After a long hiatus, my newest episode of “Sipping with Simone” is finally up! I filmed it while I was in the Dominican Republic (my head is cut off in some parts, but I decided to upload it any ways). Enjoy! Continue reading Why You Should Travel Alone — The Benefits of Female Solo Travel | Sipping with Simone Ep. 3 – YouTube
When I saw postings on social media of Black people getting dressed up in kente cloth and Africentric dress on their way to the theatre, I knew that I needed to somehow see this movie with Black people. Mi gente. Continue reading Why It Was Important For Me to See #BlackPanther with Black People
I wrote the following Facebook post on January 31 to commemorate Bell Canada’s “Let’s Talk” Day — a day that aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. I thought that I should also share it with you on my blog. My hope is that through my candour and transparency that you will be touched/inspired/encouraged/educated. … Continue reading #BellLetsTalk and Thoughts on Living with “Mild Depression”
Famed comedian Leslie Jones posted the following on Twitter a few days ago, and it hit everyone (including myself) in the feels: Ok back to cardio. But confession I feel like I’m doing it for nothing. I know it not I’m healthy and look good but I really feel like “what’s it all for” if … Continue reading What I’d Say to Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) and Permission to Feel Whatever You’re Feeling
Wow. Read this. Today. It will be worth your while. I promise. The year has only yet begun, but I believe that this is one of the year’s most powerful piece of writing. And this part was especially powerful (to me at least): “In our early hearings. you brought your Bible into the courtroom and … Continue reading Read Rachael Denhollander’s full victim impact statement about Larry Nassar – CNN
