you and it's so refreshing especially to see a black woman be so unapologetically happy and open. I have been stuck in a rut and so stressed and so anxiety filled this video definitely help ground me. So happy for you and I hope this energy continues to transcend for you this entire year! Thank you and God bless you. 🤍
wow! first off, thank you so so much my love ❤ second, i am sooooo deeply happy that my vlog was able to help you ask important questions to kick off your happiness or “happy girl era” we all truly deserve that and then some. i am rooting for you!! we in this together
@@AmaniRakeia thank you so much! I'm rooting for you as well. 🤍
Girl is 40 somethings out here living life! All of us not sitting in the house. ❤
my thoughts exactly I'm 45 and traveling enjoying life I travel solo internationally everywhere I wait for no one age isn't a factor if you're in good health mentally and physically people can enjoy life at any age 😊
As someone who is struggling with reidentifying myself and feeling stuck this vlog just gave me hope, patience, and the courage to step out and truly enjoy my 20’s.Your Channel is so comforting I hope you know how much of a impact you have made on this platform . I pray you have the most amazing year because you truly deserve it and thank you for inspiring me to get back out in this world and enjoy my 20s ! 💗
Really loved this video for soo many reasons. I’m always complaining that I never have friends to do anything with. This yr I told myself that I wanted to live more even if that means spending more time alone. Praying for the day that I can do something like this for myself. Thank you!
just smiling at my screen watching this, love this for you! i had a similar experience on a solo trip to New Mexico and was so overwhelmed by the beauty of the world. happy girl era for 2024 ❣
I have never thought about traveling to Colorado but you've definitely influenced me! Glad to see this was so life-changing for you!!
you MUST go at least just to be sucked off in a cabin and experience the scenery and snowmobiling 🥹 beautiful!!!
Denver is so nice , I went on a solo trip last April and totally enjoyed myself .
Colorado is definitely beautiful and great place to visit!
Keisha is such a sweetheart. We been mutuals for a second. The few conversations I had with her have been nice. So cool to see y’all link up ❤
Ugh, I sat down at my computer at the right time! I get to watch my comfort CZcams channel!
awwww, this makes me smile babes. i really hope you enjoy!!! 💗
Literally in tears thinking about how happy and proud of you I am. Amani, keep living in your truth and don’t forget how amazing you are ❤
Omg, watching your videos are so soothing and uplifting, I’ve never been to Colorado & thank you for capturing your trip and experience for those of us that’s never been, it’s so pretty there!🤗
Facts a bit therapeutic
Amani you don't know how much i needed this vlog for ME! It was everything to see you genuinely living your life and taking leaps to create beautiful memories. That's all I've been wanting to do lately and I feel like this was the exact sign and excitement I needed! One of my favorite youtube vlogs EVER !
Omg I love this so much for you and the joy is all over your face!! When you got invited to lunch I was smiling so BIG!!! SO HAPPY you enjoyed your trip!
She’s on the pursuit of happiness! ❤️❤️❤️
These Denver vlogs have been an absolute vibe. 🤍
This is some of the best content I’ve seen on YT in a good minute. You having the time of your life on the snow mobile tour and riding the tubes was so touching to witness. Tooo happy for you!!!! Denver is definitely on my list to visit asap!
Love this! Loving how we are learning to LIVE OUR LIVES SOLO! Not male bashing BUT there’s life to be living even when we are single 🎉😊
“Ion’t even know how to work this thing!” 😂 I screamed! Glad you’re having fun so far in 2024 girl- You deserve all the experiences! 💐
lol gworrrrrl, glad i know now!! 😂😂😂 2024 has been lovely so far! thank youuuu ❤ wishing the same for you 😊
When the young lady ask you to go to lunch with them, I don't know why tears came to my eyes. Tears of joy. Amani I am so happy for you. You have a beautiful smile and 2024 is all smiles. Okay 😊
awwwwwwwww
Gina Jyneen swears that traveling alone.... YOU'RE NEVER ALONE , You will always meet people that will love to share Space with you because ... You are THat girl ... Great vibes. Great watching you enjoy yourself and your big SMILES😁
GLAD YOU HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!!💯
i love that!! we are truly never alone!! i had so much fun and can't wait to do it allll over again! 💗💗
@@AmaniRakeia DO IT SOON, And don't forget to take Us Along 😏
When I tell you I was just looking at that same Coach crossbody I almost screamed. Plus I was telling my mom I need a long coat. My birthday is coming up so this is my sign to treat myself. Great choices.
Thanks Amani !!!
ahhh, yes!! absolutely treat yourself!! loveeee both my coat and coach bag!!
It's the way I'm watching this while getting ready for church 😄Great video as alwayss ❤
ahhh, i love that!! i hope you have a lovely start to your day and an even more amazing service 💗 thank you for watching!
Happy Sunday! I just finished watching your latest vlog and bay bay what a joy to watch! You are truly an inspiration and motivation of what living your dreams out loud looks/feels like. Thank you for sharing your journey.
WOW!!! fave comment 🥹 i truly and FINALLY feel like i am living my dreams out loud and practicing so much gratitude for where i am in life and the foundation i'm building. thank you for being a part of my journey! 💗
I SO LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE FOR YOU!! OMG ❤
I relate to this so much. So much of my 20s wasted on pursuing relationships, and not focusing on finding how to make myself happy. But my 30s have been and will be for me.
Loving this joy 😍you deserve sis!
this was so inspiring to watch. i’m naturally a very outgoing and adventurous person but i haven’t channeled that energy in what feels like a long time. i’ve been yearning to get back to that part of myself. i’ve been slowly trying to mustard up my motivation and confidence to make new memories and have new experiences in a new place and your energy in not only this video but also past videos has really helped me in this journey so i have to say that i appreciate you for sharing with us these vulnerable parts of your life, they remind us that we are all in this together.
Watching you so happy is truly heartwarming 💜
I'm sure that your inner child was healed through this trip🤞
Also, the vlog was wholesome as usual 💜
I can't wait to consume more content from you
awww this was so so sweet!! thank you deeply! more content to comeeeee
between this blog and the last one..i’m like..do i need to go visit denver?? ure glowing out there!
I smiled this entire VLOG I am so happy to see you smiling and glowing Colorado should most definitely be your next move
It’s the hold on that camera while spiraling for me! Looks like such a great time ❤
LOLLLL holding on for dear life!!
this was so beautiful to see, so happy for you Amani!! 🥹
I love show you took the time to acknowledge and heal from all you've been through lately but didn't stay in that place. You're out here living your best life and I love this for you. ❤
It's amazing to see you in your happy girl era! Hope 2024 brings you more solo trips and allows you grace and joy, happy new year, Amani! 💖
it feels so good honestly and i love that it’s all internal. no external sources are bringing me this happiness. just the conscious daily effort of speaking it over my life ❤❤❤
Love this entire video, so happy for you!
I Just Love It here! Happy 2024! Loved this vlog! Thanks for the inspiration! I love your music selection, so soothing.
ahhhh so happy you love it here! so much more to come my love 🥹💗💗💗 happy 2024! wishing you such a magical year 🫶🏾✨✨
so proud and happy for u amani!!
I love this vibe for you ❤
Seeing how happy and excited you are had me smiling so hard, bless you ❤
This is amazing !!!! I love the way that you are feeling , looking in Colorado! You are coming alive !!!
I love it! Your glow is so bright right now, it’s divine!☺️☺️ Glad to see your enjoyment in Denver!✨✨
I love your energy. You are so entertaining. I actually felt as if I was traveling to Colorado with you. Thanks for sharing this video.
I’ve been watching your videos for a min & I had to pause during your ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ piece to comment 🥹 Happiness looks so good on you sis! 🎉❤️
awwww, thank you so much for being here on the journey with me!! i truly appreciate you!! 💗💗
Yes girl!!!! Living your best life doing these winter activities
Your happiness is exuding through my television screen!! 😁😁
I'm so excited for you. You really made the most of your trip and seems you enjoyed every bit of it too. Denver is one of my most favorite places to visit and after watching your part 1, I was reminded to book my trip!
Thank you ❤
All the very best to you in 2024!
This gave me all the positive feels. Also why did I get teary when you started screaming in joy. We truly have the power to make ourselves happy first. ♥♥
I love this for you, Amani! I can’t wait to see the blessings that await you this year.
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
Such a great warm (despite the snow lol) video! So proud of you for stepping into your happy girl era! Praying for unspeakable joy for you this year! Thanks also for the text overlay 🥰
Hi Amani 👋🏾 Girl I can see you moving to Colorado. It's a new year, new chapter... you looked great and really enjoyed yourself...we love to see your smile and how happy you were. Looking forward to next vlog and happy new year's to you! ✨️💜
I’m loving this for you
I am so happy for you!!! This is amazing. Live your life!!!!
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
Always waiting for you to post 🥰 such cool and beautiful vibes
Exciting and beautiful vlog,continue to put yourself first girl,love the happiness ❤❤❤❤
You exude such wonderful energy!Watching you have such a great time living your best life is bringing happy tears to my eyes! You deserve it! ❤
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
The last two vlogs have been amazing. Thank you for taking us along and sharing your joy with us!
awww, thank you so much!! this means a lot to me. can't wait to share more!!
The joy I feel for you is indescribable continue to live life abundantly and thank you for the jazz playlist boo❤
awww thank you so much! and you're welcome on the playlist, i hope you enjoy! i'm constantly updating it so more to come!
I already knew I wanted to start living life more this year but this vlog was such a good reminder! Thank you for sharing im happy to see you have such a good time 💕😊
yes!! this is the year, just GO! think about the rest of everything later. you deserve so much joy. i believe life is not supposed to be hard to filled with constant struggle or 'sticking it out.' if something doesn't feel good to hell with it! 💗
This video made my heart smile. Amani, you deserve this so much! So happy for your experience in Denver!
awww, thank you so so much babes!! cheers to more smiles this year!!
I'm so happy for you! Solo trips are truly amazing and life changing. And snow tubing and snow mobiling is so much fun... cold but fun! ❤
soooo much fun!!
Love this entire vlog and now can’t wait to plan to take a trip to Colorado! The pure joy I see on your face makes it clear that Denver may be the next move. After you’ve experience that, then you can head back to NYC! Good luck in your future endeavors Amani! 💕
you should totally go!! i have no red flags about that place! ❤❤ i’m having SUCH a hard time to decide whether or not i should move there next over NYC. Denver gives fun and joy, while NYC gives career growth an spontaneity. decisions, decisions 😅😅
0:19 😍 why you do us like that Mani! That lil jiggle was nice.🤣 I reallly enjoyed this vlog! It seemingly calmed my spirit, as if I were there. This is your gift boo-blessings & more life!🥂
LOLLLL i play toooo much!! thank you so so much for watching. can't wait to share more!
It’s very inspiring inspiring to see you take yourself on a solo trip and enjoy yourself so much. I’m going to try to do something like this for myself this year as well. Thanks so much for sharing ❤❤
Happy new years!!! I Loveee love loveeee this for you…. I love your blogs & when you talk to us❤
happy happy new year to you tooo my love!! yes, noted on more talking!! :)
I’m new to your channel and I just want to say that you’re inspiring and I’m so happy for you. You’re young and you’re enjoying life, keep glowing.
awww, thank you so much for being here!! so much more to come! 💗💗
I smiled the whole time watching this video!! Amani girl you’re so beautiful & I enjoy your content so much. I’m so happy to see you in a better place ❤
awww, thank you so much! it feels so good to be in a much better space!
This was such a great vlog. So refreshing and seeing you thrive in another state bring comfort! Glad you enjoyed yourself
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
You brought back memories for me in Colorado. I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️this for you. Spontaneity is always a refreshing feeling.
yessss!! more spontaneity in 2024!!
Chile…not me laying in this bed crying!😩🙄🤦🏾♀️ I’m so happy for you young lady. Cheers to new beginnings…cheers to reigniting the spark in our lives…cheers to relighting the sparkle in our eyes! Cheers to more self love and light! 2024 belongs to you baby girl….LFG!😤💪🏾💅🏾✨💫🥂
Absolutely, positively enjoyed this vlog! You were radiating positive energy. My vacation time is way overdue and now I’m adding your experiences to my list!
Wowwww the amount of joy a courage this video makes me feel! It feels so rewarding to watch you have such an amazing time. My last solo trip felt so empowering like this! Makes me hunger for another and to have that same vibration and energy you have here.
awww, i'm so happy this video did something for you!! you deserve another amazing solo trip!! 💗💗
Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing your solo trip to Denver very encouraging. BTW yesssss honey your arms look amazing!
happy new year to you my love!! always happy to share a bit of my journey with you 💗
I can’t tell you how much peace your videos bring me. On CZcams, Instagram, and TikTok. Your content is so relatable yet inspiring. ❤
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗 this makes me so inspired to keep on sharing content!
Happy Sunday! Love seeing you smile more.. Live life each and everyday no matter what. 💜
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
❤😊 I over love this vlog. 🙏🏾🥰 can’t wait for the next one
awww thank you babes!! see you sundaaaayyy 💗💗💗
That lipstick! With the glasses and the hair!!!!! Signature lookkk! Love it ❤
i loveee me a red lippie!!
I smiled the entire video! I love this so much. Solo trips and living life 🙌🏽❤️
I'm so glad you were able to enjoy Denver so freely. I can't explain how happy it made me to see you smiling fully and enjoying your life again.
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
I'm so happy that you enjoyed yourself in Denver. I loved that for you!!❤ May you continue to flourish and be blessed! Hopiing 2024 will be good to you❣
Denver is giving you a glow! ❤
Hey Amani
Happy Sunday 😊
So glad for part two of today's vlog 🙌🏾🙌🏾
We love seeing you smile 😃
We love you so much ❤❤❤
i loved editing this vlog so much!! love you back, happy sunday 😊😊😊
Girl that was 🔥 I so glad to see you having fun.
thank you so much!! i had the tiiiiime of my life. can’t wait to go back there ☺️💗
I love your energy! 🌈 When you said the light in my eyes is coming back babyyy… I was smiling from ear to ear! 🤩 I feel the same, want that spark back too. Went through a breakup and I’m ready. Thank you for a great video! ❄️🩵🐻
ahhhh love this for you!! love this for us!! we deserve so much more in this life! more joy!! 💗💗💗
Girl God said, Tam!!! Wake up Amani dropped a video!!! I am so geeked about our upcoming Denver girls trip! I shared this vlog with my cousin!!! You just glowing!!! I’m so glad you had a fabulous time!!!
ahhh thank you so so much tuning in and watching!! i appreciate you for sharing toooo :)
I could feel your joy. Love this for you.
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
Amani🥹🤍 This truly was so sensational to watch. I teared up when the girl asked you to join for lunch! You are RADIATING to all those around you & it SHOWED😭😭 Ahhhh! My favorite Vlog you’ve ever had✨
awwwww thank you so much! this is first vlog in a longggg time that i truly loved!!
Watching this brought so much joy because like you said you was living your best life👏 Couldn’t stop smiling‼️ This highlights why I need to take time out of my some set routines and discover new things and enjoy life ✨
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗 yesss babes sometimes we gotta break that routine and get back to it later!!
I’m so happy to see you living your life I’m most definitely gonna book me a trip to Colorado I’m loving the vibes ❤❤
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗 100% would say yes to colorado! you will enjoy!
Awww I love seeing you so happy
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
I love love love your videos girl you have an amazing personality and smile 😊
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
your welcome queen @@AmaniRakeia
Amani!!!!!! All your vlogs are amazing but this one made me emotional in a GREAT way. I’m so happy for you and continue to have courage, faith, and SELF LOVE, it’s very inspiring. Colorado is a VIBE it suits you but whatever decision you make I will support you. I wish this vlog was longer it was such a breath of fresh air. ❤
awwwww, not emotional 🥹🥹 to be honest, i was emotional while editing this one because the joy was so visceral. like i truly heard the tone and vibrato in my voice. like this is a new girl!! ❤❤ i’m working on sharing more longer vlogs once i secure an editor. thank you so so much for watching and so excited to keep taking you along this journey of mine 😊
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Girl, I was cheesing when you were going down the hill. Yesss, live your life honey! Your person will come. Until then enjoy the journey! You will only be this young once! Experience life! 💕
Felt the positive emotions ❤❤❤loved this vlog
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗
Love your trip, and your energy. I was just talking about you to a friend. And how you inspire me to do different things. And how I love your vlogs. That trip was truly amazing.❤❤❤
aww, wow! this makes me smile!! thank you so much for watching and i do hope that you find different things to do in this life to spice it uppppp
Glad you are having a good time so inspiring 😀
thank you so much!! i had the timeeeee of my life 💗💗
Warms my heart to see such joy. ❤❤
awww, thank you so much!! 💗💗