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Hello 2018!
So, I am a bit late of welcoming the new year on my blog but I'm back! The end of last semester kept me very busy paper writing and...
Life Update: Mid-November
November is four, five seconds away from turning into December... Papers are due dates are creeping into the horizon... And last...


Aspiration, Obstacle, Pathforward
Last night, I was honored to go to a gala for American Short Fiction to watch a dear friend and colleague of mine receive an award for...


October in a Review
The semester is winding down slowly but surely. I have one out of two thesis advisers for my committee and I am excited to take a class...


Self Care Sunday
This past Sunday, I was determined to have a self care day. So I cleaned my room and whatnot, took a shower and hopped on the bus to...


The Outsider Within Syndrome
In my Feminist Theories course, we read Patricia Hill Collin's "Outsider Within" piece and by the looks of the title of my post... It's...


My Drive, My Determination and Ambition
I have heard the term "determined" and "ambition" used to describe me and I would truly describe myself as those concepts. I have to...
The Dreaded Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome defined as "is a concept describing individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and...
Reflection: First Month of Graduate Status
This first month was a transition in my relationships, education, and personal growth. This past month, my classes took off and hitting...


Hitting the Ground Running
I finally attended ALL 3 of my graduate courses at UT after the school week starting on a Wednesday and Monday being Labor Day. Finally,...
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