femmemuscle
Active Member
i finally quit my job at that day spa/medical clinic. a.k.a. "clown college" where we had laugh class, smile class, the ooo/aaah cards, etc. in the bay area of CA. and am with my SO in New Mexico.
We've vacationed here on many occasions, but never had time to truly appreciate the locals.
I found this place very different from the superficialness, competitiveness, status seeking of the bay area.
#1 the caucasions here wear nothing but protective styles. From the Children to adults the little boys and girls are wearing cornrows, and slave braids.
#2 The most popular hair style amongst the caucasion adults 16 and over is Dred-locks. Bar-none. There are several local grocery stores and each one has a dedicated section for "dred-loc starter kits" to "dred maintenance" items.
#3 the AA males/females mostly wear their hair natural in singles, afro puffs, twists or twist out styles..
My SO pointed this out to me regarding the caucasions wearing dred-locs. Some past their butts.. they work in the stores, or in offices. It isn't uncommon for the supervisor to come walking up to you, shake your hand, while sporting some super cool dreds.. healthy skin, the clearest eyes, and the most peaceful souls..
It's mostly dominated by artists, and the creative thinking types.
It isn't like this everywhere in NM, but i'm so glad to be a part of this community.
I hope things work out where i can stay here..
We've vacationed here on many occasions, but never had time to truly appreciate the locals.
I found this place very different from the superficialness, competitiveness, status seeking of the bay area.
#1 the caucasions here wear nothing but protective styles. From the Children to adults the little boys and girls are wearing cornrows, and slave braids.
#2 The most popular hair style amongst the caucasion adults 16 and over is Dred-locks. Bar-none. There are several local grocery stores and each one has a dedicated section for "dred-loc starter kits" to "dred maintenance" items.
#3 the AA males/females mostly wear their hair natural in singles, afro puffs, twists or twist out styles..
My SO pointed this out to me regarding the caucasions wearing dred-locs. Some past their butts.. they work in the stores, or in offices. It isn't uncommon for the supervisor to come walking up to you, shake your hand, while sporting some super cool dreds.. healthy skin, the clearest eyes, and the most peaceful souls..
It's mostly dominated by artists, and the creative thinking types.
It isn't like this everywhere in NM, but i'm so glad to be a part of this community.
I hope things work out where i can stay here..