Category Archives: Personal
Turning 32
I turn 32 on Thursday. I turn 32 on Thursday. Sorry, I’m just trying to let it sink in. I turn 32 on Thursday. This… has me feeling a mixed bag of confusing and overly complicated emotions. Disappointed. Proud. Anxious. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Health, Journal, Life, Opinion, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged "birthday curse", "midlife crisis", anxiety, Anxious, be kind, being true to oneself, birthday, choices, Depressed, Disappointed, doubt, goals, Hopeful, Proud, reevaluating
Leave a comment
Back To Nebraska – Our First Real Visit In… Ever
“You can’t go home again.” Nebraska was never my home. It was a sentence handed down. And while I wouldn’t call it home, I am going back… for a week! In a few days we’ll be headed to Nebraska again. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Personal, Relationships, travel
Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", birthday, grandma, Nebraska, triggers, visit
Leave a comment
One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve
One month ago today something horrible happened. I’m sure you know what it is because everyone knows it by name. And if it takes you a minute, I’ve only written about it three times (this is the fourth) in the … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, bigotry, discrimination, Father's Day, grief, hate, homophobia, Huffington Post, love, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, reality check, reflection, tolerance
Leave a comment
How Rejecting Gender Made Me Happier, Healthier — Complete
On Tuesday I had a dentist appointment first thing in the morning. I say this because I expected my day to go as, “I’m tired but really need to get some stuff done, but after the dentist will just want … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, blogger, blogging, gay, Happy, Journal, LGBT, Life, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "self love", acceptance, embracing who you are, gender, Gender Identity, gender nonconformity, gender roles, gender stereotypes, Huffington Post, identity, joy, labels, LGBT issues, LGBT voices, love, pride, transgender, Transgender issues
Leave a comment
Still Here: Not Dead, Just Busy
For the past two weeks I’ve kind of let my two blogs (remember I have a blog for reviews too) go. Nothing is wrong. I’m not dead, just busy. I’ve really tried to focus on writing for online sites, pitching … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, blogger, blogging, Current Events, Events, gay, Journal, LGBT, Life, Personal, Relationships, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, busy, career, emotional turmoil, grief, homophobia, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, pitch, productivity, published, taking a break
Leave a comment
