"Makin' Sure I Don't Miss Homecoming at Howard..."

Now that I have booked my airline ticket, everything is set for my trip to DC next month. My best friend, my college roommate, and myself are going to Howard's homecoming this year. This will be the second consecutive year that I go. Last year was FABULOUS. Although we didn't partake in any of the actual homecoming festivities, we experienced the city and the nightlife. It was a fantastic experience.

When I tell people about going to HU homecoming, they're like, "You didn't go to Howard, what are you going for?" There's no law that says that alumni are the only ones who can go to homecoming. So many people from different places come to DC during homecoming weekend, its ridiculous. The selection of men is off the chain. Men from up and down the east coast from New England to the south. I love it. East coast men have a whole different flavor than those from the west coast. They are much more forward and straight up. While men from LA tend to want women to jock them and not let us know whether they are interested in us, east coast men let you know straight up whether they're interested in you or not. I find that so refreshing. Playing guessing games is for the birds.

Another thing I like about DC is that there is a large population of black professionals. Black people are pretty sparse for the most part in LA. DC definitely lives up to its name, "Chocolate City." However, it kind of weirded me out that some of the men out there wear suits to the club. Preface: I'm about to sound really "LA" right now, but I thought that was hella country. Save your good suits for church, boo. Don't sweat it out at Love.

I probably won't participate in any of the homecoming festivities this year either. What for? I didn't go to Howard (lol) nor am I in college anymore. But I will be a part of the nightlife scene, and I will be observing and macking up east coast men for the duration of that weekend. Can't wait!