Years ago, one of my sisters saw a guy in the train, asked "are you Ekene's friend?" the guy said “yes” and they became friends. Fast forward to Wednesday night, I was on the train ride home when I saw the most beautiful man. Tall, dark chocolate skin and a great body. Tall! He was laughing at whatever his friend was telling him while I watched. Chai, I was in awe. I didn't remove my eyes from this guy. I couldn't. I didn't pretend to be on my phone. I didn’t bring out the book I had to appear intelligent. I just continued to stare. Eventually, his friend got off … [Read more...]
Fashion Crisis
(Originally written - February 19, 2015) Greetings and Happy Friday!!! Hope this post finds you well. Okay so, this Sunday, I am going to some brunch in Brooklyn rolls eyes. The invite reads “Dress code: Fashion forward”. Seriously, WTF IS THAT? Before you judge me, please note that it is BRICK in New York and I refuse to freeze my butt off, all in the name of blending in. At the same time, I do not want to carry last. Reason for my question? Let me gist you - At the end of my sophomore year in college, I was invited to a Pajama party. I’d never been to … [Read more...]