True story from Dakar

The power went out.

When it goes out at night, it's usually too hot to do anything but try to sleep. So I went to sleep and woke up about an hour later with a full bladder. But my apartment is literally pitch black when the lights are out at night.

Entry #349 – May 1, 2010: The Stoop (or check my dance moves)

"You got moves?" he asked me.

"Oh you don't want to see my moves, man."

Entry #350 – May 2, 2010: To-do list gets smaller

Four finals, 1 paper and 1 final project complete.

Entry #353a – May 5, 2010: Above the clouds

In one of my artist's statements, I once wrote that I wanted to live above the clouds. I love looking at the shadows clouds make on the ground below, when I am flying above the clouds.

Entry #353b – May 5, 2010: Genius Child

This is a song for the genius child.
Sing it softly, for the song is wild.
Sing it softly as ever you can -
Lest the song get out of hand.

Entry #354 – May 6, 2010: CUSO-VSO

An all day assessment of my talents and skills can be draining.

Entry #355 – May 7, 2010: A recipe for baked eggs

Richard, who owns the Inn on Somerset in Ottawa, made baked eggs for breakfast today. I highly recommend staying there on your next trip to Ottawa, just for his baked eggs alone. Delicious!

Entry #356 – May 8, 2010: She's so fresh

Invincible with Roxanne Shante at She's So Fresh.

Entry #360 – May 12, 2010: It feels good

A+, A, A- and a B+ - it feels good to do good.

Entry #361 – May 13, 2010: On privilege

I'm always debating with Africans about privilege. They always make a blanket statement regarding Americans, privilege and opportunities.