Hi folks.
You know when the Metropolitician called me the other evening and asked me if I wanted to be a guest blogger on his site, I was a bit nervous.
At my blog Where the Hell Am I? things rarely get heated. I usually write about international politics, personal stories or entertainment. Maybe those issues are just easier to deal with than the more complex issues of social commentary. In contrast, the reader's of this blog sometimes go nuts in the comment section. It's a virtual mosh pit. That makes me uncomfortable. However, I can and have gone toe to toe when necessary so don't take me being uncomfortable as a sign of weakness or lack of confidence. I just prefer being civil over slinging mud. I'm a firm believer in agreeing to disagree when necessary.
I thought it was an interesting idea, and I've heard about similar things happening in the blogosphere. He and I discussed some ideas and even recorded a podcast on our experiences living as blacks in Korea. It was interesting to discuss it, but I'm still nervous that my words are out there pretty much uncensored. I was in the shower this morning thinking "ohmygod, I said 'bitch!' I'll be up for a important promotion one day and someone will find that podcast and I'll be doomed because I said 'bitch!'"
Well, now the podcast that will doom my fate is up, so I should introduce myself. I'm going to keep it basic. I'm a black American female who has lived in Korea for just over six years. Don't be shocked at the length of time I've been here. I know other black females who've lived here even longer than I have. For more personal stuff you can go to my blog. That's not an attempt to get hits. It's due to laziness. I just don't see the need or want to type it again.
I was going to write about women and education in Korea since I'm getting a master's here, however, I think I'll try a more interactive idea. It's not due to laziness, it's just an attempt to try something new.
Listen to the podcast, if the topic interests you. Maybe just read about who I am and what I'm doing, then give me a few topics you might want me to discuss in the comment section. I'll pick one and opine in excess on it.
Deal? Deal...okay, it's bedtime for me.
G'night.
