Ponder This seeks to challenge our perspectives through unexpected truths about the world around us. And I wanted our first Ponder This to remind us that Black history month isn’t a celebration of Black people’s plights and victories centuries ago, but a month of reverence for the revolutions that are happening right now. You canContinueContinue reading “Feb. 24 Ponder This”
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Feb. 18 Prompt
Finally! It’s time for our first Prompted!! I’ll be sharing my journals for the first few prompts for a little inspo (and to push myself out of my comfort zone a bit). I wanted to start with these prompts because, if you’re anything like me, discussing the things you like about yourself might be awkward.ContinueContinue reading “Feb. 18 Prompt”
Observations of a roommate
My mornings follow a pretty set schedule. Wake up at 7, do yoga by 8, walk into the kitchen, and start preparing breakfast. I notice the dish rag on the oven is hanging backwards. Weird, okay. Flip it around, and continue preparing breakfast. I lean over, open the cupboard, reach in for a pan, andContinueContinue reading “Observations of a roommate”
22.989
I come to this page with turmeric-stained fingers to reflect on my last 22.989 years, remembering the stories they tell me of myself. Like how I loved Coco the clown, who came to my first birthday, and my Aunt Lolly’s bird, who played with me all day until he bit me. As I reflect, IContinueContinue reading “22.989”
I can’t fight this feeling anymore
June 2020 Writing isn’t creative for me anymore. I used to be able to sit down and conceptualize and research a topic and write about it passionately for hours. I could delve into politics and public affairs, or online shopping, or mental health struggles and go on and on and on. But now I’ve gotContinueContinue reading “I can’t fight this feeling anymore”
How Americans (mis)handled another inconvenient truth
To heal we must remember. I know it’s hard, I promise you I know it’s hard. I remember. That’s how you heal, you have to remember. And also, it’s important to do that as a nation. Joe Biden As a nation which prides itself on being the best in the world. A nation with 510,000 Covid-19ContinueContinue reading “How Americans (mis)handled another inconvenient truth”
Post-rebrand emotional revelations
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, reflecting, goal-setting, and preparing for my blog which, in turn, had me doing a lot of the same for my life. In 2020 I put in a lot of work building a solid foundation for myself to have a clearer perspective and better self-understanding before I movedContinueContinue reading “Post-rebrand emotional revelations”
What’s cookin’ good lookin’
Hello and happy Friday! This is a quick update on my life, my blog, and things to come. As you likely know, I’ve been doing a lot of work lately. Working on my brand, my site, my content. Working on InDesign and Illustrator. Most importantly, working on myself and letting my self-work guide the rest.ContinueContinue reading “What’s cookin’ good lookin’”
The sweet sound of commercialized affection
It’s been a while! (and it’s gonna be a while longer) This week I have a banging’ playlist for you in light of the most trivial holiday in the world that is nearly upon us. Keep checking my IG stories for Black History Month facts and dope content from Black creators. New podcasts (and posts)ContinueContinue reading “The sweet sound of commercialized affection”
Yesterday was too much for just an Instagram caption
Yesterday the world watched as violent extremists took over the Capitol with guidance from the president and apparent permission from the police. Amid yesterday’s attack, I, like many, couldn’t help but look back on last year’s BLM protests, when non-violence and cries for justice were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. I think ofContinueContinue reading “Yesterday was too much for just an Instagram caption”
All Who Ponder 