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Thirst.

Most mornings, I wake up and I am extremely thirsty. The strange thing is, though I love water, I still do not want it. I never want to drink the water that is right next to my bed. I realize this will not make much sense to some, but it is a daily struggle for me.

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Tell Them Your Name

After months of pregnancy, my mom determined my name. Ayanna (pronounced Uh-yah-nuh). She loved the meaning and the significance. Unfortunately, as she began to share with family and friends, they were concerned. ‘What if people can’t pronounce her name?’