Earlier this week though, I had a pretty illuminating conversation with a new acquaintance. As we started talking about mutual interests, my hobbies, my plans … it dawned on me. I am interesting as s**t. Oh did you want to talk about filmmaking? I used to do that. You used to date an actor? I’m starting my on camera class next week. You’re reading about poly-sci and “whole food” eating? I’m following the infuriating political landscape, but I like to read British chic-lit, Dean Koontz, Stephen King and quality young adult fare. Oh you like comedy? Allow me to perform Chappelle’s “For What It’s Worth” line by line for you. Or ask you where the Duphresne’s are. Or ask what you think about Hand Banana. What’s my favorite music right now? Brit Indie Pop and Dub Step all day (err’day, son). What do I daydream about? Being highly invested in psychology and the fact that women and other minorities are so poorly maligned by the field that is built upon logic that sets up 1950’s era White Males as the “norm.” What keeps me up at night? Anonymity, East Coast lust, and my considering place in the larger Black American community. What puts me to sleep? Modern Family, or that Episode of the Cosby Show where they played Coltrane’s “In a Sentimental Mood.” How do I like my hair? I like the ease of the weave, but I prefer my afro of yore…
I am (as are we all) a nuanced human being. I hate that people don’t immediately see that, just because from time to time, my speakers go hammer. I recognize though, that I must give the same leeway with my other FNFs. Maybe we all need to have a day time conversation with each other. To break through the intricacies and really get to know one another.
Maybe that’s not appropriate for the club though …
~Not the trap star you think I am 😉
#SwagLife,
~dubs.
Stay Fly!
~#TeamHellaSwag

Lovin’ this post. Keep your Dougie goin’ girlfriend. Gotta have something to tell the kids: Oh yeah, Momma used to make it rain…
ummm…i’ve been telling you this pretty much since we met…
@CoryD – That it is! Check the links on this one, they’re a lot of fun.
@corinn & @Teresa – Thanks a lot ladies!
~dubs.
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really interesting read. and wow, im impressed with references, especially if that’s a mitch hedberg ref.
As a fellow partygirl I can totally relate to this. Thanks for sharing!
Incredible post!!!