It's been a minute y'all, I mean honestly, it's been a minute. The last time I was sitting in front of my computer typing away for my blog was in 2019 and I was on my way to starting my sophomore year in college. Now it's 2020, and I am sitting on my couch after working a long shift from home. Yeah, I said it working from home, it's a long story and I will get there! But first, I want to check in with you, how are you, now I don't mean how are you, I mean how ARE you. I felt the need to emphasize that because I think so many of us when asked that question answer with "ok" before our brains can even register the intensity of the question. So please give it some thought and comment down below your answer. I will be checking so don't just skip over it.
I have really been missing the feeling of just talking to you all. I truly believe there is something about just typing your thoughts and feelings and posting it for the world to see that just excites me ( I promise I'm not weird), but no really. I never knew how truly therapeutic this could be, and also there is a raw talent for writing. Not only do I have to captivate your attention but I also have to keep it all the way through, I don't really know where I got the talent from, some people say I got it from my mama, and if that is the case thank you, mom! I really appreciate this talent given to me for reasons other than being able to get things off my chest, but also being able to help
others and learn from others. I think the thought of my experiences being able to help someone else down the road make better life decisions is always a plus in any case, but I also appreciate being able to learn from other people's life experiences, because honestly, we are all going through life together.
Wow, that was such a long and deep introduction. Anyway, let's catch up! Let's see where do I begin, well considering I went through a whole academic year without you all I guess I can insert a short and sweet summary of sophomore year! Okay, maybe not short but definitely sweet because it wouldn't be TaylorMade if it was anything less than. Sophomore year was nuts, and I mean that in the nicest way. It started off great, my classes were decent I had one 8 am but my other classes were pretty much spread apart.
The first semester was where it all went downhill. All of my classes were great except for my Anatomy & Physiology class my professor who I won't name here lol did not teach me in a way that best suited my learning style. I think I can speak for most when I say the majority of the human race is visual learners meaning, we can not be talked at and expected to retain information, I mean if you are going to do that then at least do it in a creative way! This specific teacher not only talked at us but would refuse to answer questions, her response to all was "look in the book", (obviously, if I am asking you it's because I cannot find it in the book). Due to this I did not due well in this class, my confidence plummeted and I began to question my future.
-------------------------------------------pause for sadness-----------------------------------------
You know how people say "everything happens for a reason"? Well, I believe it because as things were starting to look down that semester I was able to learn more about myself. I learned what made me happy, sad, and angry. I was really starting to figure Taylor out, what did I figure out you ask? I found out that I am a true people person, I am a person that will advocate for the betterment of the people.
During my freshman year, I was introduced to an organization Our Turn through my roommate at the time Ashley. I spent a lot of time advocating for Tuition Equity for undocumented students, students under 
DACA and TPS. Well, I was offered to get paid for my advocacy, and I accepted the offer. So while one part of my life seemed to be failing the other part with Our Turn was super successful. I will hyperlink the website above so you can check out the work Our Turn does. Not only am I standing up for what I believe in, but I am also developing top-notch relationships with people across the nation. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.
My second semester was a lot better, classes were a bit easier, I had my groove back, and I was a lot happier. However we all know all good things must come to an end, so just like that COVID-19 happened. Shortly after NC shut down and implemented the 'Stay at home order', my university shut down and I was forced to move out and go home and finish my classes online. Finishing classes hybrid style ( live online classes) wasn't that bad, but if I had to choose I definitely wouldn't choose to do it over again. It's something about being in person that makes the experience not only more authentic but guarantees better outcomes.
Fast forward.. summer offically starts. I continued to work from home and I started taking one online class to make up for the class I didn't do too well during my first semester earlier that year. And here we are now 3 weeks to my junior year officially starts, I am finishing up my online class with an 'A' (woot woot). The pandemic is still in effect, and life as we know it is and will be different. We wear masks everywhere and probably will for the foreseeable future. Staying at home has provided me a lot of time to think about how I would like to expand my brand....with that being said I will be starting a YouTube channel. I am so excited and can't wait to provide you guys with more content. So comment down below what types of things you would like to see.
Until next time,
peace! 
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