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2017
I grew up a lot like an only child-- my brothers are so much older than me. So, often, my inner world and solitude were made rich by default
The kids at school were quite mean, and so to were the thoughts in my head. Kill yourself, they all hate you, you're smart and ugly and no one will ever like you. Fat fat fat.
The online queer community helped me a lot when I was a depressed obese teenager who secretly liked boys and power rangers. They accepted me.
Yoga has helped me separate my thoughts from the thing inside that sees the thoughts, and I'm able to remember I am not simply this body, not simply this mind. I am made of God-stuff, and so is everyone else.
Anyway, give yourself permission to laugh-- this life we have is, as Wilde said "too important to be taken seriously." The world is full of bullies, laugh laugh laugh. There is almost nothing more empowering than getting a taste for the comedic timing of this universe.
The kids at school were quite mean, and so to were the thoughts in my head. Kill yourself, they all hate you, you're smart and ugly and no one will ever like you. Fat fat fat.
The online queer community helped me a lot when I was a depressed obese teenager who secretly liked boys and power rangers. They accepted me.
Yoga has helped me separate my thoughts from the thing inside that sees the thoughts, and I'm able to remember I am not simply this body, not simply this mind. I am made of God-stuff, and so is everyone else.
Anyway, give yourself permission to laugh-- this life we have is, as Wilde said "too important to be taken seriously." The world is full of bullies, laugh laugh laugh. There is almost nothing more empowering than getting a taste for the comedic timing of this universe.
I liked "Sticks & Stones" (the second book in the cut & run series) even more than its predecessor. Taking the buddy cop/mystery/romance and shifting the setting made for compelling reading. Introducing a family that reminded me of mine added to the joy.
How I feel not being with my sisters & misters during today's March. #blackdogsmatter
I'm having an incredible time, don't get me wrong... But I'm so ready to be home. I love and miss my friends and blood/yoga/work family. xxoo
"The No. 1 rule is: Donât. Take. Life. Too. Fucking. Seriously. That is the No. 1 rule. I learned it early on and, initially, I was really heartbroken because I was taking life seriously. I couldnât believe that my parents and people could be so cruel and so heartless. For a sweet, sensitive soul, there are stages of the evolution . . . once you uncover lifeâs cruel hoax, you become angry and you become mad as hell and then you become bitter. And then you become very cynical. Unfortunately, most sweet, sensitive souls stay in the bitterness and the cynicism. But the next level beyond thatâif you can go beyond thatâis laughter and irreverence . . . you can laugh, you can dance, you can seek out the places where you can blossom and expand, because you wonât get tied down to what other people have to say about what youâre doing."
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/03/rupaul-drag-race-interview?mbid=social_twitter
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/03/rupaul-drag-race-interview?mbid=social_twitter
I love my mommy.
I love my mommy.
I'll have you know that while we planned the rompers, this was not posed. #cousins #romperlife
Living that life as Uncle Skippy with the Agne family and friends.
Most importantly : mom & dad
My mom's cousin, though they grew up in the same house as sisters. This is her fourth time going to the mat against cancer.
My Aunt Rose is bitingly funny with a wit like a tack-- she makes me laugh so hard. She's also strong, and unbelievably generous.
https://www.gofundme.com/mom-medical-supplies?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&rcid=r01-149972380408-71792607a2ec452d
My Aunt Rose is bitingly funny with a wit like a tack-- she makes me laugh so hard. She's also strong, and unbelievably generous.
https://www.gofundme.com/mom-medical-supplies?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&rcid=r01-149972380408-71792607a2ec452d
At Aarti's wedding, I felt so honored to be able to share this life with, as Puja put in her speech, a family whose values align with mine. 💖💖💖
At Aarti's wedding, I felt so honored to be able to share this life with, as Puja put in her speech, a family whos…
Anyone interested in doing 23andMe? They're having a family sale -- 2 kits for $50 each. Use this to get the discount (and I'll get $20!). https://refer.23andme.com/s/michaeljoelhall
It was a silver tab t-shirt. Probably $25. My mom, god bless her, bought it for me. From 16-22, eye wore that shirt. After eye lost a ton of weight, eye cut it up and wore it more.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/opinion/sunday/shopping-consumerism.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/opinion/sunday/shopping-consumerism.html
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