Seattle Trip thoughts: Day -2
The closer this gets, the more surreal it feels. The furthest west I've ever gone has been barely far at all (chicago).
This past year and so have been wilder than I ever imagined possible, and here I am hiking it up there for a trip. So many things are lining up to happen during that time that it feels surreal that all of this is actually happening and so far hasn't hit any snags.
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day -2
A year ago I never thought I'd know beings like this, let along be one. and be traveling so far out to see them. To leave the glamour at the door and relax...
... and start to see what my life could be like in half a year or so.
What an otherworldly feeling. All of this combined. It seems like only yesterday I mingled in with such folks and started to see myself for the first time in over a decade. only yesterday that I felt my world view gradually shifting.
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day -1
Planning myself loose schedule out and it feels like it's half dates so far
I think i can be assured I'm getting the Poly Seattle experience lol
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 0
Day 0 (yesterday) i flew out. It was smooth but long. I surprised @emanate with this picture drawn by my good local friend Blu. We kissed a lot. It was mostly kissing. I can't stop kissing this bird.
https://awoo.space/media/NuE_4oT2mcImh1IVF60
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 1
First day was quiet recovery followed by spontaneously fucking raving in a warehouse with @KawaSeadrake and @starkatt
This trip is amazing so far and everything has been IMMENSELY fluid. It feels like I've known everyone for so so many years and I'm returning home.
It has made me emotional how many folks have said "welcome home" and i just… gods.
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 1
Walking around the city and seeing so much casually accepted queerness is amazing. Not getting stared at wherever i go is amazing. Being able to present as Me without this stares and awkward conversation breaks or stress is amazing
I get that I'm seeing it from someone visiting. But… its nice. I'm not… I'm not afraid here
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 1
@Oneironott I wish I were there, I'd drag you to Gasworks or Golden Gardens Parks, they're my favorites; @anthracite is always hanging out in the Ravenna Park to draw, and that's a nice one too.
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 1
@Leucrotta @Oneironott Mostly only in the summer, though it’s been warm enough to consider doing that still. It’s also still hella nice weather for a walk in the park in general.
(I am also regularly in Ravenna Park because I live like six blocks away from it. Not entirely sure it's a destination in itself?)
Seattle Trip thoughts: Day 1
I feared i was blowing this out of proportion and putting this tribe, city, and everything on a pedestal but now that I'm here experiencing it i see it realistically and I'm… yup still very much in love with this place and this community.