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#FullDisclosure

The choices are to either analyze our imperfections or accept that life is ever evolving. Our reflection is carefully filtered and perception sublimed by our own expectations – our own biases… Fluidity of the mind sounds fundamental to contentment and happiness, as rigidity seems to hinder our ability to embrace changes. It is not easyContinue reading “#FullDisclosure”

#TenThingsILove (Part1)

1. Watching girls pole dancing 2. Biochemistry 3. Music 4. Online shopping 5. Airports 6. Hendricks and Tonic, with three lemons 7. Bordeaux 8. Navettes from “Le Four Aux Navettes” 9. La Mer 10. Your lips on my neck #TenThingsILove ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2016

#ToMyPrince

I immersed myself in the springs of your Love and emerged as [the] One. I then wrapped my temple in a cocoon made of rose petals and orchids – closed my eyes and surrendered – to the Universe. Dreamt of butterflies kissing my hands and collarbones, in a vast garden surrounded by birch trees. LaidContinue reading “#ToMyPrince”

#Crush

I don’t know you like that, and it might be better that way… I can’t recall the sound of your voice from our last brief encounter – cause we barely spoke to each other, or looked at one another, but – I imagine it sweet – and soft – and warm – just likeContinue reading “#Crush”

#Crazy

#Crazy. Only when the pain you inflicted becomes so unbearable it pours over my pores. #Crazy. Only when my disarray morphes into a palpable spell. #Crazy. Only when channelling my thoughts has become challenging. #Crazy. Only when my soul finally reaches Freedom. #Crazy. Only when containment is no longer an option.Continue reading “#Crazy”

#MakeMeFeelLike

Carry me around through these doors and #MakeMeFeelLike You’ve been waiting for it all along. Cause it’s been a while since… #MakeMeFeelLike you’ve been waiting for It. All this time; and you were longing for it. For real, fo real… #MakeMeFeelLike you’ve been dreaming about it #MakeMeFeelLike you putting your best work…Continue reading “#MakeMeFeelLike “

#Freewill

*Always. Wherever I fly – you are * on my mind. Whatever I feel * transpires through my eyes. Whenever I float – I can’t get enough of what my mind has created. But – at least – deep down- i grasp – it ain’t real. *Ever. Simply because there may not * beContinue reading “#Freewill”

#TenThingsImGettingOffendedBy Part1

1. Unsalted butter 2. Cold red wine 3. Warm Champagne 4. Bad coffee 5. Fat free milk 6. American cheese 7. Overcooked meat 8. Flat Perrier 9. Loud Music 10. You – not texting me no mo’ #TenThingsImGettingOffendedBy ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2016

#TheBuzz

Drafted Friday while watching Brandee Younger (Harp), Dezron Douglas (Bass) & David Bryant (piano) playing at #TheWestVillageSeries’ @ Cheikh’s. Edited at 3am Saturday morning, up from drinking so much Champagne. I tip the glass to my lips, Allow the champagne to burn my tongue, Then, flow down my throat Liquid gold – I’m gone. I closeContinue reading “#TheBuzz”

#iSurrender

#iSurrender. To the Water, The Wind and the Sun. The Water. I drown deep and let my fears roll down my face. I exhale to the surface to catch my breath, inhale and drown time and time, ’til I can be myself again… #iSurrender. To the Water, The Wind and the Sun. The Wind. InfiltratesContinue reading “#iSurrender”

#LetIt

I accumulate love bits around me and I #LetIt grow, grow, grow. And l will #LetIt burst if you touch my heart and #LetIt flow, flow, flow. I’ll share it all, with you, naked, no games. I’ll give it all to you. Straight up, no lies. I’ll empty my bliss, so you can feel itContinue reading “#LetIt”

#ExesBeLike

#ExesBeLike: Sup’ girl #ExesBeLike: How’s your man/bf/husband? #ExesBeLike: “like” your IG/fb pics *all of a sudden* #ExesBeLike: you lookin’ good gurl… #ExesBeLike: I messed up… #ExesBeLike: I *still* miss you. #ExesBeLike: I’m sorry… #ExesBeLike: are you in town? #MeBeLike: I is good, I’m divorced, hmm…. thanks: trying to keep it fresh, I know, What amContinue reading “#ExesBeLike”

#TormentIsGoodForSales

Inebriated… I want to feel the way I feel when I’m in falling… You know? When I’m falling for someone. I want to be up all night and not be tired in the morning because of the thrill. I want to forget to eat because my stomach feels as full as if the contentContinue reading “#TormentIsGoodForSales”

#ColdTurkey

My friend just asked me why I was so drastic. I replied: “Cause that is who I am” Passionate and deliberate. Sweet and soft and succulent… And drastic. #ColdTurkey ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2015

Back from my European tour – 2014

Europe is refreshing. As a tourist. Once again, my vacations met my expectations. I spent (almost) enough time everywhere I stopped so I could see my family and friends, and wouldn’t get bored. Although it was a fast-paced kinda vaca, the type you need days off so you can recover from it, it was amazinglyContinue reading “Back from my European tour – 2014”

About my upcoming trip, and packing…

It has been going on for a month now. I have been packing… then unpacking… and re-packing… There is nothing like the excitement you feel when you are about to travel; at least for me. I have always loved it, so much that for a while was a flight attendant, so felt pretty good aboutContinue reading “About my upcoming trip, and packing…”

It’s my Birthday!!!!!

Today I am celebrating my ninth-twenty-fifth birthday. What a joy to have made it that far. Looking back, I’m extremely proud of my achievements, and I’m overwhelmed by the plethora of possibilities ahead. I used to think that I was getting old. But I don’t feel the same way anymore. I am getting wise— IContinue reading “It’s my Birthday!!!!!”

My little Business is 4 years old: Happy Birthday Aoede’s Hands

Four years ago I started my own small business Aoede’s Hands It has been an interesting roller-coaster, full of challenges and lessons for me. Firstly, It was never planned. I have always loved accessorizing unbranded, very simple clothes with fabulous accessories, such as belts, shoes and bags. I also really loved earrings and necklaces, butContinue reading “My little Business is 4 years old: Happy Birthday Aoede’s Hands”

This desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone

Almost everyday, I leave my house with this desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone. Acknowledged as that girl who enjoys being well put together. Although I hate to care so much about how I look, I will be honest: I meticulously stare at myself in the mirror at least once a day;Continue reading “This desire of being acknowledged, yet to be left alone”

#tbt

My hair was too wild and my skin too brown – so they said. I wished my hair was straight and long and my eyes clear as the sea, so they’d like me. I wanted color lenses so badly so I could be pretty [too]. It was hard, not being acknowledged in so many ways.Continue reading “#tbt”