A Critical Mind

Around 1am on a humid 4th of July, I waited outside of my friends’ hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter. I came to New Orleans for my college roommate’s wedding; and after the nuptials, shooting a music video at the reception, and a drink in hand for the past nine hours, it was time to […]

My Ode to Self-Care 48: “Rich is Gangsta”

“Last night, I had a dream about you. You were older. You were driving home from work, in a very nice car, to your very nice house. The sun was setting and you were able to look back at everything you’d been through and say to yourself “I made it.’” Timile Brown told me this […]

My Ode to Self-Care 46: “Perfect Timing”

This is another one of these where I am simply writing whatever comes to mind, how it comes to me… One of the idiosyncrasies I have picked up from my experiences is hyperawareness of time. I view almost everything through a lens of everything is finite. I could be having the greatest experience in the […]

My Ode to Self-Care 44: “Hold Tight”

I hit a wall today. If I were to include this essay, I have eight more prompts and an epilogue before this four-month excursion is completed. Towards the end of all projects, the creative mind feels depleted; the easy solution is to stop and begin the next one because it is already on your mind. […]

My Summer Rewind: An Ode to Self-Care 4-“Supervillain”

As an emcee, if someone walked up to me and played what became “Supervillain” by Trademark Da Skydiver, I would have lost my mind. The law of average suggests in someone’s life story, you’re the hero; and in others’, you’re a villain. Sometimes you’re a round, flat, or stock character, the sad sack, the wise […]

My Therapy Journey

It was long overdue: I have begun cognitive behavioral therapy. My friends and family’s response to the news has been both congratulatory and “Finally! It’s about time!” followed with an inquiry about what I’ve learned so far.

If You Could Describe Yourself in One Word…

Just now I posted this picture to my Insragram. That’s who I am. Uncompromisingly forthright and for the most part I unapologetic for being this way. I either sugarcoat the hell out of things or I keep it too real. I care too much about how others feel so I’ll either tell them what they […]

Cydney’s Obsession With Her Butt

“_____, and _____, and UNDERPANTS!” “Butt Butt!” Two phrases Cydney could be found saying on a daily basis. This slow and daunting process of potty training has had some humorous moments along with its traumatizing times. Along the way, Cydney has become very interested in her posterior. At one point this summer, it was all […]

What Mother?

A few days ago, Cydney woke up and we were going through what was our normal routine. I looked at her, rubber her on her head and said “You look like your mother right now!” She responded “What mother?” Man! My heart dropped for a moment when she said that. Not in a completely sad […]

Watch The Throne: Potty Training pt. 7-It’s On Now

Last weekend, I was talking to one ofy best friends Brandon. Brandon’s son Andrew is two as well and he told me they just mastered the potty training saga. I thought that was impressive because it usually takes boys good and into being three before they get it down. He asked me how was it […]