Day 21

Three Weeks Notice

A compilation of life thoughts & lessons from this week's edition of "Adventures in Post-Grad" (and, if you haven't noticed, a weekly feature):

1). It's okay to be wrong and to make mistakes. "The choice may have been mistaken; the choosing was not..."

2). The Universe blesses us all with talents, gifts, and abilities -- we are punished when we deprive the world of them.

3). Johnetta Betsch Cole and Beverly Guy-Sheftall are THE truth. Google 'em.

4). And speaking of "gender talk", while I am ever evolving into a welcome feminist consciousness, there is still internal work I need to do around addressing and reconciling my male privilege and oppressive behavior.

5). Friends are fleeting -- but that's not good reason to not take care of them. For as long as they're in your life, you should nurture each other as if it's forever.

6). Answering the phone means a lot. Sometimes (I dare say, MOST times), just showing up counts.

7). From my mentor -- never compromise any aspect of yourself to please other people. Be very clear of what it is you want, and seek that.

8). Reba, Linda, Martina, and Trisha can try, but Patti and Michael will always reign over them -- on their own.

9). Lesbians are really cool. Like, REALLY cool.

10). Happiness and community have at least one thing in common -- they both begin and end with you.