Depression is a funny thing. I don't mean that it's entertaining, though I suppose that it can be. What I do mean is that it's an up-and-down situation. Last Sunday I was feeling down on myself, but Saturday was actually a pretty good day, and it took some introspection to recognize it for what it was. 20/20 hindsight is nice, but I wouldn't mind being able to seeing the good for what it is, when it is.
Last Saturday I spent my time at the first ever Florida Secular Rally. We got off to a bit of a late start (the stage wasn't delivered until late), but a good time was had by all. There were speeches from various luminaries of the secular/atheist movement, entertainment by Shelley Segal and Greydon Square. We had some of the best food truck catering on the planet, courtesy of Sir Cheezy and The Great American Sandwich Station. I got to spend the day with some really awesome people, all of whom were totally okay with me en femme (and they all used the correct pronouns).
Oddly enough, there was one trans blogger there, and I watched her presentation, but somehow never worked up the nerve to introduce myself. That was Zinnia Jones, and you'll find a link to her blog on the right side of the page here. I am embarrassed that I had never heard of her before this event was organized. Months ago, I was asked if I knew any LGBT bloggers who wrote about the secular life, and I all but drew a blank. I knew of Greta Christina, but knowing of is not knowing, if you know what I mean. The months whizzed by, and one of the organizers told me they got Zinnia Jones, and I said "Who?" Anyway, her bit is on Youtube, and you can see it here.
True story: all night long, people came up to me at the after party and told me they loved my presentation. Zinnia looked to be about six inches shorter than me, with long dark hair. I was dressed all in black, with only my flaming red hair to break up the monochromatic theme. I don't know how anyone could have confused us, but if I must resemble someone else, I could do a lot worse.
> all of whom were totally okay with me en femme
ReplyDeleteYay for acceptance and keeping the black dog of depression at bay. <<>>
I saw you there! I actually thought you were Rebecca Watson from a distance - my vision isn't all that great. Sorry for not stopping by to say hi. I'm glad you had a good time there!
ReplyDeleteNow I understand, I think. Rebecca Watson also sports a lovely head of dark red hair, and I suppose from a distance one redhead resembles another. I can add that to my resume: occasionally mistaken for Rebecca Watson.
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