And The Fun Continues
I went to watch a musical called The Big Life tonight. It was excellent. It charted the trials of the first West Indian migrants to England. A great comedy that served to enlighten about the struggle that Caribbean natives had to face when they first reached London. Of course it struck a cord with me. I too will have to face the racism and the cold and the homesickness all because I have a dream for something more than what home can offer me right now in my life. The question is 'is it all worth it?' the answer... it better frickin be!
Interracial Couples
Walking through Lester Square tonight I found where all the attractive londoners were hiding. Sexy cars, sexier men, hip clubs, an exciting hive of activity for the vampires of the city...
So while observing I realised that there were very few interracial (Black and White) couples and of those there were ONLY Black male White female. Whats really up with that? I get the mandingo stereotypical appeal of the Black man and the stereotypical appeal of the 'easy' white female. But beyond that doesnt a black woman have anything to offer a white guy in England?
Something tells me my dating pool just got a hell of alot smaller:)
oh yeah and a man puked on the bus on the way home. alcohol is the devil
off to bed
im loving it
ade
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So Far, So Great
Well I'm in safely. There were no waterworks at the airport even though my favourite people in the world were there to see me off. I really appreciate these things in life more and more now.
this is going to be a long one
So i was determined to pack 'light' (why the gawddamn keyboard gotta be different!????? arrrghh). i.e. relocate for a year with one suitcase. considering i only own one long sleeved shirt it shouldt have been hard to do. but factor in scrubs, coveralls and books and well you get my idea. i almost made it. but i ended up taking one suitcase and a bag. the suitcase is heavy as hell.
good luck girl
but i got bumped up to premium economy on Virgin and that was sweet. Footrests and almost fully recining chairs. and to top it all off this pleasant old lady was my neighbour. She was very chatty and I didnt mind most of the time. then out of the blue the lady orders me a fragrance from the duty free items just because she liked it and thought i would too. 31£ of Kenzo Flower fragrance. and i just happened to like it too. How lucky could one gal be?
thr train
my luck almost ran out. i had to travel the train with my heavy ass suitcase. however, the kindness of strangers didn't let me down and people were so helpful and polite. im really loving this place.
then i reached the station where i was to be picked up. when i saw the stairs i was supposed to lug that suitcase up i almost cried. i didnt have anything left in me.... but not having a choice gives you lots of energy. so i made it. and im in london. and im loving it.
its dreary. but its a nice temperature. the drive through south london was beautiful. even though everything is the same colour i love the mixture of old and new. so much history here. i cant wait to come back and be a tourist.
and even though the racism paranoia has set it already (this man on the train looked like he wanted to kill me. i kid you not) im being positive and this is going to be a good time. i can tell.
london lass signing out
cheers (lol)
ade
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Why Would I Want To Leave?
Ive enjoyed change. Moving house, changing schools, living in different countries. I revel in novel experiences that I wouldn't have had the change to encounter if I had stayed in Bim all my life.
Ice skating in Central Park, weck and wurst in Germany, carnival in Trinidad... I feel that my life has been enriched through all of this.
But at this moment I feel as though Ive lost my wanderlust.
Maybe it was having more girlie time than usual, or the fact that the Rugrats like me a little bit even if they dont love me all the time, or just the peace Ive found in myself during this last vacation.
Whatever it is I dont want to leave. I want to see little sis so very much and Im open to new experiences but the thought of leaving HOME is playing havock with my emotions.
why would I want to leave my best friends and my family?
why would I want to trade in the beach for coats and scarves?
why exchange walking down a street where the majority of people look like me and understand somewhat what Im about?
why pass up the opportunity to lay on the benches at the Garrison with the pinky and watch the Sun set behind the clock tower.....
sigh....
just a means to an end.
But I'm hard like rock stone.
I can do this...
Maybe Crash wasnt the best movie to watch today.
Back to being a black girl
ade
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My Kadooment Day Experience - The Kindness Of Strangers and Friends
I had a really good time yesterday for the most part. Fell in love bout 5 times, proposed to a couple guys and spun a whole lot of bumper. I also consumed more alcohol than I usually do and that lead to some serious alcohol induced nausea. So while I was down and out next to someones chattle house it was touching that my girlfriends never left my side. I felt bad that I was ruining their day but happy to know that no matter how long we spend apart or how many days go by without a conversation they have my back when i need em. Thanks pinky and keeber!
Also thanks to the random Guyanese guy that gave me his water bottle. And the sexy guys in Power x four that looked after me when I lost the girls.
and i had a revalation. Im Boy Crazy. In every blog I talk about some different guy. I guess when you dont have access to something (by choice) the desire for it becomes heightened.
With that said Im loving single life.
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Positive Thoughts.... Wooosa
OK. I was all hyped about today. How could the colour of a headpiece ruin my vibe? Not only that but the waist bands are no suited for full figured ladies like myself. Im trying not to think of myself as a FAT COW but Baje has made that just about impossible.
But anyways...three tears in a bucket F*CKIT!!! by the time i reach Station hill I expect to be too far gone to care. Anybody that watching me too hard not drinking enough:D
and talking bout drinking enough...booze cruise was SUPERB! I cant believe that was what i was missing all these years. And the sea at Boat Yard was heaven after all that sweating on the boat.
well im off to bed.... gotta rest up:)
We on de road again, we on de road again(8)
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