November 2010
42 posts
Fauxlosophy: equal strength between sexes
Yesterday, I asked this question and received several interesting responses.
Because society perceives womyn as weaker and men as stronger even if that’s not the case. Perception is reality in this society. alexmoweddown
Physically, I think people get that there is often disparity. Also, I think most feminists are anti-violent, so no one should hit anyone. boygirlboigrrrl
Men might be able...
Thought-provoking question of the night
If female women aren’t the weaker “species,” why do they advocate so vehemently against male men hitting them (for whatever reason)?
This question is in no way meant to belittle anyone, and I’m against men hitting women for any reason except self-defense. This is just something I thought of as I was studying.
Opinions?
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Where did you get those manners?
Although it should be obvious, I’m starting to realize that some people have no manners. They think it’s perfectly fine to pick food off someone else’s plate, or leave a guest alone in their apartment while them and a friend go on an hour long walk.
What about these actions says “polite,” exactly? Inquiring minds would like to know. I want to know what makes people...
City thoughts for the night
I probably overestimate how much I would enjoy living in a city. I hate unnecessary loudness and bumps in the middle of the night. I can’t stand slow walking people or feeling someone in my space.
Even so, I think my next move will be to a major city. Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, and London are at the top of my list, though London is up for debate due to my previous experiences...
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
I’m disappointed by the claim of equality but lack of it actually existing at my college. Our gay-straight alliance club was renamed Queer & Allies, emphasis on “queer” (as it is a more inclusive term than “gay”). Despite having an openly transgender member (I’m stealth at college), and even our title alone, the group still tends to focus on gay issues....
You had sex? So did 5930189 other people...
I fail to understand why people feel the need to share their sexual “conquests” with others. It’s like sharing with the world that you breathe. It’s perfectly natural and everyone does it (at some point, generally speaking). Why the fuss and joy?
No, sex is nothing to be ashamed of. However it’s also nothing to be proud of. Having sex does not make one unique,...
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Out from under
I had a conversation about my status as a 19-year-old virgin, and how I sometimes feel out of place because “everyone” else has done the deed. I followed up by saying that being a virgin in no way bothers me, except in the predictable predicament where I met an experienced person who expects me to know all the tricks of the trade, or when people around me begin talking about all the...
On: my physical transition
Thoughts of physically transitioning haven’t been on my mind as much as they used to. It could be due to the fact that I had my name changed, and am successfully living as stealth at college (at least as far as I know), so my gender presentation isn’t as huge a deal because I’m being seen for what I am. Or it could have to do with an odd experience I’ve had several times...
Feelings of the night III
Don’t ever - ever - try to make me feel guilty about having a certain zone of comfortability in certain situations. This is an especially bad idea if I only met you the night before and you don’t know me from Denzel Washington.
I don’t like highly populated social settings.
I don’t like being around people drinking alcohol.
I don’t like parties.
I don’t like...
Feelings of the night II
It’s odd, but I’m caught somewhere in between wanting to be the cute “fem” that everyone wants to chill with and the “semi-butch” that can pass as trade.
People say to just be myself and let those who accept it come my way, and I am, but my inner self wants something more. Not to be the gay best friend or flamboyant queen, but just be feel completely...
Feelings of the night
Not being interested in parties and alcohol is really taking a toll on my social life. This is college - code word for “get fucked up every night and laugh about it in the morning.” Needless to say, that’s what everyone but me seems to be doing.
I’ve finally gotten out of the stage of feeling obligated to go somewhere with alcohol when invited. I can say no, admit to it...
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Brainstorm: suitable careers
Lately I’ve been feeling down about not knowing what I want to do with my life. Every day a new career path comes to mind, only to be forgotten a few minutes later. In an attempt to figure out what I would like to do (versus what I would be good at, such as journalism) I decided to make a list of things I want out of a career.
As I thought about it, I realized that I really only want two...
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Unfinished drafted posts
The downfalls of being nonchalant
Anyone who has had an in-person encounter with me knows that I either completed lack certain emotions (namely enthusiasm) or am overly nonchalant.
Things that should make me sad don’t. When I should be bouncing off the walls in excitement I’m sitting in my room bored.
Things Shaan likes:
I realized that I talk so much about what I don’t like that I have no...
Converting to the patriarchs
A lot of people, especially feminists, like to bring up the point of how trans men - born female - are transitioning into manhood and thus becoming a member of the male dominated society. In most cases this statement is used as a way to make trans men feel bad about their identity, among other things.
I feel no guilt or shame for transitioning. For me, it has nothing to do with being the...
When high expectations are let down...
I signed up for my first photography course without knowing it was for film. Went through a great deal of trouble making sure I would be prepared, and right about now I’m feeling like it was for nothing.
It’s a troublesome feelings when high expectations are let down. I was expecting film photography to be better than life itself, yet it’s turned out to be one of the biggest...
The feeling of...
not knowing what you want to do with your life, when everyone else does, is depressing. Especially when you’ve brainstormed the idea a million times yet nothing seems to stick.
My freshman year of college is completely covered by grants and scholarships, and I feel as though I’m just wasting that “free money.” Instead of doing what I need to do, I’m taking classes...
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On: animals
As much as Persia and Ferret drive me up the wall sometimes, watching them sleep makes me realize how much I love the simple companionship. I can come back to the apartment from a stressful 4 hours in the dark room (don’t ask), and they’ll rush to the side of the cage trying to see me and get out. The minute I put my hand in the cage they’re already sitting on my head.
I suppose...
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