In two thousand and thirteen I took my first international flight. I was terrified. I was headed on a service trip with my university and we were visiting Guatemala. I excitedly signed up for the trip. I was ready to learn about a whole new culture. I remember heading out. I was as organized as…
Culture
On Continuing
Have you ever had an exciting goal but felt completely unable to move forward with your plans? Sometimes fear, self-doubt, or less than good mental health can hi-jack our plans before we really get them moving. Recently, I've taken a few big steps towards getting to where I want to be. I've made strides in…
Merry Blogmas! Christmas Cheer in 2020
The holiday season is in full swing and I've got to be honest, I haven't felt this much holiday cheer in years. Don't get me wrong, I like the holiday season but it's normally dominated by the hustle and bustle of planning family get togethers, coordinating holiday schedules, keeping a strict budget, and feeding into…
“All We Ever Did Was Be Black”- Statement Tees
I've drafted several versions of this post. First, one about the history of statement tee's, then one about what this shirt means to me, and finally a combination of the two that felt a hundred miles long. After the news last night and some other news I received this morning this post is taking an…
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Earth Shattering Loss
Today is a special day, but not special for all the reasons you typically consider, as I'm sure the title of the post gives away. Today marks the 7 year anniversary of my cousin's murder. It's a really jacked up day actually. 7 years ago July 11th was a summer breeze and happy day. Today,…