Able SC

A month or so before I broke my arm, I got a call asking if I wanted to be an intern as a Youth Fellow for a non-profit called Able SC.  Able SC’s mission is “To create greater access and opportunities for independence through empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion.” There were twoContinue reading “Able SC”

Fitbit

Yesterday, I purchased a Fitbit Inspire. I’ve taken an interest in the Fitbit watches over Apple watches because of how small they are. Their not as complex and the odds of me damaging it seems small, but that’s still to be determined. When I got home, I had to loosen the band in order forContinue reading “Fitbit”

Dating With a Disability

Understand this. I was skeptical to talk about this, not because I have anything to hide, but how much information is too much information? You tell me…. Besides my uncle mentioning the guy should always open doors for me, I don’t recall ever being taught the way I should be treated by a man. SoContinue reading “Dating With a Disability”

Advice for College Freshman

Below is some advice that I asked my fellow Facebook friends to give for all the incoming freshmen. Take this advice to heart. We’ve all been there and done that so we know what we’re talking about. Have positive vibes. Don’t procrastinate Don’t eat a lot.  Don’t lose your life scholarship. Enjoy the time withContinue reading “Advice for College Freshman”

Journey as a Bearcat….

I arrived at Lander in August 2016, as a transfer student from Spartanburg Methodist College. If I’m being honest, it was the last place I wanted to be. Ever since I was a senior in high school, Winthrop University has been the school I’ve wanted to attend. I applied then and didn’t get in. IContinue reading “Journey as a Bearcat….”

Never Knew I Needed…

At the end of last year, I job shadowed these two ladies from an organization called ‘Able SC’. The mission of Able SC is to “to create greater access and opportunities for independence through empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion.” They push advocacy and independent living for individuals with disabilities. We were atContinue reading “Never Knew I Needed…”

Going Out My Way…

When I do for others, I don’t always feel the need to post about it. I don’t be wanting that attention because we all should go out our way every now and then for someone else. It makes my heart smile knowing that I helped make someone else’s day a little less stressful and aContinue reading “Going Out My Way…”

Nicki vs. Cardi

One of the biggest problems that we have in society is that we have to make everything out of a competition. It’s like we can’t stand seeing each other win and be on top. This is no exception for the Nicki vs. Cardi comparisons. A couple weeks ago Cardi B took home a Grammy forContinue reading “Nicki vs. Cardi”