Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Always

Every morning he asks her "How did you sleep?" He calls "Pretty Girl" daily and brings her mint tea. He's read every piece that she's wrote and tells her one day she'll sit across from Oprah. He checks on her mom just because and knows which ice cream her grandmother loves. He prays with her. He makes her laugh. He leaves her notes. He's approved by her dad. He listens when she speaks. He's attentive to the little things. When she voices concerns, he makes adjustments. He tries his best; it's obvious he loves her. To the best friend that girl's ever had: She hopes you know she loves you back...