August 2018 - Sleepless in Monrovia

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Dating In Monrovia; Power & Sex

Posted on August 31, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

But NO! Sex is not only about procreation. God made humanity in His image to have dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26); and I am positive that my parents use sex as an expression of their love for each other. My teachers taught me that besides reproduction, sex should also be about pleasure. I mean, before the discussion of sperm and egg, isn’t there a part about orgasm and pleasure points? Some of us learned how kissing is a stimulant and touching sensations make sex enjoyable. Continue Reading →

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Dating in Monrovia, Two Ladies’ Perspective

Posted on August 29, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Now, Liberian men oh, we have a quick question for y’all, who told y’all that when you say “I love you” to a female, after knowing her for two goddamn seconds, she’ll somehow automatically just sleep with you? Okay, we understand, when you’re a kid and you don’t have a game yet, you say whatever you think you need to say to get into a girl’s pants. But when a grown-ass man comes with that line off the jump, it’s just baffling and off-putting. Continue Reading →

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Dating in Monrovia, a Guy’s Perspective

Posted on August 26, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Once you understand that every individual attaches labels to people then you are already ahead of the curve. The only thing left is for you to know how to use this mindset when approaching or being approached by Liberian women. Continue Reading →

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The Influence of Art on a Society and How Liberia Can Learn from It

Posted on August 24, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Traditional masks, murals, painted storefronts, and paintings of beautifully shaped African women in village settings; these are a few reminders of the presence of art in Liberia. Not all meets the eye from a single day’s drive through the vibrant… Continue Reading →

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Justice is Guilty

Posted on August 23, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Humbled, I stand before this grand court To argue our case… against ‘Justice’ On behalf of humanity, Humanity is sick! And Justice is one of the diseases. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: They say ‘Justice delayed is Justice… Continue Reading →

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An Open Letter to Africa Voters

Posted on August 19, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Dear Fellow Africans, It is my prayer that this letter meets you in peace. Lately, our beautiful continent has been the embodiment of the “Hyena and Hen” theory- a theory for the situation in which power and authority are given… Continue Reading →

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Femininity II

Posted on August 16, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

Femininity: the idea that womanhood is being the fragile, quiet woman who submits to the man and respects his decisions because that’s how it should be. Therefore, my hobbies include: cooking, cleaning, and reading romantic novels. To find me, Search… Continue Reading →

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Catcalling

Posted on August 12, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

“When is it okay to Catcall a woman?” The answer is “NEVER” –Fanoraine Continue Reading →

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First Impression

Posted on August 9, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

I’m a girl with dreams. I don’t wear it on my sleeves or so it seems. I’m not (just) a social media addict, I’m making moves, Don’t take one look and misjudge because my process is not smooth And public,… Continue Reading →

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Even the Little Things Matter

Posted on August 5, 2018 by sleeplessinmonrovia

“Whoever said small things don’t matter has never seen a match start a wildfire.” – Beau Taplin “Little things do matter,” says Andy Andrews, “sometimes, little things matter the most. Everybody pays a lot of attention to big things, but… Continue Reading →

Month: August 2018