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My Heroes are Problematic
Posted on March 8, 2019 Leave a Comment
#BalanceforBetter is the theme of International Women’s Day this year, and although it refers to the Balance between Men and Women in the workplace, the home, relationships and more – I’m taking it as a chance to dive into the balance we should all look for, when we’re looking up to someone. The people we […]
The Return: Photos, a Gif, and the Video Montage
Posted on March 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
This was the longest I’ve ever kept a secret, and I think it will stay that way for a long time. I bought my ticket home in November – without the guarantee that my visa would be approved in time to make it home. With some help from my favorite legal council, a lot of paperwork, […]
Like Jamari Loves Reese’s
Posted on April 29, 2014 1 Comment
I’ve always been told not to measure my wealth in what a man says. And everyone knows that money isn’t everything. But what about your value as decided by your friends? Oftentimes, they do more to define us as people than anyone else. Family will always be there for you, but your friends are the […]
Halfway Point
Posted on March 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
6 months, halfway there. It seems like its gone by in two seconds flat. Two of the most jam-packed, emotionally exhausting, sun kissed, insane seconds of my life. While here, I’ve met friends I’ll never forget, men I’d like to, and beaches that remind me over and over again that I’m not in Kansas anymore. […]