Good Hair

I had a small web chat conversation with a guy from Taiwan the other day. I was surprised when he said he was more interested in African American girls than Caucasian ones. However, he did say that he was intrigued because of what he has seen on TV. I shutter at that thought because I haven't really watched US TV in a year so I have no idea how Black women are being portrayed now days but, I wouldn't be surprised if nothing has changed.

As we continued talk about school and other interest I touched my hair. Yes my freshly washed and twisted hair full of spring and bounce. He said "woah! you must have put in a lot of hair gel right?" I gave a confused look and replied " uhh ahaha no, my hair naturally does this." (with a little help form some shea butter which I will be running out soon so someone please send me a care package!)

I pulled out a strand to show him just how long the coil stretched and reached my shoulder. He looked in amazement. I also explained briefly how the long straight hair that he sees on Black women on TV usually goes through a chemical or heating process. "Even Beyonce?!" he said. I could only laugh out loud for that one because it was just that awesome! "Yes, even Beyonce..."

And this is why I am so excited that this movie is finally coming out! Chris Rock brings us a documentary about "Good Hair" Hopefully it will open up some eyes.

Another vlog. I had a lot of fun in Yokohama the other day. I need to go again with money so I can actually do some Christmas shopping.

Vlog #2

I'm so glad I have found a temporary solution to my hair dryness. My hair has been screaming for moisture ever since I arrived. Lets see what wash-n-go's look like with this stuff.

Japanese class is no joke. Everyday there is a quiz and everyday there is homework to hand in. If you spell one thing wrong there is no partial credit, the whole answer is wrong! I'll need to make some Japanese friends soon to help me out.

And no joke but everyone is on a DS. On the train there must be 2 out of 15 people will be on one and most of the time its an adult and not a child. I just think that is so awesome!

What I think of TUJ so far

Alright here goes my honest opinion of the school so far. It is very unorganized, understaffed and understocked. Maybe they had no idea that there would be so many students coming in this fall but come on! The idea of this school is great. Study at an American University in Tokyo but, maybe it was glorified a little too much or maybe thats just to target the Study Abroad students who only stay here for a semester.

Maybe I was just too used to the idea of my small community college. It had a simple book store that may have been over priced but it was never out of stock. If we couldnt afford the books we could at hit up the library where the teachers would put them on reserve. There was definitely more than 2 advisers available for walk in advising and it had more than just 2 office buildings for a campus.

I do understand that this whole "Japan Admit" thing is still very new. However I feel its going to take another 10 years before this whole system is worked out. I guess I'm just a lab rat in all of this. I also hear that it calms down after a while and that Fall is always the craziest time for the staff. No kidding there.

Being here has made me more independent. I have to learn to work with what I have and that isnt a lot. Im actually pretty broke right now. All I can do is pretty much go to and from school and eat what ever my mom sent in a care package this afternoon. At least the school is helping us apply for work permits which is going to be a big help. Let's hope I get a job soon so that I can enjoy Tokyo more!