Ode to My Fashion

It is officially Summer! My favorite time of the year. For me Summer rimes with brunches, lounging by the pool, after-work with friends, taking a stroll by the beach and travelling. Well I plan to do all that and more this Summer (God willing). I have decided that it was necessary for my sanity to go out and have some fun. But recently I have realized that I can do that and learn something at the same time. After months of letting my laziness get the best of me, I finally attended a free event at the French Institute in Dakar. The French Institute is a cultural hub in the city, where interesting events are frequently being held such as concerts and seminars. I really like the place because it is spacious and has beautifully decorated grounds. I can see myself spending an entire day there. Growing up, I would go there every other Saturday, to borrow books because they have a huge library. But back at the story. I saw on Twitter that a free talk on Entrepreneurship in the creative

Growing up, I used to watch Disney Princess Movies. I also used to believe that someday my Prince Charming would come. Now, it is safe to say that after a failed relationship, I no longer believe in fairy tales. I no longer believe in love. I have love for people around me: my family, my friends Yet I have given up on Romantic Love. I know it exists but I am not sure it is for me.  Now I hate fairy tales because they depict men as being charming, loving, caring, always there to save the day. Well, in real life most men are not. And I am not really blaming them because after all they are only human. I am not like Snow White or Aurora either. I am not beautiful, at least not the standard, I am not soft I do not speak in a lady like voice. I do not sing to or with animals, and I do not sacrifice myself to save who I love or take abuse with a smile. Well I used to. But not anymore. I have locked my heart and threw away the key in the sea. Because I do not want to fall for someone