So "N" hits me up through email about potentially starting a blog on singleness. She mentions she already has a title (clever, right?), and that even though the market is saturated with blogs on the subject, we could bring a unique spin since we are all Christian females who are not white, living in very white worlds. I gave her props on the idea and witty title. Next thing I know, I'm invited (guilt-tripped) into being an author as well.
So here goes.
I'm not white. I'm not black. I'm representing Asia!
(I bet you think I'm Chinese. WRONG! There are more countries in Asia other than China. There are brown people from Asia too. Racist! I kid. :-) See, I used a smiley face emoticon to prove I'm joking and lessen your guilt for jumping to conclusions.)
I'm 29. Less than a year away from 30. I was NOT supposed to be single according to my life plan. Or my mother's life plan for me.
I'm a Christian. The Lord has hitherto preserved my sanity as I navigate life's waters solo.
I won't be using my real name on the blog. Henceforth, I shall be known as "Ms. S"
I know you think I'm a wimp for not being truly "open" and "vulnerable" and "transparent" or whatever other evangelical blogger jargon you prefer, but may I remind you, I'm Asian. We keep our biznit to ourselves, for fear of being openly shamed and shunned and then never securing a suitable arranged marriage. The previous sentence was not exaggeration.
Plus, if I speak up in church about my opinions, I'll be pegged as an angry minority woman, and then all the cute white boys will never consider asking me out on a date. Not that my silence has them currently lining up...but that's a post for another time.
So get ready for a fun ride! Hopefully N and I will get you thinking and laughing.
Signing off for the first time!
Ms. S
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