The Reawakening

I’d be lying if I said that I see myself better off without you. There were too many lessons that I learned from you that I will take to the grave. The financial literacy and ability to network with purpose. I found belonging in the cultural events and discovered they joy in a well-timed swag …

More Paige’s Than A Book… a series (ep. 1)

"You have a collect call from Karl Paige an inmate at Love Lock correctional facility." I immediately pressed 1 to begin the promptings that started the call and then pressed add call. I had answered this call many times before and knew that I had about 4 seconds while the computerized woman gave the prompts …

They Pay Me To Live Here (Tulsa Remote)

Let's talk about Tulsa Oklahoma. Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma.  Historically, a robust energy sector fueled Tulsa's economy; however, today the city has diversified and leading sectors include finance, aviation, telecommunications and technology. How does the 47th largest city in America grow in this manner. Well... they pay for it! …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 17)

“You're thinner than you are in your pictures.. I'm not really into that"

I Hate Being Poor!

My mama loves the Goodwill store and I haaaaate it! I remember spending Saturday mornings in this store feeling completely tortured. My mom, happily sorting through racks and racks and RACKS of stuff that people OBVIOUSLY didn’t want while I sat huffing on one of the dusty chairs that should be simply thrown away! God …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 15)

I can hear Snoh Aalegra singing the lyrics to "I want you around" as I write this. We can get away Palm trees, beach views Ordinary day All I wanna hear is Innervisions on replay And sit right next to you, you I try not to show how I feel about you Thinkin' we should …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 14)

Him: I feel most empowered when I am able to help others achieve their dreams which is my goal in life Me: what are you doing to achieve this goal of yours? Him: I'm just blessed to see 2020 Me: There was no need to continue this conversation. Thankfully I do not attract the men …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 13)

It's been a while since the last dating update and I am glad to say that it's not for lack of events. As a surprise to me the consistency of swipes were from actual men who were... consistent. Now this wasn't always great but it was certainly worthy of my time and made a good …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 12)

My sister in law (Feel free to read with a strong Jamaican accent) Her: Who is this guy you're going to Cancun with? Me: A friend I met online. Her: Have you met him before? Me: Once while driving back from Kansas I posted it online and he asked me to stop by a gas …

I’ve Opened Myself To Serial Killers… a series (ep. 11)

What’s your favorite drink? Him: Your bathwater... [Online dating update] Thankfully the guy above was not messaging me. This is one of the stories that I got from a friend who sends me hilarious screenshots from dating gone wrong. The most recent one was of a guy asking her for money. The text went as …