What is bravery? A question I ask myself often. Usually when walking alone down dark alleys, when talking to homeless people, going to Martial Arts classes, traveling to different countries, meeting strangers with twitchy eyes. Maybe asking for another fork cause I dropped my first one, getting yelled at by obnoxious drunkards, or eating Cheetos … More Buts about Brave
Blood. I really do love it. I consider it one of my life’s passions, along with woman’s rights, writing, orchids and baby foxes. The last two are temporary obsessions. But blood…that’ll be a long-term distraction, up until the day I die. Why? Because you know those sand time clocks (also known as hour glasses)? The … More Wrap it up in Red
“Do I look sunburnt?” My boss looks at me from across the room. “People think I don’t know what’s going on. I know exactly what’s going on. You’ve put on a couple of kilos, haven’t you?” “Yes.” “You’ve put on some weight, and it’s gone to your hips. You finally look like a f***ing woman, … More When does a girl become a woman?
More like a Pirate less like a queen ~Or more like a queen less like a pirate~ An archetype personality exists in the collective mind of society, the communal mind of all of us together. Inherited through language and images, these unconscious ideas and patterns universally present themselves in the individual psyche. And sometimes these … More **Poison Pie Column**
~Taking criticism is hard~ ~Taking affirmation is complicated~ “The more affirmation you need from others, the weaker you become,” Blake once told me. He always spoke about strength and weakness as if we lived in Game of Thrones (but we both obsessed over GOT so in our minds we kinda were). “The person who doesn’t … More the flip side
~Another (oh gawd) comment on materialism~ The only accessory a woman needs is her shit together. And it took me a long time to realize this. I’m a typical modern woman; I have ADD, ADHD, a couple anxiety complexes and depending on the day, a range of personality disorders. Accessories are like air to me, … More Accessorize this
They say hatred, racism and prejudices are handed down to us by our forefathers. Nothing’s unique about any of these vices, the way they feel and the way they divide groups remains constant, cookie cutouts of heartbreak and strife. Are stereotypes lies? No, they’re true. Are prejudices unfounded? No, they’re founded. Is there a reason … More Unlearning
I once wished I never had to feel pain, I wished I never had to care. And I wished I could be safe forever in my little sphere of well-understood emotions, kept from anything real. Live a stylized life, like out of a movie, a cartoon or a sitcom. Assign avatar value to emotions so … More That’s the thing…
“Go ahead and fail. You’ll be happy you did.” The Admissions Officer actually said, “No, I can’t help you,” and as an extra precaution to have her bases covered she added, “Sorry.” No problem. I’ve been told “No,” before Admissions Officer lady ma’am. Ain’t no thang. Sometimes there are just roadblocks. Sometimes the answer is simply … More Cheers ~ Here’s to Failing
“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” ~ Robin Williams Us happy people gotta stick together. I depend heavily on my family and my friends whom I ask to send anything on happiness, or motivation, how they find it all in the name of life and being able to live … More Borrowing From Robin Williams
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