A nostalgic ode to stickers, stationery, and the joy that never left us.
What does your laptop say about you?
For me, it’s a sticker-covered autobiography—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The thrill of a fresh sticker sheet feels like a tiny rebellion.
If bare surfaces make you uneasy, you might be one of us—the creative rebels who find meaning in every sticker, every scrawl.
And if you were born anywhere near 1981 like me, you probably know exactly what I mean. There’s something magical about peeling that perfect corner, smoothing it down with care, and watching a once-blank notebook, laptop, or water bottle transform into you. Your mood. Your vibe. Your season.
Maybe it’s generational. Maybe we’re the last to grow up in the golden age of sticker albums, smelly pens, and glittery trapper keepers. We traded cards, pogs, friendship bracelets, and begged our parents for just one more sheet of rainbow dolphins or holographic unicorns at the mall.
Even now, all grown up and fully digitized, my love for stationery hasn’t gone anywhere. I still light up at the sight of a crisp new notebook, or a fresh sticker pack ready to become part of my laptop’s personality. It’s creative expression, tiny joy, and low-stakes commitment — all in one peel-and-stick move.
There’s magic in small things, especially the ones that remind us who we’ve always been.
My Favorite Stationery Picks
If this post has you itching to peel and stick, here’s a little something for you:
Because bare surfaces? They’re just waiting for a little personality.
What about you? Are you still a sticker/stationery kid at heart? Or did you leave your Lisa Frank era behind? Drop me a comment or share your favorite childhood stationery memory — I’d love to hear it.
Want to find more joy like this?
This is exactly the kind of creative spark we nurture inside Synergy Squad — my accountability and inspiration space for creatives, founders, and multi-passionate folks who need a gentle nudge (and a lot of fun). If you’ve been craving momentum without the burnout, come hang out with us.
Where to find me this Fall??
DC Power Point Party September 3 at 7 pm Grand Central
Afros and Audio Podcast Festival October 16 - 19th , Baltimore, MD
I’m speaking at the 7th and final Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, happening October 16–19, 2025 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD. Afros & Audio has given me the green light to share an exclusive 40% off discount with my community, so if you are an aspiring podcaster, growing creator, or entrepreneur building with audio, this is your invitation to join us. Use code speakerexclusive25 at checkout to secure your seat at this historic event.
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Guess what? I wrote a book!
Presales for the Kindle are already open, and the paperback will be available in late September. I’m so grateful for every preorder for Aligned and Not Automated, which will be released on October 21st! Learn more about my book baby here.
Music for you!!
Here’s a smooth R&B heavy playlist for creating, writing or chilling.
Podcast Visit!!
This week I visited The Curiosity Cafe hosted by the amazing Beth Salyers to discuss my curiosity journey, and how it’s led me here to all of you!!!
For each of you who scrolled this far I really appreciate your support! And for those of you who are new here. Here’s a chance to learn a bit more!!
May your week be filled with unexpected joys, and your surfaces never be bare.
