Children are the Future


Children see the entire world in a different way than adults. The innocence of discovery is something we all enjoyed. I often wonder, had people not interjected certain ideas into my mind at certain times, where would my childlike mind had lead me? So here's to nostalgia, to innocence, and the people that will become our future.


An Apple A Day


Living a healthy life is important, and many people take their concerns with eating right or losing weight to unhealthy extremes. This month, I'll be talking about eating habits, sharing some of my favorite recipes, and focusing on healthy choices.

Legends of Africa


One thing I've noticed during my years attending predominately white schools and having circles of friends that are more diverse, is that the major factor in racism and prejudice is ignorance. There is a lot about black culture that many non-blacks just don't know. Often this lack of awareness rears its head in the form of ignorant assumptions and awkward questions. The Legends of Africa series touches on topics that may be extremely familiar to blacks, but may not be familiar to non-blacks.

Religion & Theology


I've always been interested in Religion & Theology. As I child, I questioned everything. I wanted to know why this denomination was different from that denomination. I wanted to know how Christianity differed from Islam, and how they differed from Buddhism, etc. I found that as I studied with the faith of a believer and the open mind of scientist, the world of religion started to make more sense and I was able to form beliefs that I don't question. April 2015 is dedicated to my journey to those beliefs.

Circus of Words About Me

Sunday, December 21, 2014

About Me

About Me

Here you will find a collection of writings that will give you a glimpse at who I am. These posts are more personal and include topics I like or enjoy, as well as a few opinions on current events.

Recent Posts

  • Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America

    I was having a normal conversation about how working for pennies inspired me to do better in school, and in this I was offering the proof of the pudding in the story of how I tried to flunk myself...

  • ABCs of Improvement: A for Active Listening

    I used to use an Erin Condren Planner. While I love the colors and the quality, eventually I realized that while I'm a busy person, I'm not actually a busy person. Confusing right? What I mean is...

  • 32 Thoughts I Have at the Dentist

    Photocredit: FreeImages.com/Nicholas Sales Every time I go to the dentist I have the craziest thoughts; I wish I could live tweet them (and I don't even tweet like that!). Today, I tried to...

  • More Than Pretty

    The first time a random guy walked up to me, said I was pretty, and proceeded to ask for my number, I was 21. I didn't like it then and I don't like it now. Back then I couldn't really figure out why...

  • Goodbye 2015

    2015 is gone! It was a great year. I knocked things off my 30 before 30 list! I know, I have to write some updates for those but since January 2015, I have visited the West Coast, have cooked...

  • Are You A Feminist?

    It's a question I've been asked multiple times within the last 12 months. Until the first person asked me, I hadn't actually thought about it. Obviously, as a woman in a PhD program, I have to...

  • Challenge Completed

    One year ago, I started "The Challenge." My goal was to get back to writing by forcing myself to write a post every day for one year. It was inevitable that I wouldn't actually be able to write...

  • 30 Before 30

    I saw an entire blog dedicated to 30 things someone wanted to accomplish before her 30th birthday. Well I've got quite a few years before I turn 30, but I thought it would be interesting and a good...

  • The Necklace

    When I was in elementary school there was Native American owned store down the road from my house--I was dying to learn how they made their jewelry and my mom knew one of the ladies... She taught me...

  • 25 to Life

    26 years later, changes subtle to me-- The creeping of age on the body and mind While lessons of life play out continually... Although I can't always feel the effect of time I feel wisdom grow...


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Archive


November 2016

Why it Matters: A Discourse on Why We Won't "Shut Up" About Being Black in America | November 3, 2016

September 2016

ABCs of Improvement: A for Active Listening | September 1, 2016

May 2016

32 Thoughts I Have at the Dentist | May 17, 2016

April 2016

More Than Pretty | April 26, 2016

January 2016

Goodbye 2015 | January 2, 2016
Are You A Feminist? | January 22, 2015

August 2014

Challenge Completed | August 20, 2014
30 Before 30 | August 19, 2014
The Necklace | August 2, 2014

June 2014

25 to Life | June 24, 2014
Craft of the Day | June 16, 2014

April 2014

What Greek Life Did For Me | April 4, 2014

March 2014

Addiction | March 18, 2014

January 2014

The Pseudonym | January 25, 2014
Silence | January 19, 2014

November 2013

Clumsy | November 29, 2013
Life of a Grad Student with a Life | November 20, 2013
The Ancient Art of Buying CDs | November 14, 2013

October 2013

Missing Posts | October 19, 2013
Video Game | October 8, 2013
To Be or Not To Be | October 2, 2013

August 2013

Curl Anxiety | August 28, 2013

February 2013

The Hair Journey | February 28, 2013

January 2012

Why Create A Blog? | January 2, 2012
Ree Hughes
Eillya-Marí Kocumba

I love to write. Sometimes its graceful and classic--like a trapeze act--or bold and brave--like a lion tamer--perhaps a little humorous--like a clown. This is my circus of words.

Right now, my blog is mostly poetry (which naturally covers a wide range of topics). Everyone says great blogs have a niche, a specific topic they hone in to write about. I'm still working that out, I guess. In the mean time, you can use the menu in archive page to narrow down the topics you wish to see.

Welcome to the site. Feel free to comment and I hope you enjoy.

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