Unpopular opinion: Braiding someone’s hair is a truly intimate experience. I remember when I learned how to braid. After years of watching Kisha and Megan braid mine, I figured it was time to learn how to do it myself. Youtube videos and a video call with Meg later, my scraggly cornrows were born. So whenContinue reading “Braided”
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Rooting myself in my home(town): Marksville, LA
Hi Nu life family, I’m here today offering a suggestion for anyone looking to understand themselves and ground themselves: go home. Home for me is Marksville, Louisiana. Since growing up there, I’ve been blessed to live away from home and travel since high school. I first moved from home when I was 14, attending aContinue reading “Rooting myself in my home(town): Marksville, LA”
NU LIFE: Let’s Prescribe Meaning to the Season
Today, I woke up to news of my first nephew. (!!!!!!!) This day marks for me a season of New Life both physically and mentally. Nu Life. In my own world, Nu life also translates mainly to my mental realm. New life. It’s time to breathe in a fresh attitude toward life. Not everything isContinue reading “NU LIFE: Let’s Prescribe Meaning to the Season”
Saltwater cleanse?
At this moment, I’m sitting at an Oceanside cafe in Toubab Dialaw about to drink some honey ginger tea. I hear the ocean rippling; I watch the waves run after each other, catching themselves before they fall. Blue Brown White birds elevate themselves in the sky. I’m sure they have the best view – perhapsContinue reading “Saltwater cleanse?”
