We’re getting the first snow of the season! And I’m going for my second tattoo consultation today! I’m so excited about both! (Funny — it was snowing also when I went for my first tattoo consultation.) Getting these tattoos, that are actually from my own drawings, is another part of creating myself, and it feelsContinue reading “First snow & second tattoo”
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(Re)birth — Shedding
In my therapy session yesterday, I told my counselor that I had finally decided to let go of a situation that belongs to the past — not only “decided” with my head but also, and foremost, “decided” with my heart. And their response was, “You seem to be so in sync with the season, withContinue reading “(Re)birth — Shedding“
(Re)birth — Official approval of legal name change
I’ve been in Colorado for nine months, to the day. Nine months. A (re)birth. This isn’t the first time I’m feeling reborn. I remember a wonderful, joyful feeling of rebirth six years ago, for my first birthday in California, which was a little more than nine months after my move from Europe to California. ThisContinue reading “(Re)birth — Official approval of legal name change“
Another step towards creating myself!
The more I think about it, the more I feel into it, the more I just live, and the more I agree and resonate with that anonymous quote “Life isn’t about finding ourselves Life is about creating ourselves”. I really do believe, I really do feel, that life is about creating ourselves. And today IContinue reading “Another step towards creating myself!”
“Life, to me, is not that simple”
As I try, for the hundredth time, to set some clear boundaries that I truly need with a person with whom there is a complicated relationship on multiple tricky levels, “Life, to me, is not that simple” is the response I get from this straight, monogamous, heteronormative, white cis-man who’s spent his entire life inContinue reading ““Life, to me, is not that simple””
Autumn: Riot of colors
Almost one full month into autumn, I’m still fascinated by and reveling in the gorgeous colors and glorious weather of this season here in Colorado. And trying to let the riot of colors on the outside echo the one inside me. Finalizing my move over the past ten days or, at least, getting all myContinue reading “Autumn: Riot of colors”
Autumn in Colorado!
Four weeks into official autumn… My first autumn in Colorado, and it’s really beautiful here! I’ve missed such a colorful autumn — sitting outside one can actually hear the leaves falling off the trees!
Golden moment: creating myself
For months now since having moved to Colorado I’ve often felt that I’ve been given, and that I’m living, a “golden moment”. A wonderful “second opportunity” in so many aspects of my life, both professionally and personally. The words “golden moment” and the quote “Life isn’t about finding ourselves; Life is about creating ourselves” keepContinue reading “Golden moment: creating myself”
They vs. He
Driving to work this morning listening to music, I realized that my voice has dropped low enough that I cannot sing along to one of my favorite songs anymore (“Bitch” by Meredith Brooks). A little mustache is starting to shyly yet stubbornly make its appearance over my upper lip — and it’s blond! I’m startingContinue reading “They vs. He”
Heck, Yeah!
Two news-clips from last night that touched me deeply and really resonated with me (also because of having been AFAB & socialized as a woman for a lot of my life): – Women’s protests showing incredible courage in Iran; – Interview with actress Emma Thompson on the excellent film “Good luck, Leo Grande!”