And no, my people, I was not there as a tourist. I was there as Press. The Human and Health Services Department held an event at the White House yesterday to discuss the Affordable Care Act and how it impacts minorities. I collaborated with the Cameroon American Council, but it was my merit that got me there: Verastic. When the e-mail got back to me and asked for my details (full name, date of birth, social security number, etc), I sent it in, but I did not really expect it to go through. I Read More
We Won … So We Froze Our Asses Off
The Baltimore Ravens won the SuperBowl on Sunday. Who no know go know. And it was epic! The only other time I had so many heart palpitations was when I ran out of perfume. And since you're wondering, I'll answer you. Yes, I wore my Ravens shirt to church. Ehen?? Igwe and I watched the game with 13 of our friends who honored our invitation (yes, we invited people .... AGAIN), and this time, my girl, Uju, was there. We also had three traitors. AKA They were supporting the other theme. The Read More
Blogging For Seven Years: What I Know Now
Yes ooo! January 26th (Saturday) marked my 7th blogiversary. I meant to put up a post to celebrate the milestone, but I was so tired lazy. It does not at all seem like it has been seven years already since I started down this journey of blogging. After blogging for seven years, there are certain things that I now know for sure: 1. Although blogging can make you millions of money, it is first and foremost a labor of love. 2. Contrary to what I used to say, I now believe that you can in Read More
It’s My Birthday!
Yup!!! I'm a year older today. Normally, I'd do a long post of self reflection, but not today. Today, I just want to thank God for taking the extra time to create me. He has made me more beautiful than words can describe, and if He had given me the choice to decide what I wanted to look like, I would have never made myself this beautiful. I want to thank God for my life and for my health. I want to thank Him for the family he gave me; I did not choose them, but if I had a choice, I'd choose Read More
The 2013 Wish List Is Out!
I know, I know, you have been having sleepless nights about what to get me for my birthday. Yup. My birthday is only 12 days away, and as usual, I am pumped! I will be celebrating my 21st birthday --- again. As is customary on Verastic, I am here to let you know what I want, so that you in turn can get me what it is that I want. That way, everybody is happy. Easy, I know. 1. Dodge Charger [2013]: So this is the sexiest car alive, I kid not. I have never seen anything so sexy. Every time Read More