Random Post: My sister keeps getting hit on by queer women

As the title says totally random. Over the last 4 weeks my sister has been hit on by queer women on an average on 3 for her 1 for me. That has me thinking, I've got to be doing something wrong or I'm living in the wrong city. We've been joking about it being a sign that she really needs to reconsider her straightness. That we both got hit on at the same time the last time we were together really has me scratching my head.

My sis is a good sport about it and now has my blessing to send the kindly women my way. There's a new lesbian spot that opened up in DC that she was invited to so we are hitting it up the next time that I visit her (well the next time that she is able to go clubbing).

BTW, if you are in Chicago, Lenelle Moïse is in town on Thursday at Columbia U.

Tuesday Beat: Miriam Makeba - Jikel eMaweni

The late and great Mama Africa performed during the Graceland Concert in 1987. It is a concert that is near and dear to my heart because I was in the crowd with my father. Enjoy some of Southern Africa's finest.

Tuesday Beat: Malaika - Never Change My Mind

I am feeling nostalgic so the rest of this month's music will be some home stuff.

The video says it all and my posting it was inspired by Journey_Wmn's posted on just being herself. Song is really about how we deal with the external environment. Do we stick to what we feel is right for us or do we go by what everyone else wants us to say or do.

Translated roughly:

I don't care about what other people say or think. I've heard them speak and say we shall not make it. I don't care if you are big, I promise I will never ever change my mind. I love you I have chosen you. I will never ever change my mind.

Half Penny Post: Weekly Rundown

Salut! I have been a professional slacker but with good reason.

• Lots going on and several things coming into fruition. It's really looking to be a period of productivity. I am feeling good about the progress that I'm making and trust that we'll move even further.
• School's kicking off so we're on the home stretch. November is on the horizon. I'm still looking at PhD progs and have a grad school fair next week. Beauty of it is that it's schools from around the world so I'm stoked. BTW if I choose to go the academia route, it's to be in Informatics not Computer Science.
• I realised this summer that I've learnt and taught myself a lot over the last couple of months. Some tech stuff is second nature now and I've learned a website CMS. You know you're making strides when you email your main contact in tech support and he has never heard of your error because you've gone up a level from the regular user questions.
• I've got my first 2 certifications through RC and have another 8 or so to clear in the coming months.
• I'm in dire need of sleep. Late nights and early mornings have begun to take a toll on me. After work I used to pull 2 hours of studying, 2 hours of tv/ web browsing, 1 hour of phone (don't ask). Now it's 1 hour studying, 2 hours tv / browsing / school research, 2 hours on phone (with good reason - major change in priorities). And NO I'm not seeing anyone.
• Best response that I've ever heard to a what happened to you question: "A roof, a floor and a lot of space in between".
• Lenelle Moïse is going to be in town in 2 weeks. For the locals who wish to catch her performance and workshop, check the Columbia U (chicago) website.
  

Happy long weekend folks! Be safe out there. And our regularly scheduled programing will resume next week Tuesday.

Tuesday Beat: J-Shin - If I Fall in Love

Putting out some good vibes

It’s been 3 months, 4 days, 5 seconds till the minute,
But who’s counting?
And I ain’t never ever, not once thought about bouncing
They say you shouldn’t ask questions
you don’t wanna know the answer to
But I’m gon’ answer you
See, I could be in love with you
but you would not believe it
And I could say I love you
When you say it to make things easy
But, I’ve been down this road a time or two
That’s why I only say
What I feel for you