“Oh you’re pretty for a black girl” “You should try and avoid the sun” “Your pictures so dark, I can only see your teeth and your eyeballs.” Yada yada yada, blah blah blah the list goes on. I hear these kind of comments ALL the time. Most people think it’s ‘banter’, strangely enough I don’t see… Continue reading #23: Shadeism in the black community…
We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn… Continue reading #22: Mans search for meaning…
“You know you hate your job when you see a wet floor sign and you secretly hope you would just slip and die.” I just have to LOL at the thoughts I once had as a waitress. I actually intended on writing a blog post on how I strongly dislike my current role. But this… Continue reading #21: Dairy of an angry black waitress…
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“Asians don’t speak English because they are dirty and lazy.” Sorry what? Are you actually kidding me? The level of stupidity and sheer ignorance of what I would say was a working class, middle aged, white man on the train today was dumbfounding. He even said it so matter-of-fact. A benighted opinion if I… Continue reading #18: The ugly face of racism…
Hey guys, haven’t posted in a minute. So much for 100 days in my thoughts [‘: In between trying to hustle a new job (which I have now secured thank God), Looking for a flat/house to buy in London (which is a full time job in and of itself), And feeling confused about the dissolve… Continue reading #17: Life…
Guys, I’m ecstatic! Just got an offer from the job I REALLY wanted! Well actually I got 3 offers, swimming in them mate. I’m just thanking God because honestly I couldn’t have done it otherwise. On the flip side I’m dreading having to hand in my notice on Monday. My manager will be so upset,… Continue reading #16: Cheers to my new job…
“Don’t cry because it’s over, Smile because it happened!” ~ Dr Seuss ……. #100daysinmythoughts
I broke up with my fake boyfriend tonight. I feel like shit. He just kept saying that I didn’t try, I never liked him, and that I wasn’t there for him. According to him I’m cold, heartless and mean. FML. I feel like the worst. ……. #100daysinmythoughts
