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Women of Color STEM Conference Recap


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About two weeks ago, I packed my bags, gassed up my car, and headed to Dallas, TX to attend the Women of Color STEM conference. My friend and I left on Thursday and arrived later in the day. Besides the fact that we did some horrible packing and we didn’t expect a cool front, it still was quite the experience. – We also attended the Texas State Fair and got a pic with Big Tex, feasted on fried collared greens, fried mac and cheese, fried spaghetti and meatballs.. all fried everything. I stomach thanked me. – I ate at P.F.  ...

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Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival (Picture Heavy).


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This is exactly why I love Fall. I have been waiting ALL month week to finally go to the Hot Air Balloon Festival that’s held here in Gonzales, LA. The last time we attended was in 2010 and it was still here in Baton Rouge. After moving to a new city with more ground, there were a lot more activities added to the festival. And being that one of those activities was on my bucket list, I was sold.   The food–amazing. But isn’t fair food always amazing? I could not wait to get down there and get my chicken on a stick  ...

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Mommy Chaperone


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Last Friday, I accompanied my daughter on a trip with her Boys and Girls club to the New Orleans Zoo and IMAX theater. I was asked to help out with the children and I happily accepted. I was well aware of how hot it was going to be and even then, I don’t think I was as prepared as I should have. I’m a person that has to snack all day because my body is used to eating.. all. day. Now, when I mention snack, I usually mean fruit, cheese, nuts and the like between my big meals. And since I did not prepare the night before, the  ...