The Baptism. I don’t consider myself a religious person, but I do believe in God very much and I frequent the church at my own time. By my own time I mean I don’t really go to church on Sunday mornings when everyone does. I like having my intimate time with God in a quiet…

Just the other day, my husband and I shaved our baby’s head. Depending on what kind of cultural background you come from, you’ve either found that sentence normal or absolutely odd and crazy. And, that is exactly the reason why I decided to write this post. There are so many beliefs or norms I have…

“Fashion is part of our culture, and it’s about more than just a pretty dress.” – Joan Smalls Every time I find an opportunity to wear my Ethiopian dress, what we also call “habesha kemis,” I feel like a queen and it is definitely more than just a pretty dress.  It’s the kind of dress…