Positive surroundings work wonders for you beleive it or not......
Monday, September 14, 2009
Hey Delmar
I'm at Columbia University with Delmar. We decided to hang out before his class at 6 today. I like the campus. It appears to be really clean, and the buildings are really nice. I wish I was back in school. To be surrounded by so many young professionals, is awesome. This is where I need to be....been thinkin about applying here for general studies next semester.
Hey Shaun, how you been?
Um ok for the most part. Got a lil part time job that pays decent money. Been lookin for something a bit more permanent, but hey the economy is still bad.....
Watchin things pass me by in the meantime and kinda jealous of people who have places to go and things to do. Aside from my part time gig, im kinda just lingering around. I havent really hung out with a lot of folks like I thought I would be doing. People have other priorities other than partyin I assume.....
But I must say, I havent been shoppin a lot. I have only bought 2 pair of shoes since I have been back. And I think that is pretty damn good.
I got another iphone. I had to think long and hard about how I could scam AT&T and get another one. And I found a loop hole and finally got it. But I absolutely can NOT loose this phone. But I have been so happy since I got it. Things are much easier when you have email, a phone, texting, and fun applications at your fingertips. I downloaded the Scrabble app for my phone and Im on that thing like every second. But the computer be cheating. Making words like Imago and Adz, what the fuck is that??????
I've managed to keep an eye on my lil sis too. W hang out a lot now and school has started for her. She wears a uniform and looks so cute. Besides the fact that she has a smart mouth and doeasn't like to clean her room, she is ok. Im waiting for her first report card to see what her grades are like. Thats another blog post....
My older sis is chillin. Workin and going to school too. Everyone around me seems to be so busy......
Captain of Team Asshole...
So in the asshole move of the century, Kanye West has outdone himself again. By now im sure you all have heard about or saw what happened, but Ill humor those of you who didn't....
At the VMA's Taylor Swift won the award for best female video. As she is on stage giving her acceptance speech, Mr. West rushes the stage, grabs her mic and says something to the effect of "i'm happy for you, and i'll let you finish your speech, but Beyonce had the best video of all time..."
Now there were a couple things wrong with this 1. it was extremely rude and disrespectful. I dare someone to come up on a stage when he was accepting an award and watch how he likes that...
2. UNCLASSY!!!!! your opinion is your opinion and you are entitled to it. But whether you agreed with the outcome or not, a vote was cast and She technically won the damn vote. Like it or not. Disagree or Agree. Let her get her shine....and
3. What the hell is a grown ass man, jumpin on stage to embarrass a 19 year old cute lil girl for? (cuz he is an asshole) Her jaw must've hit the floor extra hard and you could tell by her face that not only was she embarrassed but also at a loss for words.
Now I have seen on Twitter all these people callin him a stupid nigger and all this. One post said something like "...i dont know if black people follow me but after this I hope they stop. Kanye West is a stupid nigger...." Now that is takin it a lil TOO far. Mr West does not speak for all Black people everywhere, nor do we all agree with what he did. I was surely looking astonished when I saw that bullshit. Not only cuz I actually like Taylor Swift, but becuz it was downright rude. But no one has the right to take it as far as turning it into a black vs white thing, its not that serious!!!! *****And as a side note, I looked up the word nigger and one of its definitions outside of its VERY derogatory meaning is ignorant, and he damn sure acted ignorant, even niggerish some would say******
But in the end, at least Beyonce showed some type of class and decency by letting Swift finish her speech.
Im glad it wasn't ME up there, I surely would have SPIT on Kanye West and told him to mind his business and sit the fuck down somewhere!
I'm officially not a fan of his, and please believe he has lost PLENTY of fans off this latest stunt. Talk about Blame it on the alcohol....Some folks needs to just put the damn Henny down. This is why I DO NOT mess with dark liquor......
Did you know....?
....that strawberries are not really berries at all?
.....that BANANA are berries?
all courtesy of those fun lil Snapple tops.....
Sunday, August 30, 2009
I'm Back Baby!
Well after a lot of self loathing, and a deep depression for about a few weeks, I FINALLY managed to get my hands on an iphone!!!!
*Music playing in the background, and hippie-lookin people are dancing and singing*
Im not gonna even go in to what I had to do to get this damn phone, but after thinkin bout it, and lookin at it from another angle, I GOT IT!!!!!!!
And life has never been better, im sure of it.....
Just went to the movies to see Final Destination in 3D. The ending was wack but the 3D was worth it. There were guts and entrails flyin around and it looked like it was flyin right at me. Then I took my lil sis to see Halloween II. Im so lost with this whole series thing, but there were also a lot of guts and neck-slitting, stabbing and plenty of blood. The end was kinda wack too, but hey.......
alright, gotta go help lil sis clean out her wardrobe for school.....ciao folks!
*Music playing in the background, and hippie-lookin people are dancing and singing*
Im not gonna even go in to what I had to do to get this damn phone, but after thinkin bout it, and lookin at it from another angle, I GOT IT!!!!!!!
And life has never been better, im sure of it.....
Just went to the movies to see Final Destination in 3D. The ending was wack but the 3D was worth it. There were guts and entrails flyin around and it looked like it was flyin right at me. Then I took my lil sis to see Halloween II. Im so lost with this whole series thing, but there were also a lot of guts and neck-slitting, stabbing and plenty of blood. The end was kinda wack too, but hey.......
alright, gotta go help lil sis clean out her wardrobe for school.....ciao folks!
Monday, August 24, 2009
dUDE wHERE'S mY cAR?
Um, so as you all may know, I have NO iphone. Its sucks for sure....and as you all know, since I live in NY, I don't have a car, cuz I use public transportation. But even that is gettin on my nerves, and I think it might be time to invest in a car.....
I take the train mostly everywhere these days. Its fast, convenient and altho cuz its the summer its usually hot as all hell while waiting for the train, I suppose its not THAT bad. Well since I dont have my iphone now, when Im on the train, I have nothing else better to do than to look at all the other people, and what they are doing...or wearing. And it dawned on me the other day....Most of the people taking public transportation were HIDEOUS!!!!!
I mean Im sorry to say this (but not really) but they were all BUTT UGLY...ok the majority of them. I really just couldnt help but notice how the people on the train jsut looked so out of place. They were raggedy, and dirty, and a lot of them looked like they had just been rolling around in dirt. I started to think that maybe I was the one who was out of place.
There was no eye candy at all either. Not that Im lookin for anyone (hey Poppa), but there were no good lookin dudes on the trains anywhere. No one with bulging muscles to drool over, no one to look at period. The ladies on the train looked all beat up and nasty too. And I mean this wasnt just one train, its like ALL of them!
I was waiting in the station the other night for like 20 minutes for the 5 train. It was kinda late, and it was hot as hell. I could feel the sweat dripping down my legs and thights and chest area. Well anyway, with nothing else to do but wait on the train, I planted myself near the stairs and jsut watched as the people filed in from above, and joined the others people like myself impatiently waiting for the train. A guy with a dirty shirt on with flip-flops...a lady with a messed up weave....teenagers with their pants hanging off their asses so I could see their stained underwear.....it was just ridiculous....
so in the words of whoever said that famous quote.....Dude, where's my car?!?!
I take the train mostly everywhere these days. Its fast, convenient and altho cuz its the summer its usually hot as all hell while waiting for the train, I suppose its not THAT bad. Well since I dont have my iphone now, when Im on the train, I have nothing else better to do than to look at all the other people, and what they are doing...or wearing. And it dawned on me the other day....Most of the people taking public transportation were HIDEOUS!!!!!
I mean Im sorry to say this (but not really) but they were all BUTT UGLY...ok the majority of them. I really just couldnt help but notice how the people on the train jsut looked so out of place. They were raggedy, and dirty, and a lot of them looked like they had just been rolling around in dirt. I started to think that maybe I was the one who was out of place.
There was no eye candy at all either. Not that Im lookin for anyone (hey Poppa), but there were no good lookin dudes on the trains anywhere. No one with bulging muscles to drool over, no one to look at period. The ladies on the train looked all beat up and nasty too. And I mean this wasnt just one train, its like ALL of them!
I was waiting in the station the other night for like 20 minutes for the 5 train. It was kinda late, and it was hot as hell. I could feel the sweat dripping down my legs and thights and chest area. Well anyway, with nothing else to do but wait on the train, I planted myself near the stairs and jsut watched as the people filed in from above, and joined the others people like myself impatiently waiting for the train. A guy with a dirty shirt on with flip-flops...a lady with a messed up weave....teenagers with their pants hanging off their asses so I could see their stained underwear.....it was just ridiculous....
so in the words of whoever said that famous quote.....Dude, where's my car?!?!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
And it gets worse....
Today was such a horrible day, and the funny part is, it aint even over!
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed with cramps. Nothin to eat. It was so hot, and no one has called/emailed me about a damn job. And of course, my iPhone is GONE with the wind. For soem odd reason I had some hope left. Initially it kept going to voice mail when I called the number, but then it rang. I got my hopes up but no one picked up. After calling about 20 times I decided to give it up......
My mom called me sometime last night to tell me that my lil sis strolled in the house around 1:30 AM, altho her curfew is at 11:30. Her excuse: her phone was dead and she didnt know what time it was. How convenient! I was so angry. Lately I feel like she is kinda developing a bad attitude. She doesnt do any chores at home, talks back to my mom all the time, amd most importantly, started fucking up in school. I set very high standards for my lil sis, but she just doesnt see that Im trying to get her to do better. She thinks becuz she just turned 16 she can do what she wants cuz she is grown. Ha, she got another thing comin....So anyway, I had to come to the house today and smack fire out this lil girl. I told her ass to stop talkin back, jsut listen to what I gotta say and keep it moving. So this lil chicken shit had the nerve to say something to me so I smacker her ass. She stepped back and then started crying. I just went off on her ass. Im so tired of her actin up.....
Then I went to the AT&T store to get a new sim card for my phone. I spoke to a representative the day I lost the phone and he said I could get a FREE sim card, and wait 2 weeks to buy a new iPhone for about $200. Low and behold, this fucker LIED about EVERYTHING. The sim card was $25 (which I called to customer service to take care....the customer is always right!) and even if I wait, I still have to pay full price for an iPhone, the cheapest being $499. I was so fuckin digusting you know I was in the store crying. Its so unfair, and Apple think they so slick not having insurance in the iPhone. Bitch asses.......
Oh and did I mention its raining and hot.....
I just need to sit the fuck down somewhere and get a drink!
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed with cramps. Nothin to eat. It was so hot, and no one has called/emailed me about a damn job. And of course, my iPhone is GONE with the wind. For soem odd reason I had some hope left. Initially it kept going to voice mail when I called the number, but then it rang. I got my hopes up but no one picked up. After calling about 20 times I decided to give it up......
My mom called me sometime last night to tell me that my lil sis strolled in the house around 1:30 AM, altho her curfew is at 11:30. Her excuse: her phone was dead and she didnt know what time it was. How convenient! I was so angry. Lately I feel like she is kinda developing a bad attitude. She doesnt do any chores at home, talks back to my mom all the time, amd most importantly, started fucking up in school. I set very high standards for my lil sis, but she just doesnt see that Im trying to get her to do better. She thinks becuz she just turned 16 she can do what she wants cuz she is grown. Ha, she got another thing comin....So anyway, I had to come to the house today and smack fire out this lil girl. I told her ass to stop talkin back, jsut listen to what I gotta say and keep it moving. So this lil chicken shit had the nerve to say something to me so I smacker her ass. She stepped back and then started crying. I just went off on her ass. Im so tired of her actin up.....
Then I went to the AT&T store to get a new sim card for my phone. I spoke to a representative the day I lost the phone and he said I could get a FREE sim card, and wait 2 weeks to buy a new iPhone for about $200. Low and behold, this fucker LIED about EVERYTHING. The sim card was $25 (which I called to customer service to take care....the customer is always right!) and even if I wait, I still have to pay full price for an iPhone, the cheapest being $499. I was so fuckin digusting you know I was in the store crying. Its so unfair, and Apple think they so slick not having insurance in the iPhone. Bitch asses.......
Oh and did I mention its raining and hot.....
I just need to sit the fuck down somewhere and get a drink!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Here Today...Gone tomorrow
This post has a somber tone to it to be quite honest. I got an iPhone not even 2 weeks ago. It was the happiest day of my life. I got all excited putting people's names and numbers in my phone. The iPhone is ultra convenient. I was able to hook up both my email accounts to the phone to I could check them at the touch of a button. Unlimited texting, and data so I can go on the internet at anytime for as long as I like. The touch screen is amazing and you can download all these applications, a lot of good ones for free. I got this app that gives you the recipes for 5400 alcoholic drinks. I downloaded Wuthering Heights (the entire book), bowling, ping pong, a dictionary, a cook book, and of course the phone comes equipped with a iPod!
And my MOST FAVORITE app ever, Paper Toss. So there are different levels of difficulty, essentially there is a bucket in an office and you have to flick your finger to toss the paper ball into bucket. But ah, there is a twist-There is a fan blowing and you have to have some type of technique to flick it correctly. I was thinkin how utterly ridiculous the thought of being so excited about playin a game that is all about throwin a damn paper ball into a bucket. But I kid you not, this thing is so addictive. I showed it to my lil sis, and she was lookin at me like "are you serious, you think this is amusing?!?!" And its so funny cuz if you miss the bucket and it goes too far, lets say to the next cubicle, you hear a lady's voice sayin stuff like "watch it im tryna bowl on my iphone or will you learn how to aim" Its so hilarious......
But all good things must come to an end right? I went to the Gap to buy some button-up shirts and some dress skirts. Well I went to the dressing room and had the phone with me. I came out and I cant remember if I had it or not, cuz next I went to check out some underwear. Well I bought the shirt I tried on then went to another store. When I got to the other store, I realized I didnt have my phone. Ran back to the Gap and it was a rap. The phone was no where to be found, and when I called it, it went straight to voicemail. Aaaahhhhhhhhh Im so depressed now. Like I cant even imagine life without a phone, but without my IPHONE. Im so sick without it. I was on the train and was so bored. I was extra confused about what to do. Couldnt play paper toss or bowl, so I was stuck with gazing at people. I just kept lookiong around at other people, at the ads on the train. It might take me a few days to get a new one. Might have a hook up who can get me one off the black market (hahaha) for a decent price. So Im waiting to hear back but if not, then Ill have to wait 2 weeks to get the iphone from AT&T.
No lie, I cried when I realized the phone wasnt coming. I wish people would be honest and return stuff they find. Im cryin on the inside right now......Im such a fuckin idiot!
Mom's Bday lunch
Went to luch with my mom, and big sis. I know my big sis looks so young. People think Im the older sis all the time cuz I am a bit more reserved and Im always so dressed up. Not to mention she is so thin and just has a baby face. Well we all pretty much look like my mom I guess. You be the judge......
Texas and regular sized drinks at the restaurant. Blue Hawaiian....uumm good!
I LUV NY
And so should you! Just snapped a few pics of how crowded Times Square was on a saturday night (the night we went to the arcade)
Plenty of artists sitting along the street harrassing people to sit in their lil chairs so they can sketch them. They do real skethces and caricatures.
Plenty of artists sitting along the street harrassing people to sit in their lil chairs so they can sketch them. They do real skethces and caricatures.
NYC Yellow Cab...miss those....
Look at all the people
Kickin it with the *Sisters*
Man, I love my sisters! As much as I make fun of how dumb my lil sis is (and she do be actin dumb as hell) I love my lil baby to death! And my older sis, cant imagine life without her.
With that being said, we had a great night out at the arcade. We hit up Dave and Busters and was actin a fool! Renee (older sis) met up with Tiff (lil sis) and I in Times Square. We went up to the arcade and racked up a whole bunch of tickets and got some candy and other small prizes. The pics speak for themselves.....
Tiff just hit ther jackpot and got 380 something tickets.....
Some jump game....we all lost at it!
Renee being a loser.....dont she look cute tho!
I just won a whole bunch of tickets....I love arcades!
Merry Berry's Bday
My Mere Bere had a birthday recently, and of course this awarded me the opportunity to get get all glitzy and glamorous, and of course drink plenty of alcohol. Well Mere looked great, cant deny that, BUT I looked smokin! I decided to pop the tags off of a dress I got in Bulgaria from my favortie store, MANGO. It was that sexy silvery number you see below.
After dinner at this place called Brother Jimmy's, we went to this cute bar around the corner. It 2 dance floors and a rooftop bar. It was so cozy and nice. The music was great, old school R&B. The drinks were good. Mere obviously had a great time, grindin up on Ben like that....
A few things every respectable chick needs: a sexy minidress, nice pumps, and a alcoholic beverage! I'd just like to mention that while I was at the bar, some chick walked up to me NO LIE and said "If Im the only person to tell you, I just wanted you to know that you are working that dress and those pumps!" Ha, thats how fabulous I am......
Kickin it with Emily and (throwback) Ben. Havent seen this dude in like forever.....
After dinner at this place called Brother Jimmy's, we went to this cute bar around the corner. It 2 dance floors and a rooftop bar. It was so cozy and nice. The music was great, old school R&B. The drinks were good. Mere obviously had a great time, grindin up on Ben like that....A few things every respectable chick needs: a sexy minidress, nice pumps, and a alcoholic beverage! I'd just like to mention that while I was at the bar, some chick walked up to me NO LIE and said "If Im the only person to tell you, I just wanted you to know that you are working that dress and those pumps!" Ha, thats how fabulous I am......Kickin it with Emily and (throwback) Ben. Havent seen this dude in like forever.....And of course, a pic of me and the bday girl. Man, this was such a great night. Mere is such a crazy girl. She kept sayin some funny ass shit too.
singing *oh what a night*
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Leaving Bulgaria
Well I know this is the post that most of you are interested in. And for good reason. I was supposed to be in Bulgaria til June 2010, then suddenly, within 3 days time I have to pack my bags and bounce. Well I have my reasons, and Ill quickly go over them.....
Ive been having this uneasy feeling within me for a while now. After the obscenity scratched on my door, I really started to go into a shell, and wonder if this was really for me. I didnt want to walk around the town, and felt uncomfy even walking down certain streets. I went to the Supermarket for obvious reasons, to eat and survive, but other than that, I went to work and came home. Since G lost her job, I stopped going to Sofia to hang out, and I started to really dislike the town. The fact that I had lived in this town for 16 months and people STILL looked at me in a funny manner, or stared at me, really upset me and made me uncomfy. Its not like I didnt try to connect with people, and I had. I knew a fe people in town, and I had lots of colleagues whom I adored. But the fact of the matter is, outside of work, I didnt hang out with those colleagues and the friends I had in town were all so much older. They were interested in hanging out and drinkin at the local restaurant in town every Fri, and nothing else. That gets boring after a while. I just got so frustrated with everything. I tried doing a project with the school and received no help, then tried to do something for the summer to no avail. I thought I was cool just doing nothing for the summer, but it honestly got so damn boring, and I was just at my wit's end.
I battled with leaving early for a long time. I thought it would look horrible on my record, you know, making a committment then leaving early. I thought in the long run it would make a HUGE difference if I applied to a job or would just be plain embarrassing when I came home early, knowing people werent expecting me home for another 10 months. And obviously, I felt like I would be a disappointment to my mom and myself, embarking on a journey and quitting early for selfish reasons. But then I really started thinkin of how unhappy I was. Just how I dreaded leaving my apt to walk to Kaufland to buy groceries, or how I hated to travel on the train to Sofia. So many negative feelings. Then I felt like I didnt want to me unhappy for another 10 months cuz nothing was gonna get better. As far as teaching, my students were mediocre, and Im sorry to say this, but one bad apple really does spoil the bunch. Although there were a few students whom I reallly liked, and really worked hard, I flet like that wasnt enough. For evey one good kid in my class, there were 3 more who didnt do any work, were extremely lazy, had bad attitudes, and really made it hard for me to do my job. And I refuse to stay in a place where 1. Im not feelin the situation, but 2. someone is making it hard for me to do my job cuz they could give 2 shits that Im there or not.
So all this to say, that I felt it was time for me to go. No need to try to survive for another 10 months, or push myself to do my job cuz my heart really wasnt in it. And at the end of the day, I need to do what is best for me.
Now there was a bit of drama surrounding my Italy trip, and Ill clear that up right now. I know how the PC rumor mill gets going and Id like to be very clear on what happened. So I put in my leave request form to go to Italy. I listed the dates as 11th-16th, but that was wrong. I changed the dates and in an email to my program director, asked if I needed to fill out another leave request form, or if I could just let her know what the new dates were (I was going from the 14th-23rd). She said no problem, but failed to put the amended dates into the official PC system. So when the system reported that I had not contacted anyone, and folks called my phone and got no answer, they went into a frenzy. They called my school (and the people there said they didnt know where I was...lol). Then they called Jeng, another vol whom I do not hang out with AT ALL and and confused as to why they would call her of ALL people (they ALWAYS see me with Matt). They checked with the airline (which reported that I had left the country for Italy BUT HAD NOT RETURNED YET) and the border patrol (which reported that b4 I left for Italy, I went to Macedonia for 1 day without permission).
Now I dont know if this is just me (or Amanda/Matt) but if they checked with the airline and it showed that my passport was stamped when I entered Italy, but WAS NOT stamped for entering Bulgaria again, wouldnt one think that I was STILL IN ITALY?!?! Furthermore, wouldnt it have been so EASY to just email me ans ask where the hell I was?!?! Instead, they did all this BS to put on a show, and for what?!?!
But at the end of the day I DO understand that its all about safety and they didnt "know" where I was. But when I spoke with my Country Director, she did acknowledge the fact that I sent the email with the amended dates, and that the fault was on my Program manager cuz she didnt update their system. WHATEVER. So the next issue was of course, my leaving to go to Macedonia with no permission. Becuase of that, she sent me an email saying that she was considering me for adminstrative separation (like firing me). Which was cool with me, cuz altho I decided to leave Bulgaria (I had been packed since early July) I didnt tell PC cuz I was waiting to come back from Italy. So I spoek with her and told her I was plannin on leaving anyway, and it all worked out in the end. I think she recognized what a hard time Ive had here and altho I did break the rules in the end, she was pretty cool about it. I was expecting my Country Director to have a nasty attitude but she was actually pretty cordial and pleasant. Even offered me a recommendation if I needed it! (Take that Jordan!!!....hahaha)
Other than packin all my shit, it was hard saying goodbye I must admit. I had to give my keys to someone at the school, and instead of sneaking out the country I really wanted to say goodbye to Mama Vanya at least. I went early in the morning Mon and we sat and chatted. We laughed, we cried, and we said our goodbyes. I really felt like shit after that, but I suppose life goes on right?!?!!?
The process was fairly quick from start to finish. I spoke with my country director thursday and told her I wanted to leave and she said they coudl get me a flight tuesday morn. I spent the weekend cleaning, and packin and preparing for my LaGuardia arrival. Went in to the office Mon, filled out some paperwork, and kept it moving. Had an interesting evening with Amanda. We had dinner, drank and hung out, talked shit about PC and other stuff. It was a great "last night in BG" Got on my flight with all my shit the next day and was surprised I only had to pay 25 euro for my extra heavy (and overwight) luggage (thank the lord). Flight from Sofia to Amsterdam, to Detroit to NY.
And how to I feel now? GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT (in that Tony the Tiger voice). It is a lil daunting figuring out my next step, getting a job, applying for school, finding an apt. But man, there is jsut a certain freedom I feel. I calmness in me that feels so relaxing. I feel at home amidst the bright lights and hecticness of the city. I saw my sisters and we went to the movies and hung out, met up with Poppa, and just have been chillin. The wight of a thousand worlds has lifted off my shoulders. I dont regret my decision perse, I jsut wish under different circumstances I was able to stay.
Had an interesting convo with the Safety and security director. She told me she was pushing for me to move my site. she thought after the last incident that I should move to another town. But it was my program manager who was stalling. Which is funny cuz when I brought my concerns to her about leaving early, she kinda brushed me off. Didnt even take me seriously....hahahaha I bet her ass know Im serious now.....
There you have it folks.....questions, comments, concerns?!?!
Ive been having this uneasy feeling within me for a while now. After the obscenity scratched on my door, I really started to go into a shell, and wonder if this was really for me. I didnt want to walk around the town, and felt uncomfy even walking down certain streets. I went to the Supermarket for obvious reasons, to eat and survive, but other than that, I went to work and came home. Since G lost her job, I stopped going to Sofia to hang out, and I started to really dislike the town. The fact that I had lived in this town for 16 months and people STILL looked at me in a funny manner, or stared at me, really upset me and made me uncomfy. Its not like I didnt try to connect with people, and I had. I knew a fe people in town, and I had lots of colleagues whom I adored. But the fact of the matter is, outside of work, I didnt hang out with those colleagues and the friends I had in town were all so much older. They were interested in hanging out and drinkin at the local restaurant in town every Fri, and nothing else. That gets boring after a while. I just got so frustrated with everything. I tried doing a project with the school and received no help, then tried to do something for the summer to no avail. I thought I was cool just doing nothing for the summer, but it honestly got so damn boring, and I was just at my wit's end.
I battled with leaving early for a long time. I thought it would look horrible on my record, you know, making a committment then leaving early. I thought in the long run it would make a HUGE difference if I applied to a job or would just be plain embarrassing when I came home early, knowing people werent expecting me home for another 10 months. And obviously, I felt like I would be a disappointment to my mom and myself, embarking on a journey and quitting early for selfish reasons. But then I really started thinkin of how unhappy I was. Just how I dreaded leaving my apt to walk to Kaufland to buy groceries, or how I hated to travel on the train to Sofia. So many negative feelings. Then I felt like I didnt want to me unhappy for another 10 months cuz nothing was gonna get better. As far as teaching, my students were mediocre, and Im sorry to say this, but one bad apple really does spoil the bunch. Although there were a few students whom I reallly liked, and really worked hard, I flet like that wasnt enough. For evey one good kid in my class, there were 3 more who didnt do any work, were extremely lazy, had bad attitudes, and really made it hard for me to do my job. And I refuse to stay in a place where 1. Im not feelin the situation, but 2. someone is making it hard for me to do my job cuz they could give 2 shits that Im there or not.
So all this to say, that I felt it was time for me to go. No need to try to survive for another 10 months, or push myself to do my job cuz my heart really wasnt in it. And at the end of the day, I need to do what is best for me.
Now there was a bit of drama surrounding my Italy trip, and Ill clear that up right now. I know how the PC rumor mill gets going and Id like to be very clear on what happened. So I put in my leave request form to go to Italy. I listed the dates as 11th-16th, but that was wrong. I changed the dates and in an email to my program director, asked if I needed to fill out another leave request form, or if I could just let her know what the new dates were (I was going from the 14th-23rd). She said no problem, but failed to put the amended dates into the official PC system. So when the system reported that I had not contacted anyone, and folks called my phone and got no answer, they went into a frenzy. They called my school (and the people there said they didnt know where I was...lol). Then they called Jeng, another vol whom I do not hang out with AT ALL and and confused as to why they would call her of ALL people (they ALWAYS see me with Matt). They checked with the airline (which reported that I had left the country for Italy BUT HAD NOT RETURNED YET) and the border patrol (which reported that b4 I left for Italy, I went to Macedonia for 1 day without permission).
Now I dont know if this is just me (or Amanda/Matt) but if they checked with the airline and it showed that my passport was stamped when I entered Italy, but WAS NOT stamped for entering Bulgaria again, wouldnt one think that I was STILL IN ITALY?!?! Furthermore, wouldnt it have been so EASY to just email me ans ask where the hell I was?!?! Instead, they did all this BS to put on a show, and for what?!?!
But at the end of the day I DO understand that its all about safety and they didnt "know" where I was. But when I spoke with my Country Director, she did acknowledge the fact that I sent the email with the amended dates, and that the fault was on my Program manager cuz she didnt update their system. WHATEVER. So the next issue was of course, my leaving to go to Macedonia with no permission. Becuase of that, she sent me an email saying that she was considering me for adminstrative separation (like firing me). Which was cool with me, cuz altho I decided to leave Bulgaria (I had been packed since early July) I didnt tell PC cuz I was waiting to come back from Italy. So I spoek with her and told her I was plannin on leaving anyway, and it all worked out in the end. I think she recognized what a hard time Ive had here and altho I did break the rules in the end, she was pretty cool about it. I was expecting my Country Director to have a nasty attitude but she was actually pretty cordial and pleasant. Even offered me a recommendation if I needed it! (Take that Jordan!!!....hahaha)
Other than packin all my shit, it was hard saying goodbye I must admit. I had to give my keys to someone at the school, and instead of sneaking out the country I really wanted to say goodbye to Mama Vanya at least. I went early in the morning Mon and we sat and chatted. We laughed, we cried, and we said our goodbyes. I really felt like shit after that, but I suppose life goes on right?!?!!?
The process was fairly quick from start to finish. I spoke with my country director thursday and told her I wanted to leave and she said they coudl get me a flight tuesday morn. I spent the weekend cleaning, and packin and preparing for my LaGuardia arrival. Went in to the office Mon, filled out some paperwork, and kept it moving. Had an interesting evening with Amanda. We had dinner, drank and hung out, talked shit about PC and other stuff. It was a great "last night in BG" Got on my flight with all my shit the next day and was surprised I only had to pay 25 euro for my extra heavy (and overwight) luggage (thank the lord). Flight from Sofia to Amsterdam, to Detroit to NY.
And how to I feel now? GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT (in that Tony the Tiger voice). It is a lil daunting figuring out my next step, getting a job, applying for school, finding an apt. But man, there is jsut a certain freedom I feel. I calmness in me that feels so relaxing. I feel at home amidst the bright lights and hecticness of the city. I saw my sisters and we went to the movies and hung out, met up with Poppa, and just have been chillin. The wight of a thousand worlds has lifted off my shoulders. I dont regret my decision perse, I jsut wish under different circumstances I was able to stay.
Had an interesting convo with the Safety and security director. She told me she was pushing for me to move my site. she thought after the last incident that I should move to another town. But it was my program manager who was stalling. Which is funny cuz when I brought my concerns to her about leaving early, she kinda brushed me off. Didnt even take me seriously....hahahaha I bet her ass know Im serious now.....
There you have it folks.....questions, comments, concerns?!?!
Milan
And in the random pics of the trip:
I was walkin around the city with one of the models and this random Italian offered to take pics of us. Cool, no biggie. But then he wanted to get our numbers, and take us for cafe and meet with us the next day. Look how old he looks....
WTF is this?!?!
Oh great, there are earrings to match. These joints were damn near 1000 euros.....
and so yall know im ballin, pics of them euro euro bills yall...didnt wanna make yall feel bad with the 500...hahahaha
I was walkin around the city with one of the models and this random Italian offered to take pics of us. Cool, no biggie. But then he wanted to get our numbers, and take us for cafe and meet with us the next day. Look how old he looks....WTF is this?!?!
Oh great, there are earrings to match. These joints were damn near 1000 euros.....Ha "Bling H2o"....for 89 euro...am I payin for really good water, or for the 10 rhinestones glued onto the bottle....
and so yall know im ballin, pics of them euro euro bills yall...didnt wanna make yall feel bad with the 500...hahahaha
Milan
Just randomlyu walkin and decided to take this pic. The building was so nice....LOVE the architecture
The remains of a house owned by Napoleon (did you know he was Italian?!?!)
The Galleria.....
D'uomo Square/opening to the Galleria
Statue of Leonardo
Really old church in D'oumo Square
Walking and saw these ruins. A lot of people were sitting beneath the arches, just talkin and laughin, not a care in the world
Really big statue in D'uomo Square
Every respectable alchoholic MUST have a pic with the bartender...any bartender will do!
Ferg and I...It's Been a While!
Well, I know this blog post is longgggggggggggg overdue. It seems like Ive just fallen off the face of the Earth. Which in a way is partly true. After that 4th of July post, things got really crazy. Ill try to be brief and catch you all up to speed. So here we go.....
First there was MST (Mid Service Training), yet ANOTHER training offered by PC to help volunteers..um, refocus?!!? I used it as a small get away from my damn site, and a chance to reconnect with Matt, Amanda and some other volunteers to 1. make fun of other volunteers, 2. talk shit about our sites, 3. drink my ass off, and 5. relax and eat on PC's dime, and last but not least, 5. get juicy blog material. And as I suspected, all of the above was completed to a T.
Matt and I hung out as usual and made fun of the usal suspects. But time has turned most of the vols in my group into great candidates for mock and I was actually excited. I took notes to ensure I wouldnt forget anything, but just to move this process along, Ill keep those to myself.
Next was the Diversity session for the new group of vols. I had to talk about being a Black vol in my site and in Bulgaria. I tried to be as honest as possible, and told the new vols about my negative experiences. Other than one black girl who for obvious reasons was very interested in what the hell I was saying, the other vols kinda just listened and kept it moving. I suppose I cant really blame them, at no point in their service will anyone scratch the word nigga down their door, I can guarantee that. But they all just seemed so unphased by what we had to say. Well anyway, Crystal was there and she spoke about her experiences as a Black vol too and after we got to hang out.
Oh that reminds me, another one of the vols in my group spoke. Now Im not gonna say any names or tell who this particular vol is, but I will say homeboy is greatly disallusioned. He had the NERVE to say that while here, he has NEVER felt any type of racism or anything negative due to his physical appearance. BULLSHIT. thats all I kept thinkin while he was talking. He felt that his "positive" experience as a minority here was useful for the new vols to hear. He uses his experiences as a teaching tool to Bulgarians who look at him differently or inquire aloud in Bulgarian what race he is. PURE FOOLISHNESS. I think he is bullshitting himself and choosing not to see that people can be rude or mean to him due to his race. Now thats not to say that because he is a minority that this WILL DEFINATELY happen, but I happen to know for a fact that he had problems with his host family, and it was partly due to the fact that he did not "look like the stereotypical American white male" (his words) and because he closely resembled Roma people (a PC staff members words). Anyway, someone needs to slap some sense into him...ASAP
After that, came Milan, again. Mom was there again and needed me to help with something so I went to chill for a couple days. It was really nice. I LOVE Milan and had such a good time. The food was awesome, we went to this one bar that had the best Vanilla Cosmopolitans EVER, and there were a whole bnunch of sales. I spent way more money than I wanted to, Snapped some nice pics of the city, and even went to a photo shoot with one of the models and conducted a open casting call for a future show in NY. Friggin Amazing....(pics to come soon)
Then I got back Milan and a whole bunch of drama happened with PC. Then I decided to leave Bulgaria for good. YES I know, this may come as a shock to a lot of you, but I am actually writing this blog post from New York. (Ill blog about leaving lata). Now Im lookin for a job, a place to live and wondering how to fit in to a place that is so damn big and has so much goin on. Uuuhhh, my f*ckin crazy life......
First there was MST (Mid Service Training), yet ANOTHER training offered by PC to help volunteers..um, refocus?!!? I used it as a small get away from my damn site, and a chance to reconnect with Matt, Amanda and some other volunteers to 1. make fun of other volunteers, 2. talk shit about our sites, 3. drink my ass off, and 5. relax and eat on PC's dime, and last but not least, 5. get juicy blog material. And as I suspected, all of the above was completed to a T.
Matt and I hung out as usual and made fun of the usal suspects. But time has turned most of the vols in my group into great candidates for mock and I was actually excited. I took notes to ensure I wouldnt forget anything, but just to move this process along, Ill keep those to myself.
Next was the Diversity session for the new group of vols. I had to talk about being a Black vol in my site and in Bulgaria. I tried to be as honest as possible, and told the new vols about my negative experiences. Other than one black girl who for obvious reasons was very interested in what the hell I was saying, the other vols kinda just listened and kept it moving. I suppose I cant really blame them, at no point in their service will anyone scratch the word nigga down their door, I can guarantee that. But they all just seemed so unphased by what we had to say. Well anyway, Crystal was there and she spoke about her experiences as a Black vol too and after we got to hang out.
Oh that reminds me, another one of the vols in my group spoke. Now Im not gonna say any names or tell who this particular vol is, but I will say homeboy is greatly disallusioned. He had the NERVE to say that while here, he has NEVER felt any type of racism or anything negative due to his physical appearance. BULLSHIT. thats all I kept thinkin while he was talking. He felt that his "positive" experience as a minority here was useful for the new vols to hear. He uses his experiences as a teaching tool to Bulgarians who look at him differently or inquire aloud in Bulgarian what race he is. PURE FOOLISHNESS. I think he is bullshitting himself and choosing not to see that people can be rude or mean to him due to his race. Now thats not to say that because he is a minority that this WILL DEFINATELY happen, but I happen to know for a fact that he had problems with his host family, and it was partly due to the fact that he did not "look like the stereotypical American white male" (his words) and because he closely resembled Roma people (a PC staff members words). Anyway, someone needs to slap some sense into him...ASAP
After that, came Milan, again. Mom was there again and needed me to help with something so I went to chill for a couple days. It was really nice. I LOVE Milan and had such a good time. The food was awesome, we went to this one bar that had the best Vanilla Cosmopolitans EVER, and there were a whole bnunch of sales. I spent way more money than I wanted to, Snapped some nice pics of the city, and even went to a photo shoot with one of the models and conducted a open casting call for a future show in NY. Friggin Amazing....(pics to come soon)
Then I got back Milan and a whole bunch of drama happened with PC. Then I decided to leave Bulgaria for good. YES I know, this may come as a shock to a lot of you, but I am actually writing this blog post from New York. (Ill blog about leaving lata). Now Im lookin for a job, a place to live and wondering how to fit in to a place that is so damn big and has so much goin on. Uuuhhh, my f*ckin crazy life......
Saturday, July 4, 2009
4h of July
Happy Independence Day guys!!!! If I've never been more proud than I am now to be AMERICAN, I must have been crazy before....
I can remember having cook-outs in the park near my house when I was younger. My mom and some friends would set up the BBQ thing and we would just play games, eat and chill. It was so fun. Another 4th of July my friend invited me to the United Nations to see fireworks. Her dad worked there and I was so amazed cuz the fireworks looked so damn close to us.
Since Ive gotten older, I havent really payed attention to these holidays much. But I remember goin to the pier in NY one 4th and watched the fireworks. They were really exciting. I do wish I were home now tho, so I could take Tiff to the pier and we could watch the fireworks or do something together.
Well anyway folks, Have a safe and happy holiday!!!!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Friday Night
Its 8:50 on a friday night. Im drinkin alone. watchin tv, and of course, checkin my email every 4.7 seconds for a new mess.
I wish I had a life.....
I wish I had a life.....
FYI Update
Andy Roddick (No 6) has just beat Andy Murray (No 3) I cant believe it! The match was so intense. I thoguht Andy Murray was wipe the floor with Roddick honestly. But Roddick hung in there and beat the Brit. The look on Murrays face was priceless, and it kinda reminded me of when Nadal got beat by Soderling recently. NO ONE SAW IT COMING.
Ok, so Im indeed rethinkin the point that I think Roddick should retire. Ok, actually Im not, he needs to get that poppin....He is facing Federer in the finals, and Ill put any amount of money that Federer is winning that joint. I know it!
Oh, I just finished eating another awesome sandwich and broccoli!!!! It was sooooooooo good. Uuhh, my fat-kid tendencies are just slowly but surely catchin up with me. I need somethin to do....like drink...hahahaha yall already know i got that Green Apple vodka poppin off....WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Ok, so Im indeed rethinkin the point that I think Roddick should retire. Ok, actually Im not, he needs to get that poppin....He is facing Federer in the finals, and Ill put any amount of money that Federer is winning that joint. I know it!
Oh, I just finished eating another awesome sandwich and broccoli!!!! It was sooooooooo good. Uuhh, my fat-kid tendencies are just slowly but surely catchin up with me. I need somethin to do....like drink...hahahaha yall already know i got that Green Apple vodka poppin off....WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FYI
Watching the Wimbledon's men's semi final match between Murray and Roddick. Uumm, Roddick, Im SO ready for your ass to retire....Like tomorrow....If you win against Murray, I MAY reconsider. I MAY!!!
Just got ANOTHER vanilla ice cream cake cuz the other one is DUNZO. Damnit, I can feel the pounds just piling on me....
Just got ANOTHER vanilla ice cream cake cuz the other one is DUNZO. Damnit, I can feel the pounds just piling on me....
Barf
Just ate a boatload of honey and butter flavored cookies. They were good as hell, but I think I ate too many. My stomach hurts and I might have to barf....
Well maybe just one more....
Well maybe just one more....
Major Misunderstanding
Ha cant believe I just blogged about my lil sis being so stupid.....
So Im watching Mad TV, which is a music video channel out here. They do these themed countdowns, and one came on yesterday. Even tho they play BG and English videos, the themes stream across the top of the TV in BG.
Ok, so the No 6 video was Eve-Who's that girl. And thats a throwback, so I was kinda surprised to see it on there. So Im lookin for the stream at the top to see what the theme of the countdown is. It said in BG Top 10 chervenokosi matski. So seeing Eve and then reading that, I IMMEDIATELY understood that to be "Top 10 black-skinned chicks" I honestly was kinda excited.
The Eve video goes off. The next video is by some group named Garbage, and CLEARLY had no damn black people in it. WHATSOEVER! So at this point Im confused. I keep reading the countdown theme over and over again, thinkin, this chick in the video is NOT black at all. So then the No 4 video comes on, and its No Doubt. So Im thinkin now, these MOFO's DEF aint black. What the hell is going on.
Eh hem, Um I read the damn theme WRONG. The words for black and red are very close, just as the words for hair and skin are. So I finally figured out that I was making a mistake. The theme was "Top 10 RED-HAIRED CHICKS"
What an idiot!!! And when I thought about it, In the Eve video and the other 2 thereafter, they ALL had red hair.....
guess the "stupid apple" doesnt roll too far from the tree....lol
So Im watching Mad TV, which is a music video channel out here. They do these themed countdowns, and one came on yesterday. Even tho they play BG and English videos, the themes stream across the top of the TV in BG.
Ok, so the No 6 video was Eve-Who's that girl. And thats a throwback, so I was kinda surprised to see it on there. So Im lookin for the stream at the top to see what the theme of the countdown is. It said in BG Top 10 chervenokosi matski. So seeing Eve and then reading that, I IMMEDIATELY understood that to be "Top 10 black-skinned chicks" I honestly was kinda excited.
The Eve video goes off. The next video is by some group named Garbage, and CLEARLY had no damn black people in it. WHATSOEVER! So at this point Im confused. I keep reading the countdown theme over and over again, thinkin, this chick in the video is NOT black at all. So then the No 4 video comes on, and its No Doubt. So Im thinkin now, these MOFO's DEF aint black. What the hell is going on.
Eh hem, Um I read the damn theme WRONG. The words for black and red are very close, just as the words for hair and skin are. So I finally figured out that I was making a mistake. The theme was "Top 10 RED-HAIRED CHICKS"
What an idiot!!! And when I thought about it, In the Eve video and the other 2 thereafter, they ALL had red hair.....
guess the "stupid apple" doesnt roll too far from the tree....lol
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Aces Up!
Shout out to my Ace-Supernova. We been chit-chattin it up these past few weeks. She is uber excited im makin my reappearance back in the states.
OOO-OOP~
OOO-OOP~
Oh, I didnt know that....
So um yeah, I was on the phone with my sis today and she said the dumbest thing Ive heard in a while.
So I sent her an email and was expecting a response. Never got one. I decided to call today. So I asked why she hadnt responded. I needed her to print something out for me and wanted to know if she did it or not. So she has one of those smart phones, and can check her email from the phone. She has a registered email account through the phone but she also has a gmail account. So I asked is she printed the paper out yet. She said no, there wasnt any printing paper in the house. So I said why didnt she go to an internet cafe and print it out there. You wanna know what this dumb ass says to me?!?! "I cant cuz its on my phone"
Now Im a bit confused as to what the hell she is talkin bout so I inquire about this statement. She proceeds to offer this long as explanation of how she has an email account through her phone and how she can only check it on the phone and that I sent the email to her phone so she couldnt print it out. But I said "Tiff, I sent it to your gmail account" so she says and I checked it on my phone. So I go, "Tiff, you can check your gmail on the computer. If you go to gmail.com, you just type in your info and you can check your messages ON THE COMPUTER."
Her reply, "oh. I didnt know that"...she was dead ass serious!
WTF?!?! Are you kidding me? You mean to tell me that you SERIOUSLY thought you could only check your messages from your phone and that was it. Did you NOT know that gmail was created by Google, the global search engine. Oh My fuckin goodness.....
This shit right here, is a PRIME example why kids really need to stay in school and their education. I was relaly in disbelief when I heard homegirl say that hot shit. I mean damn, how dumb and unaware can one be. I tell you boy, some of these kids today aint concerned with nothing else but lookin fly and the latest new dance move.
Foolishness in my own home.....damn!
So I sent her an email and was expecting a response. Never got one. I decided to call today. So I asked why she hadnt responded. I needed her to print something out for me and wanted to know if she did it or not. So she has one of those smart phones, and can check her email from the phone. She has a registered email account through the phone but she also has a gmail account. So I asked is she printed the paper out yet. She said no, there wasnt any printing paper in the house. So I said why didnt she go to an internet cafe and print it out there. You wanna know what this dumb ass says to me?!?! "I cant cuz its on my phone"
Now Im a bit confused as to what the hell she is talkin bout so I inquire about this statement. She proceeds to offer this long as explanation of how she has an email account through her phone and how she can only check it on the phone and that I sent the email to her phone so she couldnt print it out. But I said "Tiff, I sent it to your gmail account" so she says and I checked it on my phone. So I go, "Tiff, you can check your gmail on the computer. If you go to gmail.com, you just type in your info and you can check your messages ON THE COMPUTER."
Her reply, "oh. I didnt know that"...she was dead ass serious!
WTF?!?! Are you kidding me? You mean to tell me that you SERIOUSLY thought you could only check your messages from your phone and that was it. Did you NOT know that gmail was created by Google, the global search engine. Oh My fuckin goodness.....
This shit right here, is a PRIME example why kids really need to stay in school and their education. I was relaly in disbelief when I heard homegirl say that hot shit. I mean damn, how dumb and unaware can one be. I tell you boy, some of these kids today aint concerned with nothing else but lookin fly and the latest new dance move.
Foolishness in my own home.....damn!
Kudos
Its an all Williams final at Wimbledon folks, prepared to be amazed. I was on pins and needles I must admit watching Serena battle her way through 3 sets against the 4th seeded Dementieva. Elena took the first set and I was literally screamin at the tv for Serena to get her damn head in the game. After almost damn near 3 hours, Dementieva fucked up and Serena came back to take the game. Whew that was close.....
So then Venus plays the world No 1, Dinara Safina. And seriously, homegirl is a joke. She lost to Venus 6-1 6-1 in UNDER AN HOUR! She only came to be the No 1 cuz Serena had a few injuries that didnt allow her to compete in a few matches. She damn sure wasnt ready to face Venus and it clearly showed. So, now its an all Williams final. As much as I love Serena, she looked a lil rusty and amateur-ish on the court today. Suffice it to say, she got her work cut out for her. Even with that leg brace Venus was sportin, she looked to be in top form!!!!
Uumm can I just take a sec to talk about this sandwich I made today. OMG so damn good. Toasted wheat bread, smoked ham, feta cheese, mustard, pickles and tomotoes. So damn good.....
So then Venus plays the world No 1, Dinara Safina. And seriously, homegirl is a joke. She lost to Venus 6-1 6-1 in UNDER AN HOUR! She only came to be the No 1 cuz Serena had a few injuries that didnt allow her to compete in a few matches. She damn sure wasnt ready to face Venus and it clearly showed. So, now its an all Williams final. As much as I love Serena, she looked a lil rusty and amateur-ish on the court today. Suffice it to say, she got her work cut out for her. Even with that leg brace Venus was sportin, she looked to be in top form!!!!
Uumm can I just take a sec to talk about this sandwich I made today. OMG so damn good. Toasted wheat bread, smoked ham, feta cheese, mustard, pickles and tomotoes. So damn good.....
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Summer where are you?!?!
As if summer was playin hide and go seek with me, I feel like this shit MUST be all a game. I mean seriously, this much rain?!?! I had to go to Sofia today to get my shop on, you know how I do (a new dress, jeans and 2 shirts) and it rained so hard today. My lil red umbrella wasnt doin any justice, and I might have been better off without it. Its al beat up, the fake steel wires are all jacked up, and of course cuz it cost like a damn dollar, its small as hell. The sides of my arms, bottom of my pants and my back were all wet. I got a few sprinkles on my hair, and almost died.
I actually was having a good day up til then. I made my way to Mango and copped a dress and shirt before I decided to go to the other mall (City Center) and see a movie. Ive been dyin to see a movie AND they have a Burger King at that mall. I LOVE BK fries, and altho I had to walk from Mango to the mall, I decided that 17 minute walk was all worth it (some of you may be familiar with my "15 min maximum walkin policy"). I ended up seeing the Proposal, with Sandra Bullock, and altho it was EXTRA cliched (of course they fell in love and ended up together) it was surprisingly funny and cute. Money well spent.....I didnt buy shit in that mall either.....When I was ready to go, it was raining cats, and stray dogs outside...lol
I still just had to go to the OTHER Mango at the Mall of Sofia. Just to soothe my fear that I would miss a good deal or something on sale. And what do you know, I got a cute pair of jeans and 2 shirts. I decided on the bus back home, and damn if that wasnt the mistake of the day. It smelled HORRIBLE on the bus, and I had to sit all the way in the back. There were mad fat and loud dudes talkin behind me and I started to get a headache. Got home, ate, and now im watchin tennis.
Uumm FYI, I got this REALLY good ice cream cake yest. OMG, that shit is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.
I remember about this time last year, it was sooooo hot. The first summer we got here, during training then when i got my own place, I just remember it being extremely hot. But now, not the case. I usually have on a thin long sleeved shirt and occasionally a sweater in teh evening. And the rain? Uumm im not a fan.
But I just keep holdin on to the fact that I will be in Milan soon, and then back in the states. It can rain everyday for eternity, as lng as I am back in the city I hold dear to my heart, NY!!!!
I actually was having a good day up til then. I made my way to Mango and copped a dress and shirt before I decided to go to the other mall (City Center) and see a movie. Ive been dyin to see a movie AND they have a Burger King at that mall. I LOVE BK fries, and altho I had to walk from Mango to the mall, I decided that 17 minute walk was all worth it (some of you may be familiar with my "15 min maximum walkin policy"). I ended up seeing the Proposal, with Sandra Bullock, and altho it was EXTRA cliched (of course they fell in love and ended up together) it was surprisingly funny and cute. Money well spent.....I didnt buy shit in that mall either.....When I was ready to go, it was raining cats, and stray dogs outside...lol
I still just had to go to the OTHER Mango at the Mall of Sofia. Just to soothe my fear that I would miss a good deal or something on sale. And what do you know, I got a cute pair of jeans and 2 shirts. I decided on the bus back home, and damn if that wasnt the mistake of the day. It smelled HORRIBLE on the bus, and I had to sit all the way in the back. There were mad fat and loud dudes talkin behind me and I started to get a headache. Got home, ate, and now im watchin tennis.
Uumm FYI, I got this REALLY good ice cream cake yest. OMG, that shit is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.
I remember about this time last year, it was sooooo hot. The first summer we got here, during training then when i got my own place, I just remember it being extremely hot. But now, not the case. I usually have on a thin long sleeved shirt and occasionally a sweater in teh evening. And the rain? Uumm im not a fan.
But I just keep holdin on to the fact that I will be in Milan soon, and then back in the states. It can rain everyday for eternity, as lng as I am back in the city I hold dear to my heart, NY!!!!
End of an Era/Grades
Well finally, the school year has ended, may it rest in peace! It felt like an eternity waiting for the last day of class to inch its way into existence. But the day finally came, and I couldnt be more happier. Monday went by pretty quickly. I had only 2 classes, and UNO made the time go by extra fast. I went to chill with the ladies in the office. Mr. Peve, the 9th grade eng teacher comes in and gives us all chocolates. A treat cuz he just received his PHD in Russian philosphy. I was quite impressed. Not only was I surprised that he even got it, but that we were actually talkin for more than 5 seconds to each other. Whenever I try to talk to him, he is usally very short. Ill say hey, how are you. He'll say fine, and keep walkin.....
So I get tired of sitting in the office doing nothin, so I go home. Im chillin, watchin tennis and I start to get a bit tired. I take of my clothes, and get cozy in the bed. Dont you know some heifer from the school calls me, and tells me I need to speak to Mr. Peve. She puts him on the phone and he asks me to come to the school so we can figure out the final grades for the 9g together. Yes, this is the SAME Mr. Peve whom I saw earlier in the office, who said ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about having to work together to write the final grades for the students. Foolishness indeed......
So I gotta get out the bed, get dresses, then walk to the school. Now I already wrote my final grades in the book, as did he, but since we share the class, we have to decide together what the final grade is for the students. I did this with the 10g teacher and altho some students didnt get the grade they CLEARLY deserved, I just let the shit slide. So I sit down and after about 5 minutes, we were done. ARE U FUCKIN KIDDIN ME?!?! we couldnt have done that over the phone?!?!
And this business of writing grades for the students. TOTAL bullshit. While I will admit that a lot of the students got really good grades, becuz they actually did really good work. On the flip side I just gotta shout out those lil fuckers who got decent grades, but did absolutely nothing this entire year. Now I wont name names, but I have a few people in mind who recieved a 4 as a grade, when they clearly deserved a 2, at best a 3. 2 9g received a 5, and I almost had a heart attack when the teacher came to those 2 students. I mean one of them speaks decent eng, and altho he is lazy as all fuck and has an attitude problem, he is really smart. But the other kid, cant speak a lick of eng and just sits in class and does NOTHING. I am a firm believer that grades should be distributed based on real work and not just character. Yeah, Id like to give you a 5 cuz I know you can speak good eng and are smart, but frankly you got mediocre grades on tests, and failed class assignments cuz you didnt bother to do them. Um sorry, you need to take this 3 and get out my face. thats what needs to be said....
Instead I just sat in the chair and let homeboy write whatever he wanted. They dont fail students at my school. And there was no point in arguing with him cuz he was gonna write the higher grade anyway. Just to refresh your memory, the grading system is on a scale of 2-6. I gave both those 9g a 3, and he gave them a 5. So naturally we should have given them a 4, following the rule that since we share the class, we should just average the grades. But he insisted "WE" give them a 5 instead of a 4.
I just shook my damn head and kept it moving. Tues NO students came and I couldnt have shit gold I was so damn excited. I hung out with my peeps from the office, including mama vanya. We walked around running errands, picked up lunch and checked out some shops. I love those ladies....
So Ive been at an all time LOW these past 2 weeks. I mean not a DIME (well stotinka) in my damn BG bank account, and barely surviving. I was so despearate I checked to see if we had money on Mon, knowing damn well it wouldnt be there. My fingers were crossed extra tight, but to no avail. But tues, aahhh thats the winner. The money was in my bank account and I might as well have been moonwalkin down the street I was so filled with joy. Especially since I could now buy essentials, like SOAP, and FOOD from the supermarket.
And of course, I had to do a lil "end of the school year celebration" shopping. HAHAHA I swear I just be giving myself all types of rationalizations to spend money. So anyway, I went to the main street in town and copped this bag Ive been eyeing for some time now. AND it was on sale, so I had to pat myself on the back for that one. I also copped 2 pairs of jeans and a shirt. Oh, and I had to pay my internet bill (thats how im writing this post right now), cable bill, and phone bills (so they can stop sending me those annoying ass text mess sayin my bill was due.... I FUCKIN KNOW THAT BITCHES). All in all, tues was a GREAT day. No work, no snot-nosed kids, and sleeping late. Ahh the good life.....
So I get tired of sitting in the office doing nothin, so I go home. Im chillin, watchin tennis and I start to get a bit tired. I take of my clothes, and get cozy in the bed. Dont you know some heifer from the school calls me, and tells me I need to speak to Mr. Peve. She puts him on the phone and he asks me to come to the school so we can figure out the final grades for the 9g together. Yes, this is the SAME Mr. Peve whom I saw earlier in the office, who said ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about having to work together to write the final grades for the students. Foolishness indeed......
So I gotta get out the bed, get dresses, then walk to the school. Now I already wrote my final grades in the book, as did he, but since we share the class, we have to decide together what the final grade is for the students. I did this with the 10g teacher and altho some students didnt get the grade they CLEARLY deserved, I just let the shit slide. So I sit down and after about 5 minutes, we were done. ARE U FUCKIN KIDDIN ME?!?! we couldnt have done that over the phone?!?!
And this business of writing grades for the students. TOTAL bullshit. While I will admit that a lot of the students got really good grades, becuz they actually did really good work. On the flip side I just gotta shout out those lil fuckers who got decent grades, but did absolutely nothing this entire year. Now I wont name names, but I have a few people in mind who recieved a 4 as a grade, when they clearly deserved a 2, at best a 3. 2 9g received a 5, and I almost had a heart attack when the teacher came to those 2 students. I mean one of them speaks decent eng, and altho he is lazy as all fuck and has an attitude problem, he is really smart. But the other kid, cant speak a lick of eng and just sits in class and does NOTHING. I am a firm believer that grades should be distributed based on real work and not just character. Yeah, Id like to give you a 5 cuz I know you can speak good eng and are smart, but frankly you got mediocre grades on tests, and failed class assignments cuz you didnt bother to do them. Um sorry, you need to take this 3 and get out my face. thats what needs to be said....
Instead I just sat in the chair and let homeboy write whatever he wanted. They dont fail students at my school. And there was no point in arguing with him cuz he was gonna write the higher grade anyway. Just to refresh your memory, the grading system is on a scale of 2-6. I gave both those 9g a 3, and he gave them a 5. So naturally we should have given them a 4, following the rule that since we share the class, we should just average the grades. But he insisted "WE" give them a 5 instead of a 4.
I just shook my damn head and kept it moving. Tues NO students came and I couldnt have shit gold I was so damn excited. I hung out with my peeps from the office, including mama vanya. We walked around running errands, picked up lunch and checked out some shops. I love those ladies....
So Ive been at an all time LOW these past 2 weeks. I mean not a DIME (well stotinka) in my damn BG bank account, and barely surviving. I was so despearate I checked to see if we had money on Mon, knowing damn well it wouldnt be there. My fingers were crossed extra tight, but to no avail. But tues, aahhh thats the winner. The money was in my bank account and I might as well have been moonwalkin down the street I was so filled with joy. Especially since I could now buy essentials, like SOAP, and FOOD from the supermarket.
And of course, I had to do a lil "end of the school year celebration" shopping. HAHAHA I swear I just be giving myself all types of rationalizations to spend money. So anyway, I went to the main street in town and copped this bag Ive been eyeing for some time now. AND it was on sale, so I had to pat myself on the back for that one. I also copped 2 pairs of jeans and a shirt. Oh, and I had to pay my internet bill (thats how im writing this post right now), cable bill, and phone bills (so they can stop sending me those annoying ass text mess sayin my bill was due.... I FUCKIN KNOW THAT BITCHES). All in all, tues was a GREAT day. No work, no snot-nosed kids, and sleeping late. Ahh the good life.....
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
WOW
What a day....actually quite good if I do say so myself. I had class 4th period, which meant I got to sleep a lil bit later than usual. I didnt really prepare anything to do with my students. There are still some slackers who havent taken the test. So while I had class, they would have to take it which meant I had to watch them like a hawk to make sure they didnt cheat, which means there was free time for the other students.
The 2 students who took the make up were done fairly quickly. I honestly was kinda happy. I had prepared some stuff to do with the students the other day, but was reluctant to actually do it cuz I know a lot of them just wanted to relax. In the 9th class they just wanna play cards and talk all day, so I assumed thats what the 10g wanted to do as well. But it never hurts to have some stuff to do on standby.....
Which is awesome. When the students finished early, I could sense that the 10g wanted to do something. They all looked so bored and pitiful. So I asked if they wanted to continue doin nothin, or if they wanted to do this activity I thought of the other day. Mind you, I literally can pluck something out the air and make it an activity. They were up for it, so we began.....
I decided to focus on speaking, and games for these last few days of class. I came up with a topic, in this case communication, and centered different activities and discussion questions around that. So today we talked about different ways people communicate (via phone, internet, letters, sign language). Then I asked what is necessary for communicating with a person. We played the telephone game, where you whisper something to someone and it trickles down a line of people and the last person has to say what they hear. It was quite fun and that helped them understand the question (you have to speak the same language, speak clearly, be able to understand the person etc) Then we talked about people who cant speak at all, and how they communicate. That lead into a miming game I thought of. Boys vs. Girls vs Me. I had a list and told them to think of words that could be mimed. The other two teams would watch someone mime a word from their list and if someone from the other teams could guess the word, they get a point, if not, the mimer keeps the point. It turned out better than I thought. The boys won, by a very wide margin (I had 1 damn point), but it was very fun.......
The next class was excited about the game and they did well also. My last class was the 9g and they seemed so bubbly today. I walked in and they just knew I would give them free time. Some of them were huddled around a table and began to scream for me to come over and show them how to shuffle cards. I demonstrated my superb shuffling skills, and showboated for a while, before I broke out the UNO cards and they began to get a game going. They seemed to really have fun, and even tho I just watched, I couldnt help but join in the fun by laughing at mistakes and comments people made. Then one of the girls showed me some magic tricks that were actually pretty good.
A teacher invited me to cafe and altho I had my reservations, she is really nice so I decided to go. Butterflies were clearly flyin from my wallet, but I figured if I got a coffee, I should be ok cuz I eventually found 57 stotinki strategically hiding in my bag. I dont even drink coffee....SAD, I know....
I talked with about 3 of the teachers and altho I didnt understand EVERYTHING, I must admit I held my own. WE talked about piracy, illegal downloads, the lady who has to pay millions cuz she got busted and some other stuff *pats self on the back*
It was rainin bout time we were ready to leave. I felt a bit stupid cuz the one damn day I choose to wear open toe sandals, it rains!!! What an idiot.....But the rain felt good on my humongous toes....lol
Im sittin here now waiting for the rain to subside so I can go to the supermarket and buy food. Ive been tellin people all day how I have just ketchup, jelly and ice in my fridge. I figure I should do something bout that, and of course, THANK the LORD the supermarket takes credit cards, cuz i am bummin it something serious these days. I was thinkin I should go now tho. Its just a light drizzle out and Im sure not many people will be at the market, which means I dont have to worry about being a walkin freak show for these people. I get to tense and uncomfy when I feel people staring at me......
Overall, a surprisingly pleasant day! and it gets better, im on the second shift tomorrow (class begins at 1). Why this is happening in the middle of the week and the end of the damn month, I dont know and dare not ask any questions. But the 10g also told me that they are goin on an excursion fri and wont be in school mon and tues (the last few days of work) and if the 9g decided not to come (god willing) then that means tomorrow is my UNofficial last day, since I dont work fri. I suppose Ill have to check in mon and tues. but im gonna shoot the gun and say my last day is tom......
alright folks, its that time again. Im gonna go pretend I have a life, altho we all know ill be layin in bed watchin tv/runnin to the comp to check my email like every 3.2 seconds. Good day all....
The 2 students who took the make up were done fairly quickly. I honestly was kinda happy. I had prepared some stuff to do with the students the other day, but was reluctant to actually do it cuz I know a lot of them just wanted to relax. In the 9th class they just wanna play cards and talk all day, so I assumed thats what the 10g wanted to do as well. But it never hurts to have some stuff to do on standby.....
Which is awesome. When the students finished early, I could sense that the 10g wanted to do something. They all looked so bored and pitiful. So I asked if they wanted to continue doin nothin, or if they wanted to do this activity I thought of the other day. Mind you, I literally can pluck something out the air and make it an activity. They were up for it, so we began.....
I decided to focus on speaking, and games for these last few days of class. I came up with a topic, in this case communication, and centered different activities and discussion questions around that. So today we talked about different ways people communicate (via phone, internet, letters, sign language). Then I asked what is necessary for communicating with a person. We played the telephone game, where you whisper something to someone and it trickles down a line of people and the last person has to say what they hear. It was quite fun and that helped them understand the question (you have to speak the same language, speak clearly, be able to understand the person etc) Then we talked about people who cant speak at all, and how they communicate. That lead into a miming game I thought of. Boys vs. Girls vs Me. I had a list and told them to think of words that could be mimed. The other two teams would watch someone mime a word from their list and if someone from the other teams could guess the word, they get a point, if not, the mimer keeps the point. It turned out better than I thought. The boys won, by a very wide margin (I had 1 damn point), but it was very fun.......
The next class was excited about the game and they did well also. My last class was the 9g and they seemed so bubbly today. I walked in and they just knew I would give them free time. Some of them were huddled around a table and began to scream for me to come over and show them how to shuffle cards. I demonstrated my superb shuffling skills, and showboated for a while, before I broke out the UNO cards and they began to get a game going. They seemed to really have fun, and even tho I just watched, I couldnt help but join in the fun by laughing at mistakes and comments people made. Then one of the girls showed me some magic tricks that were actually pretty good.
A teacher invited me to cafe and altho I had my reservations, she is really nice so I decided to go. Butterflies were clearly flyin from my wallet, but I figured if I got a coffee, I should be ok cuz I eventually found 57 stotinki strategically hiding in my bag. I dont even drink coffee....SAD, I know....
I talked with about 3 of the teachers and altho I didnt understand EVERYTHING, I must admit I held my own. WE talked about piracy, illegal downloads, the lady who has to pay millions cuz she got busted and some other stuff *pats self on the back*
It was rainin bout time we were ready to leave. I felt a bit stupid cuz the one damn day I choose to wear open toe sandals, it rains!!! What an idiot.....But the rain felt good on my humongous toes....lol
Im sittin here now waiting for the rain to subside so I can go to the supermarket and buy food. Ive been tellin people all day how I have just ketchup, jelly and ice in my fridge. I figure I should do something bout that, and of course, THANK the LORD the supermarket takes credit cards, cuz i am bummin it something serious these days. I was thinkin I should go now tho. Its just a light drizzle out and Im sure not many people will be at the market, which means I dont have to worry about being a walkin freak show for these people. I get to tense and uncomfy when I feel people staring at me......
Overall, a surprisingly pleasant day! and it gets better, im on the second shift tomorrow (class begins at 1). Why this is happening in the middle of the week and the end of the damn month, I dont know and dare not ask any questions. But the 10g also told me that they are goin on an excursion fri and wont be in school mon and tues (the last few days of work) and if the 9g decided not to come (god willing) then that means tomorrow is my UNofficial last day, since I dont work fri. I suppose Ill have to check in mon and tues. but im gonna shoot the gun and say my last day is tom......
alright folks, its that time again. Im gonna go pretend I have a life, altho we all know ill be layin in bed watchin tv/runnin to the comp to check my email like every 3.2 seconds. Good day all....
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
My Old School Homey
And just cuz I know I been sleepin on my girl Qi, gotta send some shout outs her way too. We been down for a lil min now. She always had my back at the WU. People most certainly take different paths, but real friends never let you down. Just a lil something for my homey to say I havent forgotten you, and you are much appreciated. And speakin of, since I posted a blog about friends in general and when the relationship goes south (what does it all mean?!?!), I suppose I should be thankful for the friends who are still down with me and who I still fuck with. You know who you are....my dean, my ace, my biggy bear, deli, merry berry (mere, thats ur new alias), jojo, ez, and some others. I cant list everyone, but then again who else is important....hahahaha
and of course poppa, who is a different kind of friend, but a dear one nonetheless....muah
Gotta give it up....
It has come to my attention, that all this time since ive been writing my blogs, I havent given credit where credit is due. And so im gonna honor a few "unsung heroes" if you will....
Mere:
What can I say about this heifer. She's smart, down to earth, cool as hell, and mad funny! Killer body, plays soccer, and from that second pic, knows how to rock some killer shoes! Just wanted to SHOUT OUT my peeps fro real. She been readin my blog from jump, and this post is LONG overdue. When I get back to the NY we gon party like its 1999...uummm somebody need to remix/update that song....anyway Just wanted to rectify the situation, and put yall on OFIICIAL notice, Mere is in the f*ckin building!!!!
Get used to this face. Im sure you will be seein a lot more pics of her, deli and I, the new musketeers crew. I already predict we gon be caught up in some shit....
Mere:
What can I say about this heifer. She's smart, down to earth, cool as hell, and mad funny! Killer body, plays soccer, and from that second pic, knows how to rock some killer shoes! Just wanted to SHOUT OUT my peeps fro real. She been readin my blog from jump, and this post is LONG overdue. When I get back to the NY we gon party like its 1999...uummm somebody need to remix/update that song....anyway Just wanted to rectify the situation, and put yall on OFIICIAL notice, Mere is in the f*ckin building!!!!
Get used to this face. Im sure you will be seein a lot more pics of her, deli and I, the new musketeers crew. I already predict we gon be caught up in some shit....
Video Fab
So I do have to give the BG props, or maybe I should say the Europeans in general. There music sounds is truly like no other, and they are so eclectic. Now usually there are specific shows that cater to a specific styleof music. And while you may have shows like the former Total Request Live (MTV) those shows tend to really only cover pop music. Songs that are on the billboard charts.
While I must admit, at times it seems like the redundancy of Ciara's Love, Sex and Magic, or T.I.'s Dead and Gone is gonna make me slit a wrist, the music channels do play a wide variety of music styles.
For example, I came across this lil gem, Agnes. This song is fire (hey Alex). I got put on to some rock jams too (uumm Kings of Leon). There is also another spanish song, tu cafe. Thats a banga...
The other groups, on the scene right now are good ones too. N-Dubz, Tinchy Strider. They all use kinda techno beats but the lyrics are cool and the sound is something you can move to. My new joint is "Too Many Men" this song is hilarious.....
I know im missin a lot of music in the states. The Dream is everywhere, Fabolous seems to be back on the scene and a couple of new faces on the come up, Drake.
But for now, Europe's eclectic music tastes trumps what they got goin on in the states....
Stalker Status
Uumm this is just a general thought/question....when does one become a stalker? When does one consider someone to be stalking them? Are there degrees of stalkin?
Im just curious cuz I often feel like im a border line stalker sometimes with my actions. I call Poppa sometimes and he doesnt pick up. So then I call right back (in case it was a mistake or he didnt reach the phone in time). No answer. But then this kinda makes me mad. I wait for a few minutes then call back. No answer. Wait. Call back. And before I know it, Ive called homeboy about 10 times in the span of a ahlf hour. And Im gonna call him back later to see why the hell he didnt pick up the phone earlier.
I feel like a stalker at this point.
Uuhhh, yeah.....pick up the damn phone bitch!
Im just curious cuz I often feel like im a border line stalker sometimes with my actions. I call Poppa sometimes and he doesnt pick up. So then I call right back (in case it was a mistake or he didnt reach the phone in time). No answer. But then this kinda makes me mad. I wait for a few minutes then call back. No answer. Wait. Call back. And before I know it, Ive called homeboy about 10 times in the span of a ahlf hour. And Im gonna call him back later to see why the hell he didnt pick up the phone earlier.
I feel like a stalker at this point.
Uuhhh, yeah.....pick up the damn phone bitch!
Beauty Shop cont...
So I went to holla at my peeps at the beauty shop today. I was expecting to practice hair braiding. I was explaining to her the other day how we weave hair and such and such. So she asked if I could show her...on my own head. She had some extensions and I agreed to show her how to sow the hair in. I put a few braids in my own hair (which was fairly easy) and showed her how to sow the tracks in.
The style came out ok, but nothin I would really rock in the streets. I left it in for a while then took that shit out when I got home.
I also was tellin her about relaxers. Us black folks (and others i suppose) use relaxers to straighten our hair. I was tryna explain to her that my hair is extremely thick and unruly, and that without a relaxer id look like an animal. I told her that you put something like a chemical mask on your hair, let is sit for a while, then rinse it out. This allows my hair to stay straight for about 3-4 months, depending on how often I go to the salon and take care of my hair. She was so intrigued. I decided to bring her the box I have at home, just to show her what it looked like. Well when I go to the shop, she wanted me to put the relaxer in her hair!
I was inda skeptical cuz #1 her hair was fairly straight from her roots. The hair only curled at the tips, which she didnt like. #2 the relaxer I had was extra strength, which by the name indicates it is really strong. I wasnt sure how her hair would manage under the chemicals #3 her hair has already been colored treated (chemically). Now that is not a problem cuz plenty of people relax their hair even tho they have had their hair dyed. But again, I wasnt sure how her hair would manage under the extra strength chemicals.
Wouldnt you know her hair looked damn good. It was pin straight and she looked like a model or movie star. It looked like it was profressionally done, and honestly, she looked a bit younger in the face. I will say this tho: A LOT of her hair came out. I dont know if she was thinning, shedding or what. But a lot of hair came out when I was washing her hair and I almost thought she was balding or the relaxer was making her hair fall out. I was kinda scared......
But it all worked out and she was happy. She originally wanted to test it out first, to consider if it would be something she was interested in using on her BG customers in the future. She talked about possibly findin a connect to ship a few boxes to her. Im happy. She seems so open to new ideas and the ways in which amer (or me) do hair and how that differs from how BG do hair.
And she is gettin better with braiding and im quite please with my lil grasshopper!
Good day all....
The style came out ok, but nothin I would really rock in the streets. I left it in for a while then took that shit out when I got home.
I also was tellin her about relaxers. Us black folks (and others i suppose) use relaxers to straighten our hair. I was tryna explain to her that my hair is extremely thick and unruly, and that without a relaxer id look like an animal. I told her that you put something like a chemical mask on your hair, let is sit for a while, then rinse it out. This allows my hair to stay straight for about 3-4 months, depending on how often I go to the salon and take care of my hair. She was so intrigued. I decided to bring her the box I have at home, just to show her what it looked like. Well when I go to the shop, she wanted me to put the relaxer in her hair!
I was inda skeptical cuz #1 her hair was fairly straight from her roots. The hair only curled at the tips, which she didnt like. #2 the relaxer I had was extra strength, which by the name indicates it is really strong. I wasnt sure how her hair would manage under the chemicals #3 her hair has already been colored treated (chemically). Now that is not a problem cuz plenty of people relax their hair even tho they have had their hair dyed. But again, I wasnt sure how her hair would manage under the extra strength chemicals.
Wouldnt you know her hair looked damn good. It was pin straight and she looked like a model or movie star. It looked like it was profressionally done, and honestly, she looked a bit younger in the face. I will say this tho: A LOT of her hair came out. I dont know if she was thinning, shedding or what. But a lot of hair came out when I was washing her hair and I almost thought she was balding or the relaxer was making her hair fall out. I was kinda scared......
But it all worked out and she was happy. She originally wanted to test it out first, to consider if it would be something she was interested in using on her BG customers in the future. She talked about possibly findin a connect to ship a few boxes to her. Im happy. She seems so open to new ideas and the ways in which amer (or me) do hair and how that differs from how BG do hair.
And she is gettin better with braiding and im quite please with my lil grasshopper!
Good day all....
Terrible....Tuesdays
Well not really so terrible. I just like the way that sounded.....lol
So nothin much new goin on. Ive officially sank to an all new low. I managed to be on the comp for several hours yesterday, bouncing back and forth between youtube/ybf.com/facebook/and gmail. Im such a loser.....
Class....uuhhh yest and today went by pretty smoothly. I looked at my calender and damn near had a heart attack thinkin that we had another full week of work after this one. But then I wised up and realized work is officially over next tuesday. Ive been thinkin lately how much it must suck for the other teachers. The younger kids (I believe up to 7g) got out of school June 15th. They for some retarded reason got out before the older kids, while the rest of us are all doomed til the 30th. But here is the kicker: those teachers still have to come to work from 9-2. And all they do is check in, sit around for a bit, then holla at the cafe. That sucks ass......
Most days Im done pretty early. And after work is over, im ghost. I no longer wish to sit and chit chat with folks that #1 I cant understand half the time and #2 who barely even talk to me. I usually kinda awkardly sit at the table and drink my juice extra quick, for lack of anything else to do. The occassional head nod, or da here and there is obligatory. But im over it. Aint no point in fakin the funk.....
So Im home now. Just finished takin a nap. Nothin on TV, and my headphones were makin my ears ache so I just took a nap.
Oh, so I have like no food in my fridge...AGAIN. Ive been living on raamen noodles, eggs and waffles. So lets talk about how two weeks into JUNE, my monthly allowance was completey DEPLETED. I had to pay for my trip to Greece, but since I squandered May's monthly allowance, I had to take that money out of June's money. Then I had to pretend to be a volunteer who cared, and did a sessionon diversity for the new volunteers which set me back a whole bunch of money. Taxi fares, travel expenses. At that point, around like June 9th, I had like 120 leva in my account. Lol....Where did THAT money go....uuhhh thats all kinda fuzzy at this point......
Dippin into my amer bank account is nothin new to me. I usually only do it to buy clothes tho. But I need to do it this time to eat! Oh my frivolous nature will be the death of me im sure.....
On another note, what the hell is up with the weather? It rained yesterday, and it was so cold this mornin on my way to work. Its supposed to be chilly for the rest of the week. I remember it being extremely hot this time last year. But then again maybe global warming (or colding I should say) is catchin up to us....
oh and randomly, when I went to work earlier, there was a sign that said something about if you love yourself, forget the narcotics....I found it extremely random since there are like 3 classes left in the school cuz its the end of the year. And also, is this some new campaign to combat drug use, or was it just one of those general 'dont use drugs" kinda things....ill never fully understand this place....
So nothin much new goin on. Ive officially sank to an all new low. I managed to be on the comp for several hours yesterday, bouncing back and forth between youtube/ybf.com/facebook/and gmail. Im such a loser.....
Class....uuhhh yest and today went by pretty smoothly. I looked at my calender and damn near had a heart attack thinkin that we had another full week of work after this one. But then I wised up and realized work is officially over next tuesday. Ive been thinkin lately how much it must suck for the other teachers. The younger kids (I believe up to 7g) got out of school June 15th. They for some retarded reason got out before the older kids, while the rest of us are all doomed til the 30th. But here is the kicker: those teachers still have to come to work from 9-2. And all they do is check in, sit around for a bit, then holla at the cafe. That sucks ass......
Most days Im done pretty early. And after work is over, im ghost. I no longer wish to sit and chit chat with folks that #1 I cant understand half the time and #2 who barely even talk to me. I usually kinda awkardly sit at the table and drink my juice extra quick, for lack of anything else to do. The occassional head nod, or da here and there is obligatory. But im over it. Aint no point in fakin the funk.....
So Im home now. Just finished takin a nap. Nothin on TV, and my headphones were makin my ears ache so I just took a nap.
Oh, so I have like no food in my fridge...AGAIN. Ive been living on raamen noodles, eggs and waffles. So lets talk about how two weeks into JUNE, my monthly allowance was completey DEPLETED. I had to pay for my trip to Greece, but since I squandered May's monthly allowance, I had to take that money out of June's money. Then I had to pretend to be a volunteer who cared, and did a sessionon diversity for the new volunteers which set me back a whole bunch of money. Taxi fares, travel expenses. At that point, around like June 9th, I had like 120 leva in my account. Lol....Where did THAT money go....uuhhh thats all kinda fuzzy at this point......
Dippin into my amer bank account is nothin new to me. I usually only do it to buy clothes tho. But I need to do it this time to eat! Oh my frivolous nature will be the death of me im sure.....
On another note, what the hell is up with the weather? It rained yesterday, and it was so cold this mornin on my way to work. Its supposed to be chilly for the rest of the week. I remember it being extremely hot this time last year. But then again maybe global warming (or colding I should say) is catchin up to us....
oh and randomly, when I went to work earlier, there was a sign that said something about if you love yourself, forget the narcotics....I found it extremely random since there are like 3 classes left in the school cuz its the end of the year. And also, is this some new campaign to combat drug use, or was it just one of those general 'dont use drugs" kinda things....ill never fully understand this place....
Sunday, June 21, 2009
what does it all mean???
In my morose and lonesome state of being, ive been pondering the meanin of life. I know, that sounds so...deep and heavy. But its the truth folks. Ive always envied those people who seem to know what they want to do with their lives, and actually have some type of direction they are headed in, or a path to follow. Me, uumm I cant even think past a 2-week time span if that. I think its kinda cool to be free as a bird......
These are just random thoughts, but just follow me for a sec.....so I saw this pic of this girl I used to be real cool with. And I mean we were real cool back in the day. I thought she was big shit poppin at one point. But now, uumm thats a negativo!!! In the pic, homegirl was lookin mighty jacked up. Hair all fucked up, lookin like she had one too many Burger King double whoppers with bacon.... Now why she was walkin on the damn planet let alone around NYC like that is beyond me, but anyway.....Seein her like that honestly made me feel good. At my age, doin what I do, I look damn good. The friendship didnt end THAT bad, it kinda just dissipated. But she DID look horrible.....
Which brings me to my next point. I am a firm believer in "out of sight, out of mind" People you call friends who, unless they see you, could give too shits about you. And im talkin bout real friens. People you were with all the time on a regular basis. But I suppose things cant always be the same, and when things change, feelings and actions change.
I also think that people are in your life for seasons. They touch you, teach you a few things, and make you realize what they are supposed to. They play a role and then POOF, they are gone. The experience might be good and it might be bad, but you learn something from every experience, every exchange.
I guess I just feel so out the loop. I used to be really cool with a lot of people, but when i travel, its like those relationships are lost. When I was in japan, it was so difficult to stay friends with a lot of people.
Oh, ok so another random thought....grad school. Been checkin out a few things in my spare time and found this really good program Im interested in. I supose being proactive and having a plan doesnt help one bit. The program was really good, and its at a great school in NY.
Oh so to connect this whole blog and so that its not just extra random, my point was why have friends when you can just be a loner???? hahahahaha
LEarn to depend on yourself and if people are in your corner then they should be there regardless the situation or the distance. LEarn to depend on yourself.......AND finally, you can always take comfort in the fact that when things dont go your way, and you are in a rough spot, you can alway look at others and how bad they are doing to cheer yourself up. That sounded so bad, but those who know me know damn well I meant it, and that Im such a....yeah you were thinkin it, a bitch! hahahahaha
At least I know that, and Im cool with it....Lookin forward to an easy work week.
ciao kiddies
These are just random thoughts, but just follow me for a sec.....so I saw this pic of this girl I used to be real cool with. And I mean we were real cool back in the day. I thought she was big shit poppin at one point. But now, uumm thats a negativo!!! In the pic, homegirl was lookin mighty jacked up. Hair all fucked up, lookin like she had one too many Burger King double whoppers with bacon.... Now why she was walkin on the damn planet let alone around NYC like that is beyond me, but anyway.....Seein her like that honestly made me feel good. At my age, doin what I do, I look damn good. The friendship didnt end THAT bad, it kinda just dissipated. But she DID look horrible.....
Which brings me to my next point. I am a firm believer in "out of sight, out of mind" People you call friends who, unless they see you, could give too shits about you. And im talkin bout real friens. People you were with all the time on a regular basis. But I suppose things cant always be the same, and when things change, feelings and actions change.
I also think that people are in your life for seasons. They touch you, teach you a few things, and make you realize what they are supposed to. They play a role and then POOF, they are gone. The experience might be good and it might be bad, but you learn something from every experience, every exchange.
I guess I just feel so out the loop. I used to be really cool with a lot of people, but when i travel, its like those relationships are lost. When I was in japan, it was so difficult to stay friends with a lot of people.
Oh, ok so another random thought....grad school. Been checkin out a few things in my spare time and found this really good program Im interested in. I supose being proactive and having a plan doesnt help one bit. The program was really good, and its at a great school in NY.
Oh so to connect this whole blog and so that its not just extra random, my point was why have friends when you can just be a loner???? hahahahaha
LEarn to depend on yourself and if people are in your corner then they should be there regardless the situation or the distance. LEarn to depend on yourself.......AND finally, you can always take comfort in the fact that when things dont go your way, and you are in a rough spot, you can alway look at others and how bad they are doing to cheer yourself up. That sounded so bad, but those who know me know damn well I meant it, and that Im such a....yeah you were thinkin it, a bitch! hahahahaha
At least I know that, and Im cool with it....Lookin forward to an easy work week.
ciao kiddies
Extra Slow...
...weekend. Uuhh this monotony is really making me depressed. The past few weekends have been pretty decent, but this weekend kinda just slapped me in the face. Uuhhh I hate this....
I was thinkin to do some extra extravagant bday bash, but uumm that was a negative. G recently lost her job, so we dont go anywhere anymore. Last weekend we met up and I said we should go to the movies and lunch. She almost had a heart attack and said we couldnt do both. And since food trumps everything else in general, I was down with lunch. I havent been to the club in like a decade, and no fun has been had for a while.
So I tried to get Andrea to go out with me, but since I procrastinated and waited til the last min to ask her to chill, it didnt happen. She had plans already. We planned somethin for next weekend, and Alex might join in too.
So what is there to do when there is nothin to do?!?!?! hahaha DRINK!!!!!!! so those old tendencies decided to creep back out the woodworks. I was so bored Friday night, I was like fuckit, let me just go get this bottle of green apple vodka and get fucked up! I went right to the 24 hour place in my flip-flops and head scarf and proceeded to get my bottle, juice and a big ass bag or roasted chicken chips. I got on yahoo messenger and chatted with G, and called it a night. I was sooooooooooooooooooooooo dunzo about 1AM or later.
Saturday I woke up feelin kinda woozy and remembered exactly why I hate gettin drunk. The buzzin in your head, or loomin ache that kinda is just there. But shit, wasnt nothin else to do. And the same could be said for Sat night. I took it a lil bit easier tho.
Uumm, I better do something next weekend or its tappin the damn bottle again for me. The lush is creepin up on me yall, slowly but surely.
I was thinkin to do some extra extravagant bday bash, but uumm that was a negative. G recently lost her job, so we dont go anywhere anymore. Last weekend we met up and I said we should go to the movies and lunch. She almost had a heart attack and said we couldnt do both. And since food trumps everything else in general, I was down with lunch. I havent been to the club in like a decade, and no fun has been had for a while.
So I tried to get Andrea to go out with me, but since I procrastinated and waited til the last min to ask her to chill, it didnt happen. She had plans already. We planned somethin for next weekend, and Alex might join in too.
So what is there to do when there is nothin to do?!?!?! hahaha DRINK!!!!!!! so those old tendencies decided to creep back out the woodworks. I was so bored Friday night, I was like fuckit, let me just go get this bottle of green apple vodka and get fucked up! I went right to the 24 hour place in my flip-flops and head scarf and proceeded to get my bottle, juice and a big ass bag or roasted chicken chips. I got on yahoo messenger and chatted with G, and called it a night. I was sooooooooooooooooooooooo dunzo about 1AM or later.
Saturday I woke up feelin kinda woozy and remembered exactly why I hate gettin drunk. The buzzin in your head, or loomin ache that kinda is just there. But shit, wasnt nothin else to do. And the same could be said for Sat night. I took it a lil bit easier tho.
Uumm, I better do something next weekend or its tappin the damn bottle again for me. The lush is creepin up on me yall, slowly but surely.
Happy Father's Day
A special Happy Father's Day to all those folks out there who take care of their kids and do what they are supposed to as fathers. A lot of time we often hear about the deadbeats and those men who dont do right by their children and family. Men who are actually doing what they are supposed to get overlooked strictly because they are doing the right thing. We often times like to point out what people are doing wrong. But fathers day is a nice way to celebrate the good deeds and efforts of fathers everywhere.
This is something new for me cuz my dad was never really around for me. My birthday falls on fathers day every 4-5 years and I remember wishing I had a dad to celebrate. But he was never around. He recently tried to get back in contact with me, and Im happy about that, but also wary.
In any event, I know a great dad personally, and I know he will be reading this blog, so Id like to shout out Poppa cuz he definately is the epitome of a good dad. Its not about money, its not about anything material when it comes to kids. As long as you are an example for them, and show them unconditional love, thats all they need. The rest will fall into place. And Poppa definately does this job to a T, effortlessly.
Happy Fathers Day to Poppa, and just in case you have forgotten it was today or you are Bulgarian and dont really celebrate it, it might just be nice to say thank you to your dad, or your mom for that matter. I cant remember the last time I said thank you to my mom for all the shit she has to put up with from me, but also all the times she has just been there for me to advise me and share a laugh or just be my mom. They really appreciate that kinda stuff, and so should you.
Ok, im off my soap box.....
This is something new for me cuz my dad was never really around for me. My birthday falls on fathers day every 4-5 years and I remember wishing I had a dad to celebrate. But he was never around. He recently tried to get back in contact with me, and Im happy about that, but also wary.
In any event, I know a great dad personally, and I know he will be reading this blog, so Id like to shout out Poppa cuz he definately is the epitome of a good dad. Its not about money, its not about anything material when it comes to kids. As long as you are an example for them, and show them unconditional love, thats all they need. The rest will fall into place. And Poppa definately does this job to a T, effortlessly.
Happy Fathers Day to Poppa, and just in case you have forgotten it was today or you are Bulgarian and dont really celebrate it, it might just be nice to say thank you to your dad, or your mom for that matter. I cant remember the last time I said thank you to my mom for all the shit she has to put up with from me, but also all the times she has just been there for me to advise me and share a laugh or just be my mom. They really appreciate that kinda stuff, and so should you.
Ok, im off my soap box.....
The Cheese Stands Alone
So its test day (this past thursday). The final reckoning....Reemption day....Im settling the final score. and the only thing I can think to say, is the cheese stands alone. Its the last text of the school year for my 9g and 10g classes. All the work we have been studying for the past 2 months was in the test. So all that not paying attention, doing other work in my class, throwing a hissy fit cuz folks didnt want to do certain work. and of course on test prep days, they some stud act like they dont care. but all that has come back to bite people in the ass, and on test day, you are all alone and have to account for something.
For the 9g they had an essay. I went over with them what I wanted them to do for an opinion essay, you know, how to write the intro, and what goes in the body of the essay. The students almost had a heart attack the day I told them they would be tested on this stuff. Naturally they already know everything and I suppose they felt they didnt need to review this in class. But Im sure some folks didnt do as well and they think they did. One girl didnt even write anything but her name on the test. Altho that disappointed me a lot, I cant say I didnt expect it or was a bit surprsied. I gave the class 2 questions and they were to choose one, and write their opinion on the topic by answering a questions. For example, Do what kids see on tv effect their behavior, or when learning a foreign language, do you think it's necessary to travel to the place where that language is spoken? We went over these topics in class and im eager to see what their responses were. I feel like im gonna have to break a few hearts if the essay is not written how it should be...oh wells
So this was a decent test. There was no possible way to cheat. Especially since I had 4 versions of the test with different questions. So the first half of the class could have told the people in the second half what the questions were, but there was no guarantee they would necessarily get that question. And since it was based on opinion, there really was no way to cheat. But the 10g was a bit different.
There test was on Romeo and Juliet, and a reading we covered in the textbook. And let me just say, uumm seriously guys?!?!?! Not only did I devote one class to a test prep, covering EXACTLY what would be on the test, but the damn questions were taken DIRECTLY from the textbook. We answered questions in class and I just took those and put them on the test. And for Romeo and Juliet, all they had to do was paraphrase what several quotes said. And there wasnt THAT much stuff to study.
But as you can imagine, folks were goin above and voyond to get their cheat on. Using cell phones (WTF?!?!?) asking other people for answers...in BG as if I couldnt understand, cheat sheets. And again, I cant say I was surprised. But honestly, I was diappointed. I didnt think the test was super hard, and if folks managed to pay attention in class (1) then study just a LIL BIT (2) they would have done fine.
For this reason, I had to make 5 different verisons of the 10g test. YES I made 5 different verisons. One girl in one class actually wrote what was on her test on a sheet of paper so that she could share it with someone in the nest class (or someone who was absent that day i suspect). I caught her with it and tore it up. Its funny cuz I dont even think she did that well on her own damn test. I had to announce to the class that 1. there were several different versions of the test and that 2. the other class DEFINATELY didnt have the same test as them. This one kid kept askin this girl for answers and I would look at her with the face that said you betta not say one word! She looked at me, smiled and shrugged her shoulders as if to say I dont know.
Cheating really is pointless, esp since the test was so damn easy and was straight from the damn textbook. I have no sympathy for these lil jokers!
I hope I dont break people's hearts with their end of the year grades. I look at it like this: how you gon get mad at me cuz I give you the grade you deserve. You been comin to class listenin to music, not doin work, not takin notes, tryna cheat on the test, and expect me to give you a decent grade. Sikeeeeeeeeeeeeee, not gonna happen playa. For those students who did what they were supposed to do, you will be given the grade you deserve. Again, I have no sympathy or qualms about failin people or givin them low grades, esp since aug its on its way and ima be out this bitch......hahahahaha
For the 9g they had an essay. I went over with them what I wanted them to do for an opinion essay, you know, how to write the intro, and what goes in the body of the essay. The students almost had a heart attack the day I told them they would be tested on this stuff. Naturally they already know everything and I suppose they felt they didnt need to review this in class. But Im sure some folks didnt do as well and they think they did. One girl didnt even write anything but her name on the test. Altho that disappointed me a lot, I cant say I didnt expect it or was a bit surprsied. I gave the class 2 questions and they were to choose one, and write their opinion on the topic by answering a questions. For example, Do what kids see on tv effect their behavior, or when learning a foreign language, do you think it's necessary to travel to the place where that language is spoken? We went over these topics in class and im eager to see what their responses were. I feel like im gonna have to break a few hearts if the essay is not written how it should be...oh wells
So this was a decent test. There was no possible way to cheat. Especially since I had 4 versions of the test with different questions. So the first half of the class could have told the people in the second half what the questions were, but there was no guarantee they would necessarily get that question. And since it was based on opinion, there really was no way to cheat. But the 10g was a bit different.
There test was on Romeo and Juliet, and a reading we covered in the textbook. And let me just say, uumm seriously guys?!?!?! Not only did I devote one class to a test prep, covering EXACTLY what would be on the test, but the damn questions were taken DIRECTLY from the textbook. We answered questions in class and I just took those and put them on the test. And for Romeo and Juliet, all they had to do was paraphrase what several quotes said. And there wasnt THAT much stuff to study.
But as you can imagine, folks were goin above and voyond to get their cheat on. Using cell phones (WTF?!?!?) asking other people for answers...in BG as if I couldnt understand, cheat sheets. And again, I cant say I was surprised. But honestly, I was diappointed. I didnt think the test was super hard, and if folks managed to pay attention in class (1) then study just a LIL BIT (2) they would have done fine.
For this reason, I had to make 5 different verisons of the 10g test. YES I made 5 different verisons. One girl in one class actually wrote what was on her test on a sheet of paper so that she could share it with someone in the nest class (or someone who was absent that day i suspect). I caught her with it and tore it up. Its funny cuz I dont even think she did that well on her own damn test. I had to announce to the class that 1. there were several different versions of the test and that 2. the other class DEFINATELY didnt have the same test as them. This one kid kept askin this girl for answers and I would look at her with the face that said you betta not say one word! She looked at me, smiled and shrugged her shoulders as if to say I dont know.
Cheating really is pointless, esp since the test was so damn easy and was straight from the damn textbook. I have no sympathy for these lil jokers!
I hope I dont break people's hearts with their end of the year grades. I look at it like this: how you gon get mad at me cuz I give you the grade you deserve. You been comin to class listenin to music, not doin work, not takin notes, tryna cheat on the test, and expect me to give you a decent grade. Sikeeeeeeeeeeeeee, not gonna happen playa. For those students who did what they were supposed to do, you will be given the grade you deserve. Again, I have no sympathy or qualms about failin people or givin them low grades, esp since aug its on its way and ima be out this bitch......hahahahaha
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Video Fab
Maxwell-Pretty Wings
Time will bring the real end of our trial
One day there’ll be no remnants
No trace no residual feelings within ya
one day you won’t remember me
Your face will be the reason I smile
But I will not see what I can not have forever
I’ll always love ya
I hope u feel the same
Oh you played me dirty your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction
had to fill out my prescription
Found the remedy
I had to set u free
Away from me
To see clearly
the way that love can be
When you are not with me
I had to leave, I have to live
I had to lead, I had to live
Chorus
If I cant have you let love set you free
To fly your pretty wings around
pretty wings your pretty wings
your pretty wings your pretty wings around
I came wrong You were right
Transformed your love into a lie
Baby believe me I’m sorry I told you lies
I turned day into night
Sleep till I died a thousand times
I should’ve shown you
Better nights Better times Better Days
I miss you more and more
Repeat Chorus
FYI: I recorded myself singin this song, thinkin I sounded pretty good. UM clearly that was a negative. I sounded like a cat being strangled. Um I think its time to drop the Lady Sha Sha act cuz I have no chances in this life time or the next of gettin a recording deal. I think it takes actually hearing yourself sing on a recording to realize that you cant sing at all (for those of US who this applies to). I guess this is all to the good anyway, I like wearing pants and skirts.....
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Divine Intervention
So at a time when it seems like EVERYBODY and THEY MOMMA is is makin an album and tryna push it, its hard to tell whats real and whats bullshit. And I am far too old at this point to be frontin like I like something when I dont. But this shit right here, is really poppin. I went to school wit this lil homey, and damn if I knew he got down like this.....Ive listened to this album, and I really like it. His flow is crazy, delivery on point, AND the tracks are so interesting. The way he uses convos/peoples words over the track as the chorus, the beats....Just sick. Make sure you download this if you want to listen to something different. And, we gotta support our folks who doing something positive and ACTUALLY have talent, talkin about something OTHER than throwin money at girls on stripper poles/how much money,jewels,ice they got/how big their rims are/car they drivin etc.
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I especially like the Door Test, Hate, Memories Passed, and Damn Right.......
I wish I knew how to put the tracks on here so you could just listen to them, but anywho, go download that!!!
Beauty Shop
Well isnt this cute. I feel like Im bout to star in my own version of the Beauty Shop.......
There is a lady in town who I go to for my hair cuts. She is pretty decent, but I only go for cuts. They dont have those sit under dryers here, so my hair came out lookn so poofy and thick after she hand blow dried it one time. I told her I could braid hair and she instantly became obsessed. She kept askin me questions bout how I learned, how long Ive been braiding, and what styles I can do. She even asked if I could teach her to braid. I was kinda skeptical cuz its difficult to explain something to someone when you dont know the words to do so. I gave her my number anyway.....
She never called.....
I had a lot of split ends, so I had to holla at homegirl so she could trim my hair. I mentioned the braiding thing and she said she still wanted to learn. So we set up a date and Ive since begun teaching her how to braid hair. Its easier than I thought cuz I can just show her how to do it, but its not THAT easy cuz there is still words involved. Today we met and she had one of those manequin head things. It was super ugly....hahahaha
I stayed there about 2 hours. After we practiced together, she bought me ice cream and she, her sister, the nail lady and myself all began to talk. We talked about men, me in BG, my work, school, a whole bunch of stuff. Stuff ladies talk about when they are in a salon, minus being able to understand everything, and being able to actually speak cuz Im too busy figuring out what they hell is being said.
So then we started talkin bout ways they do hair in BG, and how they color hair (is she says I should die my hair blonde one more time im smackin her) and how they apply extentions (fake hair). Now I dont know if any of my non black readers are hip to the hair game (weaving hair, braiding hair, puttin in extentions, ways to make your hair look longer) but I sure am. She told me that they sow a clip onto a track of human hair and clip it onto the real hair. But a clip only lasts but so long, and the clips themselves are expensive, on top of the hair that costs about 250 leva. I told her that in the states we weave hair, which consists of braiding the hair neatly and tightly, then sowing on tracks of human hair to the braids. This lasts for about 3 months or so, and you can wash/style the hair anyway you like cuz its human hair. She found this all to be so fascinating.
I think it is too. She wants to learn how to do different things to the hair so that she can get more clientale and learn something new. I cant knock her for that, cuz folks gotta eat these days. Im actually really excited about teaching her all this stuff.....
One lil girl in the shop gettin her hair done, who was extra nosey and all up in our conversation askedif I was a hair dresser. I was like no boo. Get ya mind right. Then my students sister was there and we were talkin bout school. So the lil girl gon ask me what class am I in. If I wasnt flattered cuz she was implying that I looked young, I mighta smack her too for being so nosey. Thats why kids are a no-no........
There is a lady in town who I go to for my hair cuts. She is pretty decent, but I only go for cuts. They dont have those sit under dryers here, so my hair came out lookn so poofy and thick after she hand blow dried it one time. I told her I could braid hair and she instantly became obsessed. She kept askin me questions bout how I learned, how long Ive been braiding, and what styles I can do. She even asked if I could teach her to braid. I was kinda skeptical cuz its difficult to explain something to someone when you dont know the words to do so. I gave her my number anyway.....
She never called.....
I had a lot of split ends, so I had to holla at homegirl so she could trim my hair. I mentioned the braiding thing and she said she still wanted to learn. So we set up a date and Ive since begun teaching her how to braid hair. Its easier than I thought cuz I can just show her how to do it, but its not THAT easy cuz there is still words involved. Today we met and she had one of those manequin head things. It was super ugly....hahahaha
I stayed there about 2 hours. After we practiced together, she bought me ice cream and she, her sister, the nail lady and myself all began to talk. We talked about men, me in BG, my work, school, a whole bunch of stuff. Stuff ladies talk about when they are in a salon, minus being able to understand everything, and being able to actually speak cuz Im too busy figuring out what they hell is being said.
So then we started talkin bout ways they do hair in BG, and how they color hair (is she says I should die my hair blonde one more time im smackin her) and how they apply extentions (fake hair). Now I dont know if any of my non black readers are hip to the hair game (weaving hair, braiding hair, puttin in extentions, ways to make your hair look longer) but I sure am. She told me that they sow a clip onto a track of human hair and clip it onto the real hair. But a clip only lasts but so long, and the clips themselves are expensive, on top of the hair that costs about 250 leva. I told her that in the states we weave hair, which consists of braiding the hair neatly and tightly, then sowing on tracks of human hair to the braids. This lasts for about 3 months or so, and you can wash/style the hair anyway you like cuz its human hair. She found this all to be so fascinating.
I think it is too. She wants to learn how to do different things to the hair so that she can get more clientale and learn something new. I cant knock her for that, cuz folks gotta eat these days. Im actually really excited about teaching her all this stuff.....
One lil girl in the shop gettin her hair done, who was extra nosey and all up in our conversation askedif I was a hair dresser. I was like no boo. Get ya mind right. Then my students sister was there and we were talkin bout school. So the lil girl gon ask me what class am I in. If I wasnt flattered cuz she was implying that I looked young, I mighta smack her too for being so nosey. Thats why kids are a no-no........
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