Solange Knowles

Seeing as I am part of the #BeyHive, it’s only right to talk about Solange Knowles. If you couldn’t tell by the last name, she’s Beyonce’s little sister. Solange Piaget Knowles was born on June 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas of Tina and Mathew Knowles. She’s a triple threat and then some. She sings, dances,Continue reading “Solange Knowles”

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)

Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland as Araminta Ross. It wasn’t until later that she adopted the name, Harriet and last name Tubman from her first husband, John Tubman. Her parents Harriet Green and Ben Ross made Harriet one of nine children. Tubman was an American abolitionist and politician. She’s infamous for the freedom thatContinue reading “Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)”

Cat Mom

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted a dog. I’d ask my grandparents multiple times, but my grandma would always say, “when you get your own house, get what you want.” And best believe that’s what I did, lol. However, it wasn’t a dog that I got. Well, I take thatContinue reading “Cat Mom”

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…”