On My New Workout Regimen, Olympics Inspiration and Getting Quicker
True story: the only running I usually ever do is when I’m going to catch a flight, because I am often running late for it. And working out has been my kryptonite since I graduated high school (in 2002). I am one of those who you might love to hate: …
The Simones Sprinkled Black Girl Gold Dust at the Olympics
It is a good time to be named “Simone.” Yesterday, Simone Biles and Simone Manuel won gold medals in their respective competitions at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. They both made history while doing it too and I was ready to lose my voice as I hollered last night. First …
Don’t Worry About Malia Obama; Worry About Your Eyebrows
Do we remember the walking messes that were the Bush Twins, Jenna and Barbara? Them two got into so much mayhem that they were basically Mario and Luigi. There’s pics on pics of them falling over themselves, drunk, as their daddy flushed the country’s economy down the toilet. In comparison, …
Whose Blasphemous Kool-Aid Chicken Wings Are These?
There are times when I just KNOW that the devil is busier than a toddler when they first learn how to walk and they’re discover the real purpose of feet. I was minding everyone’s business and scrolling through Facebook when I stumbled upon the pic below, posted by NoWayGirl. I did …
Ten Lessons in Ten Years of Awesomely Luvvie!
Ten years ago today, I was fresh off college graduation and still jobless at the time but one thing I was doing was blogging. The “weblog” I had created while in undergrad three years before felt stale to me. I felt like it was time for me to start fresh, …
We Gotta Talk About Nigeria’s Olympics Opening Ceremony Outfit Fail
I gotta admit that my favorite part of the Olympics is the opening ceremony. All the pomp and circumstance, but especially the march of nations. I love it because it humbles me, reminding me that I don’t know shit about geography, as I go “WHO?” at most of the countries …
Six Weeks Til You Can’t Tell Me Nothing! And My Launch Event is in Brooklyn!
Today is exactly six weeks until I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do Better Manual drops on the world. It’s my debut book that is a collection of essays on life, culture, social media and fame. Basically, I’m talmbout why we are all ridiculous, and how I am giving us side-eye for the …
So I Went to the Cincinnati Music Festival
My people! So last weekend, I was invited to go to the Cincinnati Music Festival as a social media correspondent for their top sponsor Proctor & Gamble, and specifically for one of my favorite arms of theirs: My Black is Beautiful. My job was to go, interview some cool people, …
About Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech and the White House That Was Built by Slaves
Michelle Obama. Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama the GAWDESS. First of Her Name. Sasha and Malia’s mama. Barack’s wife. Queen of my Heart. Slayer of Haters. Shader of Intellectually Inferior Walking Cheetos. She Who Shall Not Be Outdone. She stepped on the stage of the Democratic National Convention on day 1 and …
Uncle Bernie’s Hair was LAID at the DNC
Y’all know good and damb well that Bernie Sanders be leaving the house looking like he just got out from inside a dryer’s spin cycle. Hair be everywhichway and suit all wrinkled. He was on the campaign trail looking like you did after a particularly TURNT recess period. But last …