Becoming Free of the First Daughters Guilt
This post is inspired by a recent conversation about joy, celebrating milestones, and the resilience of first daughters. Being a first daughter and first child at the same time in an African home is an experience. That is my story, being the first daughter growing…
View PostWhat’s in a Name? Retiring @T2pitchy Alias
“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” I often ponder this quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Recently, after using it for 15 years, I retired my online alias, “t2pitchy.” There was no doubt in my mind that…
View PostCelebrating 5 Years of My US Immigrant Journey
No one tells you what awaits you when you start your immigrant journey. Today marks 5-years since I made the decision to move to the United States for grad school at Georgetown University- with so much trepidation and uncertainty. My fears were not unfounded, because…
View Post5 Habits That have Improved my Chances at Success.
Having a healthy habit is important for whatever we define as success. And as we become aware of what it takes to be an adult, we map out habits that can help us to achieve goals we have set for ourselves. In today’s post I…
View PostAnother Year to Reclaim my Time
Ever since old Mrs Maxine Waters blurted out the phrase during a heated US house hearing, ime.” Ever since old Mrs Maxine Waters
View PostHow to make your Oatmeal Taste Better with Maple Syrup
Falling in love with an oatmeal and maple syrup recipe is not how I envisioned my 2022 to start. Oh yes, I am late to the party
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