26 was a surprisingly momentous year. I officially felt like a grown-up at 25 but now feel like I’m establishing an identity. I made definitive strides in some areas, while there is room for improvement in others. Overall, I’m very happy with where I am in life and look forward to the adventures that await … More Reflections on Year 26
Growing up I dreamed of having a surprise party. Probably because I loved being the center of attention and wanted an event that was all about me. Thankfully, I out grew most of my narcissism.* With time I gave up my thoughts about surprise parties and my interest in birthdays entirely. I’m not anti-birthdays but … More Surprised!
And Happy Birthday Daniel! His birthday was yesterday but since he turned 31 and his favorite holiday is Halloween, I felt saving this for today was appropriate. I’ve known him for nearly 11 years and I love him more everyday. When we first started dating I thought my heart would explode from so much emotion … More Happy Friday (and Happy Halloween)!
Detroit’s best happy hour is at Roast. That already sipped on glass of wine, filling Roast burger (English muffin, beef patty, cheese with a fried egg), and filled container of fries cost $11. As you can imagine Roast is popular and there is always a fight for seats at the bar (you have to be … More Happy Hour
The holiday season is in our midst. I imagine most people will be tasked with bringing a dish to a large gathering at one point or the other in the next few weeks; therefore, November’s meals are really sides. Many of these are my go to favorites: zucchini casserole, cranberries, mac & cheese and corn … More November Meals
I was out on the town this weekend and with 75 closed for construction, I was taking side streets. I love driving through the city and since we don’t have typical big city traffic it’s a smooth ride.* Since I was the driver and needed to pay more attention to the road than my surroundings, … More Gratiot Avenue
Miracles happen! The Lions managed a victory over the Falcons Sunday morning and are first in our division. If you follow football even a little you will understand how impressive this is. I credit this victory to the delicious English breakfast I made in tribute to the London game. As an Anglophile, I welcome any … More An English Breakfast
Danny and I have the worst luck with anniversary photos. This picture isn’t the best quality but at least it’s better than last year’s blurred selfie. I started the week with marriage advice and will end it with wedding advice. It’s your day, do what makes you happy: During the planning process it may seem … More Happy Friday!
I’m not a great extrovert. I don’t mind putting myself out there but it’s not easy for me to approach a stranger and start a conversation. It’s something I’m actively working on and Model D events are a great place to practice because they attract people who are looking to make a connection. Yesterday was … More Model D & Co-Working
A Different World, Good Times, Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Hanging with Mr. Cooper (among others) are all family shows with predominantly black casts that appealed to a wide audience and used to be popular television on the network stations. For reasons I’m sure others have explained, the big four stopped producing … More Blackish
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