Five years ago, I was out in Barcelona studying abroad and sending photos of my experiences and adventures to my ex. I prefaced my photos with: Sorry, I'm horrible at taking pictures. He immediately responded: You are brilliant and everything you do is fucking fantastic. I blushed at that, so aware of my melting heart,… Continue reading Blooming remains
Category: Love & Relationships
I told my mom I’m dating a non-male
Me: Mom, I have something to tell you. Mom: What? Silence Me: It's kind of hard to say. Mom: What? Silence Mom: Just say it. Me: I know... but... Silence Me: I'm dating someone Silence Me: Not a man Mom: ? Me: I'm dating that friend I brought over a couple months ago Silence Mom:… Continue reading I told my mom I’m dating a non-male
Lessons
Last night around 9-10pm, I went to my car to get my green juice bottle to get it ready for the next day, my today. I saw a pair of sweats lying in front of my neighbor's door. I debated whether I should knock on the door and let them know. Lazy me said nah.… Continue reading Lessons
Eyes, soul, heart – 51/100
Her eyes, so piercing and inviting, soul, so wild and free heart, so open and willing. The depth both scares and draws, like a moth to flame dancing to possible death There's nothing to do but leap, jump that cliff, challenge gravity, defy the emptiness of failed connections. Thoughts, feelings, decisions feel seemingly recklessness until… Continue reading Eyes, soul, heart – 51/100
Past flame – 47/100
I dated someone I met in New York last October up until mid-March. We had cool vibes and a sweet connection going on. But it didn't work. We could say it's the distance. Or the time difference. Or whatever. But it didn't work. Looking back now, it was very clear that we weren't going to… Continue reading Past flame – 47/100
Kissing – 41/100
I shared a couple weeks ago that I'm exploring something very close to me, something I never thought was something to even wonder about or question: my sexuality. Since then, it's been a very interesting ride of putting language to my feelings and experiences. Sometimes, I'm at a loss of words and I need to… Continue reading Kissing – 41/100
Too different, a little wild, then and now – 39/100
A guy once said he wouldn't date me because I was too different, a little wild. At the time, I was offended because I really really liked him - a lot. Like a lot lot. I could not understand what he saw, why he didn't see what I saw, or wanted to see. That we'd… Continue reading Too different, a little wild, then and now – 39/100
