Good day! I was asked for one of my Philosophy class to write about 3 principles that are important to me. It pushed me to think of what my values were, how I had evolved over the years and how much more I wanted to accomplish in life. Overall that was a great exercise forContinue reading “Framing principles”
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#TheOnlineShoppingCase
I my name is Daphné and I’m addicted to internet browsing: I can honestly say that I’m wasting countless hours looking for new clothes, shoes, accessories, make up, books, cute animal videos, TED talks, and everything else under the sun. Instead of doing what I ought to do, I often feed my addiction by consultingContinue reading “#TheOnlineShoppingCase”
I am a graduate!
I am curious. I like to know why things work the way they work, people act and think the way they do. My quest for knowledge is driven by my fascination for understanding. Every new experience is an opportunity to adjust and strengthen my beliefs and grow accordingly. When I decided to switchContinue reading “I am a graduate!”
10 Years.
February 12, 2004, 10 years ago, today, I was landing in JFK Airport. It took me a little while, but I finally found my friend Hichem. He had come to pick me up by car. Back then, we were allowed to carry up to 72kg of luggage (around 160lbs), so my bags were quite heavy.Continue reading “10 Years.”
My New Year Resolutions
I had an amazing year.But I plan on having an even greater 2014 year. Hope you do to! Meanwhile, here are my Resolutions: ©️ Daphne Mia Essiet, 2013
It might look messy from afar…
(Pic by Brianna Kilgore) Like many of us, I sometimes feel depressed. That’s why I like to remind myself how awesome my life is. Moving to New York almost 10 years ago has been one of the most important life experiences I have ever had; and although the big apple can be a lonely place,Continue reading “It might look messy from afar…”
Keeping it Real
I truly believe that we are the product on our environment. Hence, I refuse to put myself in a box (as pretty and comfortable as it might be for you and me) because of my “Brownness”. Neither my complexion nor hair texture truly defines who I really am as an individual. Occasionally, most of theContinue reading “Keeping it Real”
#ItIsWhatItIs
I miss France & Europe, and lately I have been glamorizing about my mother’s land the way Americans do, which is the way French (and non New Yorkers) think of New York City from watching Sex and the city, which is uncanny… I randomly fantasize about going back to France but then I have to reconsider:Continue reading “#ItIsWhatItIs”
Intro: Where Are You From?
“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” Audre Lorde I guess I am not what y’all were expected. I usually get one of the two reactions when I disclose that I am from France: “nan, you’re not!” or “oh really?”. Then I haveContinue reading “Intro: Where Are You From?”
French Girl in Brooklyn 