Alright, I'm logging off. Night y'all.
And please, don't take this post personally (unless the shoe fits). It's not everyone out here like this, and I know I vent a lot, but the few bad interactions have been bad enough to warrant the reactions. I've only given surface level details.
Sorry for the rant. I'm just mildly irritated from trying to engage, and ending up burnt out.
Although... I absolutely love working with the local kids. They're the total opposite of that and they still have that spark. And I love it.
The children are the future for sure!
It's okay to collaborate with people outside your safe spaces. It's okay to try new things.
It's also okay to acknowledge shortcomings and where things can be improved.
You don't have to believe the old misconceptions either. Everything isn't black and white. It's okay to grow.
To be clear - I don't hate everyone here.
But I do want to see the city grow, thrive, and succeed. It won't happen if you cling onto the past and refuse to accept the changes in times.
It also won't happen if you continue to ice out the outsiders bringing fresh perspectives.
I like Indy as a locale. A lot of greenspace. Centrally located with a great airport.
But the people who are here fighting against change and trying to strong arm status quo and antiquated ideas.. Screw y'all.
I feel for the wonderful people from here who are putting in the work to counter this.
4. The local Democrats.
I recently learned that their delegates are appointed and they pay to be in their positions.
Mind you, I was a delegate. Elected by the people for the party. Not me paying dues like it's a sorority.
Like the BS has to stop. Really.
3. The constant questioning of my intelligence and foundational knowledge of things.
It's no secret I dislike Andre Carson, but for his supporters trying to discredit people for going to private HS, while being a private HS grad is wild. Nevermind I graduated from a public HS.
Speaking of...
Literal comment from white colleague: "I took Spanish in high school too". 🤦🏾♀️
2. DJing. Confession - I didn't really want to do it professionally. I'm a performing arts/band kid who stole her dad's old equipment.
I got roped into it, then told I was unserious and sleeping my way into gigs. 🙄
I know this sounds dumb, but here me out on some of my experiences with people here, and even online (including reddit):
1. Questioning my Spanish proficiency and Latino heritage because I'm Black. No seriously.
This actually happened at a job. They refused to acknowledge my fluency.
A good portion of Indianapolis natives are annoyingly clique-y.
Like people don't need to be from here, and not travel/move around to be respected as residents.
And we don't have to love everything about the city. I've been here 16 years and still don't feel at home because of this mess.
I don't know what timeline of evil and BS we're in, but can someone call Rick and Morty to fix this shit?
I'm mentally exhausted. I'm not even afraid or disappointed. Just exhausted. I'd rather live in an underground bunker for the next decade.
So yeah.
I will not crash out if you voted for someone that I don't support. I may side eye you, but voting is a deeply personal choice, and I feel everyone should make informed decisions, and not just ones guided by the parties, PACs, or name recognition.
I have not been paid to hate Carson. I have not been paid to work for any campaign, including positions as a staffer/intern in the past have been unpaid.
I currently promote candidates independently of their campaign on my social media for informational purposes. You should know who's running.
I'm posting this because there's now a good chunk of people who think I've been paid by an opposing campaign to go against Andre Carson.
My issues with him are from my PERSONAL experience with him and his office. It's not a secret that I don't like him. I've voted against him every election.
With all of that being said, if I promote a candidate, it is because I have personally done the research and support them.
I do not agree with the "vote blue no matter who". I support the retirement of officials over 70. I think there should be MINIMUM education or experience requirements to run.
It's absolutely no secret that my political stances revolve around what is best for the most vulnerable members of our society. And my work in the community that I do not publicize reflects this.
I have not worked on a campaign since Obama's in 2012. I am a registered independent voter.
Originally hailing from the Detroit Metropolitan area (Western Wayne County, where I served), I relocated to Indianapolis in 2010, where I hoped I could serve as well.
I essentially was ousted/blacklisted from the party after Obama's 2012 campaign. That's a whole other story for another day.
First, allow me to reintroduce myself:
I am a former, publicly elected precinct delegate from the (former) 15th district, who served under John Dingell.
I worked on both Obama campaigns, Alma Wheeler Smith's gubernatorial bid, and spent most of my time DOING for/in the community.
Alright, it's time for a thread. About politics. Cause people are stupid and I have no patience for deliberate ignorance.
Happy 2026.
Apparently I've been banned from a couple of Facebook groups. Ones that I rarely post in.
No conflicts. Nothing...
I guess... 🤷🏽♀️
People are weird.
Anyway, I'm always happy to have time to really do a good deep clean on my house.
Shout out to Libby and Pandora for being my body double as I work through this lovely superstition of not going into the new year with a dirty house.
Anyway, I finally hung the hook for my ironing board that I honestly forgot I needed to do until I attempted to hang my ironing board on a nonexistent hook.
I also finally started getting through my last random boxes of stuff left over from my move- 2.5 years ago. Unpacking really does take years.
Nothing like the end of year deep cleaning to expose the hidden crannies where cat hair piles up. 🥲
It's 3am, and I'm up finally tackling this heap of paperwork that I've been meaning to go through for a few months now.
... People don't tell you that when you have a home office, it accumulates stuff like a cubicle does.
Anyway, I'm making progress. Proud of myself.
I pride myself on being compassionate, understanding, and acknowledging of my imperfections.
I want the best for people, despite constantly being shown that I shouldn't care about humanity.
Spare me the stories of Job. I will continue to hope humanity isn't lost.
Anyway, stop making excuses for your trash ass behavior - until you admit your flaws without blaming others and do the work to he better, you will never be considered a good partner.
Good relationships are for whole people, not people who lack maturity and character.
Additionally, specifically for cheaters, if you admit to cheating, but then say you did it because of something your partner did, you are NOT taking accountability for your actions.
Loyalty and character mean that you're not breaking vows or monogamy for some cut. You would leave before cheating.
You cannot have piss poor morals and get mad at people who see through your basura.
Cheating, lying, controlling, manipulative, abusive behaviors are NOT mistakes, but are indicative of your character as a partner.
You lose the right to claim being a good person when you do any of these.
Why did a SERIAL CHEATER post about how women fumble good, hardworking men?
Sir, cheating on your partner is the antithesis of being a good man.
Mind you, this is logic that I've seen MULTIPLE cheaters use. Men and women.
Like nobody fumbled, you're just mad people are unwilling to be cheated on.
