Just a little humor before I get started! The Spring Symposium is tomorrow! I am excited, nervous, shakin' in my boots, all of that. Mostly excited though. I left last week's class feeling more confident about presenting my work to an audience (including my family) for the first time. I finished my presentation and I … Continue reading Spring Symposium Tomorrow! (Well Today)
Let's Get Started! Hello everyone! Well, I have been quite busy this week. Before I get started, just a huge "Congratulations" to my fellow classmate, scholar, and colleague Kelli for the amazing showcase of her Thesis during Kean University's Research Days 2019. I was able to express, create, and learn. I applaud you. … Continue reading Almost That Time!
Well, I must say that this past week did go the way I expected. (But hey, that's life!) The process for coming up with the different parts for the next chapter, Education, was harder than the History section. I had a difficult time condensing my notes into just a few sections. There is so much … Continue reading Trust the Process
“People have the impression that African American Vernacular English is nothing more than a collection of errors because that’s how they’ve been socialized. If it’s not Standard English, it’s wrong. So we have this framework that all of us have been indoctrinating to. There’s a right and a wrong in language. Language is always right … Continue reading Black is Beautiful
Once again, we are back for Thesis! Storytime: last week I was feeling extremely insecure about my early proposal (#2) that I submitted. I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning just to make sure what I had was good enough, even though I had no idea what I was doing. Needless to say, I … Continue reading “Keep Ya Head Up”
Well, well, welcome back everyone! Spring break was more of a high-speed week instead of a break. But you know what? I'm glad it was. A couple of weeks ago I wanted to give up what I was trying to do for my thesis and start a new topic. I was face to face with … Continue reading I Ain’t Changin’ Nottin’ Fa Nobody!
General Question: How's everyone's thesis process going? 😊 The more I dive into my deep reading, the more excited I become about my thesis and the whole process of studying a topic that has become close to my heart, almost like a child. (Mind you, I have no children, but I do have a lot … Continue reading Things are Heating Up
Two weeks ago, I was given the challenging task of diving into a deep reading of various books and articles from scholars in the topic I want to look at for my thesis. (African American Vernacular English or AAVE for short). Although I am only a month into the process of my thesis, finding exactly what … Continue reading Wish I Thought of a Reading List Sooner!
I've always heard the saying, "A girl can change her mind, can't she?" -Unknown, from television and movies. However, when it comes to my academic studying and thesis, could I actually change my mind? Is it too late? Lemme break it down. The day after our Valentine's Day class I was not only excited about … Continue reading Jumping to the Halfway Point: Too Early for a Breakdown?
Last week after class, there was a spark of creativity and inspiration that came from talking about the next steps for my thesis. The critical moments within my family that adds up to language and the power of language seems to be the main topic that keeps coming up. I had to research what … Continue reading Hop in the Delorean…We’re Going for a Ride
Coffee and Thesis 