Funke Konrad
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I love telling stories that entertain and evoke emotion. I believe storytelling connects us, unites us, and makes us human.
Stories (6)
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A Tale of Two Phobias
Tug-of-War I was 12 when something profound (at least for me it was) happened at the Bar Beach, Lagos, southwestern Nigeria. It was the Eid celebration. I remember being super excited about a day of sun-filled fun with my immediate family and a bunch of aunts, uncles, and cousins. The entire clan.
By Funke Konrad4 years ago in Psyche
A Surfeit of F*cks. Top Story - May 2022.
A Surfeit of F*cks Welcome to America One bright morning in April 2021, I had just exited a ramp and was merging with traffic. It seemed one of the other drivers was going to sideswipe me and so I laid hard on my horn and simultaneously yelled, “F*UCK YOU!!” They couldn’t have heard me, both our windows were up, the expressway thundered with the noise of dozens of cars. Still, it felt good to say that out loud. That wasn’t the first time I hurled that expletive in the 6 years I’ve been in the United States. It’s been a surfeit of f*ucks in God’s own country.
By Funke Konrad4 years ago in FYI
Thrift Store Shopping 101
Few things beat the thrill of finding extraordinary items at extraordinary prices. Thrift store shopping is one of the most affordable ways to build a stylish or well-curated wardrobe, while simultaneously also helping the environment. It’s true that sustainably made clothing is gaining some traction, however production costs are pretty steep, resulting in high price tags. Few people can afford a $150 pair of jeans made out of recycled plastic! Buying used clothing is one of the most effective ways of keeping clothing out of landfills. It is estimated that around 85% of clothing bought by Americans end up in landfills every year.
By Funke Konrad4 years ago in Lifehack
