A few days ago, I learned I won a grant to support an ongoing journalism project — my first grant for writing, let alone journalism and research.

I kept rereading the email in disbelief. Then I glanced over and saw my dog excitedly jumping up and down.

Pretty sure he’s gonna up his rates now 😭

Y’all, being a corgi mom as an introvert is such an interesting experience.

I kinda feel like he’s my life coach at this point, idk.. 😭

If he had a LinkedIn his About would say,“From herding to Life Coach, book a session with Benito today.”

Anyways, who doesn’t love Ayo Edebiri.

This is from her interview with @wmagazine.com.web.brid.gy

Still stunned someone spelled my name “Nabelela” in their email response to me.

Pitching as a freelance journalist…as told by my corgi Benito 😭

I shut my thumb in the door this morning and I kid you not, my dog just stared at me like

I got married to my best friend today 🥹😭