Hello!
I would so much rather know about all of you, but the prompt says you might want to know more about the me.
Me… well I’m a 29 year old from Michigan who relocated to Portland OR, in October 2018. I live with my husband and two cats, Licorice (1.5 years) and Rolo ( 6 months). It’s been years since I last blogged consistently (literally high school) but in the last few years I have gone through fits and spurts of writing. I’m inconsistent, not the most tech savvy, and a bit ridiculous in many ways, so if you can stand to hang in there as I do my best, I hope you find it as healing as I do.
My first foray into blogging was a high school tumblr that I meticulously scheduled and curated. But upon entering college, I sort of fell away. It made way for a quiet enjoyment of Instagram and eventually a healthy list of interests IRL, in between there was a battle with depression, over working myself, panic inducing anxiety, and a lot relearning. All that said, I’m back. Just differently.
Until quite recently I worked with youth as the Education Coordinator and proctor teacher for youth ages 12-18 in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. Now I’m working as a Program Coordinator for an Early Childhood Intervention program funded by DHS. I’m still contemplating grad school.
I have a list of other passions, including ASL, grief work, literacy, and more. In 2020/2021 I worked on a research project on Health Literacy in the d/Deaf community. I’m passionate about education, SEL, and restorative justice.
More on the fun side of stuff, I have a passion for warm beverages. I’m not a snob, but I hope to become a true proficient of all things coffee and tea by the time I reach retirement, if of course my generation ever gets that chance.
I like taking photos, Instagram is my creative and political outlet. I like to paint and draw. I’m working on teaching myself to do some digital art, though not very quickly or frequently. I occasionally crochet poorly or do a few months of bullet journaling. I enjoy music and poetry. Erotica is something I enjoy and have a bit of a passion for. It’s not something I have previously shared much of here, but as I expand my involvment in the community here, I may share more.
I am an intense book girly. I am in a book club, participate in reading retreats and read-a-thons. I should do more book reviews.
I have lots of issues that are close to my heart; including grief, indigenous rights, education, fashion, global climate change, and more. There’s a lot going on here. I know. But I hope you will find something you can enjoy.
Below I’m going to include some of the bigger conundrums and concerns that occupy my brain space these days. Things that I’m excited to process and delve into. Writing has always helped me to process things and with so much going on, I wish I hadn’t procrastinated on this as long as I have. Hopefully some of these things will be things that interest you too.
What I’m Passionate About
Intersectional Advocacy, Allyship, Action, and Anti-racism
I am a white, bi-sexual, plus-size, polyamorous, intersectional feminist, environmentally conscious, anti-racist, sex-positive women. I have privilege. I also have a few spaces in which I don’t. Either way… I want to create a community, though I honestly don’t quite know how. I want it to be a community of other twenty somethings who are trying to navigate the bizarre ups and downs of adulthood.
A space where we can learn to discuss openly and safely. Where we can ask the hard questions, be uncomfortable, and be vulnerable, but also know that it’s okay. A space where we can share the work we are doing in all different areas of advocacy, where we can learn and inspire. I’m sure I’m one of 1,000 others trying to do that here, so hopefully at the very least I can join their community.
This is not a space for close-mindedness.
Coffee, Me time, and Having a Place to say “What the fuck”
Like I said above, I love coffee. I love tea. I firmly believe that a warm beverage will make most problems feel just a bit more manageable and most illnesses a bit less strong.
For me, that cup of coffee is a comfort when I need to find a way to handle grief, confusion, sadness, anger, etc. And there will be days, when the rant in my head is what I post. I hope you will do the same.
This list goes on… 🙂 but for now I need to get ready for bed.
More soon
Coffee & Conundrums 