“How old are you?”a friend asked, I muttered “26..27 wait! I think I’m turning 28” —While most people have new year’s resolution, my personal tradition has always been a “birthday resolution”; Looking back to see what I’ve accomplished , slightly patting myself on the back but most importantly looking to the future and crafting a … Continue reading
My grand-father Christian, was born in a village called Pilate. In the 70’s, Haiti was governed by a ruthless dictator— as things got heated in the capital, grandpa was elected Mayor of Pilate. Years after he passed, as Haitian custom has it, one night my sisters and I gathered in the lakou (backyard) for bedtime … Continue reading
I’ve always said that anything you can imagine that does not defy the laws of physics, somewhere, somehow it’s happening. Go ahead imagine the craziest thing ever….yep! it’s happening somewhere! There are two communities you get acquainted to as an amputee (or generally as a disabled person); Transabled & Devotees Transabled An abled … Continue reading
Until the age of 25 I was fortunate to have impeccable skin. I’d do a full face makeup on a Friday, party until Saturday morning, head to brunch then go shopping for a new outfit to party on Saturday night. Besides a lipstick change, I wouldn’t thoroughly wash my face for a couple of days. … Continue reading
Morocco has always been one of the top 5 countries I wanted to visit. It started when I read the little prince by Antoine de St Exupéry. Like him,I always thought I’d explore the Sahara, sleep under the stars and write a memoir of my own. While that didn’t happen, I spent two weeks exploring … Continue reading
I usually don’t do outfit of the day post but recently I bought a faux fur stole from Zara and I’ve been wearing it almost everyday. I’ve worn it over a dress, sweater, oversized coat and even works well when paired with a leather jacket. At the … Continue reading
Due to a chemotherapy procedure I ended up with a nickel sized scar near my right shoulder blade, whenever I would go out I’d cover it with makeup and thought to myself “one day I’ll save enough money to fix it surgically”. Months later I had a hip replacement and a muscle flap and 4 … Continue reading
I decided to take part in a masters program that takes place in 3 different countries. About 3 months ago I made the big move, I not only had to pack for a year but also for different seasons. My priority was to pack light but this has its disadvantages. Not being able to bring most … Continue reading
After an amputation, your nerves continue to send signals to the brain. Most amputees will tell you even after amputation, they can move their fingers or wiggle their toes even though they don’t have these body parts. For this reason, many amputees suffer from phantom pain. “Phantom limb pain refers to mild to extreme pain … Continue reading
Anyone who knows me well, will tell you that I hate shopping. I like buying clothes but the idea of ravaging through a whole store, trying things on then waiting to pay just isn’t for me. Thrift shopping can be a different story, although not always pleasant, if you stumble upon a great thrift shop, … Continue reading
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