Beyonce can add yet another title to her resume award-winning journalist.
The award is for an article she penned in the July 2011 issue of Essence magazine. The story, titled “Eat, Play, Love,” chronicled her nine-month hiatus from the music industry in 2010, before returning to record her album “4.”
“I had talked about taking a vacation before, but always ended up in the studio after two weeks, so no one believed me. This time, though, I was serious. I was going to give myself a year to do the things I never get to do.
Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him up from school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadway shows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband… Yes, I needed some relaxation, but I wanted inspiration too, from regular everyday things. They did not have to be over-the-top productions. I was looking for tiny moments that would speak to my heart and make me smile…”
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