Tilesa | Ta-less-ah | noun; Dope human. Electic soul.
Mother. God Mom. Daughter. Sister. Niece. Cousin. Sahaab. Your boyfriend’s best friend since the 2nd grade. The 12th man.
Things people say about me. She loves Ro Bug. She’s a team mom. She has a lot of trauma, so she’s funny. Sarcastic. Good human. Plays no reindeer games. Tomboy. Loyal. Ride or Die. She is tough but loving. Intelligent AF. She loves her family and friends hard. Hates oppression of any kind and anyone being oppressed for any reason, except for haters. They can kick rocks.
Ro and one of his favorite coaches, Coach JJ!
Things I say about myself. I’m thankful and grateful. Daily humbled. Student of life. Thankful for the path that God has plotted out for me. I know he has a huge plan for my life! My love language is helping you win.
I’m a leader, a reader, and a student of life. Always. Working daily to gain the definition of what it means to be me. I love beautiful, creative things and people.
I love being a mom, and my son is the smartest, kindest, funniest, and, objectively, the dopest kid I know. Being a single mom was NEVER in the plan, but that’s what God gave us. Ro saved me from myself, and I really mean that. He is love, light, and everything good and amazing in this world.
I love my family and all six of my friends. I love my nieces, nephews, and godkids. I love being a team mom. I love Hip-Hop, r&b, and neosoul. I think words are beautiful. I can be a loner. I’m always “fine”, even when I’m not. I’m not good at asking for help. I think everything is “so cute.”
I love the ocean and water. I love reading. I love soup. I’m a proud island girl (read: hella ethnicites but mainly samoan and norwegian). I love arts and crafts. I love pencils, and new notebooks. I love book club.
I love people having freedom — real freedom (whatever that really means for them). I love it when women and people of color are represented in a positive light. I love it when people get the recognition they deserve. I am proud to be an ally of all underserved humans.
“Would you rather have a Lexus or justice? A dream or some substance? A beemer? A necklace? Or freedom?” - Dead Prez