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, andContinue reading “Observations of a roommate”
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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, IContinue 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 gotContinue 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 510,000Continue 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 movedContinue 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.Continue 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)Continue 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 ofContinue reading “Yesterday was too much for just an Instagram caption”
Learning to try and D.I.Y.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 2021 isn’t going to be that much different than 2020. Don’t believe me? Are you still waiting for this to be the year you get in shape? Or the year you change your career path? What about the year you finally pick up that hobbyContinue reading “Learning to try and D.I.Y.”
She’s making a list and checking it twice
Today I want to take you on a journey, an expedition which takes us through the darkest corners of my mind. As I guide you through the spiraling crevices of my cortex, you may come to find that the skeletons in your closet walk a lot like mine. They may dress a bit differently andContinue reading “She’s making a list and checking it twice”
All Who Ponder 