The Description of the Curious Creatures

I love a good book. I can appreciate almost any literature, which is what happened with Amos Tutuola’s The Palm Wine Drinkard. It’s one of those books that can make you cringe in utter disbelief. Some think it brilliant, its simplicity so novel that only genius could create it, others are simply mortified.

I love it for a simple reason; the imagery which is richly elaborate, imaginative, fantastical and vividly coloured by landscape. It’s on the strange side.

Imagine following the “perfect” person, a complete person, refusing to be chased away by their bad attitudes and all those other little indicators that maybe you should run for the hills. Imagine that, then imagine watching as they remove each perfect, complete part and return it to whoever they borrowed it from. An arm here, a lovely leg there; maybe a personality as well. I know I’ve been there.

I ponder over my insecurities and the impossibilities that make me utterly paranoid. Perhaps these ladies are those. Perhaps they’re the insecurities I see in people all around me. Whatever they may seem to you, I hope you heed Tutuola’s advice “DO NOT FOLLOW UNKNOWN MAN’S BEAUTY”.

As A Matter of Fact...

This is Faith...

I've realised that I don't write much about myself on my blog, which is partly due to being very private and partly due to being unsure of what to say. I much rather be asked a question than to volunteer information. Naarya made this easier on me by having her awards come with a series of questions. This might also be a completely pointless exercise, it's fun though.

Thank you Naarya!

Here we go:

Urban Paper, Lemonade and Other Things

Many thanks to Kia over at Urban Paper Loft (stationary, gifts and apparel) for naming me an Urban Paper Girl. Check out the interview and blog!

Urban Paper Girl Brianna McCarthy
I've beginning to meet (virtually) some of the most wonderful women through this blog. I saw Artist Brianna McCarthy's blog a few weeks and was instantly smitten with her beautiful style


Also, I'm pretty pleased about this, many thanks to Don't Be A Slut for the Lemonade Stand blog award. She has an amazing blog and a powerful message. She's also described my girls as "big-eyed beautiful black girls" and I think I love that description more than any I've heard before.


You need to vibes her; amazingly tart, humorous and honest writer.





I have instructions as to how I need to pass this award along and you know I'm all for great attitude, honesty and all those good things so here's my short list:

Essense Vibez

B is for Stealing

Naarya

Black.Girl. Thoughts (Like Don't Be A Slut, Cheron already has one of these but I wanted to pass it on again)

Congrats people and here are the rules of engagement:

• Put the logo on your blog or post.
• Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude and/or gratitude.
• Link to your nominees within your post.
• Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
• Nominate your favorites, and link to this post.

and...Rodell Warner is currently being featured on The Creative Review for his Photo Booth Installation.

The Sisters Grey - Blue and Pink

'ullo.
I've been pleasantly occupied. Changed jobs, back at school, learning things that I didn't even consider. It's beautiful; doesn't always feel good but it's honest and that's what matters.

I changed my banner to something a bit more vibrant. It’s watercolour and ink on 140lb paper…I’m enjoying it right now, hopefully I won’t tire of it too soon.

How are you?

A Girl and Her Flowers

and...I got this blog award from I am the Walrus and I wanted to pass it on to a few folks:

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Essense Vibez

Retromus-ik

Lion-essence