As the new year approached, I, like many others, tried to think of ways to make the coming year greater than the last. I am not one for New Year's resolutions but I think that a period of time to reflect on the year that is ending and expectations for the coming year is a… Continue reading Finding Myself
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Saying Goodbye.
I hate saying goodbye. It's the hardest thing we ever have to do and yet we manage to do it everyday. We say goodbye to the day, every night we close our eyes; we say goodbye to our dreams every morning when we wake. We say goodbye to every minute that goes by, knowing we… Continue reading Saying Goodbye.
To fit in, one must first be a follower.
Ever since I could remember, I have always wanted to fit in. I would come home from school and wonder why I was different and could not make friends as easily as the other kids at school. I was picked on and ignored for most of my life. Now, I’m just ignored and most times,… Continue reading To fit in, one must first be a follower.
Glued to the past as time goes on
My friend lost her eldest brother last week and when I offered my condolences, I remembered the time when I lost my brother. Although it was almost ten years ago that my brother passed, it still feels like yesterday that he was here. I thought about all the time he hasn't been here to see.… Continue reading Glued to the past as time goes on
Just one step can change your life.
It's funny how you can complete the same task over and over again, to the point where you no longer think about it, and one day, that same task changes your life. I walked into my kitchen one evening and misstepped and as a result, I now have a sprained foot. Everywhere I go, I'm… Continue reading Just one step can change your life.
It’s you against societal norms.
Men. White men. Straight white men. Straight white wealthy men. The most privileged of the world are straight white, wealthy males. There is a hierarchy to society that leave a great number of people being labeled just because of their differences. I've read many posts from actors where they speak out about the way comments are made about the… Continue reading It’s you against societal norms.
Look Within 