In between the two.

Sometimes I get stuck between the two cultures. I feel like if I act more American Im being disloyal to my naija side. I mean I love Nigeria, theres no other country I would rather come from. Ive never really been there, well I had my 1st bday there but I dont count that lol. But despite the problems in Nigeria, despite the negative aspects of Nigeria, I have love for Nigeria thru and thru. The Nigerian in me is the ogbono soup between my tongue. It is every fiber of my being, it manifests it self through everything that I do. There are so many things I love about being Nigerian; I love the food, I love the people, I love how we are the most educated immigrants in the U.S, I love how we stand out no matter where we are.

I call myself an 'American' because its simply my birthright...everything this side of me lacks, my Nigerian side makes up for it. The way I walk, talk and dress all stem from my 'American' upbringing, and I keep my Nigerian values close to me.

Sometimes I feel lost. Like a little fish in a big pond. I know my culture, I know where I come from, no doubt and not speaking my parents native language says otherwise. Its quite embarrasing. Its funny because I can remember my cousin ( who just came from Nigeria) saying that Nigerians born in America are 'fake' Nigerians; we dont know our language or culture and we havent been to Nigeria, thus we are sell outs. It made me laugh because this guy is already heavily assimilated to our culture, if thats what you would call it. When he first came, all he really wanted was "Mackdonoold" lmao, and he tried learning our 'slang' lmao. I wondered who the sell outs were. If we were fake Nigerians then he had to be a fake American...

If I were a Nigerian born and raised in Nigeria, I feel as though I wouldnt be struggling with this so much, because I would have no ties to America. I would see it as just another man's country, and I'm just living in it. I wonder if I would see America the same way. Would I be eager to get to the so called land of 'milk and honey'? Would I feel like coming to America was the only way to lead a happy,successful life? Would I be offended if someone called me a FOB? ( fresh off the boat, no vex na d equivilent of jjc!)

I'm just saying tho..

td

introduction....almost forgot! tee hee

How could I forget to introduce myself?! I'm just going to make a list of the things the represent me...

Haha ok, here it goes:

I am THE DAMSEL ( haha) I call myself THE DAMSEL because deep down I like to pretend that I am one, and most girls always try to pull the damsel in distress thing...not me sha I've never done it but it seems fun to try...

I'm Nigerian American, therfore I have the utmost right to say all the :wanna,ganna,shanna,unnas that I want :)

I wish I grew up in Naija... more cousins= double the fun!!

I havent been to Nigeria since I was 1 ( for my bday)

I fit yarn pidgin ( surprise surprise not every Naija person born in America is clueless hahaha)



Broke college student trying to get into too many things: law,broadcast journalism, buisness,philanthropy...ahh

I claim my Nigerian side more so than my American, but I'm proud to be both.

I'm tall ( just 5'10) but my siblings are all way taller over 6 ft

I have a HUGE family, some of them I havent met, looking foreward to that

I'm a 90's baby!!

I'm a gemini, abi na cancer??? woreva...

I LOVE Nigeria, theres no other country I would rather come from, I take the good with the bad. I mean look @ us mehn...we too much sef everything we do we do am well well. Did you know that Nigerians are the most educated immigrants in the United States? 'NUFF SAID jare....

Trying to start a charity and hold drives for:clothing,shoes,glasses etc and send them to Nigeria, I also want to send basic hygiene products.


Intrested in learning yoruba ( any lessons??)and igbo. I know my language ( a little) but I'm intrested in other languages

Planning to do Nysc after law school ( if i go) and make a change in Nigeria, lots of us complain about Nigeria but never want to do anything about it. Lets be the change we want to see and stop talking....too much talking is a waste of breath :-D

Love fashion, not into trends. I do love vintage and online shops shaaa....

I love lipstick and unique jewelry

Ankara



I love me some BADDDD ass shoess!

Sunglasses...- life savers especially when u hit that airport looking like the corpse bride


Love traveling ( although i havent really been anywhere :( but this America is getting dull so I must explore other places.

Naija movies



and Ogbono soup ( dat na d soup from my state o!)

Love reading and writing and all that stuff




I don talk my own, make i commot here,

have a wonderful afternoon,morning or evening,

TD