Things happen
A spitz for sale in Deal
Being shortlisted for a job interview
Writing about adoptee experiences
And then being phoned to speak about it
A job working from home
Beating a backlog
Fixing some code
Finding a dinosaur crane
Buying an eyelash comb
Progressing to the next level in counselling
Nina, you’re good at this.
Conveyor belt
Cute circles
I cannot believe I am here
At first I was nervous
Afraid to look inexperienced
Even though I blatantly was
The chopsticks made me feel awkward
Inappropriate and offensive
I didn’t belong
This was a place
Not for me
White uneducated
The cucumber maki
Was my saving grace
The perfect size
I went home later
And wrote:
Sushi makes me realise how far I’ve come
Imagine someone snipping off days, months and years
Like a barber
Split ends swept away
This is your new look
It was not a rejection, or neglection of what went before
This is supposed to help you feel good
A makeover
So what if the foundation isn’t perfect?
That is what concealer is for
Outline the best features and blend the rest
When we talk about natural beauty we mean beauty that can pass as natural
Rather than appreciation of the raw state