Disclaimer: In 2007, when I fully grasped what Apartheid was, South Africa became my dream destination because of the similarities with America. I wanted to understand the socioeconomic impact of Apartheid. Right before visiting a lot of people cautioned me … Continue reading →

(to my 65 year old self) Wassup Triple OG!!! I hope I’m healthy and strong still and didn’t catch that damn cancer yet or get a hip replacement. Shit, I hope I’m alive and functioning period lol. I’ve been trying … Continue reading →

(to my 12 year old self) Sup lil blood? Feels like I haven’t talked to you in a minute. Naw, I’m lyin. I hit you up damn near every month just to catch on some shit we used to do. … Continue reading →

(this is probably going to read like a guy that breaks up with the love of his life and settles for another girl, only to constantly compare his new girl to his old girl…)   Thailand (April 2015): Earlier this … Continue reading →

I wrote about this encounter I had with an elderly lady at a futuristic thinkers conference in San Francisco in 2007. I almost forgot about this encounter, but thanks to Timehop for reminding me about this moment. I never realize … Continue reading →

Few decisions in life are ever simple when they impact lives of people you love. Yet, however complicated my reasoning, my decision to move to Seattle was relatively simple. As my spirit desires, so shall I. I’ve always intended to … Continue reading →

a blog I wrote a few months ago on my iPhone I recently had my iPod on shuffle and 3 songs within 5 had “want” in the title. That menial fact stood out merely because I’m trying shake wanting someone … Continue reading →

So far, 2011 has been a year where I start my life over from scratch (it appears to happen every 5 years). I’m learning to dismiss past accomplishments, experiences, and lifestyles to avoid any sense of privilege and entitlement I … Continue reading →

I always got a story to tell… 4/7 11:22am Headed to the bus stop to get to the airport. 11:27am 1 block before the bus stop, I see my bus go by. Fuck. (It was supposed to arrive at 11:31am). … Continue reading →

I wiped the crust from my eyes this morning and checked instagram to delightfully awaken to (thanks to my trendy Eastcoast folks) the release of Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” album. I immediately got up and searched for an … Continue reading →