Distracted

I haven't posted in over a month. :( But I had good reason: I was lost in a Black Hole, literally.  I'm still a bit worn, but well on my way to recovery.

I've been wandering around academically as I tried to refocus my independent learning contract from comparing and contrasting the experiences of queer people of colour and white queers, to Black queer studies. And also, realising that 1) I do not do well without academic structure, and 2) learning about Black queer studies is not something I need to do in an academic environment. 

I've also relocated my residence to a place closer to downtown, so that shaved off a helluva lot of stress, as far as commuting and long walks home at midnight are concerned. My roommates are more active than the last ones, but this is still the adjustment period. At least there's a cat and a dog to cuddle. :)  And later on, my rats!! D

Around 01 February  I was taken in by a Black Hole. It was fun for a while, but eventually the stress and the pressure became too much. I'm just thankful that I had enough wherewithal to get out of it before I lost myself. I learnt a lot about myself and what I can handle and definitely increased my emotional awareness.  I may not be perfect (then again, who is?), but I've got my shit a lot for together than some folks walking around today.  It's always about learning and growing; there is always something positive to take away form any situation. 

Well, now that I'm on the other side of all of these experiences, I feel renewed and rejuvenated. I remember what I'm in Olympia to learn and do, and where I'm getting ready to go.  

Deterred, but not derailed!