Hold On

Hello, all! I know that this is an alarming time for everyone. For most people, this pandemic is not only frightening health wise, but also financially. It's tough and that’s an understatement. I always stress kindness and this time is no different. We must take care of each other, even if it’s something as simple as a making a phone call and sending a text or e-mail to see how family and peers are doing. Smile at strangers and wish them well. If you have spare essentials, share them with those who are running on empty. I send my extra love, well wishes, and condolences to everyone, especially to those who are struggling economically, those who are ill, and those who have lost a loved one from the coronavirus. I know that words may not be very useful in times of crisis, but I hope these are, even if it’s just a little.

Love,

Nyasia  💛💗💖💚💙

Yours Truly

I’ve always wanted to be perfect. I’ve never wanted to make mistakes. I’ve been chasing perfection for a painfully long time, and I still haven't caught up. Perfection is always several steps ahead of me. My legs have grown exhausted from running. There are roadblocks at each turn. It’s a marathon that I inevitably fail to win. Why do I keep pursuing it? Is it simply because I’m foolish or is it because I’m deeply insecure? It’s both.

If I’m perfect, everyone will love, respect, and appreciate me, right? I'll be free from judgment. No one will hurt me. Everyone I care about will never abandon me. I'll be successful in every endeavor. I won’t experience disappointment because I’ll be worthy of everything good. Isn’t that what most of us want? Fantasy is always better than reality, even if it rarely makes sense.  

The actuality of life is that I’ll never be perfect, and neither will you. Perfection is unattainable because it doesn’t exist, and it’s for good reason. If we're perfect, there is no room for growth. Growth is one of the most challenging aspects of life, but also one of the most rewarding, so I’ve decided to forgo my desire to be perfect and just be my beautifully flawed self.  

Hail to the Afro!

I love afros. I've loved them for a long time, and after I cut off my locs over a year ago, I was both excited and terrified of wearing one. Why? Because I didn't believe that it would suit me, though I've always wanted one. I'm happy to report that since sporting my curly 'fro since November 2018, I've grown comfortable in it. I've made it my own AND my hair is thriving. If you pour love into things, they will grow in unimaginable ways. All this to say that I've compiled a list of my favorite afros donned by several badass queens!


1. Pam Grier

2. Marsha Hunt

3. Angela Davis

4. Tiffany Boone

5. Diana Ross

6. Solange Knowles

There you have it, folks! Some of my favorite, gorgeous afros.

Honorable (Male) Mentions: Jimi Hendrix & Lenny Kravitz