On World Ocean’s Day I was in paradise as the sun greeted me in Province town, M.A near a teal colored VW bus. I’ve often been hesitant to do in-country traveling. Going on vacation only felt like a getaway when I crossed Oceans. But here I was 250 miles from New York City and this … Continue reading
New York is synonymous with crowded venues, bustling sidewalks, and just never enough space. Body politics get even messier when you are a woman with a disability for public space frankly has not been constructed with your accessibility and emotional needs in mind. As we move into Fall, I’m reflecting on my recent opportunity to … Continue reading
*This post is an ad for Starbucks. All opinions are my own. New York City is undoubtedly the fastest city in the world. We walk fast, we take quick lunches, and we don’t take enough time to admire all of the beauty the city has to offer. One day I glanced at my calendar and … Continue reading
Turning 18 was one of the hardest times in my life; it was a couple of months after my amputation, studying for the SAT, still trying to grasp the english language while applying for college. What made it even harder was not being able to be as physically active. 5 years prior I was … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week is an exciting time for anyone interested in style and fashion. Personally, I enjoy the street style aspect of it. Seeing bloggers and stylists strut their best stuff. And I make the distinction between style and fashion because the former requires creativity and adaptability whereas the ladder simply money. This fashion … Continue reading
“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 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
“Who wants to polish my shoes for a dollar?” he asked, without hesitation, I volunteered. It was almost a routine. My father would have a meeting in town then put me in charge of choosing his outfit. From his closet, I had an array of monotone earthy looks to choose from. He had stopped wearing … Continue reading
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always hated this body of mine. I was tall and skinny but growing up in the Caribbean, skinny was unacceptable. I would sometime stay at the dinner table for hours because I was forced to finish my plate. The weirdest thing is, I did realize I was too skinny … Continue reading
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