Cast of Characters

Tex, formerly known as Mr. Man is my fiance who hails from–you guessed it!–the great state of Texas. He’s  brash and outrageously silly but he gets me like no one else.

Maya is my best girlfriend and former roommate. Like her namesake in Girlfriends, she’s got a LOT of attitude but a lot of heart too. We met freshman year of college, bonded over America’s Next Top Model and the rest is history!

Sunny is my other college BFF. I met her through Maya and liked her instantly. She’s always optimistic and her happy-go-lucky personality balances out my ruthless pragmatism.

LS is my sorority sister, the deuce to my ace on our line of two. We’re cool but not uber-close due to some fundamental difference in life philosophies, although I’m still hoping that will change one day.

Jaleesa is my law school bestie. If I need a workout partner, a concert buddy or just a laugh break, she’s my girl. Coincidentally, she’s the same age as my big sister and also like her, has kept me from more than one meltdown.

Olivia was in my section 1L year and we came together through the power of snark. She says everything I’m too polite too and is going to make one helluva a prosecutor one day (hence the nod to Law & Order).

Charles Marrero is Tex’s homeboy and former college roommate. Every other word out of his mouth is pure FOOLISHNESS, but he’s a fun guy and has actually become one of my good friends too.

Porsche is one of my associates from undergrad. She’s a bit high maintenance, but is always ready to help someone out. Aristocat is her boyfriend, who earned this title because he has an epic name and limitless ambition. (And I like the Disney movie.)

Ice is my BGF (best guy friend) who I’ve known since 9th grade, so named because of the fraternity he pledged and his effortless cool.

HWSRN (short for He Who Shall Remain Nameless)/ The Ex is my first love. The end of our relationship lasted longer than the relationship itself, but the drama finally ended (although it still remains to be seen whether we’ll settle out to being friends, or never talk again).