I tried to take a break....but...you know the old adage..."every time I try to get out, they keep pulling me back in." It's a good think to take breaks. You get some time to sort out all of the goofy shit on your mind...particularly girly shit. Things you were taught by society that you had to do or SUPPOSED to be when really, you don't have to do any of that. As one of my favorite antagonizers told me "change your script" (thanks Zo). And so, having the incredible blessing that I cannot say came anywhere else but from God, I've had the pleasure of transitioning from the hardest craziest most ridiculous hip hop to working with every great gospel artist you can imagine. It's pretty amazing the change in perspective when everyone around you is fixated on blessings and goodness, how world perspective can change. My frown lines may even disappear! It's not that the work is any less difficult or challenging...which I am happy for (being home is downright boring), it's just my soul feels better about the outcome. It's not brain surgery. Everything WILL indeed be okay. I'm not too old, I haven't missed out on anything, life's a bowl of cherries. So I dig into this tour whole heartedly and with no regrets. Let's go! I can do 6 weeks in my sleep!
Now....about the same peripheral jackasses I have to deal with on the road....
What I did enjoy about taking some time off was getting in touch with my kinder, gentler self. Not being angry. Taking everything with a grain of salt. I have been called "Princess" and "Boss" by this new travel agent I have to use...who does very little and talks very much. Those condescending pet names men use that actually mean "bitch"? Yeah....I can't wait to emasculate him like a good black woman should (sorry Zo. He has it coming). Tina Fey says...fuck that...be yourself in "Bossypants" - well she sort of says that. So, yeah...fuck that. Tomorrow...it's on.
Now....about the same peripheral jackasses I have to deal with on the road....
What I did enjoy about taking some time off was getting in touch with my kinder, gentler self. Not being angry. Taking everything with a grain of salt. I have been called "Princess" and "Boss" by this new travel agent I have to use...who does very little and talks very much. Those condescending pet names men use that actually mean "bitch"? Yeah....I can't wait to emasculate him like a good black woman should (sorry Zo. He has it coming). Tina Fey says...fuck that...be yourself in "Bossypants" - well she sort of says that. So, yeah...fuck that. Tomorrow...it's on.
