Ok, I am Black born in America. My parents, grandparents, great grand parents and great greats are from the Caribbean.
I for some reason was born with light blue eyes, and in fact are still blue. (This has caused problems between my parents who after a while just ignored that fact). It's kind of difficult growing up in Brooklyn, NY and being different is often looked upon as a disease.
I got picked on and called fake, because alot of peers believed I wore contacts and if having blue eyes isn't enough trying having long hair (above buttocks length). So instead of arguing with them, I just let them believe what they want and for a while it worked.
I know I'm different, but who should it bother people?. I am now 22 and I love that about me. Even though it might not be common, I find it to be beautiful.
But my question is, even though people understands that it can happen, why are they so quick to judge and point fingers instead of embrance what makes us unique?
2007-02-01
17:03:32
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