Archive for February, 2007

Cross-cultural respect

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

In 1995, a pal of mine was vacationing in Hawaii. She met this African lady… love at first sight they call it. No words exchanged… just smiles across the table. Lucky enough both of them were staying in the same hotel so as fate would have it, they bumped into each other and that is [...]

The wait… the pressure

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Ha ha ha ha ha … I could go on and on and on and… Imagine if you had to wait this long to find Mr. or Mrs right… You get all wrinkly till you shed your skin. And since we human beings aren’t snakes, you got nothing but bones on you once that skin [...]

Landlords sued for alleged discrimination

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

We have heard so much about interracial couples being discriminated against. Most of us have fallen victim of such racial discrimination. Well I got news for you… better put on your dancing shoes, call upon your friends coz this one deserves a party yo!!! Here it is… Two landlords, John and Betty Ireton are facing [...]

My imperfect couple

Monday, February 26th, 2007

‘My imperfect couple’… this is what most multicultural couples turn out to be after a few years of marriage. The pushing and pulling begins. This is after realizing the once so perfect spouse, aint that perfect after all. This is after realizing that their cultures are totally different that it ends up putting a strain [...]

Online dating success ends unexpectedly

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Most people are adamant about online relationships. But if it brings you happiness, then go for it. Life is too short. The couple above met online in August of 2000. Even before they exchanged phone numbers or photos, they knew this cyber connection between them was something special. They met a month later on a [...]

Watch out now

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

I put up this video today to prove a point. Most online daters always say they are looking for someone with a great sense of humor… This you will see in most of the profiles people post. Question is, can you handle it? How much or to what extent should this humor extend? Are there [...]

Jungle love

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Today I decided to bring you some jungle porn… LOL!!! – Just kidding. Well I came across some headline… Zoo dating service. My first reaction was “what the…᾿ (shut your mouth Ria). If you thinking about saving some animals from going extinct, why not start an animal dating service. Well this is what zoo Atlanta [...]

Love without borders

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

From different countries, united by love, the widow of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate the then President seemed destined to fall in love. From different cultural backgrounds… aint that GRAND!!? According to Graça, Mandela “…is just a human being who is simple and gentle… and who is generous and keen [...]

It don’ matter

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

What is Akon doing on this blog? Has Ria gone loco? You may be wondering… Relax guys. Leave the worrying to me. Well they call him the ‘konvict’. We all know him for his gangsta music, gangsta life… But there is something that inspired me in him. A song he sang lately (Dont Matter) … [...]

Imperfect culture? I love you still

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

View Video When I came I cross this video, I couldn’t help but notice the comment that came with it – ” guess that guy puts up with those beatings cause she’s so flexible “ Imagine having to put up with a culture where on the wedding day, instead of whisking your bride off to [...]