Oakland is where I belong.
I know that now.
I’m from DC, but I belong in The Town.
Some people leave their hearts in San Francisco, but I left my soul in Oakland when I moved to Atlanta in 2018.
I didn’t know how much I longed for the bay until I heard a song from Lalah Hathaway entitled Boston. Coincidentally, this song was an ode to the east coast. She hated the west and missed The Charles. I was hating the east and missing my lake. Her sentiment for her favorite city summed up my feelings perfectly. I felt like I found this song at the best time. Music truly heals and Lalah's voice is timeless.
I love my family and my friends but my soul comes first and there’s something about this gritty, expensive and culturally robust city that makes my soul come alive. I do my best work in Oakland. I’m focused and dedicated to my dreams here.
I originally moved here from DC in 2014. It was a struggle (understatement alert) to get settled in Oakland, but once I finally did, I felt right at home. Warm (in comparison to the east coast) winters and cool humidity-free summers made me fall for the bay. All kinds of vegan food, bomb concerts, outdoor festivals, always something to do and see. . .why would I ever leave?
I left because I felt a pull back to the east and I am not one to ignore my instincts. Turns out I needed that pull because without it, I would’ve always wondered what if. Now, I have my answers. I have all of the answers that I need.
The answer is Oakland.
"If you truly find your heart somewhere, you better take it with you where you go."
-Lalah Hathaway
I’m back baby! Enjoy these pics from the Bay Area Mac Down from February. It was good to vend my natural skincare products at this event. I saw old friends and customers and made some new friends and customers along the way. Shop my scrub and body butters right now on Etsy!
Next up? Vegan Bayground on 4/20 at Jack London Square! See ya there!
I know that now.
I’m from DC, but I belong in The Town.
Some people leave their hearts in San Francisco, but I left my soul in Oakland when I moved to Atlanta in 2018.
I didn’t know how much I longed for the bay until I heard a song from Lalah Hathaway entitled Boston. Coincidentally, this song was an ode to the east coast. She hated the west and missed The Charles. I was hating the east and missing my lake. Her sentiment for her favorite city summed up my feelings perfectly. I felt like I found this song at the best time. Music truly heals and Lalah's voice is timeless.
I love my family and my friends but my soul comes first and there’s something about this gritty, expensive and culturally robust city that makes my soul come alive. I do my best work in Oakland. I’m focused and dedicated to my dreams here.
I originally moved here from DC in 2014. It was a struggle (understatement alert) to get settled in Oakland, but once I finally did, I felt right at home. Warm (in comparison to the east coast) winters and cool humidity-free summers made me fall for the bay. All kinds of vegan food, bomb concerts, outdoor festivals, always something to do and see. . .why would I ever leave?
I left because I felt a pull back to the east and I am not one to ignore my instincts. Turns out I needed that pull because without it, I would’ve always wondered what if. Now, I have my answers. I have all of the answers that I need.
The answer is Oakland.
"If you truly find your heart somewhere, you better take it with you where you go."
-Lalah Hathaway
I’m back baby! Enjoy these pics from the Bay Area Mac Down from February. It was good to vend my natural skincare products at this event. I saw old friends and customers and made some new friends and customers along the way. Shop my scrub and body butters right now on Etsy!
Next up? Vegan Bayground on 4/20 at Jack London Square! See ya there!
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