I’ve updated both my site and art page logo! I painted it myself last week. If you’re interested in seeing more of my art, peep imaginationbyrae on Instagram. Thanks for viewing and Happy New Year!
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I Called Him Temptation: Day 5
A short story by Rae
Just starting I Called Him Temptation? Read the previous chapters:
Magenta Harris is a young, black woman looking for a date. At this point, anyone will do. Magenta’s boyfriend, Donellius, hasn’t taken her out on a date in months, and she’s tired of waiting. Magenta’s left feeling depressed and useless after trying to fit her desires into their relationship. Enter Tino, the one who may be the answer Magenta’s been looking for. Tino is bold, dominant, and kinda crazy, but he offers Magenta one thing—a date.
Magenta has to make a choice. Will Magenta and Donellius improve their relationship, or will she risk everything for a date with his polar opposite?
Continue reading “I Called Him Temptation: Day 5”RVWJC: Thinking Like a Journalist
In the past 12 weeks(?), I’ve lost count, I have learned to think more and more like a journalist in every aspect of my life. This is especially applicable when it comes to my social media and social life in general.
I used to allow my shyness and anxiety to hold me back from a lot of potential opportunities to connect with others and get to know them better. I was able to do that for so long, but it has cost me in ways I’ll explain later.
I Called Him Temptation: Day 1
A short story by Rae
- Read the I Called Him Temptation Intro before reading Day 1!
Magenta Harris is a young, black woman looking for a date. At this point, anyone will do. Magenta’s boyfriend, Donellius, hasn’t taken her out on a date in months, and she’s tired of waiting. Magenta’s left feeling depressed and useless after trying to fit her desires into their relationship. Enter Tino, the one who may be the answer Magenta’s been looking for. Tino is bold, dominant, and kinda crazy, but he offers Magenta one thing—a date.
Magenta has to make a choice. Will Magenta and Donellius improve their relationship, or will she risk everything for a date with his polar opposite?
Continue reading “I Called Him Temptation: Day 1”The RVWJC: My First Week as a Transfer
Welp, school is back in session. You know what that means: exams, quizzes, new people, lots of reading, new stressors. I started my junior year as a transfer student at UNT this week, and I was both very ready and not ready at all.
I spent 2 days before the first class day finding my way around and researching what I needed to know about dining, the campus layout, where my classes would be, and organizing my room. The campus is so big, and I have to walk everywhere, but at least I’m kind of staying in shape! The night before my first day, I calmed myself with episodes of Broad City and 90 Day Fiancé.
The Sun is Also a Star Book Review
The Sun is Also a Star, by the talented Nicola Yoon, is a compelling tale of how the universe draws us to each other whether we like it or not.
Well, it’s more so about how the universe drew Natasha Kingsley and Daniel Bae to each other. All in the span of one day. It’s better than it sounds, trust me.
Continue reading “The Sun is Also a Star Book Review”Sour Patch Shots
Sour Patch Kids are my favorite candy. I also like flavored drinks. So of course turning my favorite candy into a flavored drink sounds like a good time to me!
Continue reading “Sour Patch Shots”Benefits of Keeping a Journal
“It’s not a diary! It’s a journal — they’re different!” I used to say in response to questions about my journal. In a way, I’m right. It’s all about perspective.
There are different types of journal keeping, like bullet, dream, and travel journals. Some may even share a journal and exchange it each time they see each other, maybe building on a collaborative story.
Continue reading “Benefits of Keeping a Journal”Moving With the Change
by Taiwo Akorede
This month’s featured writer is my friend, Taiwo! Below you can read his article, Moving With the Change, and a bit more about him.
Taiwo Akorede, popularly know as TAAG, is from Lagos, Nigeria – a western part of Africa. He is a youth orientalist, societal enthusiast, motivational speaker, and a passionate writer with a compound philosophy of promoting intellectuals and reputable individuals unto honor that will suffice the development of resourceful leader for a better environment. Taiwo signifies to be a symbol of hope and an identity of motivation.
TAAG is the convener and founding president of “Foundation for Aspiring Youths in Ethical Leadership” (FYL). It is a non-profit making organization established in Nigeria in 2016 with the vision of creating a better generation of youths with sound leadership values and orientations. FYL has trained over 1,000 young people within a year.
He is an award winning motivational speaker; accomplished and energetic in impacting lives, and content development. He is a passionate volunteer with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. TAAG is the author of, “The Green Light.” He is a friendly and enthusiastic individual.
He is presently a Business major at North Lake College.
Achromatic Painting I
This first painting assignment was intimidating. Initially, I was excited about it since it was my first painting in the class. When it came time to apply what I learned in class, I was still excited and optimistic until my first few paint strokes. It is not as easy as it looks. The grays are not as easy to match up to already painted layers, either. Nevertheless, as with most things, painting takes practice and the first one will rarely ever be perfect.
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