Category Archives: Life

Lauryn Hill Doppleganger

Beauty, Life,

Lauryn Hill comments

I’m not sure why but people keep telling me I remind them of Lauryn Hill. At first, I thought it was just my crazy friends trying to be funny. I still don’t see it. I got Lauryn comments a lot when I had yarn braids (that was understandable). Got comments when I sang because we share a raspy tenor-ish voice (also understandable). Even got comments when I had mini-twists (not sure why though). I suppose, whenever I change my hair, I look like her at some stage of her life.

My favorite comment, however, came this weekend at the gas station. As I walk into the gas station, a man in the back exclaims “Well, helloooo Lauryn Hill!” and proceeds to sing “STROKING my pain with her fingerssss.” That definitely made my week.

Whether or not I actually look like Miz Hill, I don’t mind. For what she accomplished at such a young age, the woman is a legend.

It’s crazy to me that kids these days won’t know who she was. I play Lauryn Hill music almost every day in class now. At first, they were requesting I change the song to Nicki Minaj but now I made Hill fans out of them.

P.s. Click on the pic to hear young Lauryn drop some knowledge

African Students Association Reunion Banquet I

Fashion, Life

This past weekend, I went back to Austin for ASA’s 20th reunion celebration. Check out some pictures :)

For four years, the African Students Association was my home away from home. I love these beautiful people.

During my sophomore year ASA banquet, my friends Tyler, Moyo, and I took the cutest picture. Over the years, we have tried to duplicate it. Tyler’s graduation will most likely be our last photo-op. :'(

P hotos by JO Photography

Good Eats: Pinewood Cafe

Good Eats, Life, ,
Grilled Cheese & steak sandwich with a side of apples

Yesterday, my buddy Tobi and I were doing a Jump Houston adventure. We went to Hermann Park and stopped by a cute little restaurant called Pinewood Café, as per the recommendation of the super-friendly owners of RevolutionEBikes (an electric bike rental shop).

They recommended we try a grilled cheese sandwich. At first, I was reluctant to buy a bread and cheese I could make at home. I was pleasantly surprised to find I had the option of adding a protein to the sandwich with no extra cost. I added steak, Tobi had chicken. As soon as I bit into my Grilled Cheese & steak sandwich with a touch of cilantro, I realized every bite was worth the $5 that I paid for it!  I like to keep my sandwich toppings bare to none, but I was impressed by the variety of toppings I could have put on the sandwich. I wanted apple slices, just not in the sandwich, so I opted to have them on the side. The meal was delicious and I was surprisingly full from the average size sandwich.

I give this restaurant my NC stamp of approval without hesitation! I was satisfied with the sandwich. In fact, I wouldn’t mind trekking to Hermann Park right now for another one!