Want to know the best advice I’ve ever received? I was sitting on my stoop in Harlem one day when a friend of a friend passed by and stopped for a spliff and a brief chat—the magical NYC summer afternoons of fairytales. I no longer live there, but it was definitely a time… Regardless, this gentle human dropped the best knowledge for all creatives willing to hear it and process it to the fullest extent.
Read MoreI spent much of the last two years trying to figure out how to reduce my carbon footprint, and while a zero-waste lifestyle is ideal, I’ve learned it’s not always possible for the average person. However, I believe in baby steps, and a low waste lifestyle is absolutely achievable…
Read MoreLet’s talk about the magical world of fragrance. A sense of smell is quite an incredible trait we humans have, as scents have the power to evoke memories and different emotions. Fragrances are known to attract or repel people, and as a woman in the business of attracting customers, I often struggle with whether or not to use fragrance to my advantage in my soaps.
Read MoreIt’s complicated. Relationships can sometimes be complicated. You can love someone, and they can think they love you, but the variables involved complicate the situation, and you may reach a point where you have to ask yourself, is this worth fighting for? Knowing what we know, where can we go from here?
Read MoreI love that the world is starting to care about the world again. Remember when our ancestors respected land and let it rule them, rather than the other way around?
Read MoreHow the hell do I gather the strength to say goodbye to you? How the hell do I come to terms with the fact that our journey together is over? There is no blog, no book, no podcast, and no conversation with friends and family that can properly prepare a person to say goodbye to their most constant companion. My guy. My main man. My Trav.
Read MoreThe purpose of a song is to tell a story, yet some stories we deem too taboo to be told out loud. I, however, am not a part of that general "we"...for the sake of authenticity and realness, I will say anything. I was up late one night listening to the instrumental to this track (because I didn't fall asleep before 4:00am throughout my 20s), and it dawned on me that people might relate to a song about pleasuring themselves.
Read MoreSwitching purses was always a hassle, and the weight of it all was literally too heavy a burden to bear all day. And so, I let go, and let fanny pack.
Read MoreAs I reached the top of the stairs at 125th, I was stopped by the most gentle human who leaned in to show me his phone. I thought he was a tourist about to ask for directions, (mostly because of the camera), but as soon as I saw the screen on the Humans Of New York Instagram, I remember saying “Oh my God you’re famous!”.
Read MoreMy parents put forth the effort to ensure I did not turn out to be a horrible human, and as a result, I always had a higher moral standard for myself and others--that same high standard has led to severe devastation. Why? Because humans are the worst.
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