Listening to Now

Here's some of the music I've had on repeat lately. Really Good stuff.
Check it out.

Much Love,
D.

"First Time" by Dre Skull

"Hey Love" Quadron

"Q.U.E.E.N." Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu

"They be like ooh, let them eat cake. But we eat wings and throw the bones on the ground."

Yaaasss.

Doris vs. Reality: Updates

It's been a while, but I'm glad to have a little more free time to give back to this here blog. Lots of things have been happenin. I'm finally making out it from my MCAT cave. Back into the real world, and its feeling good. I received so much encouragement, prayers and support from my friends and family. It was truly incredible. Thanks so much for all the good vibes! I'm definitely relieved that that phase is mostly over for right now, but now its time to jump into yet another grind of job hunting and general life management mode. The stress and anxiety easily creeps in, but I've learned how important it is to let all that go and just trust God to open the right doors. So that's kind of where I am right now. Just trying to cast my nets far and wide and keep on chuggin.

In other news, how long was that video?! No joke. My friend was like, "I love you Doris, but 13 minutes!" I know. I know. I promise I'll make it shorter next time. And I'll try not to mess up the woman's quote from the dang video. In all seriousness though, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen. I definitely appreciated the thoughtful responses and comments. So much love.

Now that its not just me and my books anymore, I can focus on other exciting things happening soon, i.e. graduations and my dear friend's wedding. Really looking forward to these celebrations, and to making it back out to Cali for a bit and catching up with my peoples over there. Anyway, das it for now.

Much love,
D.

Notes to Self: #2

Lest you forget what home sounds like.

D.

Ch-ch-changes and... a video!!

Hey guys! I'm trying to spice things up on this here blog and thought about making a video. This is actually the second video I've made using my iphone. I just liked this one more so I put it up first. (Kappow Kappow!) I'll post the other one soon. Definitely feel free to let me know what you think. I'm always welcome to any thoughts and suggestions. I'm thinking these can be video diaries of sorts...(oh my gosh, who have I become!)...but in the meantime we'll just take it one day at a time. Anyway, please check out the video below, that would mean a lot. And also, leave your comments and suggestions below!!

Lots of love,

D.
ps. oh and sorry its so long. eek. Just bare with me.

Warsan Shire

Have you heard of the brilliance that is Warsan Shire? My God. This beauty of a human, so equipped with words has existed far too long without me knowing. Her work is brilliant and if you do anything in your next fleeting moments, definitely check out her tumblr, Warsan is Elsewhere. To learn about her and experience her work is to inhance your own story, so please, go forth.

Also check out her video, For Women who are Difficult to Love below. My skin is crawling.

Upwards and Onwards,

D.