But for me, it’s even more than that.
As I discovered them, I began putting them on my body in the form of tattoos.
I know who I am, but I thought the tattoos could help make my identity more clear toothers.
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That mission has been a disappointing one.
That got attention, all right!
But it still didn’t lead anyone to think I was queerjust a feminist.
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So, yeah…it’s a lot.
And yet, it still hasn’t worked.
Unless I’m actively making out with my girlfriend, people still think I’m straight.
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That was in Echo Park, a notoriously queer-friendly neighborhood on the East Side of Los Angeles.
Unless I’m actively making out with my girlfriend, people still think I’m straight.
But nevertheless, I persist!
I’ve still got some fleshy real estate left, and I have exciting plans for it.
I also plan to add lots more color on my street art-themed lower leg, and many more.
At this point, getting more colorful work done isn’t to try and look gay.
It’s because my tattoos make me really, really happy.
At this point, getting more colorful work done isn’t to try and look gay.
It’s because my tattoos make me really, really happy.
Sure, sometimes I get a little surprised by a mirror in public.
But to me, that’s a whole lot better than being bored by my reflection.
That’s pretty rare, and it brings me endless joy.
