I guess I always find "about me"s difficult to write because I either sound like I belong on myspace or someone who tries too hard to be profound. I'll start with the basics: My name's Ramelcy, and I'm from a little place you might have heard of known as New York City. I consider myself a Feminist and have an opinion on just about anything and everything. My tumblr is my own and no one else's so I'll post whatever quotes, rants, pictures, and random bullshit that I want. I guess it provides a bit of insight to who I am or at least I think I am? Don't hesitate to say hello. Follow and enjoy or not ?
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
PROM. (Part 2)
PROM (Part 1)
An amazing time.
D@ Kruu3, ChU h3@rD.
(traaa-traaa) We about dat lyfe.
Basically sums up my day.
I spent most of my day in Brooklyn at a conference held by the Caribbean Women’s Health Association. I attended different workshops, learned a shitload more about contraception, got lots of free stuff, shook my a$$ to Soca, and listened to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speak. Good stuff.
Last Summer yo, “Who says getting LITE is dead”.
I decided to make a photoset with a bunch of differently awesome days:
NHS induction, the Senior retreat, and of course, tonight, the Senior awards.
Swaguu.
Pay It Forward
So today my Senior class finally went on our especial Senior ~end of the year~ retreat.
We saw clips from a movie called Pay It Forward, which was actually quite touching. (even though I didn’t necessarily agree with their portrayal of a Black man in it) The movie is basically about the idea of doing these life-changing deeds for another a person, a deed that can “fix” the person or their situation, and that person in return will do the same for three others. And so on and so on.
After the movie, we split up into groups and of course, answered “deep” questions. My group was asked to think of people we know personally that have “paid if forward”. Most of the people in my group spoke of family members like our moms, grandmas, or sisters, but one of my friends chose me…*tear* She said I taught her the importance of self-love and valuing herself.
Then when everyone came together, and the floor was open for anyone to speak about someone who has taught them something valuable, a new possible way of thinking, or anything that has caused any growth. I identified that same friend for always teaching me to stay true to myself and be like “TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT” because I have never met anyone so carefree and nonchalant about the opinions of others. Then she spoke on how I showed her the importance of self-love, self-respect, and valuing her own dignity.
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not the touchy, mushy, feely type at all, but I was really touched. I never thought I would have made such an impact on anyone. And it makes me proud to know that a big part of me has only been able to do that through my feminism and everything I’ve been able to gain because of it. I love my friend so much and to know her has been such a blessing. Today was the shizz.
Cus’ they lovin the creww!
Jeans Day Today.
It was one of those rather chill, nofucksgiven type of day.
