"Now which way do we go?"

What up homies? Okay... So let me introduce myself and all that good shit... Fill y'all in on who I am and why you should listen to me and read my stories at ALL times... Lol... JK... but no seriously...

I'm Paige... A true Southern Girl... a Bohemian (i.e. my Twitter name, SouthernBohemia)... an artist... a party girl with a plan... and a Hopeless Romantic... I probably should have used more intellectual terms to describe myself so that you can take my posts seriously... Lol, but fuck it... You feel me. I really would like to give y'all the rundown about my life and stats, but I ramble and feel like that may end up being a bit much. Besides if you know me personally, then you already know my resume and if you don't... You'll figure that shit out through my future posts...

I feel very connected to this theme of "The Yellow Brick Road" because I think that's what life basically is all about... For example... We have these people ("Dorothy", "The Tin Man", "Scarecrow", "The Cowardly Lion", and "Toto's" lil' cute ass).... I totally feel the connection and journey that each person is going through.

Like Dorothy, I was just a girl immersed in this new world (HOWARD), that is filled with Wicked Witches (HATERS), Monkeys/Fields of hypnotizing Poppy Plants and Illusions (USELESS DISTRACTIONS), and IMPOSSIBLE forks in the road (Life-changing OBSTACLES) standing in my way to Emerald City (DREAMS).

So, like my man Scarecrow, I just want to get my learn on and become an educated Black woman in today's world that pushes the idea that a Black woman is most glorified if she's in some sort of Entertainment/Sexual limelight. Then there's The Cowardly Lion... Man! All of my life, I have been the sensitive, caring, and understanding person who dances around others and their feelings while totally compromising my own needs and wants. With that being said, I am learning how to be courageous and speak up for myself even if that means facing criticism or disapproval.

*SIDENOTE* I'm jamming to Coltrane right now... Isn't he so incredibly dope?

Now...Toto... That cute little pup... Well for those that know me... Know I have an adorable little puppy Oliver Jack (Yes... Jack as in Jack Daniels- My ultimate drink of choice) *Hey new friends! I told you I would fill you in about me along the way* ... But yea... Oliver is my puppy who I am sure was put on this earth to provide me with entertainment while constantly testing my patience... Posts of our adventures Coming Soon..

"The Tin Man"... First of all... I definitely referred to myself as the Tin Man for almost a year after getting played ridiculously by a boy who opened my heart ALL the way up then took that shit and did a tap dance on it that would put Savion Glover to shame. Honestly, I was the girl who was "IN LOVE with LOVE", got some experience under my belt, and realized this being weak shit is for the birds. Then with some thought and consideration, I decided I'm still open to truly love a good man with ALL of my heart and soul one day, but I may have to travel down THAT road by metro, bike, or even foot instead of a horse and carriage that I always thought would be waiting for me outside my door. NOW... while I am open to Love... I am not currently open for shenanigans, games, or taking the leap off the cliff FIRST unless a man is holding my hand ready to jump with me... (That was a tad dramatic... Lol)


All in all... I'm just a Simple girl from Georgia who wants to stay grounded, learn about life and what the world has to offer, not apologize for who I am, and find a dope dude who's down to take this journey with me and let Oliver ride Bitch in the backseat...

-L. Paige

We're Not In Kansas Anymore...

So as my official first post, let me introduce myself. Hi, I'm VMarie. I'm 23-years old, I live in Harlem, New York and I'm an aspiring ... Well, I aspire to be ... Okay, I'm working on being The Shit. So whatever professional term or title that may be, I'm fine with that. I'm a native Detrioiter and I'm IN LOVE with my family. I love to sing, I've been told that I was a man in my past lives, I do freelance fun and I volunteer as a Motivator on a daily basis. Why do I feel like I have something to say? You will see.


I graduated from Howard University c/o 2009. What began as a monumental year quickly switched on me. Stuff just kept happening in 2009. First thing: My oldest sister got into a really bad car accident while I was home for the New Year. It scared the hell out of me! I have this deep-rooted fear of cars, driving in general and collisions. My father was killed in a car accident and I was hit in a hit and run accident when I was 8. I also totaled my car Junior year when I fell asleep at the wheel. So yea.. It's a touchy area for me. Weeks later, President Obama had his Inaugural moment in Washington, DC and my fellow Bison and I all had front row seats. Then I got a call from my sister that our brother was shot and killed... I missed some of Inauguration because I was at my brother's funeral. (I am sure that I will touch on this subject in a future post, just not now.) Fast forward to graduation! I finish school and I have no job, and no concrete plans. I am freaking the fuck out!! I worked hard in college, why couldn't I find ANYTHING? I had New York in mind but with no job, no money and 15 days late on rent (eviction notice on the door), I wasn't going there anytime soon. This was one of the lowest points of my life. I couldn't figure out why things weren't happening as I wanted them to. My Linesister Virginia told me one day, "Victoria, I don't know why things aren't happening for you but for some divine reason it's not your time." She was right. So I went back to the drawing board and reassessed my life and priorities.

Now push forward to August! (I'm leaving out so many things but whatever!) I landed a job as an Executive Assistant at an IT firm. Just my MF-ing luck, my boss is sexually harassing me!! Sending me freaky texts on my Blackberry at like 6am and after work hours. I didn't say anything though. My family can't afford to get me an attorney! So I took it. I would cry at lunch everyday. And then guess what? They LAY ME OFF! WTF? What am I supposed to do now? I made an appointment with my hair stylist the next day and got a fly ass haircut! It was time to get the fuck outta DC!


I was planning on heading back to Detroit- My definition of "giving up." So I randomly go to a Job Fair at HU. I run into my Mentor. I hadn't spoken to her in a while but I still loved her. I met her when I interviewed with her one year prior at that same Job Fair during my Senior year.

One week later, I was in New York interviewing. A week after, I had a second interview. Two weeks after that... I was hung-over on the Megabus with two large bags and $250 in my account. I got the job and I was moving to New York.


I've lived in New York since November and boy has my life changed since college. I've learned so much about myself, some things about life and even more about having faith in God and my independence. Fact of the matter is... I don't know anybody else like me. I don't know many chicks at 23 that have seen the things I've seen, experienced the things I've experienced or have the resolve that I have. God has a funny way of showing you who the boss is. There are some things we pray for that we want, few that we need. Seldom are we patient enough to wait for the things that God has already written for us. New York was something that I felt was calling me. Apparently, it was already in store for me.


Moral of story: I'm no different from any other little girl from Detroit. 4 siblings, single mother household, came from the hood. And I don't pretend not to be. Yea, I was able to go to my dream school HU but my parents aren't doctors or lawyers with bread. I didn't get an allowance every month or my rent paid for. I was on Financial Aid like a mugggg!!! First one to go to college, leave Detroit, no kids, started a career (not a job), living life. I'm that same little girl who has dumb, stupid, crazy, big dreams and not afraid to go for them. You should be too.


I've been keeping track of my story and oh boy, I can't wait keep adding to this! Like Dorothy said, "We're not in [Detroit] anymore" hahaha Hell naw! I'm in my dream city... I'm following my YELLOW BRICK ROAD.

Where will it lead me next?

-Vic