Making amends has been a recurring theme in my life for the past several months. In March an old friend of mine whom I had not spoken to in over ten years "liked" one of my pictures on Instagram. I took this gesture as a sign of him extending an olive branch to me after all of these years of… Continue reading Burying the Hatchet
Hubby
David and I had our first date on October 4, 2003. We met at the Foggy Bottom metro station, and took the long walk through Georgetown. We had ice cream, watched Out of Time, and ate Italian food. He had the band sing "happy birthday" to me during dinner (my birthday was the week before),… Continue reading Hubby
Maye-be I’ll take MUNI
I used to have a job where we were provided commuter checks. Commuter checks basically pay for you to take public transportation to work. Since I had the good fortune of living within walking distance from my job, I opted not to use the checks; however, my supervisor suggested I get them anyway. I figured… Continue reading Maye-be I’ll take MUNI
Places, not things
One of the things I love most about being a mom, is that I do it my way. I always wanted children, and I remember saying I would raise them how I wanted. For the most part, I've stayed true to that. In my version of motherhood, I prefer places over things. When I was… Continue reading Places, not things
An only child: LaDreena
I feel like I didn't really know Andy until she turned 18. It was like magic! There was this girl, who liked all the things I liked, had my same sense of humor, and genuinely understood my struggles. She gave advice, and comforted me when I cried; she celebrated my accomplishments and we talked throughout… Continue reading An only child: LaDreena
Creamy Crack Addict
When I turned 18 I booked an appointment for my very first relaxer. I didn't have any hair education at all, I just knew that I wanted a new hairstyle and wanted to be able to wear my hair down more often. Getting a relaxer was something I knew I wanted, could pay for on… Continue reading Creamy Crack Addict
LaDreena’s Hair Journey Pt.1
Throughout my childhood, my mom had no problem saying she couldn't "do hair." She would stick to braids or two-strand twists, but she was not known for creating amazing hairstyles. To this day, my mom wears her own hair pulled back into a bun 90% of the time, which is fine, but doesn't allow people… Continue reading LaDreena’s Hair Journey Pt.1
