Street Harassment- Tell 'Em Why You Mad!

Street Harassment- Tell 'Em Why You Mad!

I came across this post on Clutch Mag that describes a problem that young women, myself included, come across on a daily basis-- STREET HARASSMENT. I've had many days when I've wished that I were invisible as I moved through my day running errands,...

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One of the best things I've done so far...

One of the best things I've done so far...

When I look back on my life I can honestly say that going away to school was one of the best decisions I ever made.  I remember my seventh grade typing class teacher, Mrs Schaffer, always said that her college years were among the best of her...

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For Colored Girls...

For Colored Girls...

Coming soon: one of my favs... For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, a monumental, soul gripping choreopoem turned movie from the days of my (not-so-distant) youth : ).  I read this book in college and could not...

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Finding Fulfillment & Freedom

Finding Fulfillment & Freedom

Good morning, It's 3:30 am and for some reason, I'm still awake. Several hours ago I finished a huge project that took several weeks of long hours hoovering over a keyboard and paper shuffling. It feels odd to not have a deadline looming...

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TGIJ: Thank God It's July!

TGIJ: Thank God It's July!

OMG, I do not ever remember being happier to see a month go by... Thank God it's FINALLY July.  Is it just me or did June seem to be the longest month EVER?!  I mean, it started off great; the social calendar kept a steady pace.  However,...

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Breaking up with my television

Breaking up with my television

I'm so sad to have to announce that my television and I are officially breaking up-- Cable TV, anyway. Partly because I refuse to pay for cable and Comcast refuses to give it to me for free. Therefore, I will only watch programs on the internet at...

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Faking It

Faking It

I was reflecting on a recent blog post about things that life is too short for and one of the things I thought to put on the list was faking it... you know orgasms. I was thinking back on the sad days of mediocre sex, which I no longer tolerate (btw)...

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Burpees, Anyone?

Burpees, Anyone?

SO, I've been on my anti-gym campaign for one month strong now.  Initially it was a time issue being busy with school and all-- now that I have nothing but time on my hands I would just rather be doing other things elsewhere besides the gym.  While...

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How We Roll...

How We Roll...

I believe one of the top pleasures in my life happens to be eating; followed by the very close second top pleasure of drinking, preferably vodka or wine.  When you put the two together there isn't much that I will complain about, especially if everything...

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Life Is Too Short...

Life Is Too Short...

My favorite coffee shop (which says a lot coming from a devout tea drinker) is Caribou Coffee. For the longest time I was bored with their marketing materials and silly little slogans that didn't make sense. Which is why when I stopped in there on...

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Friends, Loved Ones, & Frenemies

Friends, Loved Ones, & Frenemies

Some interesting things have happened to me and people who I'm very close to in the past 24 hours. 1. My two best friends since high school broke up, so now our bff trio is strangely divided 2. I reconnected with a good friend 3. I aged in wisdom...

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From the 'A' to the Bay

From the 'A' to the Bay

After 10 grueling weeks of candidacy review, 80 page portfolio compiling, and countless critical analysis papers I'm finally free! It feels so good to put grad school on the back burner, if only for a second, and to be back in the Bay chillin' with...

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