Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Hey everybody from DOUala, Cameroon.

Living in a new place is seriously the best opportnity you have to get to knowwho you are and what you are all about. REFLECTION hard core! ;) Everybody has their secret. It is that something..that special thing that they do not like to share with other peopleregardless of how generous or nice you are. Even mother Thersa had her secret.

For some people its time. Somepeople like to keep it for themselves and their work.For others its money. Some people only like to spend it on themseslves. For other its their ideas. Some people filter their thoughts their thoughts very carefully before they share it with others.
For me ..its my body. This is the one thing that I do not like to share with others. That is my secret.

I am 23 years old. I am living in Douala, Cameroon. I am living an amazing life here where my views daily are being challenged turned and twisted. One of the topics that is constantly being challenged here is my sexuality.
Fuck. Shit. Masterbation..Lets face it. We talk about it. And if we are not talking about itWe are dreaming about it. Thats just the way it flows these days.
I live in a house with one girl and at the moment five guys...so sex comes up on a regular basis.

Especially with Cameroonian men who are known to be very open in their sexualaffairs. Sex is veiwed as a need....something that can be obtained whenever necessary.Like water. Or food. Its just something you need so you get it when you want it.Obviously not from everybody..but from whomever that comes along that meets your criterea.

In the house we have been having discussions about sexuality. And I happened to be in the pictures..usually the topics revolved around how many people you've slept with, oramazing topics like the role of sexuality in people lives.

Some view sexuality as something to be explored and something that needs to be enjoyed. Not directly connected with love or romance.

While me on the other hand...I view it completley differently. Some call me a traditionalist. I say that I am creating my own sexual culture. I am twenty three years old and I am still a virgin.
To be honest, I used to be shy about it. I mean I would look at myself and wonder what thefuck is wrong with me? Society tells us that we should be a certain way right? I mean...sexy women that shoudl be attracting men..right? I mean..thats what we are supposed to be doing? there's just gotta be something wrong with me...

So many times..I have heard--SO JUANITA WHEN ARE WE GONNA GET YOU A BOYFRIEND? And I just have to laugh at that crazy crazy question.
So i used to hide the fact that I wasnt a virgin..until I came to Cameroon and reflected alot...
The truth is that since I was 5 years old..the boys havent been flowing my way at all.First boy that I liked..white boy in Texas....he thought I was too loud..And then ..the comments just progressed from all the boys..too loud, too bright colors,should be more lady like...whatever....on and on too much of somethingnot enough of that...

Its not like I havent had my chances..its not that hard for a woman to get laid. But its always attached with..I think you would be perfect if you just were like this.......like I'm supposed to change and mold to suit a man's needs.....I thought this was my life.
For me, in terms of men...i have never been perfect enough or ever lived up totheir expectations...

In the beggining, I thought there was something wrong with me. But now I know its not about something wrong with me or something wrong with them. It definetlygoes much much deeper than that.

I have never felt the need to change myself for anyone. It has always been the biggest insult to my identity and myself. My entire life men have expected me to be something that I am not..just I can sleep with them..and meet up to their needs....

And for me..my body is my secret..something that I own. Protect. Keep with my life. For certain eyes. For certain people..its the tool I use to live my dreams and make my mark on the world therefore if someone's gonna see me naked they better be pretty damn special.

And whomever gonna's see it....I believe that they should accept me for who I am. My imperfections included. Full stop. Why should I change and mold just to have the opportunity to tell the world that I had a fucking orgasm?
That is completley against everything that I stand for and what I believe in.

So I am not a virgin to this day because I dont value sex, or thing that men suck..cause they dont. Men are beautiful creatures. Sex is a good thing. But I refuse to hide myself behind some sweet voice, sexy clothles, makes up, just so thata man can become attracted to something that does not exist.

I am worth more than just an act.

Sex and love. Completley the same for me. I believe that in order for someone to see my body...that person has to love me...cause my body is something that I value very very highly. Its the same thing for me.

So until then I guess I can just wiat. Wait patiently for someone who is willing to accept my imperfections. Sit around and wait for someone who..wont expect to laughquiter or dress differently or whatever fucking things piss people off.
Its a hard thing in this world..to accept someone's imperfections. you've got to be kidding me.
But if I can do it....Then I expect my sexual partner too cause thats the way it goes with me.
My body is my secret and only few people can see it. 23 old virign. Damn right I am....and living it up as well ;)
Unlike the rest of the world I am in no rush for an orgasm...

13 Comments:

Blogger Astilicious said...

BRAVO!!!

Juanita this is very very refreshing to read.....

I have to admit that I used to think the same thing. That I have to hide behind some sort of a pretense to get men to like me, do stuff so that they're attracted. When I was a teenager this was my thoughts, especially since I was living in Indonesia where everyone was skinny and tiny, and i'm tall and big boned and weighed more than the average women.

But you know what? I dont believe that anymore. I believe that a man should love me, for who I am, accept the whole of me. Not only the good things about me, but also the bad things - my flabby body parts, a certain laziness in me, that i'm high maintenance in terms of shopping and pampering myself,etc.

As you know Juani, I myself have only been sexually active since a year ago, so its not like I've had many partners - only two up to date. Nor am I experienced. And same as you, I can not separate sex and love - thus I refer to sex as love making. I'm not one of those people who can have casual sex, i'm one of those relationship only sex. And I tell you, being in that exclusivity of a relationship and exploring, enjoying mind blowing sex, is, I believe much more satisfying because you know that other person will hold you through the night, fight over the blanket with you, be there when you wake up the next day, and have feelings for you.

So Juani, do not rush it. I mean it. I agree with you, wait. Wait until you have found that someone who you know you will not only enjoy the physical thrill of sex with, but also a deeper bond.

I'm proud of you for writing that Juani, I really am.

Love you always

Asti

5:59 PM  
Blogger Harit said...

Juani ...:-)...We love you for what u are..

BUT sorry to be the devils advocate in the garden of eden...For pete's sake..as some smart dude wearing shitty shoes said --"Just do it !!"...Sex is overrated!!.. pick the first cameroonian guy whos hot and horny..and put the next post up abt how it was!!:-p

11:44 PM  
Blogger spectrus said...

Changing and molding is human nature.

As for waiting... Don't wait. Don't sit around. As my people say, "water never flows under settled stones".

But I know you won't.

11:19 AM  
Blogger Ethel said...

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
good to have news from you
and girl, you rock
thanks for the energy you sent me today!!!!

5:24 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Yeah, man reading your posts sometimes really cheer me up =) Glad to hear you are surviving over there and stamping your mark!

3:09 AM  
Blogger Ladi said...

Very refreshing Juanita! Sometimes I wish I was still a virgin myself! (Well...maybe...)

I admire your frankness and hope you find that special someone who will not only rock your world...but also your bed! You are very special and dont you forget it!

Just a comment on the term "sexuality". You used it in the context of having sex. "Sex" and "Sexuality" are too different things. For a minute, i thought you were talking about your sexual orientation... which is what the phrase, 'Exploring my sexuality...' brings to mind.

And one last thing...I really envy the guy who will eventually make the world shake around you! Becasue you see...once you do get that first orgasm...You will want to make up for lost time!!!

12:53 PM  
Blogger Neoka said...

ahh life is beautful.

honesty, i have found to be the best policy.

as many prophets have said, telling the truth will give you more opportunity than lies.

this world influences too much, and the self is not given enough emphasis.

your sexuality is yours, as mine is mine. and we should never let anyone else contreol it but ourselves.

for we ARE the masters of our body.

:)
miss you Juani

1:47 AM  
Blogger Thebomb said...

Let me just tell you what I've been through.

First grade - last, intentionally, with a polaroid
Second grade - Traveling already, sleep and school clothes
Third grade - Stepped in Mrs. Hoffman's dog's poop
Fourth grade - Royal Schools somewhere else
Fifth grade - Photos, photos, photos
Sixth grade - Kicked out of private school
Seventh grade
Eighth grade
Ninth grade
Tenth grade
11
12

Europe

Cambodia

Stepped in poop

2:55 AM  
Blogger Sarin said...

Agree..... changing and molding is human nature, but in its transition we should never loose OURSELVES in it.

He's out there.....somewhere, in the mean time you'll just have to step in some more poop :P

3:17 PM  
Blogger Dunk Broom said...

This was an awesome post. Glad I finally took the time to read it :)

Looking forward to more updates, Juani!

10:58 AM  
Blogger Ethel said...

Juanita!!!!
soo good to hear from you =)

But hey, I saw you were talking to me on messenger, but i couldnt read anything you wrote :'(

So if you need anything from me email me ok?

kisses and big hugs!!!

Ethel

7:46 AM  
Blogger Matt said...

Or instead of waiting, you can change for yourself.

I would have to disagree with astilicious. To do nothing about the bad things that matter to you should not be regarded as a virtue or noble. It is the opposite.

Do what matters to you.

10:00 AM  
Blogger krista said...

where are you? i haven't seen you online in forever!

6:14 AM  

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