"She's Not An American. Why Did She Win???"

Nina Davuluri, an Asian-American, is an American!

From the time she uttered those words to remark that she and her fellow pageant mate are "Asian-Americans" Twitter, Facebook and a slew of other social media has been set ablaze with ignorance.

In actuality, Nina Davuluri embodies what America truly is- a combination of many cultures living under one oath, the Pledge of Allegiance. We are not a melting pot anymore, we are a mixed salad! Cultures come and adapt to living conditions but never lose sight of who they are and that's excellent.

So if you have a problem with that I suggest you cook at home and NEVER go out for take out- No Italian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Caribbean, NONE OF IT! The only thing that I've heard was an all American dish was 'The Apple Pie' and even that isn't. It's European! Apples did not exist here until they were brought over and trees were planted. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2369851 (Oh and that blurb about offending the devoutly "religious" - I'm not religious I'm a Christian so I know God created nature and creature before mankind. Confused you? Ask me about it sometime.)

In addition to cooking your own meals, you should also learn to make your own clothes, rear your own children, maintain your households on your own, do your own yard work, stop traveling, and use ABSOLUTELY NOTHING imported. Sounds absurd? Well so do the the thousands of people who share the opinion that if you aren't white you're not right or in this case "American". By the way, America was named after an Italian explorer named Amerigo Vespucci. http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/aug03/america.html

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the ONLY people who have a right to say ANYTHING regarding anyone's origins in THIS COUNTRY are the NATIVES (I won't call them Native American because for them this land was NOT America). Truth is, if every family in this country did a DNA family search they'd ALL have hyphens added to their "American". We all hail from SOMEWHERE and are now blessed to call this land our home.

(Above: Miss California, Crystal Lee, excellently executing her ballet routine)

(Above: Miss New York before becoming Miss America, Nina Davuluri, wowing the crowd with her beautiful Bollywood inspired dance routine- I LOVED IT!)

If you're angry, too bad. If you're happy about it, great! Vent on this post, I want to read what you have to say. Comment.

Miss America 2014... Weigh In!

Weigh in. The 2014 Miss America Competition is being aired right now!

I watch for the purpose of entertainment and to cheer for my state or at the very least the most likable candidate (in my opinion). I'd never thought about it as demeaning or as a setback in the women's / feminist movement.

{Note: There are some absolutely brilliant and talented women who take part in this competition and ones just like it. For them it may just be the propellant they need to effect positive change in this country and world. Don't judge these competitions on their faces, go deeper. Don't believe me? Google Faith Jenkins.}

Alright, I'll climb down from my soapbox now and ask your opinions.

Soooo, are you watching the competition? What is your opinion about such competitions?

Sound off!

I'm Turning What????!

It's a bit early but it dawned on me that my birthday is FAST approaching! Before I know it, I'll be (muffles mouth) !$@;t%* years old... Ehem, I mean young!

I've always said that I'd be that woman who proudly states her age even at 100- I still stand by that statement buuut by nature I've come to an age of evaluation. I find myself sitting and thinking about my accomplishments, dreams I thought would come true by now- some have changed and others replaced. I'm a woman so I can't help but think about whether I will have children or not. Marriage? Haha! Wait, was that out loud? Oh well, sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself.

I ask myself sometimes "have you done all you've wanted?" It would be nice if I got an answer but the silence tells me that I've stressed for no apparent reason! My life has just begun! I was tripping all the way out. I have time as long as God gives me breath. So dreams and visions will become true!

All the rest, like a husband and babies, well, let's wait and see shall we? I'm in no rush. Until then, like my mother says [insert Caribbean accent here] "free paper not burn!" (Meaning: I do not have any life changing responsibilities.) ;)

Now back to your regularly scheduled program...

Wanderlust

It was late last night that I thought about how much I love travel. Why? It's the excitement of seeing some place new on God's green earth! I've never pegged myself as an adventurer BUT I guess I am, somewhat. My desire is to travel around the world and visit ALMOST every country, let's face it, not all countries have a touristy atmosphere right now. Aside from that, this wanderlust inside of me wakes me up in the morning begging to be satisfied. I love my country and state and all of that, however, culture calls!

I miss the whir of propellers telling me I'm moments away from new and unforgettable experiences. The bird's eye view of the community, state, country, land, sea and sky- in that order- excites all of my senses.

Enough talk, time to make some plans so I could add photos and great anecdotes to the Story of My Life.

I refuse to have a Bucket List, seems too morbid a task- counting things down one by one before you die?! No thanks, I will do a Life Experience List. Pretty self-explanatory, yes? No? Okay, my list will include things I want to experience and be enriched from and by not merely "do"; that's how you build a Life Experience List.

I have quite a lot of places I'd like to visit and indulge in but I still need suggestions. What are some things you all think I should experience? Cultures I should learn about? Eh, I'm nervous to ask you about food... I love new and exciting deliciousness BUT I draw the line at raw formerly alive creatures and insect/bug type things. That being said... Let 'er rip, suggest away people!

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(Below are pics of my previous travels. As you can see I love the tropics but I want new adventure!)

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