Coloured Schizophrenia

For those of you who aren't aware the "Coloured" culture in South Africa is a splendid blend of mix masala passed down recipes, excitable and very expressive families, families which span the far corners of S.A, from Kimberely to Eldorado Park, people who have vast and varied background and ancestors.

With this colourful background, strong sense of family & socializing and loud opinionated personalities ( some of us verbally, some of us in writing - clearly. ), you can only imagine the pains some of us experience in the corporate world.

Never mind our often exciting dress sense. Many of us have been "brain-washed" with some really exciting personality traits and habits. Not to mention the responses you will often get when confronting us with difficult questions. Literally a "WAT". ( Not what.. )

While not applicable only to our culture I feel many people experience difficulty in adjusting to societal norms once you have been raised in an abstract environment, one that now seems so far-fetched in the real world.

Imagine, this "curly and straight-opposed haired" person emphatically responding to your questions with a loud and exaggerated "Yaaaaaaaa". ( Emphasis on the aa." ). Obviously we try and tone down our beloved accent and oh so colourful home language ( although I would love to speak like that at work - I think it would definitely bring about some excitement ).

Now remember that I am a loud and proud coloured. And this has challenged me to no end. But alas I find myself behaving in the most appropriate manner, until the situation gets the better of little old gangster me, and it all pours out.

" Naaa Man".

Perhaps my dears, it is time for a change of heart, a time to come out! Shup, I say to this "appropriate" lady like behavior, and wasup I say to the new improved nca gazzie in me. What you think Hondas?

This should definitely get me a raise. I can see my boss shouting my praise as she hum dee dums the other executives faces when I hol em in, and ask them how the blom was in the last meeting.

Hummmmm. I can't help but think this all just a little dope in my naughty mind.
lol ; ) I'm lovin' it.