It’s been two months since my amazing silk press; but alas, my horse-drawn carriage has turned into a pumpkin. That’s not a bad thing for natural hair though. Hair reversion is a gift and a curse. It’s a sign that your hair has no heat damage, but it also means that… your hair reverted. I was ...
Jobs on Jobs on Jobs (Part 1)
With the amount of jobs I’ve had in my lifetime so far, you’d think that I was either a workaholic or owed a lot of people some child support. (Neither is true.) Working, to me, meant more financial independence to buy and save for the future, so I entered the workforce a little earlier than normal. ...
So Now Africa’s Hot?
With the popularity of Black Panther, The Lion King and afrobeats, the African culture is on fire right now. I love that African-Americans are embracing their roots, but where was this energy when I was growing up? My mom stayed wearing tradition clothes. We were met with stares and people looking confused at her colorful ...
Always With a Side of Tea
Usually when people naturally have an unenthused expression on their face (read: RBF), strangers do not want to approach them. So why in the world does that not apply to me? I will be straight minding my business, and then someone will come from left field with a question or comment that turns into a full-on ...
The Neverending Tug of War for Attention
They told me that having children would be a major financial commitment. They told me that having children would drain my energy. (And they were absolutely right.) But what they didn’t tell me was that children require a ridiculous amount of attention. Multiply that by three, and you see my pain. I don’t know how you ...
Oh What a Difference a Trim Makes!
There is a lot of hair advice out there. I mean… a lot. Just a simple search on Google will have you thinking that you need Monistat and Preparation H on your scalp to help it grow. I’ve had my share of trials and errors. I’ve had setbacks upon setbacks. I’ve cut it, weaved it, ...
The Christian Dating Scene Struggle
You know how some residential areas start out decent but then somehow turn into the ‘hood years later? That’s how I feel about the Christian dating scene right now. Talk about slim pickings! I know. You don’t want some married hag commenting on the dating scene, but for the sake of my dear single friends, it ...
“Where’s Papa’s Girl?”
... And still doesn't know where papa's girl is. :) To be a mom is to be alert. At. All. Times. You always have to watch out for imminent dangers, foster a safe environment and be your child’s number one advocate. 👍🏾 Whether it’s at school, the doctor’s office or the store, parents have the final ...
A Fine Line Between Paternity Leave and Vacation?
The title may seem like I'm trying to be shady, but I'm not. I truly am interested to hear people’s response to this one. What is everyone’s take on paternity leave? 🤔 Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely believe that men should be permitted time off to bond with their child. It just depends on how ...
My First Salon Visit in 10 Years
If you’ve been following my hair journey, you’d know that the only reason I embarked upon this journey was a result of bad salon experiences. My hair was intimidating to stylists because it was too thick or too big or too coarse. So, the only solution for them was to relax it way too straight ...
