↑

Verastic

Recklessly authentic.

Why I Don’t Watch Movies About Slavery

Why I Don’t Watch Movies About Slavery

I know I'm not the only Black girl who does not like watching movies about slavery, but I know that people have their different reasons for not wanting to watch such movies. In my case, every time I watch a movie about slavery, I become very angry and emotional. Again, I'm sure most of my people probably feel the same way, but I'm just telling my own story. These movies make me go through so many mental battles. On one hand, I believe that the only race is the human race and that racism is Read More

St. Valentine’s Day: A Scenario for Singles

St. Valentine’s Day: A Scenario for Singles

While all romantic couples look forward to Valentine’s Day, singles don’t feel enthusiastic about this annual celebration of love. If you’re single, it doesn’t mean this day will be ruined by the melancholy about your lost opportunities and failed relationships. Even if you haven’t met your prince charming yet, guys behind MeetWife, the dating site that features real Russian brides, believe that you can spend this day in a useful and pleasant way. Here are some ideas for you: Hang out with Read More

Find A Black-American, And Get To Know Them

Find A Black-American, And Get To Know Them

I'm an Igbo girl who was born in Russia and lived in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. My [Igbo] parents probably weren't intentionally trying to give me some diversity. I don't know why my parents chose to live in Jos when we relocated from Nigeria, but if I had to guess, I'd say it had something to do with my dad's older brother, Uncle Uzo being in Jos. Perhaps, they wanted to live in a city where they already had family. This is simply my assumption; I haven't bothered to ask, or maybe they've Read More

Happy Birthday To Me!

Vera Ezimora - Verastic

The older I get, the less noise I make about my birthday. I used to make a list each year of everything I wanted for my birthday - although at some point, I just used to do it for fun - but eventually, I stopped making those lists. There are things I want that money can buy, but I don't necessarily want them for my birthday. I've wanted them long before today. The things I want the most though, they are things that money cannot buy, things that only God can give me: wisdom, favor, strength, Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Judge Bloggers For Working With Brands

Why You Shouldn’t Judge Bloggers For Working With Brands

Blogging has gone a long way from when I started blogging. When I started blogging, I don't know if any blogger was making money then, but I do know that blogging was more about telling your personal stories, like writing a journal online basically. I had blogged for 7 years before I started monetizing Verastic. For me, I took my time not because I didn't want the money, but because I wasn't really sure how to start, or if I was even big enough to start. Here's the thing about Read More

Verastic Life 16: Out With The Girls

Verastic Life 16: Out With The Girls

Here we go with #16! In this week's episode, I have a mini date night with my girls and you get to meet the new aspiring author in my life. Also, I'm down - but not out - with a really bad cold.  Watch and see. Don't forget to subscribe! Read More

Help! I Can’t Turn My Brain Off

Help! I Can’t Turn My Brain Off

You guys, I'm going through Insomnia. Seriously. I've always been a night person and I've always preferred to be awake at night, but usually, whenever I put my head down, I still fall asleep. And although I go to bed late, I still get at least six hours of sleep - whether I go to bed at midnight or at 2am or at 4am or even at 6am. I have been especially able to flex my sleeping muscles since Yeere came because then I could stay awake without disturbing or being disturbed by Ada Read More

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=UUqfCDqrHSOt_PJ5ecE4jjKQ&layout=gallery[/embedyt]

Join the exclusive Sweet Potato Squad

Monthly FAYA in your inbox

Follow on Instagram