Dear six-year-old me, What would you think of me, of our life, our journey, and the times that have yet to be? We’ve watched the world grow, seen time turn to gold, and ask “What happened to the good ole…
Resilience of the Earth
By Oluwatimilehin (Timmy) Awopegba In Nigeria’s sun, where my roots first found life, I watched the Earth bend, but never break, The rivers surged, the trees stood tall, An echo of strength in each passing quake. Now in New York,…
Future goals, dreams, and aspirations.
I think of self-improvement when considering future goals, dreams, and aspirations. I want to be the best version of myself and encourage others to strive for that. I believe self-improvement is the fundamental prerequisite for achieving our other ambitions. We…
Em(Body)ed Experiences with the CUNY Peer Leaders
On Friday 10/14 CUNY Peer Leaders gathered to participate in a Body Mind Mapping exercise. What is Body Mind Mapping you might ask? I was first introduced to Body Mind Mapping at the MURAP 2019 Conference at UNC-Chapel Hill. A…
CUNY Peer Leaders 2022 Kick Off!
The CUNY Peer Leaders (CPL) 2022-2023 cohort held their kick-off community-building meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022. We began the meeting with welcome messages from Lauren Melendez, CUNY Peer Leaders Program Director and Administrative Specialist of the Futures Initiative. As…
March !
Hello everyone and anyone reading this blog post. It means a lot to me. It feels like a long time since I’ve written a post even though it’s been a month or so. I am grateful for this opportunity to…
Keep Fighting
“I see you been on your grind.” I spent my time tryna catch up, Was falling behind. “Well, it seems like now is your time.” I been here patiently waiting And I am sick of this line I feel like…
Are You Alive?
A consistency of life is fear As simple as can be. All forms of life experiences it All cannot overcome. To experience fear is to be alive But to live by it––is to die, Suppressing imagination by way of fear…
Think For Yourself
Think For Yourself We tend to take for granted just how amazing we–as humans, as individuals, as lived-experiences are. Think about all the things that you’ve accomplished thus far. For starters, you’re alive amidst a global pandemic. Not only has…
