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Hi, guys! My last blog post was 4 months ago. I can't believe it. I have a good excuse for the delay, though. I was knee-deep in final graduate coursework that has led me to complete my Master's in Public Administration! For those who are unfamiliar with the MPA, it's essentially the graduate degree to… Continue reading …Because you can, that’s why

*Disclaimer: I write for heterosexual cis women* Feminism is getting more and more press, for better or for worse. Out of the ashes of burnt bras arrived a wave of feminism unlike any other. Be that as it may, it doesn't hurt to remind others (and myself) of these 5 gems when dating guys relatively… Continue reading Five Things Feminist Women Should Remember (when dating men)

I've heard this blog's title so many times that I've lost count. In my experience, it's usually said among a group of friends over drinks. You know the scenario well because it plays out weekly on one of those ratchet reality shows- except these scenes aren't scripted. The topic of "men" pops up and one… Continue reading “I’m not dating to get married”

How many times have we commented on an "after" weight loss photo with something along the lines of "Wow! you look amazing! What an improvement!" I know that I haven't, because I know what it feels like to be on the receiving end. Don't get me wrong, for those of us who have lost significant… Continue reading Why Your Weight Matters

My social media feeds have been bombarded with an infectious trend. I can't seem to escape it and at times, I also participate. The urge comes upon me suddenly when I finish a good workout, prepare a lean meal, or fix myself a green smoothie. #teamfit sits underneath the photo as I proudly show everyone… Continue reading Why Weight is Overrated

The tagline for this blog is "Life is complicated. The truth isn't." I didn't put much thought into the phrase- it came to me and I went with it. For years, I've been known as the kind of person who is honest. This recognition is important to me as honesty is not just a throwaway word-… Continue reading Why the Truth matters

Today, as I was going through my morning routine at work, I saw a headline on a news site: Maya Angelou, poet and activist, dead at 86. My throat dried. My eyes welled with tears. I said aloud, "Maya Angelou died?!" My manager responded and continued to work. But I can't. I'm frozen with a… Continue reading For Maya