Whoa!

Tonight I went to my first writing circle for the writing course I’m taking. We did quick prompts and writing exercises after introductions. I am really fucking proud of myself and kind of shocked. We were told to write and then read 20 facts about ourselves and I took the opportunity to grow as a person and face my fears. I told this all white, seemingly upper-middle class group of 5 cis straight women and one cis straight man that I identify as “someone who is neither male nor female and is also both.”

The woman who went before me revealed she was very Catholic, so that sorta lit a fire in me. What was lovely was later in her writing she made it clear she is not a typical Catholic. Anyway, I would have NEVER done this, probably even a few weeks ago. 

Anyway! I’m so fucking proud of myself. I didn’t even feel that anxious afterwards. I felt like I actually could exist in that space. It’s surreal for me. Luckily we weren’t allowed to comment after so that helped. Hopefully I don’t get emails telling me I’m an inspiration….haha. So embarrassing. But if I do I’ll try to take it with gratitude. I also came out as in a gay relationship. 

Lastly, I want to say…I’m a really fucking gifted writer. I don’t feel this that often, so I’m letting myself bask in it. It’s not that the other people were bad, it’s just I was really impressed with my ability to write meaningful poetry on the spot. Like in a matter of minutes. I mean the exercises were just to kinda write junk without thinking, but I honestly came up with the drafts of two pretty strong pieces that I like a lot. 

I also took guitar lessons this week and I already am improving at finger picking. Maybe I’ll be able to make some music I’m proud of…I certainly am ready with the lyrics part and have been for a long ass time. I’m really excited about making prints of my visual art, too. I pretty much feel the best I think I’ve ever felt. 

Go team Elliott!