Author Terri Lomax

I am a Mocha Girl on a mission because when I make up my mind about doing something that is life progressing, I do it. I graduated from Penn State University in May 2012 and throughout my four years there, I can honestly say that I learned a lot about myself. Continue reading here…

It's Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving. My little sister and I are making last minute errands for my grandmother as she adds the finishing touches to her meals. Right after my sister runs into Shop Rite one of my old colleagues calls my cell. Continue reading here…

I am a Mocha Girl on a mission because I am an over achiever.  I am currently a senior at Kutztown University, a student worker in the Student Support and Services office and the President of an organization on campus called Lady Blossoms. Continue reading here…

One of the most effective ways to build self-confidence is to break down large goals into small, doable action steps, says Sharon Fountain, president of the National Association for Self-Esteem. For example, if you’re trying to shape up and lose weight. Continue reading...

Have you ever had one of those days ( or months, or years) when it seems like life has a personal vendetta against you!?  I'm talkin' everything that can go wrong, is going wrong; whether it's finances, relationships or your mental health, everything seems to be an uphill battle. Continue reading here…

I thought I'd start off with a little embarrassing/ funny story from this weekend. So me and my girls went out this weekend. We got all dressed up and went to a club in NYC. I think we got to the club at like 1:00am! Pause! Continue reading here…

When I was in college I had to complete an activity in which I had to list a few accomplishments. The prompts were "Three things at work that I am really proud of are" and "Three things I've done in non-work activities that I'm really proud of are." Continue reading here…

To be a living testament of how hard work, determination and the help of GOD can help you achieve anything. After growing up with two drug abusing parents, losing a brother to violence and being faced with adversity, I pushed through the pain and hurt and at the age of 21 decided to make a better life for myself. Continue reading here…

There are two kinds of people, those that cut you down and those that lift you up. Choose to be around the ones who lift you up. Distance yourself from the ones that cut you down, even if they are family. Continue reading...

Soooooo, lately I've been going through a few personal issues that have taken a toll on me mentally, physically... sheesh, even emotionally and spiritually. You know how when you're going through something you tend to cut off or withdraw from the things you need the most? Continue reading…