100 Dates in Houston: Roller Coaster Dating
My love life lately has felt like something straight off of an episode of The Bachelorette -- complete with all of the twists, turns, and emotional meltdowns. After my sudden crash and burn with the Beard, date #6 almost didn’t happen. I felt sad, heavy, confused, and...
100 Dates in Houston: Fresh Shave
It’s been a few days since my last date with The Beard and I’m still dazzled with excitement. I've been dancing around my apartment listening to Chris Brown's Under the Influence on repeat, replaying our evening in my mind. This might be trouble...the good kind of...
100 Dates in Houston: The Curious Case of Mr. Beard
I’ve been in Houston for about a month and have gone on three dates. I’m happy to report that I had a great time on all three. At the very least, dating should be fun, right? Now, it’s time to add a fourth. Back in November of 2021, while traveling as a digital...
100 Dates in Houston: Where’s My Warrior?
It’s been almost a week since my second Date in Houston with Mr. Hairline and I’ve decided to step out there and take matters into my own hands. One of my dating coaches — the one who charged me $4000 — pushed the idea of “creating the experience you want to have” as...
100 Dates in Houston: Malcolm X and Mr. Hairline
I am now three weeks into my move to Texas, and it’s been wonderful. My social life is thriving, there’s always something to do, and best of all – I live right on a lake! Of course, I miss my family and sometimes feel the pangs of loneliness that are typical of solo...
100 Dates in Houston: Love is a numbers Game
Remember that dream you quit a long time ago? What if an angel appeared and said you had given up too soon, just moments before your big breakthrough? Personally, I would be sick to my stomach. Hopefully, what I’m about to tell you will save you from quitting too...
Black Elitism: The Great Divide
Are we ready to talk about black elitism? The background: Attorney and media personality, Eboni K Williams, was asked by spiritual advisor and life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, if she would date a bus driver. Her reply was “if he owns the bus.” She received...
Angry Black Woman
For the first time in my life, I'm an ANGRY black woman. I can tell you exactly how it happened. Long story short, I've always wanted to be married. Growing up in the black church, I remember being told as early as 12, "Your breasts are for your husband and your...
