Five Things

[raeschae]

Yesterday, kiwiana posted this:

Leave a comment saying, "COMMENT" and I will give you five words I associate with you. Then post about what they mean to you, along with this, at your journal.

So, I commented, because I'm kind of curious as to what people think. And she responded with:

Tattoos: My absolute favorite form of self-expression. I love mine, and I love seeing whatever other people have (and especially hearing the stories behind them). They're beautiful, and unique, and yeah . . . I guess my kink for them isn't really a shock, right?

Talent: It's a weird thing, because if you have it and admit it, you sound arrogant. If you have it and you don't admit it, you sound either fake or insecure. *shrugs* I have it, but you probably won't ever hear me talk about it outside of this post.

Passion: In order -
1.) Music - Listening to it, making it, living and breathing it.
2.) People - Family, friends, anybody else that fits into the human category.
3.) Writing - Telling stories that have either never been told before, or just telling them in a way that hasn't been done to death.

Slash: Liberating. I used to kick against it, because it was expected from the bi girl. I gave in, though, and found a whole level of freedom I didn't even know existed in my writing.

Insanity: What I write, what I love, what I'm inexplicably drawn to, and what I will probably be committed for someday. What can I say? I'm a crazy bitch. ;)

So there it is.

And here's the challenge. I'm working on a new fic called Just Talk (Sometimes a Little Dirty) to Me, but it's coming a little slower than some of my other stories do.

In the meantime, I kind of want to challenge myself in a new way. So comment with a one-word prompt, and I will give you a ficlet of 1000 words or less.

Comments

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and TATOOS....is there a place where you have yours listed and what they mean???

I only have one...and LOVE it....but am in the process of gettign another and can't WAIT. Ifound the design, but am having some changes made to it.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I don't have mine listed, but I can run 'em down for ya really quick:

Angel Wings - on my back, between my shoulder blades - They're a little pointed, look a little like two Phoenixes facing off. I've collected Gotchic angels for years, so it was a no-brainer for my first tat. They signify protection for me, and the vague resemblance to the Phoenix signifies resilience for me, a reminder to rise above every time I get knocked down.

2 Corinthians 12:9 - circling my left wrist - The Bible verse is on the top of my wrist, and there are three red flowers, with vines and green leaves that complete the bracelet. My faith super-important to me, and the verse (My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ's strength moving in on my weakness. From The Message) is my constant reminder that I don't have to go through any of the hard stuff on my own.

Breast Cancer Ribbon - inner right forearm - My aunt was diagnosed late last year, and my best friend is a survivor. It's my tribute to the women in my family.

The next one I get will be a word down the back of my neck, but I've yet to find a word that I feel encapsulates me and everything I stand for completely enough.

Someday, I might take pictures and post them, but for now, there ya go.

And I'm adding "tomorrow" to my list of ficlet prompts. Thank you!