November 7, 2016 Hi friends. It’s been a while. I've used a generic autumn stock photo to represent the amount of time that has passed. So it's been a while. Reason being that I’ve been forced to keep one of the biggest secrets I’ll ever have to keep in my life. You see, these two people here:… Continue reading Big Changes On The Horizon…
August 23, 2016 A month and six days to date, I decided to grow dreadlocks. Well I actually decided over 10 years ago that I'd embrace twisties when I turned 30, but just like many other things in life, things didn't go as planned. But do they ever? I've slowly begun to recognize how weird the 20s… Continue reading Locking Up, Toning Down
April 6, 2016 Click here to read my latest piece on Thought Catalog! Questions, comments and critiques are always welcome. © Scappiamo, 2015
February 7, 2016 So I took my first step towards separating business from pleasure. (Or maybe leisure would be a more appropriate word…) I finally got around to creating my personal website. At shanaantoine.com you'll find my bio, a list of publications, and contact information. No more, no less. No longer will I feature both external… Continue reading New Site!
November 7, 2015 Anyone else totally swamped after a 5-day week of nonstop hustling and bustling? I know I am. Whether it's school, freelance projects or waking up at 6 am for an hour long commute to work, we're constantly pushing ourselves. Luckily, there are a number of ways we can increase our productivity levels,… Continue reading It’s Not About Working Hard, It’s About Working Smart
October 13, 2015 Green tea serves as a healthy alternative to coffee--you get your caffeine fix while filling your body with all kinds of yummy nutrients and antioxidants. But what if I told you you could do more than just drink it? Click here to read on! © Scappiamo, 2015
October 7, 2015 It's been a while since I've posted (37 days, 1 hour and 35 minutes to be exact), so I figured I'd give you all a holler. A few weeks ago, I gave up my flexible, aimless, yoga-filled schedule to live the sleepless, structured, 9 to 5 life I'd always dreamed of. (It's more… Continue reading “Guess Who’s Back, Back Again”
August 31, 2015 So many of us are under pressure, whether it be a result of school, financial obligations, work, or familial responsibilities. These kind of stresses take a major toll on our overall levels of happiness and in turn, the relationships we have with ourselves and others. I wrote this piece because I've learned… Continue reading Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Eight Things You Can Do To Be A Happier You!
August 13, 2015 Hello, lovelies! Head on over to MOGUL to read about my personal journey to being au naturel. I struggled with the decision to share this with the world. In the end, I figured why not? Perhaps my words and my experiences will inspire some of you to take that leap out of your… Continue reading Getting Kinky: My Journey To Natural Hair
August 3, 2015 They've taught me many things, but love has always been the most profound. Click here, or the photo above, to read my latest article on Thought Catalog! © Scappiamo, 2015
July 27, 2015 After months and months of eager anticipation, Taylor Magazine has finally launched its website! A few months ago, I was approached by one of the founders to write for this London-based online/print publication. I've been looking forward to this day ever since. Click here to visit the site! Like, follow, share, explore. ***Update***… Continue reading Taylor Magazine Has Made Its Debut!
July 10, 2015 This morning I am excited to say that my work has been accepted for publication for the second time on Thought Catalog! Originally published last night, this article features tips on pursuing a successful, meaningful relationship with the introvert. Click here to read on!
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