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Sitting on the train today on my way home from work, i realized why not only do i like having a room to myself, but i really need a room to myself. Last year i had a roommate, and i wouldn't say that i hated it. i think it was a good experience for me at the time. And i was a very different person then. But at the same time i always felt impinged upon, like i needed to be alone and be quiet and be private and just relax, do what i wanted to do, and i couldn't do that. now that i have a ro… Continue

I was talking to my friend a few days ago and i was saying how i really want to do things to increase the visiblity and break down the stereotypes that surround women of color, and more specifically, gay women of color. She said to me, "Yeah, but you can't just focus on women of color." I said, "Why not? White women get their due." She said, "But that'll be too limiting. Don't you want to include Asian women, Latina women, etc." I said, "Wait a minute. That's what i meant. When i say "women of c… Continue

1. I'm a sophomore in college
2. Chicago native, and still here
3. I have a younger sister who will be graduating high school this year
4. I'm the oldest child
5. I recently got my first job and i love it
6. I'm studying sociology
7. Minoring in French and Women's Studies
8. I hope to go to grad school and get my Master's in Non-profit Development or Counseling
9. I would like to be an activist for the LGBT community of color
10. I like to read A LOT
11. I'm a writer at heart
12. My fave colors… Continue