If you listen to the origin stories of successful people - whether they started in a basement, lived on ramen and microwaved macaroni and cheese (made with water, not milk), whatever it may be - it almost always includes a story about working with x person or y people for 10+ years, etc. AND NOW,... Continue Reading →
“We” Is a Collective Effort
You know what's uncomfortable? Being openly honest in relationships. Telling someone about themselves. Accepting someone's criticism of you. What is greater and more impactful is growing and watching someone you love grow as well. In this video clip of The Real (scrub to 3:55) the ladies briefly discussed what it would be like to complete a... Continue Reading →
“Do you talk to all Uber drivers?”
Vasha from Long Island wrote my story before we even engaged in conversation. To him, I was a mother in my early 20s. After I debunked his assumptions, he questioned my sincerity when I said that I'm not a social person. It's interesting that a person who knows nothing about you can create an entire rap... Continue Reading →
“You ain’t gonna text no one when you wit me…”
When I first heard Erykah Badu's cover of Drake's Hotline Bling, I decided right there that I would purchase her mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone. Its thematic and funky R&B is the coolest sound I've listened to in a while. Never mind that Badu is one of my favorite singers. Yes I'm biased, but I know good music, so... Continue Reading →
Sweet Dispositions: Fights in (Romantic) Relationships
Today I read an article "5 Fights Every Couple Should Have" on Yahoo and it made me reflect on my own relationship. 1 year 8 months. That is how long I've been in my first serious, adult relationship. No we aren't engaged, married, have kids, or share finances. However, we do spend A LOT of... Continue Reading →
Ochocinco – “I Messed Up”. Second Chances After Domestic Violence?
Being the girlfriend of a football player, I am exposed to ESPN on a daily basis. Sometimes I watch, most times I don't. This past Wednesday, I was definitely watching. PRELUDE Do you guys know Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson? Of course you do. You: know him via football, saw him on Basketball Wives or Dancing with the... Continue Reading →
The Results: People Will Test Boundaries Going Out of Their Way For Love
To get caught up on where this post is coming from, read this. I asked 100+ people located in NYC, outside of NYC and other states, "How far would you travel for romance?" Disappointingly, only 19 people* responded to this survey. However, I was more disappointed in my administering of the poll (still learning!). Thank you... Continue Reading →
Dating Outside of Your Comfort Zone – Literally
I recently read an article by Jozen Cummings in the NY Post titled, "What's your limit: City limits?". He talked about a couple who only saw each others on Saturdays due to their conflicting work schedules. One lives in the Bronx and the other in Queens. In addition, in response to the survey question, "How... Continue Reading →
