Author: soberqueerdiaries
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Queer Friendships
I think part of the reason Wicked makes myself and other (specifically queer) women tick is because of the intentional choice of how Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship is portrayed. It’s clear (and confirmed) that “Gelphie” goes beyond friendship, despite their official label being friends. So many queer women, including myself, can relate to this dynamic.…
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Shifting, Swaying
out the door and down the street shifting, swaying making sure the Wicked soundtrack is loud enough for the neighbors to know: “This girl really loves lesbian witches.” It’s been a whole year? November is once again here. shifting shifting swaying. I’m tired of noises, I want them to shut off retreating into myself and…
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pushing my agenda daily: the “P.M.A.D” theorem
Introducing the P.M.A.D theorem in which Bri’s intuition and higher self get to be in charge, and her rational brain takes a backseat. The agenda, orchestrated from the part of Bri that doesn’t exactly exist in a body, is not in any way a hi-jack situation, or one that causes control or stress. In fact,…
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Spell!
Late Fall spell consisting of dried rose, bark, and a gifted stone in abalone. My intention for this spell: Guidance down a deeper path into my spirituality in ways that transform me and help me discover new depths of truth ☾
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Elevator Pitch
Here is the ‘elevator pitch’ (as they called it) or introduction I would have given about myself in undergrad, if I was currently a student. Imagine me standing in front of a college class, shaking of course because I am extremely stage fright, but mustering up the courage to say all of this. Think of…
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ok so turn of events
I actually am insane but in a good, goddess-like way so please disregard my last post. That’s all! *Laughs in evil goddess tone* Scorpio season baby
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quirky
“How much of what makes me myself is rooted in mental illness?” is the question on my mind today. I’ve never been big into diagnoses for that exact reason, I don’t want my identity to be wiped out by the DSM. But I will admit that I struggle. Would figuring my brain out more and…
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Strangers
if i could be just one tiny neural pathway in someone’s brain the shortest blip, but regardless recorded in the mind as proof or disproof that kindness still exists let me smile at a stranger let me wave warmly at the child peeking over let me hold eye contact with the older man, clearly anxious…
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Simple pleasures that get increasingly less simple
cold coffees cooking at home sleeping next to your cat a text from your best friend – the ability to drive movement for-fun purchases music – discovering and learning new things meeting a new person and instantly knowing you’ll be close sharing a meal with someone smiling at strangers – finding a good career fit…
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the quest for greener grass
There it is, matey! Straight ahead — the greenest grass I have ever seen. Since I was young, I, like many other explorers, have been on a quest: an expedition if you will — ISO the greenest grass in the world. I’ve seen many types of grass, interestingly a lot of them are greener once…