I'M ALIVE!!

In case you didn't realize I have left the beautiful state of Alabama and am now in the fast paced city of Boston. And just as an FYI before I continue this. This round 2 of this blog because I just erased it the first time so I am starting over again and writing it in word so the internet does not screw me over again…….So now to continue….I live in Boston now and I am liking it. First off, I have a great job working as a director at UMass Boston which is similar to UAB in that it’s an urban institution and is heavily commuter (100 % commuter to be exact) which can pose problems but I am up for the challenge. I have to say that now that I am in a director position I have this new found appreciation for my former supervisors because now I can see all of the BS you have to put up with sometimes but I have to admit I like the control – DEFIINITE PERK!

As far as where I am living, I am in Quincy because Boston rent is ridiculous! I can the same apartment in Boston for about $2500 – 3000. So I like quincy! Anyways, so I decided to stay in a nice quaint condo/senior citizen home……..I am only half way joking. When I first moved into my condo the Condo trustee told me that the average age in the building was about 72…….I think I brought it down a little bit. So yes I live with a bunch of old people….and the best part is that they are all white. Yes, I am the only black person in the building which I think confused a lot of people when I first moved in. One lady saw me in the garage and wouldn’t get out of the car because I guess she thought I would “rape and pillage” her and her Pug (a dog) named Rocco. She was so afraid she called her husband to come get her….she probably thought I couldn’t here her talking to her husband but I could because of this thing called echoes. But now she knows that I am not a “chocolate thug” she talks to me all the time now….to much. But all in all I like my place regardless of all the old people. I like the quietness of the building….but sometimes it scares because a building with old people who are completely silent makes me a little worried….you know why.

But it’s a good size apartment that is great for visitors. Anish, Manish, and KP have all graced me with their presence and can probably agree that its pretty nice place to stay (Can you tell I am trying to convince people to visit).

Now since I have been here I have made a couple of observations. First off is the accent. Now I know that the southern accent is not the best in the world and can be quite difficult to understand with combinations of word put together like y’all and “Ydoncha” – Why don’t you? But here they don’t even know the alphabet. If they did they would know that “R” is a letter that is used quite a bit in the English language. I have used it 117 times in this blog already. So here phrases like “How ah ya? Instead of how are you? And they do really say the phrase “pak the ca” – makes me laugh every time. It’s not just the “R” that is a problem they need to learn about simple pronunciation. For example, I live in Quincy which was named for John Quincy Adams. His middle name is pronounced Quin-cee. Here they name the city after him but it’s pronounced Quin-zee. I have said the incorrect saying and people are sensitive about it quickly correct. But there are other cities which I cannot even begin to explain over text but man….we need to go back to the basics.

So hopefully you will feel enlighten about my adventures and observations in Beantown. I have a lot more that has happened but remember that this is my 2nd time writing this and I am at work……so stay tuned. HOLLA BACK!