

You Are Immortal (writing prompt)
Writing Prompt No longer a mere mortal, You’ve imbibed a special potion that makes you immortal. Now that you’ve got forever, what changes will you make in your life? How will you live life differently, knowing you’ll always be around to be accountable for your actions? The moment I attain eternal life on this physical plane, I will proclaim myself as a shaman and supreme educator. I will spend my days making decisions that would harvest joy in my life. I will not attempt to


The Library and Learning Potential Experiment
"You can get the equivalent of a college education in a particular subject area if you utilize the library for an entire year." -Kiarra I have said this phrase to people who do not feel that the library can play a major part in a person's success in the area of finances, health, spiritual enhancement and mental development. The library is not an orphanage for books wearing dusty veils nor is it an irrelevant institution that is "behind the times." It is more like a living too


The 10X Rule (Book Review)
I selected The 10X Rule as my next read due to an interview that I had seen on Youtube.com. I vaguely remember the video and I had completely forgotten the author's name. However, what stuck out in my mind was the saying "10X your life" and the author stating that he had written a book in three days. I had so many questions after viewing the video. What was 10X? How did the author pump out a book in approximately three days? How could I replicate his work ethic? How could I h


The Compound Effect (Book Review)
I borrowed the book The Compound Effect from the library because its title kept appearing on lists about books for self-development. For several years, the title crossed my path but it wasn't until recently that I made the decision to read it. Though I enjoyed reading the book, I would rate it as 3.5 stars. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't phenomenal either. It was above average, but it seemed like repackaged information. Perhaps it caught the early wave of self-help books r


UrbanAfrica "The Art of African Fashion" Fashion Show
On May 25, 2017, I had the privilege to be a model and one of the featured artists at UrbanAfrica's "The Art of African Fashion" show. It was an exciting experience which took place at the Bentil's Jahz Art Gallery on Enright. I was eager to participate because I have always wanted to model but never had. Rosa Johnson is the founder and creative director of UrbanAfrica. Its mission statement is: To promote and design culturally-inspired programs, products and services for th