The Vanishing Half was released in June 2020 and it delineates the theme of whiteness, passing whiteness, and the privileges that come along with it. The Vanishing Half navigated me through the experience of someone who evaded her past only to find that her past would never leave her. This book provoked a lot of… Continue reading A Book Report: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet
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A Self Check-in Moment
Hi! How are you? I know there has been a lot going on lately but I am glad that you are here. Uncertainty can be experienced in different ways. I won’t give examples because there is no need to categorize thoughts and feelings into different boxes right now. All of our experiences are different and… Continue reading A Self Check-in Moment
Self-Care Tips: The Holiday Edition
It’s the holiday season! Read that as it applies to you; with excitement, or with frustration. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Wonderful because regardless of how you perceive it, it is filled with plenty of learning opportunities for you. For the fans:What do you enjoy about the season? Is it the time… Continue reading Self-Care Tips: The Holiday Edition
Self-Care
The word self-care can sometimes be associated with trips to the nail salon, shopping for a new outfit, or indulging in a deep tissue massage. Not that there is anything wrong with an occasional treat yourself moment, but there are simpler ways to practice self-care that are truly more valid to its purpose and won’t… Continue reading Self-Care
Throw Some Clay
This past weekend, I visited a friend that lives in Sonoma County. As a fun day activity, I had the pleasure of visiting one of their favorite places; a pottery studio. It was located in the most tranquil property. The weather was nice and crisp, the trees had autumn colors and it was a perfect… Continue reading Throw Some Clay