I'm planning a self-care day in New York next week. I mean, hopefully next week. I hope I'm not too tired or sad to go, but if I am that's ok too. No big deal. But yes, I was randomly thinking of Barnes and Noble and how big it is, how many books you can explore, and the Starbucks that they have. I love book stores, there's always something interesting that catches my eye. My ex husband was showing me this poem that he had to read in school and it was the most beautiful poem I ever read. It's called 'HOMELESS NOT HOPELESS' BY SOLA OWONIBI. I'm so interested in what they learn in school in Africa. To me, their education and history is so rich. One of the mentors at Columbia University was telling me about one of her Nigerian students who got accepted into Columbia soon after her internship. I am so enamored by what she learned back home in school, how she's taking America, if she likes it here, or if she misses home. I know that CUNY has some study abroad opportunities, but I don't think I'm ready for all that yet. Financially, mentally, physically, spiritually.. I'm just not ready yet. Anyways. All of that to say, I hope they have some African writers in Barnes and Noble. That would make my day. I bought a few books (and one borrowed from the library) that are by African authors. After I read 'A Woman's Worth' that was set in Kenya, I have to read more books like that. It's so inspiring and influential to my spirit. I also wanted to go to Carbone or Il Mulino and have a seat at the bar. We'll see, though. I may take a week to just rest and relax at home.
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