Anime - DS?
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:18 pm
Please give me your critique on my DS
Being raised by a single mother automatically prepositioned me to fulfill the typical stereotypes as a black male. On top of that, I was born into a family that migrated from Jamaica, bringing a different take on customs in an American society.
To say the least, choosing between saltfish with dumplings and a cheeseburger from McDonalds was not the easiest decision. I had to learn how to blend the two cultures. Most of my life I lived in a black neighborhood, and went to predominately black public schools. However, as a child growing up, I loved the opposite of what others around me would enjoy.
Anime and music of all types were my first love. I sat for hours at home watching/drawing anime and listening to alternative rock, such as Linkin Park. On the other hand, those my age went outside to play basketball and listen to rap music. I stepped out of the boundaries of what I was expected to like and other kids made fun of me and called me names such as nerd or “being an Oreo” because of it. I would simply use my humor to shrug it off, but in reality I always felt a distance between me and my peers.
I had a hard time relating to my parent and lacked the father figure role as a form of advice. Not knowing how to go to my mother for help on the situation of blending in with other children. I grew to use my love of anime as a form of guidance. Lessons taught through characters became what I looked up to. One of my favorite characters, Rock Lee (modeled after Bruce Lee) has a theme of hard work. His character has no special talent but he uses his determination and hard work as his driving force, making him an equal to his peers. I have always used his character as motivation.
As I got older, I have grown to appreciate the way I grew up. I do not regret any of it. I am glad that I did not allow myself to follow those around me just to fit in. It gave me a sense of originality that I value greatly.
Being raised by a single mother automatically prepositioned me to fulfill the typical stereotypes as a black male. On top of that, I was born into a family that migrated from Jamaica, bringing a different take on customs in an American society.
To say the least, choosing between saltfish with dumplings and a cheeseburger from McDonalds was not the easiest decision. I had to learn how to blend the two cultures. Most of my life I lived in a black neighborhood, and went to predominately black public schools. However, as a child growing up, I loved the opposite of what others around me would enjoy.
Anime and music of all types were my first love. I sat for hours at home watching/drawing anime and listening to alternative rock, such as Linkin Park. On the other hand, those my age went outside to play basketball and listen to rap music. I stepped out of the boundaries of what I was expected to like and other kids made fun of me and called me names such as nerd or “being an Oreo” because of it. I would simply use my humor to shrug it off, but in reality I always felt a distance between me and my peers.
I had a hard time relating to my parent and lacked the father figure role as a form of advice. Not knowing how to go to my mother for help on the situation of blending in with other children. I grew to use my love of anime as a form of guidance. Lessons taught through characters became what I looked up to. One of my favorite characters, Rock Lee (modeled after Bruce Lee) has a theme of hard work. His character has no special talent but he uses his determination and hard work as his driving force, making him an equal to his peers. I have always used his character as motivation.
As I got older, I have grown to appreciate the way I grew up. I do not regret any of it. I am glad that I did not allow myself to follow those around me just to fit in. It gave me a sense of originality that I value greatly.