Rudo Christine Gwaze
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an author who's decent with words.
Stories (11/0)
Sharing is Caring? Maybe…
Recently, I hooked up with a guy just for a make out session and a massage. Things may have escalated a little to the point that we engaged in a little bit of foreplay, but Aunt Flo and my vow of celibacy for the remainder of 2022 stopped us from getting too far ahead of ourselves. The same evening, I confessed about my antics to my best friends, and when she was swiping around on the same dating app, we encountered his profile and thought it’d be funny to see if he’d swiped on her too, especially since I featured in one of her pictures.
By Rudo Christine Gwazeabout a year ago in Humans
The effects of social media regarding special occasions and social events
Do you ever those moments when you’re doing something cool and then either you or someone else goes “Wait, wait, wait, I gotta put this on my snap.” or, “Let me just get this real quick for the gram.”? I imagine you do and it’s not an uncommon occurrence Millennials-Gen Z, and sometimes Boomers, once they figure out how to use their devices, they love to take pictures of everything.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in 01
We Need to Talk About Money
There is a stigma for people not well off when it comes to talking about money. It’s okay for millionaires to brag about what they’ve got, but if a poor person – relative to first world standards – discusses their bank account, they are met with judgement and unwarranted advice on how to not be poor.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Trader
Showcasing Cinematic Black Trauma
I recently was browsing through the selection of films on Netflix and I decided to watch a film called Mississippi Burning. It is seemed like an interesting film, so I added it to the list and began to watch. And from the beginning, I witness three men slain in cold blood, two Jewish, one Black. The reason being is that the two Jewish are “nigger lovers” and the other is a “nigger”. At the hands of racist white police officers, these boys are killed in a very gruesome fashion and the blood and guts are not spared from being seen on screen. From this scene, I am uneasy and brace myself for a film that will show more gruesome suffering and harm done onto black bodies. I get to about 30 minutes in a witness a lynching and burning of the crime scene, and it is at this point I decide I cannot watch this film; seeing such images will not be good for my psyche, so I skip to the end where the men responsible are brought to justice.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Psyche
What's Next?
What do you do if you can't sit still? What do you do when every bone in your body is telling you go out there and do something? How do you live when everyday life just isn't exciting enough? How do you cope with an innate desire to do everything? Especially when you're stuck doing nothing.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Motivation
Where Are You From? The Question That Triggers an Identity Crisis.
Born in Zimbabwe. Raised in Birmingham, England. Moved for university. Briefly moved countries. Not having stayed still in this wonderful life has meant sometimes, I don’t know how to answer the simple question of where I’m from. The answer I give, may or may not be satisfying enough for the recipient, therefore, I’m forced to give a life story on some occasions or sometimes briefly panic upon hearing the simple phrase, “where are you from?”. It all comes from the concept of identity and the role it plays in our lives. For some it is simpler, then for the remaining lot it is a deep dive into our lives and what makes up our identity.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Psyche
Haunted by Ghosts
Ghosting is a very common term in modern day society. Under the Google dictionary definition, it is described as: the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Humans
Fantasising About Our Life Together
We’ve all done it before, whether it’s the handsome guy on the train, or the checkout girl who gave us an extra second of eye contact and wished us a good day. From strangers who we meet once or encounter daily, to people who we’re actively trying to get to know. We are creatures who daydream, creatures who fantasise about the impossible, but also possible possibilities.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Humans
Lost Kids and the Lens
Here is my friend, Jake. He's usually behind the camera, as he’s highly skilled in areas such as photography and also, he’s a little bit shy. With a First-Class Honours in Film Studies, he's my go to tech guy and my creative companion. If I didn't spend time around him doing creative projects, I'm sure I'd have very limited knowledge in photography, videography and editing.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Photography
More Than Peaky Blinders
You roll into Birmingham at Grand Central Station. It’s busy and crowds move in different directions. You’ve got the day ahead to explore and all you know is that you’re in the city of the Peaky Blinders, where do you go? Well, as a seasoned vet in these ends, I know where to direct you, for the best adventure you didn’t even know required.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze4 years ago in Wander
