Driving away was hard, because I desperately wanted Nick back. Not the Nick that I’d just left behind, but the Nick I knew before Carmina came along. I should have been happy to be leaving…I was finally rid of Carmina, but the cost…the cost was far too high. As I drove, my mind drifted back…
Kai is leaving for Sulani today. I spend as much time with him as I can before it’s time for me to go to my first final. Prosperity: Make sure you pack enough underwear. Always take more than you’ll need because you never know. Kai: I will, ma. Prosperity: Okay, I have to go. We’ll…
That knock never came… …and everyday I loved Carmina more and more. She became more beautiful and was a joy to be around. By the time she was 6 months old, she drew attention from everyone who saw her. Everyday, when the weather permitted, we took walks around town. And each time, people would walk…
I call up a ride share once I’m dressed and ready to go, but I regret coming as soon as I enter the club. Why did I let mama talk me into this? I feel silly as soon as I see everyone talking amongst themselves and having fun. Who comes to a club alone? I…
Future Plans The rest of the family is in the dining room for breakfast, except for Lia, who is still reading a Gourmet Cook Book in her bedroom. Eventually, she makes her way down. Merlin: *to Jamelia* Thanks for joining us, Lia. You’d better hurry and get dressed, or you’ll be late for school. Jamelia:…
As Dray and I return home, I can’t think about anything but the items we discovered in my grandparents’ storage unit. So I take it all into the garage, sort through it, and spend a few hours, hopefully getting to know more about my father’s side of the family. Luckily the boys are old enough…
I’m approaching a new stage in my life, and I decide it’s time for another change in my appearance. So I cut off my hair again, just like I did before starting college. But this time, I probably won’t be growing it back. I go downstairs to a full kitchen. Leslie is down there washing…
I don’t talk about the colors much anymore, partially because life seems to move so quickly that my moods are blurred. I rarely get a moment to reflect. I get up in the morning and instantly start the process of getting myself and Kai ready. Today is challenging because I realize that I left the…
I hope to head out and explore my new town rather than host anyone, but I open the door anyway. Alisha: Hi, we’re your new neighbors – Alisha and Jayden Price. Wade: Hi, I’m Wade. It’s nice to meet you, but I was just about— Alisha and Jayden don’t seem to care what I’m about…
Before things changed so drastically for me…I always prided myself on being a good person. I was environmentally conscious. Things like recycling and reducing waste were important to me. So much so, that if I saw trash or someone’s discards laying around…I’d take it upon myself to check for anything that could be reused. I…
