Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-04-22 04:15:12 (UTC)

My Personal Oddity

It was a quiet day. Nothing too much to report. I woke up around 8:30am with Keenan standing over me. Since I closed last night, he didn't get to see me before bed, so I think he missed me. We chatted a little before he left for the bus. After that, I basically just scrolled Facebook, wasting my life.

Eventually I started getting hungry, so I got myself up, showered, and dressed. I figured dad was hanging out in the living room, and for some reason I don't like coming out of my room if I'm not pulled together. I know he wouldn't care, it's just my personal oddity.

For lunch I cut myself some strawberries, mangoes, and watermelon. Then sat in my new sitting room and watched out the window as the birds flew by and the breeze blew through the lilac bush. It was very peaceful. I watched as dad came home (from getting his car registered in Washington), then Snookums (from work), and finally the kids. I love my little sitting area! It's a lovely addition to the house. I'm currently sitting in the living room, because I wanted to spend some time hanging with dad, but really I'd rather be in my little room.

When the kids got home we took them bowling. Every time we go, I always wish Snookums and I could join a league, but he always says no. He doesn't think he's good enough. I told him it's not about being an expert. It's about having fun. If he down the road developed a talent for it, then he could look into competitions, but it's not required.

I posted an article on Facebook about the racist episodes a woman experienced in a two week, and for the most part it's been initiating some really positive dialogue. I've only had two assholes so far. Of course, white men. At the top of the privilege pyramid, telling me that my reality isn't true. I'm wrong. I'm making shit up. I don't understand how someone could live in a bubble so small and protective that they can't even acknowledge that racism exists. Even if it isn't happening to them. Thankfully the discussion is peaceful. I'm not willing to stop bringing up uncomfortable topics. I hope that it educates someone who isn't willing to comment, but sees the discussion and takes something away from it. A girl can dream.




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