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Coming Out

I announced to a room full of strangers that I’m now a bisexual. Despite the flippant nature of my storytelling, I’ve wrestled with my attraction to women for quite a long time. Around 26 I figured that if I’m attracted to women, I would have noticed by then. So I wrote off my few trysts with girls as an occasional indulgence, like country music – fun sometimes, but nothing I’d introduce to my friends.

That was all before Carly.  Last week I fell into an impromptu Cards Against Humanity game.  Not my usual cup of tea, I joined a table of friends and strangers to whittle my time free time away.  My friend Tiffany is exceptional at inviting new people to join our reindeer games, so the starting table was me, Tiff, Tyler, Daniel, Bobby and six girls in their early 20s.  I expected some interesting results between the two factions.

The six girls introduced themselves.  All I distinctly remember is Amber, Carly, Jennifer (Jessica) and three other names that end in I’s or Y’s.  They were there to go see the 3rd Eye Blind concert across the street.  I’m still not sure what genre of music that is.  Judging by these girls, it’s not something I’d wait in line for.  Regardless, they established a reason to leave before even sitting down.  I didn’t expect a single one of them to last longer than 5 minutes.

The game started and each hand was met with varying results.  For those that don’t know, CAH is a game where one person reads a phrase and everyone submits an answer to finish the thought.  The person with the phrase then chooses the best answer.  Some cards are really gross or offensive while others could be logical answers to the phrase.  The chooser’s sense of humor has a real effect on the game and who “wins” each round.

My sense of humor tends toward the incredibly dark, so I especially expected this group of women to cringe at my choices.  Little did I know, the females at my table are more than they seem.  Carly and the friend next to her not only appreciated my humor but also chose my answers as the best.  I’m as shocked as you are.

You see, Carly is a thin, 21-year old blonde chick with a beautiful face and sexy curves.  She, and her friends, are a spitting image of the girls I went to high school with.  She looks like someone that just pledged a sorority as a legacy.  This gorgeous woman that could have her pick of the litter made it clear to everybody that her choice was me.  She repeatedly dropped hints that she’s a lesbian and that I’m her type.

I was so shocked I couldn’t speak.  I blushed and giggled and whispered to Tiffany how much I wanted to go for it.  I’d never had a woman that looks like THAT show interest in ME.  My entire stance on sexuality was challenged by the hot blonde sitting across the table.  At some point, we even devolved into to a game of Truth or Dare where Tiffany dared me to kiss her.

She was ready before I was.  Without even thinking my tongue was in her mouth and hers in mine.  I put my hand behind her head and immediately realized why anyone would ever want long hair.  She smelled like an exotic flower and tasted like spring water.  I would have kept going if she hadn’t stopped.  Deep in my chest I felt that spark that makes me want more.  I recognized a part of me that wanted to take her behind closed doors and do what it takes to make her moan.  I’m pretty certain she could reciprocate.

In the world today, I know it’s not a big deal for one girl to kiss another.  But in my world, where I’ve been consistently abused by the women I get anywhere close to – this is earth-shaking.  I can confidently admit to myself (and anyone that asks) that I’m attracted to women.  Apparently, I’m just very picky.

Fluffing white drapes one last time, Bridget’s eyes dart around the room searching for any flaws.  First impression is everything.  The Cognoscenti only visit a gallery once.  She has waited for this night her whole life.

Mrs Claus

For the record – I just rocked a sexy Mrs. Claus outfit at the PnH for the SVU video shoot.

I was dubbed a slutty 1996 Holiday Barbie.

This might be the greatest day of my life.

My Voice

Sharing water is harder than you would think.  Continue reading My Voice

Discovery: Kquvien Deweese Workshop Oct 16-18

This weekend, about two dozen yogis descended upon Evergreen Yoga Center to share a workshop with the indomitable Kquvien Deweese.  I usually have a few anxiety demons circling my head before any major workshop.  Going into 10+ hours of yoga class with a new teacher is nerve-wracking.  Iyengar yoga teachers can take any form and I’m a sensitive person.  However, this is my second experience learning from Kquvien.  Continue reading Discovery: Kquvien Deweese Workshop Oct 16-18

Overstimulated Chi

Gall dammit
One simple goal
Get out there
Sniff out possibility
Embrace every future
Find pleasure
Sun and stars
Try new positions
Maybe a spin-off

Things are bleak
Soldier on
Chin up
Smile fiercely
Laugh, like,
No one is listening

Flesh wounds
heal overnight.
Real pains
Haunt you.
Chilled sensation
Lighting bands
Glorious agony
Tightly wound
Balls of rubber
Connective tissue

Foresty trees
Hiding a series
Of larger belts
An elaborate
System of pulleys
Meat puppets
Featuring
Internal combustion!

Barred Owl

This species of owl exists
in the Eastern United States
(North America,
for future reference)
It has ever since
humans began giving a shit
about where owls live
.

They, as a species
struggled so hard
adapted so effortlessly
to their environment
that in a mere 20 years
they achieve Manifest Destiny
Greatest of American Dreams

Musta come on too strong
Gun to the face
Shock to the heart
When did it become
either/or, none two shall pass
Not a competitior
In the human race

Change is inevitable
Not always mandatory
Wonderland is where
Stories live in the dark
Ms Poppins is a pusher
I’ve seen the universe
In the pupil of my eye

Blindspot

I float along the drift of this case where I met one guy while decorating the lights for a place I’d never been before it was time to see the people dance with wolves in the long night alone. Then the light shone over his shoulder twice before not seeing me sitting next to someone on the balcony making conversation with a girl who once hated my face is red from thoughts in my head about you in the arms of my care and innocence lost forever.

Do you feel it too?
I see you.
Vibrating
at my speed.

Making my way out of town.
I hope you get to know me before then.
The best thing about me is the people I know.

Fortuitous

Thank God!

You’re here!

Couldn’t do it without you.
Except
I got by this long.
Not that you aren’t captivating
Devastatingly
But honestly
I waited here so long, I had time to think.

Thinking, your delay allowed for much,
Just enough gestation to consider.
I don’t want to keep this relationship.
It’s a hard decision for any woman
To decide if the passion you inspire
at the first spark of your smile
Is when the commitment truly starts.

Communication is unreliable.
Even the body doesn’t know
If pregnancy is right –
until at least the 2nd trimester.
It took you 3 months to decide.
Exactly how long it takes
For me to deserve better.

Always for the best.
I don’t think your extra bags
Are going to fit in my new
lean lifestyle.
Feng shui and shit.
Not to mention
The obvious lack of appreciation.
The internal rhythm and sway
Human nature at its most primal,
Like torture and rough sex.