Comedian W. Kamau Bell

I saw his show last night and couldn't have been more impressed. Unlike other famous comedians today (Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, and Dave Chappelle) Kamau has a message he is trying to get out. End Racism.

Far too many people make assumptions based on race, and of course everyone does this from time to time. Kamau brought these stereotypes and assumptions to light in a comical way.

70% of crimes are commited by "black people" someone states. Do 100% of black people commit crimes? NO. Don't hate the racial group, hate the individuals that commit the crimes.

46.5% of drug abusers are Caucasian. Do 100% of white people use drugs? NO.

Far too often we group "those people" together incorrectly. Can anyone change the color of their skin (except Michael Jackson of course)? NO. But you can improve is your attitude towards people who are "different" than you through increased education.

Almost a year!

If you haven't seen this movie, rent it.. HILARIOUS. It's a British Comedy, which I'm not usually a fan of.. Best comedy I've seen in a while. Think Meet the Parents, except at a funeral.

Anyway.. I haven't had much substance in my blog lately. I've been on this "positive thinking" kick, and I would rather not go into detail of my struggles lately. It hit me the other day while I was walking down Market Street on my lunch break. Every person I pass is another person dealing with their share of struggles. We all have issues and problems in life. Shit happens in life, to all of us. The key is learning how to deal with the everyday issues with grace, and not break down.

I've been living in San Francisco for almost a year now, and its been an amazing learning experience. I had no idea how sheltered and naive I was to the world before moving here. Growing up in a small town (Mobile, Alabama) then going to school in another small town (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)its so easy to forget that there is a big world out there. I didn't forget, and got away and have started my own life.

Things are a bit uncertain right now. Career wise I'm at a crossroads. I'm not exactly sure where I want to go with my career. I always thought that being a young and attractive woman had its advantages, however, I'm beginning to see a different trend. People see me as a cute girl, and assume I have no clue what I'm talking about. Being cute makes you have to work even harder to be taken seriously.

Things are uber competitive in the real world. Just because you have a pretty smile and a degree doesn't guarantee anything. I have more work experience than any of my friends from college, yet here I'm very very green. It's a big bad world out there, survival of the fittest. Don't jump into the pool unless you are prepared to swim. Lucky for me I've mastered the back stroke :)

I've fallen in love with San Francisco. Everyday on my walk to work I feel so blessed. I'm young and beautiful living in the best city in the US! I think this is going to be a lifetime love affair :)

Sunshine and Mint

Nothing new really to speak of.. that I want to speak of ;) My co-worker/make shift boss quit last week and my supervisor decided not to come back from maturnity leave.. so I'm the entire 24 Hour Fitness team, yet I still make next to nothing.. HMMMM

Really hot here this week, today it's in the 90's!! That never happens here people! I love it, except I'm stuck inside at my desk :(

Another day another dollar

Things have been sorta boring lately.. well I wouldn't say boring. I think I'm finally starting to emerge from the rut I've been in the last few months. I finally got rid of my car, which is sort of a sore spot that I don't really want to talk about.

My mom and Ryan are both coming to visit in the next month.. exciting!!