Hey Princesses,
This blog entry is dedicated to the ignorant. Forgive them,
for they know not what they say. Forgive them, for they know not how to say. Forgive them, for they know
not when to show class, instead of showin' their...well you know the rest.
I am quite sad to report this, but this story is about a
sista. I was working in a satellite office for my job, and this young lady had
an office in the same building. She had never formally introduced herself, and
decided to do so this particular morning. So, she walked over to my office,
with the biggest smile, and pleasant demeanor. She said, "My name is
'Kelly'" (Uhhm, that's what we'll call her). I said "Hello Kelly, I'm
Kimberly." She then took a rather long look at my naturally kinky hair and
said "Oh you are natural, I could never do that....it looks like I could
turn you upside down, and mop with you."
Yeah, you read it right. She said it looks like she could
turn me upside down, and flippin' MOP with me. Kelly basically called me a mop
head. I'm not even a Swiffer ya'll, I'm an old school MOP!! Stick me in a
bucket and slop me on the floor mop! I
said "Excuse me???" When she saw my already big eyes pop out of my
head, both hands rushing to my hips, she knew it was over. "Kelly"
said "Oh wait, ma'am, I didn't mean that in a bad way!" So, comparing
me to a cleaning tool that's used to remove dirt, grime, filthy germs and
sticky kitchen juices should in no way be offensive??? Calling me a mop head
should be the highlight of my day?? WOW. I just gained my composure, and said
"Wow." I walked away from this ignorance. I had to. Due to the fact
that I was on the clock, I decided her ignorance, was not worth my job, my
bread and butter. I don't know WHAT would have come out of my mouth, had I
stayed there a second longer. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!!?? My hair was in a
"braid out" that day, and let me tell you, I just knew I was doin' it! AND STILL think I
was!! Despite being compared to a MOP!
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