No. 100: For Everyone Who Ever Accused Me of “Acting White”: Thank You.

"I believe you need to figure out where that negativity came from. What is the root of it? That's where you start," she said. "I'm not sure I've thought of it that way before. I always think of the 'why' but not from that angle." I said. "Exactly my point," was her response. I took …

2012 Upside: Taking a Leap of Faith

I stood near the edge of the platform looking down at the trees and lush green fields. The mountains stood on the horizon and I watched the birds swoop down through the rainforest. It seemed so peaceful in hindsight. My arms shook as my entire frame tightened. I held onto the wire nervously and twitched …