Please, Don’t Call it a “Phase.”

Ever wake up in the morning and find yourself having a hard time getting up from bed? Ever feel an overwhelming feeling of despair, sadness, anger, or all of the above, maybe with or without explanation? Do you feel like not even the happiest of happy hours, or the random outings with your friends can get…

The Problem With Charter Schools

Recently I read an article that highlighted a Charter School’s approach to discipline from the eyes of an ex employer (click here for the link). Although I am sure there are charters out there who probably could be serving their scholars much better than what they are now, truth is not all charters are the…

I saw it. 

And felt close to nothing but still something? Sort of like a part of me wanted to scream but the other part of me would rather dance alone than dance with someone who lies to cover up truth that no one notices but you and me; you probably love her for convenience.  But then I…

2016 & What It Meant to Me.

Despite popular belief, 2016 was a great year for many different reasons. Sure, the beginning of 2016 was rough beyond understanding, and some parts in the middle were hard too. But overall, there was something I gained this year that I have never gained before; a comfort in being alone, learning to do things for…

Restoring My Faith in Me

For about a month now I’ve had some serious writers block. The ideas are all in my head, aimlessly floating around, but articulating the perfect words to express these ideas has become a difficult, impossible task. So impossible, I have 5 different writing pieces I can’t finish. A lot of this happens because I am…

I Always Get I love you’s.

Ever since I can remember, I wanted to become a doctor. Not just any doctor, but a pediatrician. I loved the idea of seeing different kids on different days and building relationships. But as I grew older, the relationships I wanted to build with these kids seemed to become more important; so then I wanted…

Stupid Hot Glue Gun

I am a huge Gossip Girl fan. But seriously, I mean HUGE. Just like any Gossip Girl fan, I am team Blair and Chuck. If you’ve never watched the show, Chuck and Blair are the two most conniving, self centered, revenge seeking characters in the show, who also happen to love no one but each other….

Girl on the Q58

I was riding the bus somewhere in Queens, where my destination was just as unclear as my location was. I was sitting above a woman, who happened to have her phone out. I am a very nosy person, so of course I looked down and glimpse at what she was doing. Suddenly the words that…

The “You” You Will Never Know

The 20’s decade can be a little strange for absolutely everyone. It’s a period in your life where you probably feel too old to play games but too young to have your shit together. Everyone is somehow under this misconception that a college degree equals life and job security when truth be told,there are people…

Someday

” You are in my life for a reason. I just don’t understand that reason yet.” Once Upon a time, I didn’t believe in soul mates. I always believed that all anyone needed to spend a lifetime with someone was common interest and a common goal. You liked music? cool me too. You want a white house…