When returning form work I met up with my neighbour a very sweet man – I love his dread locks and we always complement each others hair.  He is 15 years older than me but as you know BLACK DON’T CRACK so he looks  at least 15 years younger not bad.  I’m pretty new here so we spoke about our ‘village’.  We spoke about life and love – we spoke bout relationships he had met a young lady whilst on holiday in Africa.  We spoke for what seems like hours about life – once more I gained insite to how (some) black men think.  He is a nice guy and soon we were joined by my other neighbour who is a black man – he told us he was getting married to a lady from his home land.  These guys are both real nice, hard working gentlemen with a zest for life.  Once more I was inspired.

Lauretta

I got chatted up today this one of many times this week – both Diane and I are in disbelief – usually I am left sittin’ on the dock of the bay – whistling.  A man came to do some work we spoke and discovered we are both from the same country I lent him my keys and everything is now sorted he done good.  I rang him wanting my keys returned.  No don’t get me wrong the brother is fine looking nice personality with brains but he is married.  I don’t know if he was coming with the ‘my wife does not understand me’ vibe.  In fact I think not – I just don’t get it – why do men do SOME men do this?  Hopefully someone will enlighten me.

Lar x

I wrote to the college and told them that I would like to complete my course – I’ll have to wait and see what happens.  I also went to see a solicitor a specialist who deals with education issues we shall see what happens next.  I received a phone call from my ex-university lecturer he is a very thoughtful and positive man.  We spoke about organisations and the anxiety they can project upon you.  Like many others he suggested I consider transferring.  I think he is right but I am tired of running when there is a problem – when the problem is not my doing.  There comes a point however where the towel must be thrown.  Right now I am in the flow of positivity so many good things are happening and this is the thorn in my side that may turn into a branch if I let it.   I guess it is time to make a decision and stick to it.  Should I stay or Should I go?

Lauretta