DECEMBER 2018 / R.E.M.

Ah, it’s holiday season.  Fall semester has ended.  The year is coming to the close.  Time for some thoughtful reflection and future investment.     SONG INSPIRATION The month’s blog is inspired by one of my favorite songs from Ariana Grande’s album, Sweetener.     CHRISTMAS Christmas is my second favorite holiday.  Hopefully, this two-week […]

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THANKSGIVING / NOVEMBER 2018

Given the holiday, it’s a short blog this time around.  But that doesn’t make the message any less sweet.     TITLE Self-explanatory, I hope.  Lol.     THANKSGIVING 2018 Reflecting on one’s blessings shouldn’t be relegated to one day or week of the year.  But at least there’s a catalyst to initiate these thoughts.  […]

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OCTOBER 2018 / JEALOUSY

Welcome back, everyone!  This month’s blog will focus a little more on academia.  It’s a direct consequence of recent musings.  I hope you enjoy and perhaps find some of it useful.     SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog was partially inspired by a single, and bop, by Bri Steves.     ACADEMIC BREAKDOWN – PROS […]

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SEPTEMBER 2018 / GTFO

We’re back to the old text and font routine this month.  A lot has happened in the last 4 weeks, so buckle up.     SONG INSPIRATION Mariah Carey’s new bop that premiered last week.     FALL SEMESTER 2018 Fall semester is in full swing.  I’ve saddled myself with a wagon of responsibilities (I […]

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July 2018 / This is America

This month’s blog will steer away from personal development and toward academic and social engagement.     SONG INSPIRATION This is America by Childish Gambino–an audio, visual, and culturally relevant masterpiece.     WRITING UPDATE Just a quick update.  That Girl Debbie wasn’t accepted for the contest/journal I submitted it to, but that’s totally fine.  […]

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June 2018 / Medicine

SONG INSPIRATION Medicine by Queen Naija     WRITING Progress on my novel (~190 pages) and short story (editing in progress) was advancing at a glacial pace, but I’m finally getting my mojo back.   I still plan to complete my novel by late next spring.  It’s beginning to look like this one novel might be […]

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MAY 2018 / No Drama

SONG INSPIRATION This blog is inspired by Tinashe’s No Drama.  I find her beats catchy.   END OF THE SEMESTER Spring semester 2018 is officially over.  In terms of work, it’s been one of my more diligent semesters in graduate school (ranking behind the 2 semesters pre-quals).  I’d describe it as a springboard–no pun intended–for […]

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