The first thing I will say is that 2HELL did not break me. If you read my previous "Fear" post, then you know I started this semester sad, stressed, and full of doubt...but GOD. My God and Black Jesus, showed up and showed out for me this semester. My spring semester of 2L brought me … Continue reading It’s Been Real
Author: Love, Bria
Bria Takes D.C.
I must say, this past spring break was one of my favorites. Not only did I tell myself that I would not think about school until after my trip was over, but I succeeded! I didn't do anything school related during the trip and just enjoyed my family and the city I was in. For my … Continue reading Bria Takes D.C.
Stay Flo
The best thing about my best friend coming to town is that she is always willing to take as many pictures of me, as is takes to get it right! This past March, Sam came to visit Colorado for my birthday weekend and took so many pictures that I love. I also took a bunch … Continue reading Stay Flo
To Slauson, With Love
To Slauson, With Love (click title for the link to the audio) I wrote this poem on April 12, 2019 as an ode to LA, Slauson, and my family. You can click the title above to hear my audio recording of the piece! RIP NIPSEY HUSSLE ❤
Returning the Gaze by Jordan Casteel
On this week's episode of "Bria Does Art" I'd like to feature the amazing art exhibition, Returning the Gaze by the equally wonderful, Jordan Casteel. Jordy is an artist who lives and works out of New York, NY, and most importantly she is my family-friend. I am beyond proud of her. Through her up and coming … Continue reading Returning the Gaze by Jordan Casteel
Shoutout to My Support System!
Yesterday I posted an extremely personal blog post and due to it, and what I was going through leading up to it, I am so grateful to be surrounded by such a caring group of people. First of all thank you for reading. Second, I want to thank my mom, sister, family, friends, sorors, and community … Continue reading Shoutout to My Support System!
Fear
Intro. I have really been going through it lately, and much of it has to do with my fears. The fact of the matter is, for months and months I have been living my life in a state of fear. I am just so scared of all of the things that could possibly go wrong … Continue reading Fear
Issa Hair Care Regimen
Intro. As you all know - I love my hair and I do my best to maintain hair health and increase my hair growth. Over the past 7 years, I have actively tried to grow out my hair and I would say that I've been keeping up with a consistent regimen for the past 5 … Continue reading Issa Hair Care Regimen
Public School 303
Say Yes to Brunch! One of my personal mottos is to always say yes to brunch! I love food & one of my favorite things to do in the city is to find new and amazing spots to eat. Just recently, my Soror invited me to brunch at Public School 303 and I just loved … Continue reading Public School 303
Dear 2019
Dear 2019 - A Non-Exclusive List of New Year's Resolutions: Love yourself a little more each day. Take another trip overseas. Work on mental health. Become vegan/vegetarian and stay vegan/vegetarian. Less screen time and time spent on social media. Create more time for writing and reading, even when it's hard. Keep speaking up in your … Continue reading Dear 2019
Love, Bria 