The term “woke” used to simply be the past tense form of the verb “wake.” But modern culture has turned the word on its head to represent something deeper and more powerful than simply rising from sleep. 

"So, yeah, if I have to come in as a backup, that fine. But that's not where I'm staying. And when I prove that I'm a starter, I want to be able to step on the field as such. I just need that opportunity to walk through the door."

There was a time when the blazer was the go-to professional garment. But those days are now a distant memory. The hoodie sweatshirt has replaced the blazer as the new professional uniform, and for good reason.