The Bridge to Bliss

So this is what I wake up to? Surely, I'm not the only one. Beyoncé has dropped a new album, y'all. The title? Beyoncé.  Here's the link:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beyonce/id780330041 JEEZ, BEY! 14 songs and 17 videos fused together to make an album that no one even knew about. That. That is the biggest news of it all. There was: • No marketing • No single • No announcement  • No anticipation What tactic was used? Word of mouth. Even if you aren't a Beyoncé Stan, one must admit that this approach was bold and risky. It also was genius! In the age of social media (have y'all checked Instagram?), what would work better for proclaimed "King Bey"? Jeez oh peez, Bey. I haven't bought the album because I'm a broke college student, but with the use of thirty second previews on iTunes, these are my premature reviews: • It's not her best album, but it's bound to be da bomb regardless • Blue Ivy is absolutely precious  • The songs seem kind ...

And I still haven't gotten the hang of things... haha But alas, my first quarter (not semester) of college has finished and it wasn't too "shabby"! Big 10 Football can't be beat! Fun events helped me become closer to others and gain friends! My handy dandy partner-in-crime, MY ROOMMATE! I've had such a wonderful experience here at Northwestern. Through chasing down random people for interviews, writing "speed ledes" and reading the AP Style book until I can't anymore, I've become a much better writer and journalist. Through being myself and being real, I've gained some friends that I can see staying in my life for a long time.  Through hard work, I've finished the quarter with grades to be proud of. Through dedication, I'm proud of mentoring I've done this quarter and the impact I've made on others' lives. Through trial and error, I've learned what it means to be independent and not run to...

Maybe it doesn't seem that these two are related, but watch me make it work! FIRST THINGS FIRST, Hello all! I'm back from the magic wonderland that is Northwestern. Well, not really. For one, I'm not technically back. I'm still in Evanston, I'm just back on Blogger after yet another hiatus. And, don't get me wrong, Northwestern is very much a wonderland at times. But times like now, which is midterm season, the glow of the magic wears away. Yes! It is midterm time here at NU, and all throughout campus are stressed out nerds who just want to pass. I'm one of them! I know, I know, stress is bad. But it's also easy. Between having two quizzes on top of multiple writing assignments every week in one class, over 200 pages of reading a week for another, trying to slowly become fluent in another language, AND extra-curriculars? SAVE ME, I'M DROWNING!! Honestly, it's so much!! So how have I been coping? Enjoying the simple things: time with fri...

Haven't done one of these in a while! I listened to Drake's new album, and one song specifically will not leave my head. So I'm spreading it with you!

Aloha! I know, I know...long time no see. But this time, it isn't because I've simply forgotten about the B2B. College is... phew! It's fun but there is very little time to blog. Recap, anyone? Classes: Are going pretty good. I have not aced every single assignment with ease, but I haven't expected to. But I'm not slacking and doing poorly. I'm doing well! My assignments are being turned in on time and they are all done with full effort (and are spent at least an hour on). We're headed into week #4, so it's time for me kick into high-gear in order to finish strong.  Extra-curriculars: In High School, I was known for having a full schedule. To avoid spreading myself too thin too soon, I've started out with only a few clubs. I'm a member of the Black Student Union, I write for a campus publication, I joined a student Christian group, and I have a job/volunteer opp mentoring intercity Chicago teens in journalism! That's enough right now...

Hey, it's me again! No rants on natural hair, but just a tad bit of advertisement. A while ago, I was published in the online magazine Brownstone Magazine for my article titled "Hues of Beauty" . It was about how foolish the whole "Dark skin vs. Light skin"tension in the Black community is. If you're interested, feel free to click here and give it a read . But this post is about my most recent article published in the article for its September issue and relaunch! I'm excited because prior to being approached to write this article, I was having a conversation with some friends about it!! So please please PLEASE read my newest article entitled, "The Black Girl Dilemma" . I know that titled probably caused you to raise an article, but please wait to form an opinion AFTER you read it! And while you are over at Brownstone, check out some of the others articles! All of the correspondents and the EIC especially put a lot of work into this rela...

Yes, the money is all mine! But actually this post is about hair. As I have told you all time and time again, I have natural hair. But being the Sierra I am, I like to change things up and keep people wondering what my next step will be. I'm also unapologetically an individual, so many times the things I do will not and do not seem mainstream. In the past, I've dyed my hair "purple" with semi-permanent dye. Lovely, right? However, such purple hair was only done with a rinse , meaning that after a couple of washes, the purple fades away. So now, I want to take things to the next level. Let me give you all a visual.  So I want to lift the color of my hair in the front section like so, And then let the purple take over and reign like this beauty has done, To me, this will be the needed touch to give me the "umph" I've been wanting for so long. I know what you're thinking, "So why not do it then?" Here's the d...