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Going on a solo date is probably one of the most daunting experiences for a lot of people, and a huge percentage would hurl at the idea of going out anywhere alone. More so than the feelings of 'loneliness' that are perceived to be synonymous with solo dates, it's most probably the self-consciousness of dining …
I hate crowded train rides. This is probably because of a mixture reasons, like how they somehow remind me of all my insecurities, or my sometimes not-so-slight dislike of people. Or maybe because the Westbound Go train, in particular, reinforces just how much I don’t fit in, with its constant flood of Blue Jays patriots …
Happy Friday darlings! Ugh, it feels like it's been so long since I blogged and I've honestly been struggling to get back into my creative zone since exam season. Now that my undergrad is finally over though, I have zero excuses! Three weeks ago, I posted a step-by-step pictorial on my Instagram story of a …
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Hey readers! I’m so excited to be having my very first giveaway. This brief post will detail the three simple steps you have to follow in order to win, and what the prizes are! Yeap, I’m giving away two prizes to two lucky winners. Since this is my first trial run of a giveaway, winners …
So 2018 is finally wrapping up, and we are so close to stepping into the new year, God willing! This is going to be my last post of the year, and I must say that I’m so proud of how far we’ve come together. When I decided to start taking my blogging a little more …
So there were a lot of whispers and curious eyes watching as Cardi B recently posted a video on her Instagram page stating that her and Offset were separating. “Things just haven’t been working out for a long time, and we just fell out of love”, she claimed very calmly in her brief but shocking video. …
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Hey lovelies! I’ve missed interacting with you all lately. September was an insanely busy month and I feel like I haven't had a minute to just stop, breathe, and express. School hasn't gotten as hectic just yet (all of my papers and submissions are pretty much due in November), so that isn't necessarily what's been …
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There's nothing I love more than a champion, a star, a celebrity - who uses their platform to highlight problematic trends within our society. My greatest applause goes out to Serena Williams who did exactly that during the US Open a few days ago, when she was donned a series of code violations in the …
“Oh, I love your hair!” You say, as you reach out to touch it. I wince and half-smile as your fingers tangle up in my Afro like an intruder, an unwanted invasion on a Monday afternoon. Not too long after, come the questions. A flood I neither signed up for when I walked into the …
We are living in a time where mental health is gaining more and more awareness, and people are beginning the discourse about what it is and the significance in addressing its impact. People are also generally being encouraged to speak out more openly about depression (and other disorders) and are, in turn, receiving support from …
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