Just wanted to make a quick list of some of the things elder women have told me about men. Some of it is valid, some is a load of crap. Take it as you will ( Read more... )

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Hello all. I know you've missed me. Anyways, here's what's been up with me: Changed my name to Miniya (much is expected of her) Waceera (she wanders) Obuya (born when the garden was overgrown) so please respect the name and the meaning behind it (although I will be disappointed if you continue to call me Kristen I will understand). umm... Went ( Read more... )

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I forgot, I just got a tattoo! It's the sankofa symbol. If you don't know what that is it's my userpic in the corner. It's on my thigh and it's hot. But don't ask me to see it cuz I prolly won't show you. Only Kokayi and Nelson have seen it so far and I plan to keep it that way. But for now you can just imagine how beautiful it looks and ( Read more... )

...But I'm not really going anywhere. I'm just movin down the street to Raleigh Square (Suban, we're gonna be neighbors!). But I don't plan to stay there long. I'm lookin for a (cheap) place closer to downtown. So if anyone knows of any apartments or of anyone lookin for a roomate I'd be be greatly obliged if you could pass that information my ( Read more... )

Hey eveyone! I know it's been a while since I've written anything in here, but I need your help. I'm thinking about pledging next semester but I can't decide which sorority. Right now it's between Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta. Feel free to provide as much input as you want. I need all the help I can get. One love!

Why is society so obsessed with image? People are automatically stereotyped based solely on their looks. I walk down the street and people view me as some militant negress because i wear my hair in twists. What's wrong with a Black woman who chooses to wear her hair naturally? I prefer strong, healthy locks rather than rockin some burned out, ( Read more... )

His name is Alex. I met him in the library 2 days ago and mistakenly gave him my phone number (I never givve out my number, but I was having a really bad day and I wasn't thinking straight). From the time I left the library to the time I got on MARTA (5 minutes) he had already send me 2 text messages. And then he called me 3 more times that day ( Read more... )

I got my first jury summons today!

i'm far from excited about it.  i will get out of class all day.  but i have to sit in the courthouse forever. and i will get paid.  but it's only like $20.  but i need $20.  but i could get $20 from anywhere.  i'm thinking about trying to get myself exempted from the whole thing.