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Welcome to October. Although, considering that it's already October 13th, perhaps I'm a little late in welcoming you to the new month. Forgive me. My most exciting news for September was the baby news! I confessed on here that Igwe and I are expecting a baby, and most of you Sweet Potatoes were doubting me. Ah! My God will vindicate me soon. When the baby comes and I post pictures of him/her, you better not look oh! Don't let me catch you looking. Ehen. Anyway, in the month of Read More
If I was a character on Sesame Street, I'd definitely be the Cookie Monster, so it's not by coincidence that I saved the cookie post for last. I am the girl who goes to the grocery store and randomly scans the cookie aisle looking for new cookies to explore. Sometimes, I explore biscuits because they remind me of Nigeria, and the sound of biscuits just make me feel sophisticated. But let me tell you about this Fiber One Chocolate Chip Cookie. First of all, you should know that before America, Read More
I'm specific in telling you that this is about my Black American neighbor because I have a White American neighbor that I might write about later, if the story gets interesting enough. For now, let me tell you about my Black American neighbor. She appears to be in her early to late forties, and I don't know her name, but I have nicknamed her The Witch. That should give you an idea where this story is going. I can't believe I'm saying this, but she makes me miss Tatiana. Ugh. So, about The Read More
Remember the show I told you about a while ago - GRANDFATHERED? Well, it's here! To be precise, GRANDFATHERED airs every Tuesday at 8/7c on FOX starting tonight! Mark your calendar. I attended the show at #BlogHer15 where we got to watch the full first episode, and I loved it. I even got to take a picture with Josh Peck. GRANDFATHERED (Creator/Writer, Daniel Chun; Director/Executive Producer, Chris Koch; Executive Producer, Dan Fogelman) is a sophisticated show about Jimmy Read More
My dream hair is the one that I never, ever, EVER have to touch and yet it stays fabulous 100% of the time. I'd also like to imagine a new hairstyle and have it magically appear on my head. Alas, that is not possible. Yet. So, for now, I have devised a plan. Well, three plans hacks. These hacks have been a tremendous help to me and my peace of mind: 1. Just let your hair be: It's really tempting to dye it today, flatten it tomorrow, trim it next tomorrow, and braid it on the fourth day. Read More
