2004
"Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)"
I firmly believe that the world could do itself countless favors by only learning to laugh at itself once and a while. And with this, I propose the reigniting of a lesbian revolution. Or a quasi-revolution, at least, beginning here and eventually extending to all those without even the courage to seek out a blog like this. While we battle in the courts and in our churches, let us not forget the battle in our hearts.
Let’s be happy.
No, really, that’s it. I don’t know what it is that often makes us so sad. Actually, that’s a lie. I know plenty firsthand about what makes many of us so sad. But my mind is reeling in this state of defiance to this society that, in more ways that one, tells me that any depression I face must stem from who I am.
When I first arrived at my university, I immediately sought out the gay student union. I wanted to be swept up in a world of confidence and love and laughter and motivation to stand up for something for which so many have been pushed down. I wanted to break down stereotypes that had plagued me back home and kick proverbial ass with new friends and confidants. And I also wanted meet woman. But what I found was a group haunted by an underlying sadness- shame, in some cases, that evolved from personal tragedies and things lost or left behind. I don’t want to be like this. I don’t want a single person to be or feel or exist like this when we are capable of so much love. There is plenty of pain in the world already without me allowing my heart to foster more.
I want to take my whole Union out for drinks and video tape them singing karaoke. I want to spend lazy holiday mornings watching cable news and making pancakes. I want to live and laugh at everything and kiss until my lips are throbbing. I want all of you to visit and help decorate my tree and stay to listen to the Salvation Army band that marches the street each evening. There is so damn much good in this world only waiting for such fabulous individuals as us to seize it and revel in its pleasures.
I have done my best to live by the mantra “no regrets”. I often fail, but the quest itself is what drives me. So let’s do it, ladies. Let’s be fantastic. No apologies. No regrets. While we support each other through hardship, we cannot forget to support each other through joy. So talk to me, guys. What’s news? I’m at SpinningInHeels@yahoo.com and yeah, that’s right, I want to hear from you. Jokes, news clips, personal updates and marriage proposals are all welcome. We need to network here, especially if we’re going to change the world. It sure is crazy out there, but there’s no reason why our hearts shouldn’t be at peace.
by Bree
