Trigger warning: Suicide. Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday Yes, I know, you gathered that by the title.... leave me alone. I am not a Kate Spade fan. I liked her products. Her eyeglass case lasted forever, but I knew nothing of her. Still the news of her passing shook me. Today I wake up to hear about Anthony Bourdain and I'm a wreck. Partially because I was already triggered from Kate, and partially because I loved Anthony Bourdain. I wanted to be him (except for the ...
The Machine That Makes Anything
So, back in 2010 I actually invented two amazing pieces of technology. Ok...well, I pre-invented them. ::avoids eye contact:: You can take a look here. Those inventions will change your life!!! Today's #nablopomo prompt is about what you'd invent....if you knew how to invent stuff. Since the post I mentioned above, I've pre-invented another life changing device. And actually, the only device you'll ever need. It's called: The Machine That Makes Anything! Actually, full ...
Interracial Marriage…Kind of a Big Deal
Hey girls, So. This morning I was writing/editing a little essay that I started months ago but never got to finish. It's about this whole "swirling" trend going on now. There seems to be a movement consisting of black women who's goal in life is to attract, marry and procreate with white men. I didn't realize it was such a "thing" until my cousin told me recently that John and my maternity shoot photos are all over interracial tumblr blogs, which led me down a googley rabbit hole of ...
Life Changers
In the last week, 4 things happened that have altered my perception and my future.1. I read THIS POST on J. Money's blog2. I visited someone who used to be my bestie, that I hadn't seen in 10 years.3. John decided to push med school applications back one year.4. GoDaddy emailed me about canceling one of my domains/My client used the term omni-occupational. (ok that's 2 things but still)Sooo.....1. The Budgets are Sexy blog post really gave me a loving slap in the face. I am ...
Eat. Pray. Love.
Okay, okay, I know I'm late on this one. I know the whole craze has passed on the book and has now moved on to the movie...but... Oh. My. Goodness.I want so much to dissect little bits (and big bits) of this book, but I won't for fear of ruining it for those of you who have yet to read it. I hope what I put here isn't so much that it messes up the experience of the book for you.Must say though, I loved this book something awful. (that's a good thing)Liz Gilbert is ...