being in my body, masterbating, dancing with walls, writing love letters to myself, drawing, fucking shit up, learning spanish by listening to the radio and watching telenovelas, anti-oppression theory and practice, making mistakes, having compassion, having feelings, taking up space, shakin my ass, writing my heart out, sharing stories, public media, making stuff, documentary film, traveling, spontaneous adventures, dressing up, sharing food with friends, accupuncture, carpentry, spending time outside, working with my hands, deep breathes, taking bathes, sunshine in the morning, cuddling, holding hands, open hearts.
People that respect themselves. That are working from their hearts. That have hopes and dreams and feelings and aren’t afraid to share them. Artists. Writers. People to play music with.
currently on heavy rotation: joana newsom, dj girltalk, the blow, peaches, lady sovereign, the shondes, tiaga!!!, regina spektor, justin timberlake, nina simone, b-52s, the talking heads, etta james, aretha franklin, otis redding, sam cooke, anna oxygen, mirah, arcade fire, m.i.a., the music in my head
the times of harvey milk, at the river i stand, zoolander, big lebowski, royal tenenbuams... chances are if i am not watching some nerdy documentary, i am watching some ridiculous apolitical comedy starring either ben stiller or owen wilson or both.
6 feet under forever baby. but its been a while.
dorothy allison. isabel allende. bell hooks. octavia butler, matilda. the westing game. eloise. the time traveler's wife. life of pi. will i ever finish the mists of avalon? the answer is yes.
my friends. my family. me. you. anyone who does what they love and follows their heart.