I’m in my Abraham era; it's unclear if it’s the one with Isaac or Ishmael. My heart has a pressing desire; I would love to be in a relationship. As I get further into my 30s, these longings only intensify. I have been putting myself out there, getting on the dating apps, and going on … Continue reading In My Abraham Era
If you know me, you know my love of movies! And if you’ve gone to the movies with me, you know I always have my commentary that I cannot keep to myself (some enjoy it, others don’t). There is a form of escapism that happens when stepping into a movie theater that I enjoy. The … Continue reading Movies You Didn’t Think To See But Should
It’s a bake I’ve wanted to attempt for months. After watching several episodes of the Great British Baking Show, I felt ready. I was finally gonna make macarons! Though this is a more advanced dessert, I wanted to take a chance at something different to grow in my baking skills. After two attempts, they did … Continue reading What Macarons Taught Me About Risks
What I thought would be a yearly review would actually be the last day at my job. Words escaped me as I heard the unexpected sentence leave my boss’s mouth, “We have to let you go.” I was in a stupor. Once the shock dissipated, a range of emotions began to arise; from confusion, contentment, … Continue reading Are You More Than Just Angry?
“I got my driver’s license last week” The words sung by Olivia Rodrigo played in my mind as I drove off the parking lot after my driving test: I passed! After many years of avoiding and putting off learning to drive, I had finally gotten my driver’s license. The opening words of Rodrigo’s song were … Continue reading drivers license (the black version)
Be proud Be proud of the kinky curls and coils stretching from your scalp So diverse in styles it can be transformed into Be proud Be proud of the extra melanin God blessed you with The diversity of shades it gives to the Black community Be proud Be proud of your voice The distinct perspective … Continue reading Be Proud of Your Blackness
2020; a year filled with many losses, changes, injustices, disruptions, and other unexpected things. All of us have experienced thorns at some point during this year. As I reflected over my personal hardships of 2020, I was encouraged by those close to me to recognize any roses poking through those thorns. To my surprise, I … Continue reading Looking Back at 2020, Looking Forward to 2021
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