Funny enough, this website was something that I have wanted to do for a while now but never had any patience for. Let me introduce myself, my name is Alexis, I'm a college student in Atlanta and I'm a mix of a writer, photographer and fashion enthusiast. I also like to stop and smell the flowers. Life is Art, So Why Not Live It?

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3 months ago
Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.

My Black is Beautiful, Her's is too

I was thinking about my sister, who is twice my size and and five times darker than me, but who is just if not more beautiful and how she always struggled with being happy with who she is. We’re ten years apart (she’s 29 and I’m 19) and we love the same brands of clothes, shoes, bags and the same musicians (she introduced me to Dave Matthews), but when people see us walking down the street, people don’t think twice about ask if we’re sisters, they just assume we’re not. We look completely different and have different personalities, and as my grandmother called to tell me that all of my uncles we’re calling her to make sure that it was me in Ebony this month and how beautiful their niece and her granddaughter was, they forgot to mention my sister. It’s alway’s been like this, people forget about her, because she’s darker. When she used to pick me up from my predominately white pre-school, people thought that she was my nanny and not my sister, and when she went to Columbia Prep, people only thought of her as the girl who was on all the sports teams, not the girl who had beautiful black skin and spoke Spanish and Chinese. People didn’t see that, and still don’t see that. My question is why is my black considered more beautiful then hers?

3 months ago
This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don\’t have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over-analyzing; life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once: seize them. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people. We are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream, and wear your passion.
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