It Was Hood Until It Wasn't...

Crzy girl

I felt nerves. Endlessly. In my mind I was trying to mentally calm myself but I couldn't. As I lay in bed, I try to prepare myself for the day ahead.

Ariana insisted on us shopping right after we got out of work this past Tuesday. So, we did, and I actually got a bunch of new outfits. It was nice to spend money I knew I had, and could make back in a simple shift.

But, I was still nervous. Still unready for tonight. Thoughts were running through my head about how tonight could go. I'm not expecting too much, as I know Kehlani will be busy with performing and being bombarded with fans. But, a part of me knows she's already forgotten about me.

Anyways. I have class, and by that I mean I have a zoom meeting. I opted to get my Masters online seeing as I don't have a car out here in the Bay, and it was much cheaper. I don't get human interaction but you have to sacrifice a lot when you're broke.

I pull myself out of bed and waltz over to my bathroom, which was literally steps away from my bedroom, for as much as I pay in rent I'd expect to have a much better floor plan, but...Beggers can't be choosers.

I bruh my teeth, floss, wash my face, and moisturize. I knew I had about 15 more minutes before I had to be physically logged in, so, I make myself breakfast while I wait.

Turkey bacon and oatmeal, which has turned into an everyday thing for me. It's quick, easy, filling and did I mention cheap? That's a trend with me. Anywhere I can get a good deal, I try.

"Gooooooddddd morning all, how are we today?"

There's Professor Morgan's cheery grin.

I set myself up at the bar, and pull out my notebook, and assortment of pens. I was so ready to get this class over with and focus on more important things...giving myself more anxiety.

After about 2 hours has passed and my class finally ended. I was set right at 12:00 pm on the dot. Ariana said she'd be round to pick me up at about 5 so I had about 5 hours to chill.

I decided to treat myself to a manicure, and pedicure. Seeing as I haven't had one in months, and I'm wearing opened toed shoes.

There's a Black owned nail salon about a block from me and the sun is out, so, why not?

I throw on an oversized t-shirt, some sweats and slides and head out of my building. I pop in my AirPods and begin my scenic trek to the nail salon.

I haven't really had the time to explore the Bay. If I'm not working I'm at home in bed. Literally that's all I do. But, I should take some time to Visit and bop around the shops near my building.

There's always a fruit cart, or someone beating on buckets as drums in the street. The people are so vibrant. And I know this benefit concert will only bring the people together much more.

As I step off the sidewalk and into the baby pink salon I get the instant aroma of granny church perfume, and acrylic.

"Hi baby, do you have an appointment." This is where the perfume is coming from.

A fully grayed, but smooth skinned little woman greets me from behind reception.

"No, ma'am I don't. A mani pedi."

She nods and turns her head around looking behind her. A man raised his hand in the sky, which the woman responds to with a 'thank you'.

"Here baby, Marlow will take care of ya."

I nod and go back to the hand of the man, I'm greeted with a warm smile. It was nice to see all Black faces, and all sexual orientations working here. I'm not used to that back in Kansas.