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Reading time: ~6 minutes We've all been there. Those days where you question your very existence just because of how much you hate your job and wish you could be doing something different. It's the dreading going into work, avoiding talking to colleagues, exhaustively looking forward to Friday...every week (which, I will say, I don't … Continue reading So, you hate your job, huh?

Reading time: ~5 seconds for the simple answer; ~5 minutes for the answer you're here to read. The simple answer is no. Now that we have the essence of the post captured in the simple, let's flesh that out a little bit more. There is a Wolof saying that goes "borom thiakh dou andak borom … Continue reading Should you cut down on friends after getting married?

In this interview, Aida chats with Hawa, an accountant and tax professional and gains some insights into her decision to start her own business and teach others how to become financially literate. Let's start with you telling us a little bit about yourself. Sure. So, my name is Hawa. I live in Cincinnati, and I … Continue reading Hawa | Tax Accountant

Reading time: ~6 minutes When I took a poll on my Instagram, this was the second most upvoted topic right after my post on Docteurou Diek Yi: Let’s talk about sex, baby. I have other topics that received a good number of votes, and we'll get to that but today, we're going to talk about … Continue reading Work-Life-Balance

Who is The_Ice_Geek?  TIG: I can refer to myself as a digital artist, born and raised in Senegal, currently living and studying in Amsterdam. I moved to the Netherlands 5 years ago. Prior to that, I also lived with my family in Togo. I’m mainly known for my digital illustrations that I make on Procreate, … Continue reading The Ice Geek

Reading Time: ~8 minutes I am obsessed with "Hey Steve!" videos on YouTube! I usually have it on in the background when I'm cooking or cleaning and recently, there was a man who asked Steve for help convincing his wife that they should have sex more frequently than once every two weeks. While the audience … Continue reading Docteurou Diek Yi: Let’s talk about sex, baby.

Read Time: 7 minutes This past week, I've watched two shows that helped fuel this blog post. The artistry was completed weeks ago but the post itself has been in draft mode for some time. Trying to find the right words hasn't been easy because it isn't a fun topic to talk about. "The Late … Continue reading The Late Bloomer

I asked 42 people the following question: "If you had to describe "The Perfect Wife," using only 5 words, what words would you use?" I posed this question because I was curious to see if this "new generation" had a different idea of a good wife is than the "older generation." I also wanted to … Continue reading The Perfect Wife

Reading Time: 5 min For those from Senegal or very familiar with the way women show up in Senegalese, there are certain words that come to mind when you think of "The Typical Senegalese Woman." Submissive. Quiet. Obedient. Well-put together. Dignified. Sassy but soft at the same time. She always have my hair done, never … Continue reading “Not your typical Senegalese.”