Do you walk around wearing labels? Oh just be honest! I walk around wearing the “minority” label quite proudly. Not only am I a minority, I’m a “multi-hyphenate minority:” Black, Woman, Introvert, Awkward… etc. I love making people feel bad about the fact that I’m in the minority, especially when the other person is in the majority. Take my introversion for example, I love throwing it in extroverts’ faces that I’m an introvert. Continue reading “Why I Like Making Extroverts Feel Bad”
Month: January 2017
I Love You But Please Don’t Embarrass Me! The Ego’s True Purpose
People take the ego just a little too seriously for me. I really don’t think the ego is that big of a deal. I mean, yeah, it’s annoying, but it’s not evil. Yeah it asserts itself, but it’s just doing its job. Continue reading “I Love You But Please Don’t Embarrass Me! The Ego’s True Purpose”
I Refuse To Stop Eating Meat, But I Admire Vegans
I can’t stop eating meat. I haven’t even tried. When I get hungry, I ask my body what she wants to eat and the answer is usually meat. I literally day dream about well-seasoned chicken, perfectly cooked steak, and greasy pepperoni pizza. Is my relationship with meat co-dependent? Continue reading “I Refuse To Stop Eating Meat, But I Admire Vegans”
A Shadow Work Exercise: The Tale of Too Many Carlas
Well hello there! How about reading an extremely personal story about the shadow work that I’ve been doing lately? Do not proceed reading this if you are opposed to multiple personality disorder in any way! Thanks. Continue reading “A Shadow Work Exercise: The Tale of Too Many Carlas”