Hello cyberworld. I just submitted my very first article for Suite 101. Now I have to wait for some feedback from my editor before it can fully be posted online. Hopefully she doesn't find too many errors and rips my piece apart...but then again, isn't that what's expected from editors? Anywho, I'll keep you posted on how that goes.
On another note, I got some fantastic news today. Most of you may already know that I work freelance production in film and television. Well, I was asked to work on a very big name project, with one of my favorite huge name celebrities! It's for several days and I start at the end of the week next week. I can't
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Suite 101 Writer
I am so excited! Yours truly just got hired as a contributing writer for Suite 101! I applied a couple hours ago, and literally got a response within 30 minutes! This means I can actually start making money with my writings. Things are definitely looking up now. Now you can read my articles at Suite 101. As soon as I am situated and have completed the registration process, I will provide more info and links to my Suite page. Well, just wanted to share the good news. That's all for now, tootles!
Discrimination and Disrespect
Hello world....just checking in again to keep you up to date on my latest experience...
Last week I had the unfortunate opportunity to experience something that was both hurtful and enraging. I worked on a production where my supervisor, the Production Manager, was extremely disrespectful and discriminatory. What person in his or her right mind thinks it is okay to lay his/her hands on another person in a professional environment? Yes that's right...this woman had the nerve to GRAB me and then proceed to SHAKE me, in addition to speaking to me in a disrespectful tone! I was so LIVID, it took all of my strength to subdue my anger and keep from knocking this woman upside her head. Not only was this out of line, but it goes beyond all policies.
In addition to that event, she made some very inappropriate racist remarks to myself and 2 other people. Unbelievable! It is 2011 not the 1950s...she needs to wake up and recognize that she lives in a city that has become the melting pot of America. If she wants to be discriminatory, disrespectful and rude, she better find another place to do it because any other person in my circumstance would NOT have been as civil.
....Needless to say, I will NOT be working with her again and I reported her to the EP and a few other people.
Last week I had the unfortunate opportunity to experience something that was both hurtful and enraging. I worked on a production where my supervisor, the Production Manager, was extremely disrespectful and discriminatory. What person in his or her right mind thinks it is okay to lay his/her hands on another person in a professional environment? Yes that's right...this woman had the nerve to GRAB me and then proceed to SHAKE me, in addition to speaking to me in a disrespectful tone! I was so LIVID, it took all of my strength to subdue my anger and keep from knocking this woman upside her head. Not only was this out of line, but it goes beyond all policies.
In addition to that event, she made some very inappropriate racist remarks to myself and 2 other people. Unbelievable! It is 2011 not the 1950s...she needs to wake up and recognize that she lives in a city that has become the melting pot of America. If she wants to be discriminatory, disrespectful and rude, she better find another place to do it because any other person in my circumstance would NOT have been as civil.
....Needless to say, I will NOT be working with her again and I reported her to the EP and a few other people.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Hair-versary
It is now a little over a year since I've had my BC and stayed natural. I am so proud of myself that I was able to accomplish this. And I've seen a lot of positive changes in my hair throughout this process. Not only did it grow longer, but now it is as long as it was before I cut it :) I cannot believe it only took one year to grow back! Also, in dumping the hair crack and letting my hair grow freely, I was reintroduced to my natural hair texture and found a head of curls. I think I will wear protective hairstyles for another year to give my hair some more growth and then I will leave it out more.
Here's a look at some of my hair styles throughout this past year. I wore protective styles a lot to keep me from being tempted to go back to the hair crack.
Protective style wig
New protective style - full head long weave
Here's a look at some of my hair styles throughout this past year. I wore protective styles a lot to keep me from being tempted to go back to the hair crack.
Protective style wig
Natural hair style - wash and go with hair pinned up
Natural style - fro hawk with the sides braided
Protective hairstyle - Full head straight weave
Protective hairstyle - Full head wet 'n wavy weave
Natural hairstyle - bantu knotted then picked out, with a braided front
Protective hairstyle - full head straight weave again
Protective hairstyle - red full head weave
Protective hairstyle - short full head weave
Natural hair slightly blown out 1 year after BC
Nappy-versary length test one year after BC - Not bad...
Natural style - fro hawk with the sides braided
Protective hairstyle - Full head straight weave
Protective hairstyle - Full head wet 'n wavy weave
Natural hairstyle - bantu knotted then picked out, with a braided front
Protective hairstyle - full head straight weave again
Protective hairstyle - red full head weave
Protective hairstyle - short full head weave
Natural hair slightly blown out 1 year after BC
Nappy-versary length test one year after BC - Not bad...
New protective style - full head long weave
Ready for another year of protective styles, another year of growth, and another year of perm free coils!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Been Gone for Too Long
Wow! So it's been almost a year since my last post, and I must say a lot has changed since then.
First of all I no longer live in Albany and have moved back down to the city -- one of the best decisions I ever made. Ever since I moved down to the city, I have accomplished so much more towards my career that I would've never done in upstate. In addition to finishing college, I also graduated from the Made in New York PA Training Program and have been freelancing in production ever since. I LOVE it! I was blessed to work with and meet some of the most amazing people, including my bf. We have been dating for almost 9 months now and he is just amazing and treats me like a queen. He embraces my natural hair and loves me for who I am. I have learned a lot about life, love and God through him.
I've also experienced some harsh realities of this world that I feel need to be addressed. Although we tend to look the other way, most of us are aware of the appearance discrimination that constantly occurs in the work force. For most companies, it is subtly implied that you need to maintain a certain "image" or act a certain way in order to work for that organization. Don't believe me? Walk into Holister and Abercrombie and what do you see? Most - if not all - the employees are blond and blue eyed. Although truly disappointing, this reality came to me last year when I was let go from my job because of my natural hair. Disgraced, appalled, and disappointed, I was saddened for a few weeks. However, after getting myself together with the support of my friends, I realized that it was the best thing to happen to me because it gave me incentive to move and pursue my interests and while still being me. I was able to embrace my natural beauty and love who I am. So for that, I have to say "thank you".
First of all I no longer live in Albany and have moved back down to the city -- one of the best decisions I ever made. Ever since I moved down to the city, I have accomplished so much more towards my career that I would've never done in upstate. In addition to finishing college, I also graduated from the Made in New York PA Training Program and have been freelancing in production ever since. I LOVE it! I was blessed to work with and meet some of the most amazing people, including my bf. We have been dating for almost 9 months now and he is just amazing and treats me like a queen. He embraces my natural hair and loves me for who I am. I have learned a lot about life, love and God through him.
I've also experienced some harsh realities of this world that I feel need to be addressed. Although we tend to look the other way, most of us are aware of the appearance discrimination that constantly occurs in the work force. For most companies, it is subtly implied that you need to maintain a certain "image" or act a certain way in order to work for that organization. Don't believe me? Walk into Holister and Abercrombie and what do you see? Most - if not all - the employees are blond and blue eyed. Although truly disappointing, this reality came to me last year when I was let go from my job because of my natural hair. Disgraced, appalled, and disappointed, I was saddened for a few weeks. However, after getting myself together with the support of my friends, I realized that it was the best thing to happen to me because it gave me incentive to move and pursue my interests and while still being me. I was able to embrace my natural beauty and love who I am. So for that, I have to say "thank you".
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