My first job was at Planned Parenthood. I am talking about my very first job EVER! I started my working career as a peer educator. In New York State, you are required to first obtain your working papers in order to receive a paycheck. I wasn't even old enough to have working papers so I… Continue reading Ignorance is NOT bliss…
Author: J Tyes
I am a native of Buffalo, New York but currently residing in Connecticut. I am an avid reader and an Indie author. I deal with adversity every day and I aim to use my words to help others overcome their own adversities in life. Although my passion for technology continues to flourish, my passion for writing has become more important in my life. I aspire to share my writing with the world and be an example for my children.
Check out my work: www.jentyes.com
Finding Perfection
I am obsessed with perfection. I believe perfection is not one thing for everyone but something that is defined by the beliefs of an individual. I am obsessed with my ideas of perfection. I have always wanted to be the top student in class; I have always wanted to be a great dancer, singer, even… Continue reading Finding Perfection
Live for you… not for others to approve.
I can not go on social media now a days without seeing posts from those for or against Trump becoming president. Actually, every thing on social media is in response to something someone has or hasn't done or said or didn't say. It's exhausting to see so many people pass judgement on others without taking a good… Continue reading Live for you… not for others to approve.
Paranormal or coincidence?
Lately, I've been feeling insanely connected with the paranormal. Have you ever felt like some unseen entity was speaking to you or that you somehow crossed over some invisible line? Here's what has been happening: This happened a while ago. I was asleep in my bed. I was in a deep sleep, not really sure if… Continue reading Paranormal or coincidence?
Someone Knows my Name…
I am in the middle of reading this wonderfully painful book titled Someone knows my name by Lawrence Hill. This book is a fiction based on a historic document called ‘The book of Negros,’ which lists over three thousand names of black loyalist to the British who were relocated to Nova Scotia, Canada. This story shatters my… Continue reading Someone Knows my Name…
Unconditional love
The concept of unconditional love has always been a mystery to me. For me, it means to accept one as they are and to love without judgement, restriction, or bias. How is that possible in a world like this? Like most people, I am hardwired to compare people like apples to oranges. I have been… Continue reading Unconditional love
Look Within 