Tag: issues
mental homework: (15)
skin color.
one of the biggest taboos in every lifestyle.
one that is better left unspoken:
who knew when i wrote this entry:
You’re Dark Skinned So I’m Not Even Interested In You.
it would lead to such a great discussion.
i love when everyone comes together and shares their stories.
i was blown away by all the comments in that entry,
all the various experiences and opinions,
but tajan and sanity comments really got me…
You’re Dark Skinned So I’m Not Even Interested In You.
i caught up with a sista friend yesterday.
when we talk,
it is always a deep conversation about life.
my favorite!
the topic was black people.
we got onto the subject of skin color.
she said that if beyonce was as dark as her,
she would not have nearly the amount of success that she has.
“i kinda agree”.
she also pondered why these sistas in the industry always dye their hair blonde?
i often wondered myself because many of them looking stunning with darker hair.
before we hung up,
she said i should thank my parents i am able to “pass“.
“life is not to kind to dark berries,” she said.
that part left me confused…
… but i got it.
i wanted to say it hasn’t got me a job,
but whatever.
i started to wonder if the lighter the skin,
the more open the magic door of acceptance?
would life,
according to her,
be amazing if you “pass“?…
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mental homework: (12)
vain left a comment that literally made the world stop.
he left it under:
I’m Not Suckin’ Your Pipe Until You Tell Me I’m Worth Something To You Muthafucka
peep it…
Your Family Could Be The Biggest Leeches Of Them All
imagine being drafted into the nfl.
you see your contract and you nearly pass out.
you are financially set for a while.
little did you know,
your family was plotting too.
welcome to the world of tyron smith…
this is why i’m changing phones and addresses once my big break happens.
suddenly you have new family,
new friends,
new handouts,
and new enemies…
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Are You Really Prepared For When Your Storm Comes?
THROW DIRT ON ME: GROW A WILD FLOWER.
God has a funny way of getting your attention when you are fucking up.
He may put someone negative in your life to show you how to fight.
He may take something you loved away to make you see how comfortable you were getting.
Or, he may drain your account for you to see how money is important for survival.
God got my full attention last week…
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The Divine Push
It has been an absolutely tough day since I wrote the last entry.
I ended up just going through my phone and asking for help….
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