2018 Hot Takes
30 moments that stood out in 2018! Some good, some bad. All 2018.… Read More 2018 Hot Takes
30 moments that stood out in 2018! Some good, some bad. All 2018.… Read More 2018 Hot Takes
“Me Too”… Those two words created a much-needed conversation about sexual assault and harassment that people have experienced in their lives. Although actress Alyssa Milano is being credited for making this movement happen, alas, the truth comes out and once again, a Black woman was ahead of the game. How ahead of the game you… Read More Challenge Me: Day #9
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness,… Read More Challenge Me: Day #7
Another day, something else to be thankful for in life. My highlight for today was a conversation that I had with one of my mentees about student affairs and just life in general. Now, I’ve known this student since they first stepped onto campus and a bond was made almost immediately. Since then, I’ve had… Read More Challenge Me: Day #6
I’m only a few days away from my birthday and I’m getting excited because my lady has something special planned! Even though I asked her not to do anything, she still is going out of her way to make my day special. For those of you who don’t know, I’m not super big on hoopla… Read More Challenge Me: Day #5
Since I started this challenge a few days ago, I can already see a change in my perspective and feel that I’m slowly getting that magical energy back. I feel my diddy bop is coming back despite the number of things happening in the world now. Yes, 45 keep shooting with his Twitter fingers, the NFL forcing people to… Read More Challenge: Day #4
Today actually started and ended pretty well. Not only did I get to see some awesome student leaders, I also had the chance to have some real conversation with one of my favorite students. The positivity and energy that this student brings is always welcomed in my office every day. They shared that they originally… Read More Challenge Me: Day #3
Finding power in prayer for Day #2!… Read More Challenge Me: Day #2
During my last therapy session, my therapist noted that I should do more for my own self-care and well-being as I prepare for this next year of my life (birthday is on Saturday). I was taken aback by her suggestion, but if I’m going to be honest, it’s been one hell of a year and… Read More Challenge Me: Day #1