Comments | handheldbooty: Home Sweet Home?

handheldbooty

Home Sweet Home?

Dec 04, 2007 01:27

I've been in Atlanta, Georgia about a month and I can't say I've been totally overwhelmed, more irritated and agitated. You see, it's not like I moved from Idaho or some unexcited place in this country. I moved from expensive, sunny, southern California. Where it never rains(that's a lie if some of ya'll didn't know). I don't believe I've been out ( Read more... )

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1999 December 4 2007, 07:19:01 UTC

DAMN! Hardcore. From Upland to ATL? That's culture shock for your ASSSSSSSS

vickysecret December 4 2007, 13:58:24 UTC

We need to kick it. I may be coming up there this weekend, but I don't know for sure yet.

d1rty December 7 2007, 23:03:18 UTC

you said that last weekend!!!

vickysecret December 8 2007, 00:05:24 UTC

yeah, yeah, yeah... I'm a very busy lady.

jamlicious December 4 2007, 15:01:57 UTC

i love how you described my city! i dont think i want to live anywhere else. where exactly do you live. i will be home for majority of the month in december, we should meet up.

jessmaam December 4 2007, 18:58:06 UTC

But more like "wow where da fuck did ya'll come from?" I also feel robbed. Like I could have easily been in a place where when I looked to the left and right of me, I'd see myself in someone else. But I grew up being the only black person in class or at work. Dealing with the dumb stereotypical questions. Alone because I knew no one would get "it". I'm no longer the minority, and in a way that makes me feel invisible. I never craved for attention, but I'm still trying to figure out if I like it or not.

This is deep and honest. Thanks for sharing that thought process.

I also loved this entry. You've sold ATL to me, on purpose or not.

reflex_negative December 5 2007, 07:21:56 UTC

I feel you. I think I'm moving back in a few months.
I go back to GA every year, and it still shocks me how many black people there are. Its like you jump from Cali (majority Hispanic) to Ga (majority Black) and its a culture shock... but a good one. Congrats on ATL living.. YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHh!!