Growing up, I was never a viewer of anything Star Trek. The first Trek content I saw was JJ Abrams’s 2009 reboot, which gave me a skewed perception of what Star Trek really was (seeing as all JJ did was slap a Star Wars filter over the Star Trek universe). When COVID hit, and weContinue reading “Announcing My New Star Trek Project”
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I Changed; My Ability to Assess People Didn’t
When I was a kid, I believed the world was a certain way. Because nearly all of the people in my life shared that worldview, it seemed likely that it was probably correct. Even as my family moved, over and over again, from state to state, we always settled in areas where, once again, everyoneContinue reading “I Changed; My Ability to Assess People Didn’t”
How Bullies Ruined Pokemon Go
One of the few things that brought me solace during this pandemic was the cell-phone based augmented reality game, Pokemon Go. I’ve never been all that much of a gamer, but something about the simplistic gameplay and rock-paper-scissors style type match-ups of the Pokemon franchise always spoke to me and made me feel calm. AddContinue reading “How Bullies Ruined Pokemon Go”
Love as Capitalism
Author’s Note: I’m probably going to say some things in this blog that confuse, anger, or trigger you. I’m playing with big concepts, and in order to understand what I’m talking about, you’re going to have to go on the ride with me. I promise it will all make sense in the end. I believeContinue reading “Love as Capitalism”
Why I Deleted My Instagram Account
I started my Instagram account in January 2015. I started it for several reasons, but the main reason was because I’d moved to Los Angeles that same month to pursue a living as an actor. I’d been told through the actor-grapevine (no one really knows where it begins, but if you’re an actor in LA,Continue reading “Why I Deleted My Instagram Account”
My First Time Presenting Publicly as Female
The first time I went out in public in “women’s clothing” was in 2015, in Burbank, California. I put “women’s clothing” in quotes because although I’m aware our clothing is socially accepted as gendered, I don’t think it should be. Clothing is clothing, and people should be able to wear whatever they feel comfortable in.Continue reading “My First Time Presenting Publicly as Female”
The Last Leader: An Attempt at Hopeful Sci-fi
I’ve been writing more lately! I’d hoped that doing blog posts would help me get back into it, and they have. I’ve also been freelancing a little, and I have a steady thing writing an article once a week for a local business. Being paid a little bit of money to write stuff had renewedContinue reading “The Last Leader: An Attempt at Hopeful Sci-fi”
I’m Not the “Trans Police”
I decided to write this post a week or so ago, because I was noticing a trend in regards to how people began to speak to me differently after coming out. Sometimes, three or four people will say *the exact same thing* to you in regards to a subject, and that to me usually feelsContinue reading “I’m Not the “Trans Police””
COVID Diary: Losing Hope
I honestly don’t know what to say. I keep wanting to write about how fucking lonely and depressing being quarantined is, but everything I write feels hollow and pointless. I can already hear all the responses I might get from people after I post this. “Cheer up, we’re with you.” “Hey, it’s okay, Chloe, weContinue reading “COVID Diary: Losing Hope”
The “Coming Out” Hangover
The day I came out to the world was filled with love, support, and encouragement. It was a day where I felt validated, beautiful, and capable of anything. I went to bed with a smile on my face, feeling good about my choices in who I’ve picked as friends over the years. And then IContinue reading “The “Coming Out” Hangover”
Why I Decided to Come Out as Trans During a Pandemic
First off, wow. That didn’t take long. I think we’re only three weeks out from when I said I hoped this blog would help me find the courage to come out, and I’ve already changed my name publicly on all social media, and I made a big ol’ post about my new name & identity.Continue reading “Why I Decided to Come Out as Trans During a Pandemic”
Claiming My Identity
It’s amazing what the simple act of starting a blog can do. I mean, I guess I did more than just “start a blog.” I think on a personal level what I did was, “internalize my truth.” Before the blog was even a twinkle in my eye, I constantly struggled with my trans identity. MoreContinue reading “Claiming My Identity”
For My Dear Discouraged and Isolated Transgender Friend — Timeless Classics
Stay strong. For My Dear Discouraged and Isolated Transgender Friend — Timeless Classics
Defining “Womanhood”
Being a writer, I’m naturally someone who interrogates our collective definitions & understandings of words. As a writer who is also a woman in transition, a word that’s been on my mind a lot lately is “womanhood.” What does it mean to be a woman, and why is that such a nebulous concept that soContinue reading “Defining “Womanhood””