In this collection of essays, Phoebe Robinson, host of the podcast 2 Dope Queens and So Many White Guys, tackles the tough subjects of feminism, race and black hair, in addition to her dating life and love of U2 with humor and seriousness, in equal parts.
Infatuation, love, all matters of the heart are lessons in bravery. Here's my story.
Don't search for role models when you're more than equipped to be your own hero.
Most days I'm overly consumed with my thoughts; hence, the title "overthinking introvert". Will I sound stupid? Am I smart enough? Have you ever experienced this?
If you're on the fence about voting or if the current electoral process has left you feeling powerless, I want to remind you why you need to use the biggest weapon in your arsenal this November.
Here are some tips to help you carve out decompression or introverting time while at work
If my phone is my hand, I feel compelled to check social media for the latest information to feed my addiction to negativity and outrage. I'm drawn to the negativity, like a flies to poop. I scroll through the comment section of a controversial article, even though I know it will contain gross and ignorant comments. I read these comments knowing it will make me upset and angry. I tell myself that I'm just reading it to stay informed and gain insight into how other people think, but can this be true if I do this all the time? It's a little sadistic, isn't it?
As I laid on the couch with a hot pack on my back, I decided to watch something new on Netflix to distract me from my pain. My selection dejour was MTV's Scream Season 1.
Putting the needs of animals and the planet first isn't a sacrifice, it's something everyone on this planet should do to thank the Earth for its sacrifice. The oceans, land and animals are children of this planet too. Why do we abuse it?