On May 25, 2020, Memorial Day, in Minneapolis, MN, George Perry Floyd was killed while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Before his death, police were called after Floyd allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for cigarettes. On March 29th, the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who was recorded kneeling on… Continue reading Chauvin Murder Trial – Week 1 Recap
Apartment DIY: My Marble Coffee Table
In December, I moved into a studio apartment that had a few furniture items in the space left by the previous tenet, aka my best friend that I took the lease over from. One of them was a small coffee table that didn't fit the space, so I decided to make it over. Before I… Continue reading Apartment DIY: My Marble Coffee Table
Plan With Me – September Layout
When I started the bullet journal journey, I didn't think that I would be planning my own layouts, but this month, I did my own thing instead of following along with someone else. I don't have the confidence to set up Youtube videos yet, but I'm excited to share the layout here. Month in Review… Continue reading Plan With Me – September Layout
How I Got My Dream Internship and How You Can Too!
I'm so excited to announce that I got my dream internship with Senator Patty Murray! I got to speak with her years before for her bill Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act or S. 2267. That year, I was still a fashion design major but now, I'm entering my senior… Continue reading How I Got My Dream Internship and How You Can Too!
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
It’s been a while since I have posted about the Outlander series, but honestly, these books never get old. If you remember when I wrote my Outlander review, I was rereading the books because of season 5. Although season 5 is over, there is still much we can discuss about Dragonfly in Amber and season… Continue reading Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
A Win to Protect Abortion Rights
On June 29, 2020, the Supreme Court decided on June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo. In a very close 5-4 vote, the Court voted to uphold the District Court’s judgment that Louisiana Act 620 was unconstitutional because “enforcing the admitting-privileges requirement would drastically reduce the number and geographic distribution of abortion providers, making it impossible… Continue reading A Win to Protect Abortion Rights
Bullet Journaling – May Layout
Last month, I showed you my April Layout for my new bullet journal. For May, the layout was much the same but with more inspiration from AmandaRachLee and her May setup. My June layout is even better than both of these and I can't wait to show it to you! What I Used: Stabilo fine… Continue reading Bullet Journaling – May Layout
Police Brutality, Oppression, and My Life
Once again, another Black man has been murdered by officers who are supposed to uphold the law. Another man who was a son, a brother, a father, a lover. And once again, I am at a loss for words. I am unable to express my sadness to family members because most will say racism doesn't… Continue reading Police Brutality, Oppression, and My Life
Top 5 Finds: MaxBone Memorial Day Sale
If you don't know, I have the cutest corgi in the world and his name is Manchester! He is my perfect drop of heaven and he is the number one reason why I am an affiliate for MaxBone, a luxury pet brand. In honor of their Memorial Day Weekend Sale (happening now), I have put… Continue reading Top 5 Finds: MaxBone Memorial Day Sale
Bullet Journaling – April Layout
Quarantine is currently our new normal so I have been working on figuring out ways to stay creative and motivated in these stressful times. So, I decided to take up bullet journaling again. I've tried to do it a few times but with my course load, it was hard to stay up with creating monthly… Continue reading Bullet Journaling – April Layout
