“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…
“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…
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
Here we go again with the feeling of inadequacy. Who told me I can’t nail this interview and land my dream job. There nothing on the job description that I can’t do or even learn to do. I’m clearly not under-qualified for the role – trust and believe the recruiter would never have approached me… Continue reading #12:Fake it ’till you make it…
So as of today I’m deciding to be more intentional in my actions. I usually jump at the first sweet thing that comes my way because I’m scared that nothing better will come along… And why am I scared? Because I haven’t internalised the fact that I’m awesome. Don’t settle, wait for what you want. Hard… Continue reading #9: Be intentional…
Is not that we are inadequate; Our deepest fears is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually who are you not to be? ~ Nelson Mandela (RIP) Be inspired. Don’t settle for… Continue reading #7: Our Deepest Fear…
But the time for growth is now! ———- There is no growth without change, No change without fear or loss; And no loss without pain. -Rick Warren …….. #100daysinmythoughts
In 2014 I made myself a 3 year plan of where I wanted to be in life. Dream career, long term (sexy) boyf, money at my disposal with a slim and trim body to die for. Truth be told, I could not be any further away from my goals…. (All of them -____- ) I can’t… Continue reading #2: The Power of Positivity…
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