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Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen review

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Coffee is one of my favorite drinks. Most people indulge in coffee after the sun rises for breakfast or simply drink it to give themselves energy, but I love it so much I will drink it at any time of the day . During my Thanksgiving break I went back home to Des Moines, Iowa and while I was there, I had the opportunity to try a new coffee place in the East Village called Vibrant Coffe ehouse & Kitchen .   Me & my friends catching a quick pic for memories. Vibrant Coffee house & Kitchen is a restaurant that serves coffee, breakfast foods, salads, energy drinks and fresh baked goods. The things that I tried while I was there were the peppermint mocha iced latte and the rise & grind sandwich with a side of fruit.   My meal 10 seconds before I devoured it. It was delicious . Though it was pricey , it w as worth it because it wa s pretty go od , and I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant. Peppermint is one of my favorite coffee flavors which is why I love the winter

Homework or relax?

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3 Ways to balance work time and down time. Being able to manage your time and have a life outside of school or work is something that most people struggle with. I am a part of that group of people also. I did not realize how important it was to make sure you sustain a balance between work time whether that is school, or job related, and down time for yourself or with friends and family until I entered college. I am now in my second year of college and have learned from mentors and peers how to keep track of the time you spend with schoolwork and without schoolwork . Creating a planner, setting boundaries and not being too hard on myself or creating unreasonable goals for myself have improved my time management the most and understanding that down time is important.   I used to think planners were only necessary to keep up with your assignments or things that you needed to complete or remember. After I beg an to use a planner, I realized though it helps you remember things you mu

Black Girl Tug of War

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The Infinite Criticism of A Black Womans Hair  Tug of War  Since I was a little girl, I always felt like I was playing a tug of war game with society about my hair. On one side of the rope was the group of people who told me I need to wear my hair out and be proud. On the other side were people shaming me for showing off my kinky curls and fluffy edges , and looking at me with disgust when it is not in a protective style such as braids or under a wig . I used to wonder how there could be such a huge debate about something as simple as hair follicles then I came to the realization that as a Black Woman I will be judged for ever y part of my identity.   As a child me along with many other Black girls would have chemicals put in our h air called perms, which would strip away the natural curls that spro uted from our heads and made them pin straight. Every few months  you would be sitting between your mother's legs as she put the cream on your head and told you to holler at h