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- I am not sure what you consider to be big as far as lips are concerned, or why you have noticed big lips only on black people (e.g. Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Don Knotts, Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, Angelina Jolie, etc.), but maybe you can answer this question for me; Why is it that countless Caucasian women spend hundreds of dollars to have collagen injected into their lips to make them 'luscious' and 'full'? Could it be that they feel that their 'small' lips are inferior?
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Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,As a female who lived through the horrible decade known as the '80s, where tight jeans were all the rage, I am glad to see the big baggy pants with the drop back. However, the viewing of the underwear thing is a bit much, as no one should walk around with their bloomies showing. It's just plain tacky. Also, at rave events, you will find that these pants are also very popular. They are big, so they allow a room to dance, allow air to flow through and they have huge pockets that allow you to carry all of your gear. Once these pants are loaded down with all of their gear, they tend to hang more, though no one really cares. It's just a fashion statement of the times, just like the tight Levis of the '50s, bellbottoms of the '60s, afros of the '70s, spandex of the '80s's and the grunge look of the '90s. This too shall pass.User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,When my husband was DJ-ing a few months back and we both were staying up all night (from about 9 p.m. until 5-6 a.m.), we both found that sleeping during the day was difficult after having worked daily for most of our lives. During that five-month span we started taking melatonin during the day (we had been using it regularly during the night for years) and found that we could sleep much better. We also made sure that our home was dark by putting extra covers on the windows. We got solid sleep and did not wake up in the evenings with a headache or hangover or feeling grumpy and irritable. It took about a week before our bodies became used to taking it during the daytime, but it worked quite well after that. I would also suggest finding the melatonin sublingual liquid drops, sold at most GNC or health/nutrition supplement stores. They take effect much quicker because they are absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly.User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I think that question should be rephrased, or at the very least, more thought put into how vague and generalized it is. I am a 28-year-old female who has been swimming since age 3 and does 20 laps nightly in my apartment complex pool (weather permitting). The key words here are my 'apartment complex' pool. We actually have one, something that didn't exist when I was a child growing up in rural, segregated Alabama. Fortunately, my mother knew people who were kind enough to allow us to use their pool, and we did from the time all my brothers and sisters were small. Most of my friends who are African American swim often - one competitively for his university. That's just the form of exercise some of us choose.User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,As a Southerner born and bred in Alabama, I find just the opposite is true. When I speak with people from the South on the phone, I find myself wanting to rush the words out of their mouths, as it seems to take an especially long time for them to convey their thoughts. I think that it is because 1) we are really aware that we have accents, so we try to talk slower in order to be fully understood, and 2) our parents and teachers TEACH us to speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough to be heard. It's possible that we take these principles a little too far. Does anyone else out there find this to be true?User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I think this is a personal observation of the people you have encountered in your area. I am an African-American female (from the South, so I actually have a reason to look sour) and am constantly being told I am so approachable and friendly. I constantly receive the comment 'What the hell are you so happy about?' on a daily basis. Perhaps the look you are seeing is one of tiredness, or boredom, or even depression. One can never truly tell what is going on in another's mind or what their true feelings may be, but to assume someone is less 'likable' based on what you consider to be an all-around trait in African Americans is a little broad and invalid. Keep Smilin'!User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I am an African-American who would also be one of those that doesn't thank God simply because I don't have a God-based belief pattern. I was raised in a Baptist church until I became disillusioned with the overt racism and homophobia it fostered. Personally, I have found that too many people devote a great deal of faith in things that are not visible, real or tangible. In my case, I would thank my family, my friends, and the people within the industry that have helped me accomplish this goal.User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,If I am not mistaken, White Castle is both a burger joint and a brand of hamburger. If you listen to some old Beastie Boys, you hear them throw this reference around often. I think mostly, it's a New York thing!User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,I just recently moved from the Birmingham area to San Diego but lived there for 28 years (I was raised in Talladega). It is always refreshing to see rational, intelligent repsonses on Y? Forum from my fellow Southerners. I hear all sorts of stereotypes of Southerners on the forum and am offended every time at how little they know about the South. It makes me proud every time I see a contribution to humankind, no matter what part of the country it comes from, but I am especially proud to see someone of my age group and area sharing the same thoughts. Keep your mind open and live free.User Detail :
Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,As a mother, educator and twenty-something, I have found that punishing a student for expressing himself/herself using what "adults" deem as bad or inappropriate language to be ineffective and petty. "Curse" and "swear" words were created by whom? And their relevance was made an issue by religious fanatics whose ears were burned by the very mention of even the tamest words (i.e. we still cringe when someone says "ass," you know?).Abusive language, however, is not tolerable; that is language that is malicious, hurtful or demeaning. Unfortunately, words like "faggot" and "bitch" are still used to describe people and always will, but understanding the difference between malicious titles and words of expression will help you develop your own sense of right and wrong concerning this situation. (Personally, I would rather be called an MF than a whore because the latter carrries so much more of a negative emphasis.) Just be cautious when using your words and realize there is an appropriate time and place to use those phrases.
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Name : Jane, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 28, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : Paralegal, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,
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