I wake up late. Change into an all black outfit, slap sunscreen on my face and wrap an emerald scarf around my neck. My first bus is late-- but it's always late and I've made it a habit of catching the one at 7:44am knowing it will arrive at 7:57am. I run out my house... Continue Reading →
4.19.18
Two little girls on the bus had a fight. I catch only the end of it As I take my seat in the back. They fall silent after the last hurtful word is thrown, But stay seated next to each other. Three stops pass and the one in brown prepares herself to get off. Though,... Continue Reading →
4.8.18
A man eats a brick of parmesan cheese on the bus. Seated next to me, he's white haired and pink, his bright orange Joe Fresh bag divides us. I watch him eat his smelly brick, the plastic cling falling over his fingers, $19.15, it reads. He catches me staring, but doesn't say a word. Instead,... Continue Reading →
"When things are tough being positive is the best revenge." -Anna Wintour
"Give people time. Give people space. Don’t beg anyone to stay. Let them roam. What’s meant for you will always be yours." -Reyna Biddy
Today's trials and tribulations are especially heavy. While I pride myself on having this resilience, perseverance and this strength sometimes it seems childish and naive. There must be stars in my eyes to think that this place can be one of happiness. I find myself wondering why no one appears unless things are especially terrible,... Continue Reading →
What I’ve learned/known in the Last 120 Days
Some friends will believe in you more than you believe in yourself. Those people are gold. Keep them for as long as you can. When working in an institution where a hierarchy exists, if even vaguely, remember that those around won't always take your moving up as well as you will. Stay neutral in situations... Continue Reading →
Rapists Get 24hrs in a Day
Do you think it's contradictory to tell me not to go out at night while disagreeing with victim-blaming as a whole? Last night I texted my brother, as I usually do most nights, to see how he was doing. After talking briefly about my approaching birthday and my aspirations I said to him, "Being a lady... Continue Reading →
Famous Last Words 