Exercise 4-19-12

Yesterday was BEAUTIFUL.  I used a Groupon at a restaurant with a friend.  I was too broke to leave the amount he deserved, but we left as close to the amount as we… Continue reading →

JoePa: a tiny man.

Several factors were important to me as I chose my college. It had to have no greek life, and be close to home in case my mother’s kidneys failed again. Somehow, this also… Continue reading →

Why I’m a horrible girlfriend

I was over at Very Smart Brothas when I saw Panama Jackson’s post on things that make it hard to date him.  I thought it’d be interesting if I did the same. 1)… Continue reading →

A clarity march

Today was one of those days that I would label “a good day.”   I awoke before my alarm and got ready for work.  A few minutes before I left my house my boss… Continue reading →

Pride

I am proud of myself.  This week was tougher than others.  An old family friend was found dead at a mall where I used to live.  I don’t want to get into it… Continue reading →

To remain alive: My twentysomething identity

I don’t want to look back on my 20’s and wish for the power to edit. I’ve seen pictures of myself from high school yesterdays and wonder why didn’t I see myself then… Continue reading →

Eight "I’s" and one "When"

I wish I wasn’t crazy. I wish I didn’t sit here and think about all the ways this could’ve gone right. Last night, after a conversation about us, out of nowhere he said… Continue reading →