Tomisin Adebari
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THE GIFT OF PERSPECTIVE
Some life lessons come in classrooms. Mine came at a bus stop on a gray Tuesday night, delivered by a stranger in red Air Jordans. I’d been in America for just a few months, and everything felt like a battle. The culture, the weather, oh, the weather…but nothing tested my patience quite like the bus… Read more
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When It Feels Like Everyone Else Is Winning
You ever look at someone and just say to yourself, “I wish I had her life… then I’d be so free, I’d be another me”? (Barbie said it first…credits to the queen.) We might not like to admit it, but comparison is a universal language. It sneaks in quietly, mid scroll, mid group chat, mid congratulatory… Read more
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You Deserve to Take Up Space
There was a time I believed being quiet was the safest thing I could do.I thought that to be respected, I had to earn it first, through perfection, through productivity, through silence.I stayed small because I thought shrinking would keep me from being a burden. In 2021, I started this blog with one hope: that… Read more
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You’re Not Behind, You’re Just on a Different Track
It’s 2 a.m., and you’re on your phone, doom scrolling when you really shouldn’t be. And boom…there they are. That person. The one whose life seems perfectly put together. Maybe it’s Instagram, where they’re on yet another vacation. Or worse…LinkedIn. Because nothing hits quite like seeing someone announce their fifth internship while you’re still hoping,… Read more
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So Over Autopilot
The word that’s been on my mind all day is intentional. I asked myself, What would a day look like if I did everything with some level of intentionality? So, I took on the challenge. Let me tell you, it’s been a long day! But as I look back, I’m reminded of all the small moments and little things… Read more
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Life’s Wild, but I’m Chillin’ Anyway
It’s been an incredible 10 days into the year, and I’m so excited to welcome everyone into 2025! 🎉 Over the past few days, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my journey through last year, and I’ve even asked friends how their year went. Unsurprisingly, everyone had their fair share of ups and downs but… Read more
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Imposter Syndrome
A few years ago, someone asked me a question. Without knowing anything about me, she said, “How will you make it to college?” Three years later, as I thrive in my senior year of college, I still ponder that question. At the time, I needed help with the process, so I reached out. Instead of… Read more
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Unmasked – Finding Your Self Worth, A Spider-Man’s Story.
Spider-Man’s journey highlights self-acceptance and the importance of inner worth over external achievements, illustrating that true value comes from embracing one’s identity, flaws included. Read more
