• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
FabsCulture
FabsCulture

FabsCulture

By Mahbuba

  • About
  • Wellness
    • Living
    • Career
    • Advice
    • Life Moments
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Hair
  • Travel
    • Places
    • City Guides
    • Tips
    • Events
  • Style
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • Food
    • Sweet
    • Savory
    • Drinks
    • Restaurants
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Looking for something?
New Years Resolutions
  • Buba|
  • Advice
  • December 31, 2017

2017…On Self-Preservation and being Unapologetic

New Years Resolutions

I get very nostalgic. Before I move on from something, I care to have done it all and done it right. I always have a midway point though, and once I cross that line, I start to look ahead and feel excited for what’s to come.

…Coming To America…

I was leaving my birth home, Uganda, to come to the United States for college. I was 19-years-old, flying alone for the first time and going to a country I had never been to. I cried that entire flight from home.

I had a connecting flight in Amsterdam and once I got off the plane, it was like a switch in me had been changed. I had left every sad thought on that plane and as I strolled through Schiphol Airport waiting on my flight to Houston, my entire mindset changed from “I want my mummy” to “You got this girl.”

It’s been eight years now. In five months, I will have a Pharmacy Doctorate under my belt, in addition to a lifestyle blog (which Turns FIVE YEARS tomorrow) that I only imagined in my wildest dreams. I really can’t complain. It all worked out as I hoped, probably even better.

…Yearly Goals…

This past year, I had one major goal. To be Real As F*ck with myself. Being real meant putting myself first, being honest, cutting myself some slack, appreciating what I have, letting go of what I can’t control and refusing to play safe. That last one was especially hard, considering my introverted ways.

New Years Resolutions

…Self Preservation…

In April, I attended a female empowerment panel seminar, where Dr, Camille Cash, M.D. talked about the art of Self-Preservation. She’s a plastic surgeon, and clearly understands the science-school hardships, I knew she understood the struggle to stay sane and live life, while attempting to solve the multiple challenges it throws at you.

Since then, for every decision I make, I evaluate how much of myself I have to give, if value is being added to my life, and if it will be worth it. If no, I’m not doing it. If I feel like I’m caught up in something I no longer want to be a part of, I’m unapologetically letting it go. Sorry, not sorry.

This year, I dropped friendships that felt like baggage. I dropped relationships that were draining. I canceled on people without second thought…people that never gave me second thought. Having an extremely busy schedule made me value my time more and become very selfish with who gets it.

…Real A.F…

When it comes to being real with yourself, the formula is simple. No one knows you like you do and no one knows your situation like you do. You might tell people the story that sounds good or makes you look good, but only you know the truth. And if you’re going to better yourself, you need to stick to that truth.

Even though not as glamorous, living in your truth has a true level of satisfaction. There’s no pressure. You never have to feel like you’re competing with anyone. That itself is an amazing life to live. People that are in competition, are so busy looking into other people’s lives and copying them, that they forget to write their own story.

One thing’s for sure, no one has it perfect. You can’t have another person’s life, so work on your own. Fight for your happiness, no one else will.

New Years Resolutions

…Looking Forward…

To be honest, I’m a little nervous about 2018; a lot of grown-girl life decisions that I have to make, especially after I graduate. The thought of it can be overwhelming at times, but I know I can only do so much as take it a day at a time and pray it works out fine. Hopefully at the stroke of midnight, it will be nothing but excitement for what’s to come.

…To You…

My following more than doubled this year, I never got a chance to thank you guys for choosing me…Thank you.

This coming year will probably be the one where I share more about my personal life because of all the changes coming my way. Transitioning from guardianships like being in school, to finding your place in the working world, or living off your parents, to blossoming into an independent, graceful, admirable and respectable lady, is not easy at all—however, it’s something I’ve looked forward to my entire life and will share with you.

From me, Happy New Year!

Stay Fabulous and Love Hard,

Mahbuba.

New Years Resolutions

Share this post

Categories: Advice, Series, Wellness

Previous
My Friends’ Favorite Beauty Products of 2017
Next
#BodyTalk: Count Not Your Dressing

Related Posts

texas wellness lifestyle blog, black girl blog, dark skin career, well and good, O magazine, how to cheap affordable vision board,

Skip The (Overrated) Vision Board Party and Create This Affordable Intentional One

weekend, preppy plus size fashion blogs 2017, beautiful curvy girls, how to fill the eye brow of a dark skin, beautiful plus size dark skin girls, plus size black bloggers, clothes for curvy girls, curvy girl fashion clothing, plus blog, plus size fashion tips, plus size women blog, curvy women fashion, plus blog, curvy girl fashion blog, style plus curves, plus size fashion instagram, curvy girl blog, bbw blog, plus size street fashion, plus size beauty blog, plus size fashion ideas, curvy girl summer outfits, travel inspiration, why travel 2019 spring break black noire travel, travel blogger, links i love cupcakes and cashmere,

Links I love: What I’m Reading This Weekend

fabletics active, fabletics review plus size, move in fabletics, athleisure nike puma plus size fashion blogs 2019, beautiful curvy girls, beautiful plus size dark skin girls, plus size black bloggers, clothes for curvy girls, curvy girl fashion clothing, plus blog, plus size fashion tips, plus size women blog, curvy women fashion, plus blog, curvy girl fashion blog, style plus curves, plus size fashion instagram, curvy girl blog, bbw blog, plus size street fashion, plus size beauty blog, plus size fashion ideas, curvy girl summer outfits, plus size fashion magazine, plus fashion bloggers, zara

Is My Wellness Routine Softening Me Up? ft. Fabletics

African culture, black culture, kim kardashian, khloe, miley cyrus, bo derek braids, adele, bantu knots, beyonce, notting hill carnival, Cultural appropriation, celebration

Cultural Appropriation Vs. Cultural Celebration…for Dummies

apple cider vinegar diet review, acv detox week, apple cider vinegar health benefits, apple cider vinegar with the mother, apple cider, acv, braggs apple cider vinegar review,

I Took Apple Cider Vinegar Shots Every Morning for A Week. Here’s What Happened

Want Some Inbox Love?

@Instagram

fabsculture

Buba (Fabulous) Matovu, PharmD
Whoop! It’s my birthday. I’m already having a Whoop! It’s my birthday. I’m already having a lovely year…hoping to keep the energy. Shoutout to my friends, family and y’all, because you all make my life beautiful. Love ya. 🦀🤍🤍♋️
#CancerQueen #FourthOfJuly
I don’t get mad I get pretty . . . . . #VisitHo I don’t get mad I get pretty 
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #traveltexas #texastravel
Are you living or are you existing? Happy Monday! Are you living or are you existing? Happy Monday!
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #traveltexas #texastravel
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I love him to the moon Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I love him to the moon and back. The older I grow, the more I appreciate how his presence and love are a defining source of my confidence, self esteem and self love—A stellar man indeed. My dad LOVES architecture, and luxury interior design. As a child we used to watch MTV Cribs together. So while visiting Miami, we woke up super early to be among the first to tour Villa Vizcaya. I left with nearly a hundred pics in my phone to send him for house inspo. I love the memories we’ve created over the years. Because of his class, success and outlook on life, I know that nothing is out of reach for me. May you continue to inspire me to only want the best for myself 🤍. #HappyFathersDay 

.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe
#FathersDay #villavizcaya #miami
Sun’s out… . . . . . . . #VisitHouston #Houst Sun’s out… 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #houstonfoodblogger #myhouston #Downtownhtx #eadohouston #discoverygreen
Girl meets tacos . . . . . . . #VisitHouston #Hous Girl meets tacos
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #houstonfoodblogger #myhouston #houstonfoodie
Excited to be back to fashion blogging, starting w Excited to be back to fashion blogging, starting with this sweet wedding guest ensemble. Dress and shoes linked on my blog.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstonfashionblogger #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #houstonfashionblogger #myhouston #nordstrom #weddingguestdress #weddingguest #badgleymischka
Easy like Sunday morning #FableticsPartner. This @ Easy like Sunday morning #FableticsPartner.
This @Fabletics sleep set is so cute and feels soft. It’s perfect for easy days when you just wanna hang around in sleepwear. Also, with the right pair of shoes…I’m just sayin’…no one will know😊. 

You’ll get up to 80% off EVERYTHING when you sign up for VIP and you can buy any 2 bottoms for $24. Link is in my bio.
#MyFabletics #MoveInFabletics
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstontravel #athleisurewear #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #houstonfashionblogger #myhouston #athleisure
Eid Mubarak! Eid Portrait - 2022 . . . . . . . . Eid Mubarak!

Eid Portrait - 2022
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#VisitHouston #Houston #htxblogger #explorehouston #Houstonblogger #Houstonbloggers #texasbestbloggers #texasinfluencer #houstoninfluencer #houstoninsider #houstontx #houstontravel #houstonrestaurants #texasblogger #htxbloggerbabe #houstonfashionblogger #myhouston #EidMubarak
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Footer

Categories

Follow Me

Search

  • Home
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Contact
Copyright © 2022 FabsCulture, Made by Underline DesignsBack to Top