23 June 06
We've Gone Gay! Hooray for Ghana! [minutiae] -
This article is titled, "Ghanaians go gay again." GHANAWEB STORY
And gay they went indeed! Check out some video clips I took:
VIDEO CLIPS
Another super photo journal from the wins:
http://www.myjoyonline.com/Ghcel1.htm
And gay they went indeed! Check out some video clips I took:
VIDEO CLIPS
Another super photo journal from the wins:
http://www.myjoyonline.com/Ghcel1.htm
03 June 06
a great cause [minutiae] -
Linda is a wonderful person doing great things in Ghana. If you are looking for a way to participate in keeping Ghana's rich and beautiful art and culture alive and well, donate to her cause:
Sustainable Economic Growth in Ghana
Sustainable Economic Growth in Ghana
29 March 06
must share [minutiae] -
I want to share a recent email from Sofia about attraction in Ghana. It's all true!:
Hey everyone,
>
> Here's abit of rambling on hilarious differences I'm finding between
> Ghanaian/American sexiness cross culturally.
>
> First of all, female hairyness is considered sexy, while men trim for
> beauty:
>
> · Ghanaian men find it attractive when women have beards, ie.
> little wisps of hair growing out of their chin. As my good friend Osman
> says, “It’s not every woman who has this, so it’s special.” True, true.
> The women proudly display it, and those lucky enough to have a chest
> hair or two wear low cut blouses to show off their charms fully (I was
> told this by someone who saw it in action, though I don’t think I’ve
> ever seen a chest hair on a woman… American women must pluck that shit
> before anyone gets wind of it).
> · Most women here do not shave their legs, but many men shave
> their underarms. Massive billboard across the road with long legged
> hairy beauty lying down, her miniskirt up to her punani.
> · Many men also shave “down there”, with such demand for this
> that “Downbush Barbers”, in the city center, was a popular destination
> for years. Bring your own blade. Has since been shut down due to
> hygienic reasons.
>
> Secondly, here's the low-down on fat vs. skinny: Women come in all
> shapes and sizes, and Ghanaian men love them for it! But have to admit,
> the men love that booty... Yes!
>
> · How wonderful to be in a country that appreciates your curves,
> your rolls, your dimples, and… even your cellulite. Yes, cellulite. As
> I read recently in an e-mail sent to a male colleague at work from one
> of his guy friends “Ten things I’m looking for in a woman…1) A woman
> with a nice, big butt, with dimples on it. 2) Meaty 3) A Victorian Wit,
> 4) Voluptuous, etc…” Do you think he likes big girls? And did you get
> that reference to Victorian Wit – Shakespeareans come forth, there is a
> man here who wants you.
> · The highest compliment to receive is, “Hey, you’ve gotten fat!
> Look at your arms, big, and your stomach! Eh! You’re enjoying.” Bruises
> the ego every time, no matter how culturally adaptable you think you may
> be.
> · Don’t worry, you can get them back. The worse insult to
> receive is, “Oh, you’ve lost weight!” So next time they fire at you
> “Hey, you’ve gotten fat!” fire back, “Thank you, I’m enjoying! My
> boyfriend and I just eat and eat too much. And you, you’ve lost weight!”
> That will teach them.
> · Loosing weight is a problem. A Ghanaian friend told me the
> other day she saw our friend Angie, who’s absolutely gorgeous with a
> sexy, voluptuous yet toned figure I would kills for, and she was looking
> bad. “She lost weight, I don’t know what’s wrong with her. Have you
> seen her? Is she okay?” I’m absolutely sure Angie must have toned her
> booty and tummy a little, and by American standards she had just gone up
> a notch in beauty.
>
> And then there are other random beauty mystiques:
>
> · Big heads are thought to be ugly; you’ll be teased forever for
> your swollen noggin. The women at work always tease the super cute man
> sitting next to me, saying things like, “You with your big head, no way,
> I don’t want a big headed baby.”
> · Round fat faces are the standard of beauty, and high cheekbones
> are made fun of mercilessly. “Apple Cheeks!”
> · White people tanning is bad. The darker you get and the more
> you try to show off your tan, you get a sympathetic, “Don’t worry, it
> will soon go away.” Atleast you can go home for Christmas and get in the
> compliments you need.
> · Unfortunately, big breasts are still the height of beauty,
> crossculturally. Damn! Can someone please tell me where I can find the
> land where men love small boobies?
>
> I send this in dedication to my good friend Alisa, who is more than
> happy that her nice round booty is loved by all and her cute Ghanaian
> boyfriend falls into the “unattractive, big headed, apple cheeked”
> category.
>
> And dad, this one is not to be translated for the Italian relys!
>
> Kisses to everyone,
>
> Sofia
Hey everyone,
>
> Here's abit of rambling on hilarious differences I'm finding between
> Ghanaian/American sexiness cross culturally.
>
> First of all, female hairyness is considered sexy, while men trim for
> beauty:
>
> · Ghanaian men find it attractive when women have beards, ie.
> little wisps of hair growing out of their chin. As my good friend Osman
> says, “It’s not every woman who has this, so it’s special.” True, true.
> The women proudly display it, and those lucky enough to have a chest
> hair or two wear low cut blouses to show off their charms fully (I was
> told this by someone who saw it in action, though I don’t think I’ve
> ever seen a chest hair on a woman… American women must pluck that shit
> before anyone gets wind of it).
> · Most women here do not shave their legs, but many men shave
> their underarms. Massive billboard across the road with long legged
> hairy beauty lying down, her miniskirt up to her punani.
> · Many men also shave “down there”, with such demand for this
> that “Downbush Barbers”, in the city center, was a popular destination
> for years. Bring your own blade. Has since been shut down due to
> hygienic reasons.
>
> Secondly, here's the low-down on fat vs. skinny: Women come in all
> shapes and sizes, and Ghanaian men love them for it! But have to admit,
> the men love that booty... Yes!
>
> · How wonderful to be in a country that appreciates your curves,
> your rolls, your dimples, and… even your cellulite. Yes, cellulite. As
> I read recently in an e-mail sent to a male colleague at work from one
> of his guy friends “Ten things I’m looking for in a woman…1) A woman
> with a nice, big butt, with dimples on it. 2) Meaty 3) A Victorian Wit,
> 4) Voluptuous, etc…” Do you think he likes big girls? And did you get
> that reference to Victorian Wit – Shakespeareans come forth, there is a
> man here who wants you.
> · The highest compliment to receive is, “Hey, you’ve gotten fat!
> Look at your arms, big, and your stomach! Eh! You’re enjoying.” Bruises
> the ego every time, no matter how culturally adaptable you think you may
> be.
> · Don’t worry, you can get them back. The worse insult to
> receive is, “Oh, you’ve lost weight!” So next time they fire at you
> “Hey, you’ve gotten fat!” fire back, “Thank you, I’m enjoying! My
> boyfriend and I just eat and eat too much. And you, you’ve lost weight!”
> That will teach them.
> · Loosing weight is a problem. A Ghanaian friend told me the
> other day she saw our friend Angie, who’s absolutely gorgeous with a
> sexy, voluptuous yet toned figure I would kills for, and she was looking
> bad. “She lost weight, I don’t know what’s wrong with her. Have you
> seen her? Is she okay?” I’m absolutely sure Angie must have toned her
> booty and tummy a little, and by American standards she had just gone up
> a notch in beauty.
>
> And then there are other random beauty mystiques:
>
> · Big heads are thought to be ugly; you’ll be teased forever for
> your swollen noggin. The women at work always tease the super cute man
> sitting next to me, saying things like, “You with your big head, no way,
> I don’t want a big headed baby.”
> · Round fat faces are the standard of beauty, and high cheekbones
> are made fun of mercilessly. “Apple Cheeks!”
> · White people tanning is bad. The darker you get and the more
> you try to show off your tan, you get a sympathetic, “Don’t worry, it
> will soon go away.” Atleast you can go home for Christmas and get in the
> compliments you need.
> · Unfortunately, big breasts are still the height of beauty,
> crossculturally. Damn! Can someone please tell me where I can find the
> land where men love small boobies?
>
> I send this in dedication to my good friend Alisa, who is more than
> happy that her nice round booty is loved by all and her cute Ghanaian
> boyfriend falls into the “unattractive, big headed, apple cheeked”
> category.
>
> And dad, this one is not to be translated for the Italian relys!
>
> Kisses to everyone,
>
> Sofia
23 March 06
fewer and further between [ghana businesses] -
Woman Car Wash Bay
Healing Ministry and Engine Shop
Healing Ministry and Engine Shop
a few on the way out of town [ghana tro-tros/taxis] -
Spiritual Worthiness is Our Goal
It's Young
Still Japan Jet DC10
Sweet Brother
Vision
Bless Them All
Black Man
Divine Love
Give Better Clap to Jesus
Rescue the Perishing Care for the Dying
Jesus Christ Divine
The Same People
Still Hot Ice
Are You God?
Up We Go
Lovely Motherhood
One Heart One Way
It's Young
Still Japan Jet DC10
Sweet Brother
Vision
Bless Them All
Black Man
Divine Love
Give Better Clap to Jesus
Rescue the Perishing Care for the Dying
Jesus Christ Divine
The Same People
Still Hot Ice
Are You God?
Up We Go
Lovely Motherhood
One Heart One Way