THE ARCHIVES

Author’s Note: Unlike my fictional work, what you are about to read is my true, unvarnished story. This is my real-life journey through homelessness, grace, and finding my footing—shared directly from my heart to yours. I’m an early bird anyway... but living on the street will make you an early bird whether you like it or not. The weather was BEYOND perfect, and I happened to have a leftover Celsius stashed in my bag from yesterday. When my 5:30 AM alarm went off, I sat up, w

Some stories are inspired by real experiences. Some are fictional. Some are a little bit of both. Names, circumstances, conversations, and details may be changed. What matters is the truth found somewhere inside the story. "Thank God I loc’d my hair during Covid," Ana thought to herself while getting dressed. In her mind, locking her hair was one of the most important decisions she had ever made. Not only was it convenient, but it complimented her somewhat rebellious personal

sipping my coffee...reading word and minding my business...stayin OUT THE WAY. There comes a time in your life where you dont need to explain or overexplain to people the WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE and WHY...all they need to know is the HOW and the 'how' is God the Father...God the Son & God The Holy Spirit....don't ever play with them....folks dont need to understand and quite frankly it's none of their business...long as you and God understand because...that's all that matters...l

Indianapolis, Indiana is where Ripple Affect was conceived, yes, but Ferdon Boulevard is where Ripple Affect was born. It is where I needed to find out how badly I wanted it. It was where I had to count the cost to see if I had enough—was I willing to risk it all and not look back? Though I did, many times. It was where I looked up to God and said, "Okay, God, now this is crazy... you might have to find someone else." I've actually said this to God several times on this journ

Sitting here thinking about how God’s timing really is something else! Born in 1980, which means I got to be a peak '90s kid: no smartphones, no social media, no Uber or Lyft...just pure analog living in the present. And let’s be real... the men in the '90s? FINE. The boys in the '90s? Fine too! 😂 But God KNEW not to let me be a full adult in the '90s. Me and my bestie Danielle were already figuring out the IndyGo bus shuttle and realizing yellow taxis in '99 were way too ex

Some stories are inspired by real experiences. Some are fictional. Some are a little bit of both. Names, circumstances, conversations, and details may be changed. What matters is the truth found somewhere inside the story. Never, under any circumstance, underestimate the POWER of bartering, ESPECIALLY when you are low on funds. Bartering and the exchange of goods and services have been around for centuries—long before modern money became the center of every transaction. You m

Hello everyone, I wasn't planning on coming on here today, but Jesus had other plans… so here I am. My thoughts feel a bit all over the place, but my focus is steady. First, I want to clarify something. In my previous post, I mentioned someone from my past who once told me they’d always have a place in their home for me. That wasn't written to make them look bad, nor was I blaming them for my current homelessness...far from it. Honestly, I don't think I could have avoided thi

Matthew 25 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will an

20Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. 21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding. Every time Daniel and his crew found themselves in a high stakes all around mess...whether it was an fiery furnace or a pit full of hungry lions...they didn’t just make it out alive. They walked away promoted. Why? Be

Todays blog is based on the following scripture: The Parable of the Talents — Matthew 25:14–30) Most of the problems we deal with in the world today...and in our personal lives...are root-level spiritual issues. You're sitting there wondering when your finances will finally change. You're sitting there wondering when God is going to heal your marriage. You're sitting there wondering when you’ll finally walk out of this wilderness season. You're sitting there stressed out, wo

Real talk: I’m completely new to building a brand, and half the time I feel like I’m just making it up as I go! 😅 I could really use your eyes on it. How does the font, layout, and overall vibe of the website feel to you? I feel like the font is too small...i lost my eyeglasses so idk if its just me and my eyes... Drop an honest comment—the good, the bad, or what needs fixing. Your feedback truly means the world as I get this off the ground!" Tashia

I’ve always loved this song. The melody is beautiful, but more than that, I’ve always felt a deep connection to it. I remember when I had a place of my own—in fact, every place I’ve ever lived—one of my absolute favorite things to do was put on good music, turn on the stove, and dance. Especially when I was home alone and the kids were away. I’d find a great recipe tutorial on YouTube, head to the store for all the ingredients, come back home, pour a glass of wine, and get to

The last time I saw them shut the door to my car and walk away. The last time I slept in a car covered in snow. The last time I ate a mayonnaise packet because I had no food to eat. The last time I ate a spoon of peanut butter because that was all I had. The last time I spent Christmas in the backseat of my car. The last time I walked away without saying goodbye. The last time I learned the lesson in what love is not. The last time I would leave my hometown and never return t

I am DOG TIRED... I didn’t get much rest last night. My thoughts are a little bit foggy at the moment... that tends to happen when you don’t get much sleep. I had to do so much last night just to find a decent place to lay my head, but I found it. I laid down, and a beautiful, gentle breeze billowed over me as I lay face up under the moon and stars.. I don’t know what’s been going on in Florida lately, but the weather here has been EXTREMELY muggy... and hot. I’ve been in Flo

The spiritually compromised love to project their own instability onto you and call it "counsel." Do not be deceived...the enemy knows how to quote Scripture, too. Stop accepting critiques from people whose lives you would never want to replicate. If they are actively living outside of God's alignment, they have absolutely nothing of value to teach you. Period. Watch out for the performative crowd. Hypocrisy looks the same whether it's staged for a YouTube camera or walking t

Where in the world are the Shake Shacks in Florida? They are not in the room with us...yet you see a Whattaburger on every other corner...Do better FL I've recently adapted to drinking black coffee... why? This is NOT a complaint, but the shelter I'm in doesn't supply creamer. BUT they have plenty of coffee and sugar, so that is good enough for me. I've looked at it like this: coffee with creamer is for taste and an energy boost, but black coffee—at least for me—is strictly

Hey y'all hey, it's ya girl Tashia... I'm Bizack, lol. Does anyone still talk like that in 2026? No... they don't... awkwarddd. Anyway, here I am, and boy does it feel good to be back—even though I'm slightly struggling to write this blog due to the surgery under my eye. But I'm throwing on my glasses and keeping it moving. Like I always say... THE ASSIGNMENT MUST GO FORTH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. So here I am... now where do I begin? Welcome to Phase 1 of the Ripple Affect we