When I was a kid, I grew up watching Disney movies and believing in fairy tales and happy endings. I believed that everything worked out in the end because they were supposed to, and that people kept the promises they made. I believed in the good in people. I always saw the light. … More Expectations pt. 2
When I was a kid, I grew up watching Disney movies and believing in fairy tales and happy endings. I believed that everything worked out in the end because they were supposed to, and that people kept the promises they made. I believed in the good in people. I always saw the light. … More Expectations pt. 1
Ghetto: (Merriam Webster) A part of a city in which members of a particular group or race live usually in poor conditions (Urban Dictionary) When someone is to be described as “ghetto” – it is used to describe that persons STATE OF MIND. “Ghetto” can be both a noun and an adjective. So, in this case, it is … More Ghetto
Hangover: (Merriam Webster) A sick feeling or condition that comes after drinking too much alcohol at an earlier time. (Urban Dictionary) Nausea and headaches often caused by way too much fucking alcohol. Can be identified by the ashtray in ones mouth,the vomit on last nights clothes,the want to never drink or eat again,the great dislike of sunlight, the … More Hangover
Nigger: (Merriam Webster) A Black person. (Urban Dictionary) A word that everyone else is afraid to define except in utter seriousness, for fear of being branded a racist, in total ignorance of the colloquial usage of the word, its characterization in popular culture, and the populations of people it is used most by. When I was a … More Nigger
Justified: (Merriam Webster) To provide or be a good reason for (something): to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable. (Urban Dictionary) What somebody is referred to as they perform a stupid act. This past week has been an emotional rollercoaster. It all began when Alton Sterling was shot and killed by police … More Justified
Insecure: (Merriam Webster) Not confident about yourself or your ability to do things well: nervous and uncomfortable. (Urban Dictionary) Someone who insults others to hide their own weaknesses. From time to time, we all struggle with some sort of insecurity. These insecurities can range anywhere from weight, to personal appearance, all the way to job performance and … More Insecure
Measurement: (Merriam Webster) The act or process of measuring something. (Urban Dictionary) *No definition found* How many times have you compared yourself to someone you know? How many times have you looked at something someone else had, and said to yourself, “If she can have that, then why can’t I have that too?” I have been guilty … More Measurement
Perspective: (Merriam Webster) The interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed. (Urban Dictionary) Point of view. Six year ago, I was living and working NYC. Almost exactly six years ago I was struggling with a lot of different things. My job was turning into a dead end waste of energy, my relationship to … More Perspective
Privilege: (Merriam Webster) A right or benefit that is given to some people and not others. (Urban Dictionary) The sweet end of the inequality stick. Race has become a HUGE issue in this country over the last couple of years. Racism has been an issue in the country since the birth of this nation, but … More Privilege
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