Racism is, Unfortunately, Still a Very Real Thing in Canada

A rare and serious reflection here.  Topic might be sensitive for some readers, so readers’ discretion is advised.

I grew up as a city girl and while I have met some occasional jerks, I’ve never felt anyone was being racist towards me.  So, when I started attending university and taking up Asia-Canada courses at Simon Fraser University (that’s my extended Minor), I couldn’t really sympathized with some of my Asian-Canadian professors and lecturers who have grew up in the city or suburb during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and early 90s (some even earlier as they are 4th or 5th generation of Asian-Canadians) and experiencing racism and recalling painful memories.  I honestly, in the back of my mind, thought they were just exaggerating.

A Drabble: Princess Mermaid’s Own Demise

Shambles there, shambles be, all the shambles in the world turns into celebratory confetti.

Through desperation and sacrifices beyond her mind, Princess Mermaid gets her wish and regains her Prince’s love once more.  All the while, she forgets that some sacrifices need not be seen and need not be heard…and her one and only Prince has done exactly that for her.

As they dance and dance merrily around with some hiccups in between, Princess Mermaid’s childishness rears its ugly head once more.  She truly wishes and makes promises to make her Prince happy and at ease forevermore, but it seems she has gone about everything the wrong way once again!

Perhaps she is still not used to her newfound feet and so she trips and ends up with a face full of bloody tears.  Her Prince tells her some lovely words and shines light about her footsteps, but all it does is adding more to her confusion.  Still confused and unable to put asides her childishness to give her precious Prince the tranquillity he so deserves, she realizes that she should have stayed nothingness; a miracle should have happened for her.

Therefore, she finally gets the cowardly courage to decide to run into her own demise once more…hoping this time she will stay evaporated into an insignificant mist without hurting her Prince anymore.