I realized i really gotta listen to myself & take things slow. i'm sex-repulsed and kept putting myself in stressful, sexual situations. i'm gonna just... back up... and let myself be and see what feelings stay by the end. i need peace in my body. this isn't the only area i want peace in I'm gonna move to Seattle in a few months so i can leave Florida for good. i'm so, so excited. i think it's gon... » Continue Reading
feeling odd about college applications coming up.... there’s one school that might be fairly easy for me to get into, considering it’s a liberal arts school with a weird curriculum and is far more interesting in what projects you submit than your high school grades. i still feel like i’ll fall dramatically short, but we’ll see.. if i do, going to a state college really doesn’t seem like a raw deal... » Continue Reading
i’ve always really liked that when asking people which element they resonated most with, they always have a slightly different and specific reason that speaks to their current state. a friend of mine who was working hard and well to be more functional and kind said he felt closest to water because it reflected his personality. another said earth because the roots of trees grounded him: he has very... » Continue Reading
been putting off chatting about something with a friend and i feel bad about it... nothing heavy, but i’ve been so busy i haven’t been able to give the subject much thought... i’m gonna type here as a bit of a practice. Sunday posted a bit on Adrianne Lenker and her commentary on her song Half Return (i haven’t heard it, though). the quote reads as follows: “[It’s about] the feeling of inhabiting ... » Continue Reading
today a crow brushed its wing against the back of my head. i’ve got no idea what the poor fellow was trying to do... they seemed entirely directionless, though their wing was soft and gentle and felt wonderful against my hair. for those reasons, i’m fairly sure it wasn’t an attack. you’ll know if you’re attacked: being beat by wings alone is no joke. to remedy the actions i don’t understand, my tw... » Continue Reading
ive noticed a common thread among other queers in my circles. we’re lucky to know and find each other, which i think about often, and our most common desire is becoming something not expectedly human. Franz Kafka has written two small bits which contribute beautifully to what i’m trying to speak of... only one i can quote directly, that being “I never wish to be easily defined. I’d rather float ov... » Continue Reading