EXCERPT #2: Sample Story

Backstory: Three years have passed. Indya is out celebrating with friends when she gets a call from an old friend.

"EXCERPT #2"

JADE

Noooo, what?! You didn’t tell me you and Jason are getting married?! I’m so happy for you!

JORDAN

Yeah, y’all are my idols. As soon as I get me a decent man---LORD!

LEIGH

Thank you seriously. Jason and I have been together for almost 7 years now. I can honestly say at 22 years, I have found the love of my life. Anything he needs, I got his back. And he has mine.

INDYA

Wow, that’s beautiful Leigh. I knew you would be the first. I always said you would be. {takes a sip of wine}

LEIGH

Oh stop, you all thought my ass was Tina…

Excerpt #1: Sample Story

Sometimes I write. I have a lot of short stories like this that need to be finished. I have never posted any until now. 

 FYI: There is some backstory to the excerpt, much of which has been excluded from the excerpt. In short, Indya is the main character. Throughout the story, the reader experiences Indya's growth as she ages. In this particular excerpt, Indya attends a mixer during college orientation with a few friends and becomes re-aquainted with a new friend, Kent.

"EXCERPT #1"

Jordan

Hey, have you all heard from Leigh? She said she was going to get dressed but, it’s been like 30 minutes.

Leigh

{coming out of her room}

I’m finally ready. Had to repaint my nails. All that moving fucked ‘em up.

#TheFix: RHOA - "Too Late to Apollo-GIZE"

I have been getting my weekly television fix with "Scandal" on Thursday and of course..."The Real Housewives of Atlanta" simply better known as #RHOA on Sunday.

We are only 5 episodes in but, let me just say that I have been getting my L I F E.

It's obvious the only star on the show who doesn't seem to be going through it is NeNe Leakes. But, after a horrible divorce and restart with Greg, she definitely deserves it. It's her season.

The other cast members are going through it something serious.

For starters...
1. Porsha, Porsha, Porsha: She's currently in the process of divorcing her husband + Living with her mother. Despite frequent talks of moving out and visiting open houses...we all know she's not making moves anytime soon. I mean if your mother was making you pancakes everyday and gave up her Masters' Bedroom...would you? Yeah, I probably would. I hope this entire season is not wasted on her divorce with Cordell. Stop EMPOWERING the man. Live your life woman.

2. Cynthia: She recently had surgery for Fibroids and seems to be recovering well. We just saw her with her daughter Noel and new boyfriend, Arthur. Too cute! Her story line is fairly calm--which is a much needed balance in the show.

3. Kenya: First, did NeNe come for her or what?

#SoulFuel: AMBITION

They say if you want to change your altitude, you start with your attitude. Alter the way you think, who you're hanging around, and start making active progress. The internet is full of inspiration and I found my #soulfuel via Nate Robinson. His entire situation is incredible because he's fighting odds against him with his size and constant move each year. I recently discovered his YouTube Channel: "State of Nate". Check it out if you have time. Despite the funny dude that he is--he's just as family oriented, which is refreshing to see. But, when it's time to work, he does just that. 

Motivation is a funny thing. For me, It comes in various forms. From a child's laughter to remind me to let go and live a little. To reading an article on the come up in someone's career. It doesn't necessarily have to be MY GOAL. It's the fact that someone is PASSIONATE enough to make changes...to move mountains in their life. The goal is relative but, the hustle to achieve the goal will ALWAYS resonate. And, this clip below motivated me. Maybe it will do the same for you. 


For more of the "State of Nate" series, click here.

21 Facts You Didn't Know About "The Cosby Show"

Everyone loves a good family on television. My favorite television family, like many others, is the "The Cosby Show". Who can get enough of  Cliff and his daily antics? He was nearly as bad as "the children". I came across an article over at Buzzfeed on the "21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the Cosby Show". Below are some of my favorite picks:

1. The role of Sondra was almost played by a 21-year-old Whitney Houston.

2. Rudy was originally going to be a son, but casting a boy proved too difficult, so they let girls audition.

3. Carl Anthony Payne II, who played Theo’s friend Walter “Cockroach” Bradley, was fired from the show in the fourth season for refusing to cut his hair.

4. Raven-Symoné originally auditioned for Bill Cosby’s Ghost Dad, but she was too young for the part. Cosby liked her so much, he gave her a role on his TV show.

5. Sondra’s twins, Winnie and Nelson Tibideaux, are named for Winnie Mandela and Nelson Mandela.

Catch all 21 facts here.