Providing Nuanced Exposures to Static Worldviews
Last week I wrote a really transparent blog because I was really going through it mentally. I wrote that post after spending an hour on social media seeing several engagement posts, posts about new employment, posts about vacations, and posts about all the loveliness of others' lives. I could afford to rejoice with them but … Continue reading Laughing at the Future
"So what degree are you on now?" "How many more degrees are you looking at? 2? 3?" "So what's next? Doctorate and big job?" (Gif: buzzfeed.com) These are the questions hurled at me these days, usually accompanied by laughter (well, they laugh; I awkwardly smile). At the risk of sounding ungrateful that the questions are … Continue reading Becoming “that” girl…
We are already a full week into this month already! I can hardly believe it. Most of this year has been spent with me remarking on how fast time is going by and feeling like everything is running together. I have not been able to feel like I can keep up with it all - … Continue reading Great Expectations: July To-Do’s
(pinterest.com) Hello, loved ones! I am returning from an unexpected but much needed break from the blog. I have been home for the past seven weeks working and completing my summer courses for my graduate program. I think my internship left me exhausted and I just didn't have it in me to force myself to … Continue reading Welcome Back, Burton!
(Source: bengordoncenter.org) May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as a graduate student pursuing a degree and career as a Professional Counselor, I could not let this month pass without using this platform to shed some light on mental illness. I grew up in the Church and I am generally grateful for the path my … Continue reading Open Secrets: The Church and Mental Health Pt. 1
Friday is the official end of the spring semester but today is the last day of my practicum. For 16 weeks my life has been consumed, for the most part, with this practicum and making sure that I get everything I need from this experience. I am grateful and proud to say that I did. … Continue reading #MaconFiles: 16 Weeks Completed.
My father was elected to the Pastorate of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast, Washington, DC on February 4, 2003 and was duly installed (so churchy!) on May 4, 2003. It's been twelve years. So in honor of this auspicious occasion, I thought I would talk about being a PK. The PK life is a … Continue reading Five Things I’ve Learned As A “PK” (…and Five Things PKs Might Want You To Know)
Most people who know me know that I love supporting people, especially those who are endeavoring to step out on faith to make their dreams come true. With that said, I typically prefer to purchase from small business owners/entrepreneurs if I can, rather than from big retailers. Social media has certainly been helpful in exposing … Continue reading Ash’s Best Buys – 1Q2015
I've noticed a trend in the past couple of years as social media has taken a prominent spot in the landscape of our lives. There seems to be this idea of trying to make oneself seem as carefree or careless as possible. The only problem is - our actions don't uphold what we "post" to … Continue reading Being Unbothered (…and Other Things We Don’t Mean)
Taking a step back to ask "Why Am I Doing This?"