I've been reading a novel recently called "The Vanishing Half," and it is really good. I couldn't put it down today, what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I'm only about halfway through, but so far it covers a multitude of topics, the biggest one being colorism. As a dark-skinned black woman, I … Continue reading On Colorism
I have come to the realization that I can't work for a big company, or anyone else really. Working for myself feels like my only option for my future. I don't want to get lost and go unnoticed, overworking myself for beans at some huge corporation. And, I don't love being on demand for someone … Continue reading Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Significance It's the last day of the year and also just happens to be the last of the decade. This does feel quite a bit more significant than other new years. I was alive for the last decade turn, and even remember a little bit of it. My parents threw a party, and I … Continue reading New Year, New Decade
Since we last spoke, I have decided to wholeheartedly commit to becoming financially literate. As it stands, I still don't make much money at all, and a lot of it goes toward paying student loans. I'm on track to paying off one of my loans in 5 years, so that means a large portion is … Continue reading A Quest For Financial Literacy
People keep telling me to write, as if it's just that easy. And my uncle tells me to be brave as if it's a thing you can just be. I know that I want to be a writer, but I find it so hard to just put pen to paper... or I guess finger tips … Continue reading A Writer With No Writing
Semi-Employed 