I'm willing to share small tidbits of me. Who I am. What I experience. Why I do what I do. Just ramdom thoughts from me. Enjoy!
Who?
Name::Random me From::California, United States
I am a wife and mother of two boys. I work full-time in the electronics industry. It took me 6 years to graduate college (no, I'm not embarrassed-I finished, Dammit!) SJSU class of 1990. I love to cook, because I love good food. I'll pass on sweets, but will eat something with garlic or onion in a minute. I HATE cheese, except Mozzerella on pizza-and that has to be combination pizza. I hate chick flicks, but love a good thriller. My husband and I are real estate investors on the side. View my complete profile
The adult sons from next door, now hang out in front of our house talking to the fast 14 year old from up the street. Because THIS is so much better than hanging out in front of said girl's grandmother's house. Now, when I say adult sons, I mean they are in the range of 18-21. They appear to be jobless and are not attending school. I know this because my husband's office is in our house and he sees things--remember, he's also nosey. Funny, he doesn't realize this, nor will he admit this.
There is still too much visible red for me to feel comfortable. I'll letcha know if they ever wear any blue. Mmmmkay?
Am I drawing conclusion, making assumptions, creating an opinon about these people without actually getting to know them? Ummmm. YES! I have that right. I am vehemently exercising that right. Do I plan to get to know these people? Yes, I do. But if what I learn from getting to know these people confirms my conclusion, assumptions and opinions-I'm out! I'm jsut about ready to go anyway. Too bad, because I love this community.
Now, don't get me wrong about things that are 'ghetto'. I love 'ghetto'. I understand 'ghetto'. I know why 'ghetto' exists. I am NOT 'ghetto', but realize we ALL, regardless of upbringing, social values, wealth or income level have at least a twinge of 'ghetto' in us or at a minimum can be 'ghetto' when we feel like it: Paris Hilton-need I say more. Homegirl is skraight up ghettofied. Ya heard? But I digress... I deal with 'ghetto' on my schedule--I never dreamed it would sidle up right next to me on a semi-permanent basis.
And a point of clarification, a place called a 'ghetto' encompasses a broad range--we're talking about 'the hood', 'the projects', 'the barrio' and 'the trailer park'. It's all the same, but labeled differently based on location, the inhabitants and what the dwellings looks like. Being 'ghetto' is a matter of mindset or actions, not a location...and just because one lives there, does not necessarily make them 'ghetto', but one can venture to guess the 'ghetto' mentality can kick in more frequently for inhabitants of said community.
Posted by Random me ::
9:49 AM ::
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