Gender is an extremely complicated thing, isn't it?
I have no experience with what you're going through, but I do know I've never really been comfortable in the two-gender either/or model. I view it as a sort of continuum, because, frankly, otherwise I'd go insane, because I have no strong gender identity in /either/ direction. I identify as male because it's easier than female, in essence, due to my biological gender.
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Aug 12, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on I want myself back, please.Posted in: Litte Jar of Mamelon -
Apr 17, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on Like Water Warps WoodOh, that sounds hard. I can't imagine what you're going through.Posted in: Litte Jar of Mamelon
I don't know what to say, except that you should research your employer's policies, and that I'm sure you'll find a way to get through this.
That sounds sappy, but I do think it's true. Determination--and necessity--count for a lot.
I wish you well, and I'm sure you can find a solution, though I know it's overwhelming to think about all the potential obstacles. -
Apr 7, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on RFAM #13I had hepatitis when I was four and living in montreal. The city hockey team came to my hospital room and gave me presents. I had no idea who any of them were, but I wasn't complaining.Posted in: Ether uses Gigagash!
Scarlet fever came when I was five or six, I think. It must have been five, I guess, because I'm pretty sure the strep throat was when I was six.
No, that was seven. Six was chicken pox.
I have a pretty awful immune system. -
Mar 16, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on RFAM # 11 (thanks Tuatha XD)I am just posting to point out that this is actually RFAYou #11, not 10.Posted in: Ether uses Gigagash!
Because I notice random things like that. -
Feb 10, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on My Hoohaa MonologuePeople are so very immature sometimes.Posted in: {bloggyG}
They're just body parts. They aren't going to harm you if you explain them to someone. They aren't going to make the person you explain them to GO INSANE FROM THE HORRIBLE TRUTH.
They aren't particularly taboo either.
So people should just grow up. -
Jan 29, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on My Personal VictoryI love the feeling of superiority one gets when they like something other people don't understand. It's a lovely warm glow.Posted in: {bloggyG}
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Jan 29, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on Sweet dreams, and honey mustardGood luck at your new job! I'm sure you'll do well.Posted in: Litte Jar of Mamelon
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Jan 28, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on So, I found out I'm really Princess of OzI love the Oz books. Hurrah for Ozma!Posted in: Litte Jar of Mamelon
I agree with most of your list, but I prefer brown hair to blonde. Personal taste, I suppose. -
Jan 22, 2007
Dorianisms posted a message on My First EntryHurrah for bandwagons, that's what I say. You know where you stand when you're on one of those.Posted in: {bloggyG}
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@swishh Yeah, I am getting weary of fire/fighting. I actually like the other two starter trees, though.
I am excited for the new pokemon games, I have to confess. I've pre-ordered Pokemon Black already.
In other news, I did some fundraising for a wheelchair and WAS ABLE TO BUY ONE. Not the one I posted in the thread, but a pretty decent one for $250. It should be here on Monday or Tuesday, I'm super-excited.
I'm going to the Canadian Universities Queer Services Conference this week and am super-stoked. It's a long shot, but might anyone else be around in Toronto at that time?
One last thing for this disjointed post--if any of you ever want a more comprehensive idea of what's going on in my life, I recommend checking out my Tumblr, where I post a lot. If you have one, feel free to follow me on there too.
RIPLEY does not have piano, but they are extremely awesome nonetheless.
Those are the two that come most immediately to mind.
Alright...let's try something here...
Maintaining eye contact with the Wingull at all times, she carefully reached into her bag and grabbed a pokeball, then held it out for the bird pokemon to investigate.
Also, if you're a sci-fi fan and you've never read Octavia Butler, you really need to change that.
By which I mean the ACTUAL centre of Canada, not Southern Ontario. My vowels are as flat as the Manitoba Prairies on which I was raised.
Which, because I am a bitter vengeful person, describes me to a T. Whenever I'm in a chair and someone else grabs me from behind I want to END THEM.
But yeah. The low back makes it hard for other people to push you without permission, and also removes weight, of course. The lack of armrests makes sense if you're planning to push yourself, since they would just get in the way. And the cant of the wheels provides much finer control, both in terms of steering and responsiveness.
Also it weighs less than eighteen pounds! And comes in a bunch of awesome colours.
ETA: This article has a lot of info about types of wheelchairs and what different components can do. It's very interesting.
The other problem is that I'm poor. Like, I can make my welfare cheque stretch to one indulgence every month or so, but not really any more than that. Alas.
Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone!
Thoughts?
Moving away from superheroes, if you haven't read Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis or Persepolis 2, you should really consider changing that. Alison Bechdel's Fun Home is, rightly so, considered a seminal work as far as graphic memoir goes. Gunnerkrigg Court and Riot Nrrd are both excellent webcomics centred around women.
Hope some of that helps!
Silea continues murmuring soothing nonsense as she pulls her pokedex and some bread out of her bag. She scatters some crumbs on the ground as she points the pokedex at the bird pokemon.
I hope everyone had a fun NYE (if you follow the Gregorian calendar)! I was at my friend Jessica's house with her and another friend. We had a nice dinner, cake, video games. It was low-key, but pretty dang awesome. I am planning for this year to be a good one. IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.
On a basically unrelated note, is this the sexiest goddamn wheelchair in existence, or what? Unfortunately it costs like $2400 =(. The company has another one I like almost as much, but it is also out of my price range ($1700). Medical supplies! Expensive stuff!
I'm back from South Africa! Obviously. Though I won't really be around until...next week sometime? I am staying in Montreal over Christmas with a (super-cute) friend. We are sharind a bed :D. Shenanigans have already ensued.
Anyway, the point is I am somewhat...occupied over the next couple of days. See y'all later!