books and beautiful gowns, phd.

an aside - when i’m feeling down i go back and watch reaction videos to kendrick’s diss tracks.

brings me joy every time.

looking up at the cuban flag while visiting havana in early april.

standing in front of an alice coltrane mural at ucla’s hammer museum with friends and exhibit curator, erin christovale.

casually chatting with kirk franklin post-interview.

from coltrane to cuba to kirk (not to mention political chaos), this year’s already been one for the books - in the most and least fortunate of ways.

i’ve had my head down working and taking care of my students (cuz baby my institution. . yea), but i’m back! (well back-ish)

missed y’all 💕

tiktok message thanking trump for bringing the app back (lord help us all)

approx. 170 million people will see this message. . .

UGGGGHHHHHH

my federal student loans switched to a different servicer, but it’s still processing

if someone could shake some shit up right quick, that would be GREAT

oh y’all are over here being mean and smug. ew.

Just a reminder of some of the context around the TikTok ban: In 2020, Trump tried to ban it via executive order a couple months after K-pop fans used it to organize fake signups to Trump’s Tulsa rally, which led him to publicly overestimate how large the crowd size would be.

WHEW this is so stupid.

yup, i couldn’t get in as of 30ish minutes ago

screenshot of tik tok block reading “sorry, tiktok isn’t available right now. a law banning tiktok has been enacted in the u.s. unfortunately that means you can’t use tiktok for now. we are fortunate that president trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate tiktok once he takes office. please stay tuned!”

oh wooowwwww

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You know it's some bullshit when UCLA won't close for a damn inferno but will close because of protests. Utterly ridiculous.

i had to go back to the first season which i LOVED just to make sure i wasn’t trippin. and i get it, budget cuts and such, but STILL.

it’s such a stark difference.

rhythm & flow season 1 they were giving CRITIQUES. specific suggestions, very pointed instructions for growth. honest estimations of their potential in the industry given their current artistry.

i don’t know WHAT they were on season 2. i’m pissed all over again.

my mama made a bingo card, my brother made a bingo card, bae made a bingo card, my auntie made a bingo card, my best friend made a bingo card

i am a MENACE 😭😂

got the william sonoma peppermint bark from after it went on sale

baby. . . that tik tok lady was RIGHT. i may order the big tin 😭

the brilliance of scandal that often gets missed is how well it portrays people’s perceptibility to power.

your claws are dulled, eyes are shut, ethics dimmed when you spend too long in the “winners circle.”

when the totality of your life is wrapped up in staying there.

leaving tomorrow instead of sunday. not trying to see what that phallic formed winter storm has to offer.

me and the fam just made new years bingo cards instead of vision boards.

i ain’t never had so much fun goal setting in my life!

happy new year friend! 🥂🫶🏾

happy “ordered 4 pairs of glasses” day to all who observe!

i’m glad my scandal binge is almost over, i’ve halfway convinced myself i can afford a prada tote 😭😭

vanilla bourbon by: nest?

A FRAGRANCE!

the thoughts that i thought while watching that movie. . .

a woman in a black jacket is holding a bow and arrow and giving a high five ALT: a woman in a black jacket is holding a bow and arrow and giving a high five

should hear something soon

i may or may not have something under review right now, hold tight!

WELP, christmas is canceled for one of my nieces. she showed her ass too, auntie can’t save you this time baby 😭

picture of a rum cake on white plate with unique design.

made this rum cake today 🥰

rewatching rhythm and flow season 1 and maaannnn the judges were sooo much better and sharper with their feedback.

still disappointed in season 2 uuugggghhhhh