I want to be confident enough to take a picture once and post it: without looking at it 5 times and hating the roundness of my face, or the shape of my body, the thickness of my arms or the curve of my stomach. Today isn't the day. But today is the start of the journey… Continue reading
Month: May 2017
Delayed Graduation
Day 1: Miscommunication
Meeting my roommates was fun, despite the fact that one of them, Ali, didn't like me because I was too happy (which I found out later of course. We are still best friends to this day though). Highlights of the event was: My dad making fun of Ali's feet to the point that… Continue reading Day 1: Miscommunication
My Filipino Boyfriend: Saturday
It is Saturday. For whatever reason, his household was up this morning at 7 am. Eating breakfast. If I were at my house, my mom and I would be thinking about rolling over to get more comfortable or thinking about getting up by at the earlier, 10 am. or we would be yelling down the… Continue reading My Filipino Boyfriend: Saturday
Graduation Day
99 degrees. (Probably) I was so glad my gown was zipped up 'cause it was a sweaty mess under there. Not only was it hot, but the ceremony was in the grass, in the sun. There was a single tree to produce shade to absolutely no one. It took so much sweat and tears and… Continue reading Graduation Day
Paintings
For Sell? $2
My Filipino Boyfriend: Lotion
Again, I'm black and he is Filipino Lotion Previously, my boyfriend has been 'banned' from wearing cargo shorts by one of our friends. He bought some earlier this week as part of a moment of rebellion. We have plans to go out of town this weekend and my boyfriend insists on wearing the cargo… Continue reading My Filipino Boyfriend: Lotion
My Filipino Boyfriend: African Black Soap
African Black soap An anecdote I'm black. My boyfriend is Filipino. I felt that was important to mention just for clarity's sake. November 2016, 2 months before we actually started dating, he had never been over to my house before. So, he and a few of my other friends came over and he goes to… Continue reading My Filipino Boyfriend: African Black Soap
Sneak Preview
This is a sneak preview of my first book. I HAVE NOT FINISHED MY EDITS. I appreciate constructive feedback (and likes) 🙂
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College and Life After 
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