Notes from the field #1 Monday - August 24th 2015 I woke up at 6 today and got out the bed at 6:20 a.m. Actually I woke up at 3:37 a.m. and don’t really know when I fell asleep again. Must have been nerves. Thinking about all the elements coming together for my first ever 3-day workshop. I’ve been planning it for the past four weeks and yes I’ll admit I am an over … [Read more...]
Local Government Capacity Builder
A Day in the Life... Sweat dripped down my back as I clutched my minute book and walked across the street to the government clinic. It was only 8am but the glorious morning sun was beaming and in full effect. The walk from Moloadi's office to the clinic always takes about 5 minutes. Unless someone stops me on the way to chat adding more time to the journey. Today I was lucky … [Read more...]
Merrell Down and Dirty 5K
If you've been following my musings since the beginning then you may have picked up on my semi-health conscious streak :) I try my best to eat healthy, exercise and take care of my skin and hair. Last weekend I had the opportunity to undertake a 5K (3miles) obstacle course with my siblings. And let me tell you...IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!! The race was called Merrell Down … [Read more...]
Natural Hair Meet-up!
I attended a natural hair meet up with one of my friends yesterday. I believe it was my first natural hair meet-up EVER! I generally don't attend these events because: 1.The good ones are never in the same cities (or countries) that I am AND 2. I think its a bit odd to focus so much attention on "natural hair" and not combine it with "total body wellness". *Seriously … [Read more...]
Twisted Collabo: A natural hair collaboration
I've teamed up with HonestlyErica (Youtube) for 4 weeks worth of styling videos! We will be styling mini/loose twists into easy to care for low manipulation styles :) Check out our intros beow: www.honestlyerica.com I hope you guys are inspired to send us your video responses! … [Read more...]
Anderson Cooper Live!
The show had a name change and is now called Anderson Live! Last Thursday I drove down to Manhattan to attend a taping of Anderson Coopers' live show! It was so much fun :) I attended the show with one of my good friends Alisa. If you've been reading my musings for a while, you've actually met her before here. The smiley face is covering someones big head :) The … [Read more...]
Welcome 2013 —> The Mayans are laughing somewhere… :)
My first post of 2013! Yay! As I am preparing to wind down my Jamaica travels early, I just wanted to say a quick hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Also thank to you to every and anyone that takes the time to read my ramblings. I hope to write more about my travels in this new year. I didn't do any partying for new year's eve. But I attended church with my aunt and cousins. If … [Read more...]
Connecticut shooting, Gun laws, RIP dear children :(
I have no words for whats going on in Connecticut right now. But I can't say that I am surprised. Affluent neighborhood + guns that are easily accessible + emotionally unstable 20-something white male = ... America we are privileged to have so many freedoms in such a great nation but with those freedoms comes responsibility. Time to start enacting stricter gun laws. … [Read more...]
December, Surgery and Jamaica
Wow it's December 9th already! I've been really trying to keep this blog updated. But I can't believe today is my first post of December. Well the past few days have been really crazy with prepping to go to Jamaica, getting paperwork in to register for classes, and I had surgery :( No worries though. It wasn't a big procedure but it was necessary. Moms turkey meatballs … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
One thing I love about blogging is looking back at my older posts and reflecting. Last year my Thanksgiving celebration was in my tiny one room apartment in South Korea. Being able to share what this day means with my Korea friends (and one Brit) was amazing. This year I was able to spend the day with family and friends in my hometown. The first stop was at my mothers job … [Read more...]