Love Park
There were mosaic murals like this all over South St. There's also an exhibit in a place called Magic Gardens
May 23, 2010
13/365
381 Days Exhibit (bus boycott)
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Jack T. Franklin, Photographer, 1965
11/365
This is only second Virgin Mary statue picture, but I can see this becoming a trend when I travel. My first was in New Orleans. The church was closed and dilapidated, as well was the Virgin Mary. I'm not even Catholic, or anything close to it. Nevertheless, I'm intrigued.
May 22, 2010
Give it or I'll take it
This past week I was in Philadelphia. Everything went well, and I'm glad I have pictures to actually post for my 365 Challenge.
I'm sure I've posted on this topic before, but quite some time ago, so I'll do it again regardless. Last night (Friday), I went out to "the club" with my friend. It was interesting to say the least. I don't think the ridiculously raunchy dancing/clothing was offensive, it was the implications and environment they created. Since I was upstairs looking down on the dance floor, there were a lot of males pulling and yanking on females. There were directing females to dance with their male friends or pushing the females' bodies into positions they thought desirable for dancing. I'm not saying it's all the males fault, because the females allowed it, and went along with it. I kept wondering why the females felt as if it was necessary to dance that way/dress that way in order to get attention. Then I realized, it was necessary. To get attention they had to wear minimal clothing and dance "sexy," because I witnessed many of dances get turned down because it didn't meet the expectations of the male. Consequently, I saw two naked butts, a female dancing around in her bra, and thongs for days.
With all that going on it creates a "give it or i'll take it" kind of environment, I can't think of another way to describe it. Everything was very aggressive and demanding. Calling my experience sexual harassment may or may not be appropriate, regardless my space was invaded and I was more than irritated when all was said and done.
As I'm standing against the railing, enjoying my drank, minding my business, watching the events on the first floor, a heavy frame presses against me, trapping me between his body and the railing. Considering the discrepancy in our sizes, there was no possible way for me to move or attempt get away. Before I know it he's in my ear trying to convince me that I should dance with him.
Him: [rushes up on me] "How you gonna let your friend dance like that and not join her?"
Me: "I don't want to dance"
Him: "Your man watching?"
Me: "I don't want to dance"
Him: [while pushing his weight on me more] "Girl, stop playing"
Since I was in a vulnerable position it was difficult for me to physically push him off of me. The best I could do was awkwardly use my hand to push on his stomach. When my friend realized that I wasn't dancing with this guy, she stopped dancing to pull him off of me. It shouldn't take all of that to let him know that I didn't appreciate him invading my personal space, especially uninvited. The issue comes in with "no." This wasn't one of those "I'm telling you no, but I really want you to" type of situations. I wasn't playing with you, I wasn't giggling, batting my freaking eyelashes, etc etc (whatever the hell) and I was physically attempting to close you off. Eff off.
I'm sure I've posted on this topic before, but quite some time ago, so I'll do it again regardless. Last night (Friday), I went out to "the club" with my friend. It was interesting to say the least. I don't think the ridiculously raunchy dancing/clothing was offensive, it was the implications and environment they created. Since I was upstairs looking down on the dance floor, there were a lot of males pulling and yanking on females. There were directing females to dance with their male friends or pushing the females' bodies into positions they thought desirable for dancing. I'm not saying it's all the males fault, because the females allowed it, and went along with it. I kept wondering why the females felt as if it was necessary to dance that way/dress that way in order to get attention. Then I realized, it was necessary. To get attention they had to wear minimal clothing and dance "sexy," because I witnessed many of dances get turned down because it didn't meet the expectations of the male. Consequently, I saw two naked butts, a female dancing around in her bra, and thongs for days.
With all that going on it creates a "give it or i'll take it" kind of environment, I can't think of another way to describe it. Everything was very aggressive and demanding. Calling my experience sexual harassment may or may not be appropriate, regardless my space was invaded and I was more than irritated when all was said and done.
As I'm standing against the railing, enjoying my drank, minding my business, watching the events on the first floor, a heavy frame presses against me, trapping me between his body and the railing. Considering the discrepancy in our sizes, there was no possible way for me to move or attempt get away. Before I know it he's in my ear trying to convince me that I should dance with him.
Him: [rushes up on me] "How you gonna let your friend dance like that and not join her?"
Me: "I don't want to dance"
Him: "Your man watching?"
Me: "I don't want to dance"
Him: [while pushing his weight on me more] "Girl, stop playing"
Since I was in a vulnerable position it was difficult for me to physically push him off of me. The best I could do was awkwardly use my hand to push on his stomach. When my friend realized that I wasn't dancing with this guy, she stopped dancing to pull him off of me. It shouldn't take all of that to let him know that I didn't appreciate him invading my personal space, especially uninvited. The issue comes in with "no." This wasn't one of those "I'm telling you no, but I really want you to" type of situations. I wasn't playing with you, I wasn't giggling, batting my freaking eyelashes, etc etc (whatever the hell) and I was physically attempting to close you off. Eff off.
May 15, 2010
8/365
Today.World Market, earrings (that I didn't buy), and bowling.
All with my family. Good times.
I really need to stop slacking on this and take pictures daily. It would help if I had more than my cell phone camera. In a few days I'll have Philadelphia pictures to post, and I'm excited.
May 12, 2010
5/365
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Although I'm somewhat ashamed, it's the truth. For the past two days I've been sitting around on the couch, on the internet, watching tv and movies. I know that it's good to take a break from work every now and then, the future isn't bright right now. Therefore, I'm filling it with laziness and chocolate (my weakness).
My life hasn't been like this before, with nothing to look forward to. It's not like I'm going back to school in the Fall, I'm on my own, I have to determine what's going to happen next. I know what I want, it's just a matter of someone giving me that opportunity, OR I have to make that opportunity for myself.
May 11, 2010
4/365
I have been meaning to purchase more Tribe, Roots, and Q-Tip music, except one would need the money for that. Well, today, I went to the library, for books, and plenty of them I got.
But, I found these as well. Adding them to my iTunes as we speak. I'm excited.
May 10, 2010
1/365
Despite my father's face making in this picture, I thought it was most appropriate for my pick. [There is another of my father and I that I love. We haven't had a picture together since my 18th birthday. Taking pictures together just isn't our thing.] Regardless, these two people have been extremely influential in my life and around every second of my 22 years. A great start to the next year.
Project 365
Months ago I decided I would start a 365 Project on Graduation Day. I have plenty of pictures to choose from, but nevertheless, I forgot to take a picture for Sunday. I'm giving myself some slack and attempting to get into the swing of things. As the next year goes on, I'm not sure how I'll do this whole process, I'm sure there are days I'll take pictures and won't find them relevant or important enough to share. Some days, I may just forget. We'll see.
May 10, 2010-May 10, 2011.
May 10, 2010-May 10, 2011.
May 3, 2010
Day 23--A YouTube Video
It's not my favorite song on his album, but it is one of my favorites. He has definitely grown on me these past few months.
May 2, 2010
Day 22--A website
Etsy
I love buying earrings from this website, and if not buying, simply looking. There's such a variety for the earring lover.
I love buying earrings from this website, and if not buying, simply looking. There's such a variety for the earring lover.
May 1, 2010
Day 21--A recipe (for a happy Tristan)
Last night I was able to spend time with some wonderful friends. One of which will be my roommate next year and the other whose moving away in a few months. It's bitter sweet.
Living with one will allow me to become closer with her (I hope), but I won't have access to the other as much as I would like.
We walked around the city for awhile and talked and talked and talked. This semester has been extremely rough for me, specifically these past few days, and having them around was wonderful.
I get nothing but positive vibes from them.
Living with one will allow me to become closer with her (I hope), but I won't have access to the other as much as I would like.
We walked around the city for awhile and talked and talked and talked. This semester has been extremely rough for me, specifically these past few days, and having them around was wonderful.
I get nothing but positive vibes from them.
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