So instead of my usual list, for this edition of Off Topic Tuesday I would like to share a random thought or two. Enjoy!
Let it be...
I've been observing life from a distance lately and I've come across an interesting trait that most people seem to have in common. Whether it be with regards to diet, clothing, work, relationship, understanding, whatever, people seemingly tend to have a need for control. And this general need has got me thinking quite a bit...
This morning I happened to get into work late (as per usual *rolls eyes*) and as expected, my manager had a "word" with me and my team. Following this little confrontation, I sat back and thought to myself 'what exactly is it about the time my booty hits my seat that dictates the quality / quantity of my work?' As far as I am aware I update my site as regularly as clockwork (not this site, no!), I work more efficiently than most and I don't have an attitude so why the need to control my hours? I took a leap from this thought to the next and pondered on the issue of relationships - why is it that we have an inherent need to control the next person? Is it because we fear what they may be capable of or is it because we fear the same of ourselves and are just projecting our own insecurities onto the next person?
As human beings we seem to have an impossible need to control everything, to extents that are sometimes beyond the level of normal comprehension. So what if I like hip hop music? Does that make me promiscuous or angry? No. So what if I eat pineapples all the time? Who am I trying to get "sweet" for, if that's the real reason in the first place? None of your business. So what if I choose to look past the gender of an individual? Does that make me confused? Do I hate men that much that I would give up penis for pussy? Hell to the no!
We need to stop trying so damn hard to box everything, to try and control facets of life that don't fit directly into our mould of understanding. Why give yourself grey hairs when there is so much enjoyment to be had?
If people wanna act stupid, let them. If they want to take advantage of your good nature, put your barriers up and allow them. If that nigga you love so much wants to stick it into another orifice, guide his member in the right direction and walk the hell away. Life is too short to control things and educate people who should have the sense to know better.
As for me, I shall remain the coolest Caramel-flavoured lady out there, with my tea in my hand and my face looking fly because drama and stress, I ain't about that life!
