Amber
Hi y'all, I'm Amber. From southern Oregon by way of northern California (I
know, biiiiig move). The crucial facts about me are these: I am queer (which
does not automatically mean homosexual, by the way); I have an FtM life
partner; I am very much into piercings, tattoos and other forms of body
modification; I am a huge, softhearted animal lover and house a variety of
pets, all of whom are lavishly spoiled; I enjoy movies but am more
passionate about music; I HATE HEAT. (Why yes, it does in fact happen to be
the height of summer as I am writing this.) I have a very dry sense of humor
that, unfortunately, doesn't always translate well into print. It's
something I'm working on, with the help of many useful emoticons.
My life is quite a bit different and certainly more interesting since I
first began this project in September of 2008. I'm looking forward to
continuing my documentation of this journey and sharing it with others in
hopes that I may broaden even a few horizons. After all, minds are like
parachutes: they function best when open.
3 comments:
Hello, Amber!
This is Lara, from a few pictures above you.
You have touched on something that I actually am quite curious about.
In your bio, you state that you are queer, and that the phrase doesn't automatically mean homosexual. I was just wondering if you did have a good definition of what it does mean. I have heard the term starting to be used more frequently, and have asked some of my friends in the gay community, but none of them can give me a clear answer.
I am naturally curious about people and how they choose to label themselves, hence my question.
Anyway.. looking forward to doing this project with you and everyone else. :)
hey, great picture of you Amber!
Lara,
First off thanks for asking! I really appreciate people who aren't afraid to ask and learn.
For me and most of the people I know who ID as queer, it means an absence of limits. It means gender doesn't matter; we love the person, not what chromosomes or genitalia they were born with. Pansexual is also a term used to define this feeling, but queer is also emerging into the forefront because it sounds less technical and clinical than queer.
At least, this is one definition. The thing about "queer" is that I'm pretty sure it means something slightly different to everyone. Probably why you haven't been able to get a straight (haha, straight) answer yet. :)
Hope this helps!
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