Musings of the Socially Aware
WARNING: Do not take this blog too seriously. It is all encompassing of the fleeting thoughts I have, even if they are just momentary. Don't read too far into me.
Who are you? I’m Akilah. I live in Cincinnati. I used to live at Disney World/Orlando. I make youtube videos, play the ukulele, personal blog a lot, tweet a lot, do social media and marketing work for a small local company and have a rocking mane.
How tall are you? I can’t tell in photos. I’m 5’4” okay. Let’s not talk about it, I’m still bitter.
How long have you had natural hair? I stopped relaxing it in August 2009, and just slowly chopped off the ends until there was no relaxed hair left. So it’s been a little more than 2 years. I will have the most amazing hair in another two years. Trust.
Cup Size? When I go out to eat I usually get a medium. Thanks for asking.
What are you life goals? Well I’m currently working my way back into my size 2 jeans, but big picture I’d like to save up $8,000, get a daytime job at NBC in Chicago and take improv classes at night, move to NYC, be on SNL, etc. One day I would like to have kids, but it’s just too huge of a concept for me to ever see it happening in the next little while. I like Cincinnati, but I like to see the world. I want to visit every continent and learn loads of languages and live far too much.
Are you a feminist? You’re asking if I think women should be treated as equals to men. Absolutely I do, and I am.
What did you get your degree in? I did an independent major in college in Broadcasting and Speech Communications with a focus in Mass Communications. Hence my desire to be a news anchor on weekend update on SNL.
When is your birthday?
August 31, 1989. Virgo/Snake as far as astrology goes. So, whatever that means.
What is your background? I’m African American, but not sure which country in Africa my people hail from (thanks, slavery!). I’m also English and Cherokee Indian. My Great Great Grandmother’s name was Susie Goodnight if that gives you some perspective.
Why do you love smoothies so much? I just love fruit, and always have. Plus I like beverages more than food. Sue me. Put the two together and I become very very happy.
Why are you single? Because I was born old and I require people to get on my level. Unfortunately, men tend to have a harder time growing up than women, and unless I was going to date waaaaay older, I just end up disappointed. So I’m forever alone.
How old are you? 22 years old.
When did you start doing photography? I started taking photos in high school for yearbook. In college I got more interested because my roommate was a photographer and had a really sweet Nikon D60. I met her coworker Nessa and stalked her around the internet for a while and decided I’d give it a spin. I’ve only done a bit of family portraiture and street photography, but if I could find the time to actually start my own business I have no doubt it would be successful.
