#proudaf

[blu3dirt]

I really did THAT

[infiniteshift108]

Okay so this didn't go as well as I hoped. Tried to do a portrait of a friend and associate.

Looks like I am not quite ready for that yet.

First night I got the basic outline and planned to improve it on night two, since the first version was cigarette-ad-cowboy rather than chaote.

Ended up making it worse and the fact I don't have the right erasers for this to be fixed.

Slightly disappointed because I had hoped surprise a friend... but not too upset because I have been relearning for less than two weeks, so it is pretty good for where my skills are at right now. Also proudAF I didn't let my two days off from practice turn into me giving up on trying to establish this habit!

Going to try to work on something different tomorrow, and possibly revisit drawing my pal afresh after I have bought kneaded erasers, and put more work into exercises to improve my portrait skills

[sronson]

I’ve peaked. Might as well call it a year. See ya in 2023 or never. #jeopardy Also- is @hermusicofficial my sister? Repost from @cjronson • I mean… how could I not post this.!? 💁🏼‍♀️ #JEOPARDY 💙 #clue #proudAF #stayathomemom #markronson #samantharonson #charlotteronson https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9pKsQrubG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[debajanfeministuniverse-blog]

Neutral Factor

Yes, I am non-binary. No, I don't get offended when people use femme gendered exclamations at me in a sentence, such as: "girl", "sis", "my woman" etc.

I think this is partly because I don't get upset when people say masculine gendered exclamations at me either, such as: bro, my man, brudduh, etc.

I am both and neither, so I'm not bothered by either. Ha.

I recognize them as linguistic tools to show emphasis. Plus there is a Caribbean cultural significance and joy found in using language this way. Saying "Sis, you are hilarious!" Doesn't necessarily sound to me like you are saying "You are a girl, you are hilarious!" It's more like "Family, you are hilarious!"

Additionally, I've also been kicking around how we accept masculinity with androgyny with ease but have a much harder time recognizing feminine things with androgyny. A woman with a hard jaw and a suit is easily penned as androgynous, but it takes a lot more devotion to be an androgynous man. Could this possibly be because we consider the male to be the default? Hmm.

Therefore in my active rejection of masculinity as default, I won't get upset when you offer a feminine noun at me. I like femininity and I like my femininity.

Linguistically we expect that women and femme presenting people won't get offended when we lump them in defaulted masculine collectives such as "Okay, guys" or "Vise dis men". At what level is this justification and acceptance informed by our language reflecting how feminine is considered to be inferior? Basically when you say "guys/men" you "raise the status" of women/femme to that of men when they are in a group, instead of degrading the men to call them women/femme.

So in an attempt to level the playing field of what words can be seen and accepted as androgynous or gender neutral, I accept the feminized words. I consider both "sis" and "bro" to be neutralized when they are referring to me. Because as I said above, I am both and neither. I am the neutralizing factor.

In order to avoid these compromise gymnastics it is just easier to call me "family" - but as explained I won't be upset if because of linguistic conditioning you don't.

This may be a little confusing for some or it may not be confusing at all, depending on how steadfastly you grip to gender. But, to be honest, as long as you use my preferred pronouns (which are they/them) I'm happy.

Of course my individual feelings on this are not indicative of a whole community. Some non-binary and gender queer people really get upset by gendered exclamations and that's okay. Adjust accordingly. I'm just not one of those people and this has been me discussing why.

[west-coast-taylor]

OMG IM SO PROUD OF HER. She’s like barely halfway through the tour ??? Her real Reputation? Is breaking records...

[cbburson]

Today marks 31 days keto and I am so happy that I’ve stuck with it and made it this far! I am feeling better than I have in a long time and I’m super proud of myself for not giving up. It’s always easy to quit and go back to what you are used to doing, it takes courage to truly make a change! Since starting Dec 3rd I’m down 21lbs and I couldn’t be more happier! Now... on to the next 21+! #myweightlossjourney #girltribe #beachbody #weightloss #lgbt #pride #lesbian #girlswholikegirls #proudaf #girlsgotgoals #positivevibes #happy #healthy #keto #ketodiet #ketosis #ketogenticfood #ketogenic #ketofood #ketoaf #ketoworks #ketoweightloss #ketojourney #ketolife #ketogeniclife #ketogenticdiet #ketoforlife #iloveketo #ketostrong https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJUZ4pF1N2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w122uo835m4y

[hec-chan]

Met someone in the crowd who had the same outfit as me! Black bra, latex shorts, black shoes, #teambisexual crop top! 💖💜💙 #pride #bisexual #proudaf #cuteaf #ootd #blackhair #makeup #bangin #croptop https://www.instagram.com/p/CfTIfIUuP-g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cynicalnorm23]

While capturing my clammy ass I stumbled on low stairs and got this shot lol,,, like I'm an epic skater or somethin

[pur3bloodb1tch]

Tiny i know but im proud of myself! #stickandpoke #stickandpoketattoo #selfie #proudaf #diytattoo #gothgoth

[voodoomaggie]

Had another #lessontolearn about thread direction so this one has some boo boos but damn it all if I’m just #please dad punch to see this looking so damned good. #voodoomaggie #embroideredpatches #hummingbird #kindlyfuckoff #swearingiscute #proudaf

[incurableoptimistest1994]

Sharing an old photo of these beauties I’m lucky to call my cousins, because I miss being this close to them 😭💔 and because I want to brag about what truly incredible young people they are!! They’re all out in the world doing awesome jobs, being wonderfully kind, smart, accomplished, hard working people, and making the universe a better place every day just by being themselves 💛 Super proud of every one of these kids 🤩🥰💚 Love them all to the moon And back too 🥰💖!! #mycousinsarebetterthanyours❤️ #proudaf #imisshugs #loveyouguys❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXo4KcjM9j/?igshid=1jmvrxs1vtl6e

[gs3973]

#Twin #Sis @sweettart_juju & I giving you #TropicalGardenRealness w/ a #Twist I'm so happy to have my lil sister on my corner, one of my biggest supporters! I love you ta death and extremely happy to create new memories everyday and look forward to our #GreatFuture! #Besties #family #twinning #boricua #afrolatino #ProudAF #wokeAF #dopeAF #Flowerpower #Nike #AE #bin14 #thickThighs #brownskin #blm #farewell #party #oh (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CETmZ5VDudQ/?igshid=1fpf9rfax5b48

[parrisblood]

When you don’t think you’re passing any of your classes and see your grades. #collegelife #englishmajor #marketing #business #author #collegestudent #grades #proudaf #happybirthdaytome #gothgoth

[ikiss-girls-getover-it]

My babies 🥺💕 my Yaya is turning 12 and my Petus graduated the 8th grade, going onto high school 😭 we celebrated with all our loved ones and honestly it was so precious, one of my favorite memories 😌 I’m such a proud auntie and love my babies so much ❤️ #blessed #mylittlebabies #proudaf #happybirthday #graduation https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd_M-egop9/?igshid=171blb5dcawtz

[cargobikecollective]

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY #CargoBikeCollective fam!! #tbt our first @larryvsharry #bullitt was invoiced this day half a decade ago by @kaspers_cargos. Pics include our first #megaload in 2012 and our last meeting with current team. #proudAF! keep it up gang! #cargoway

[thisfullhouse]

It's Liberty Sunday: New Marines are given the opportunity to call home and speak with family members for the first time, since arriving to boot camp (July 17). . All 5 of us stayed close to home, the youngest scheduling the day off from work, not wanting to miss Glen's call. . Glen bumped into a friend from home (graduated in June, but completing additional training on the island) who insisted Glen use his cell phone to call home, rather than purchase a throw-away phone or wait on line for a phone to call home collect. . It was SO GOOD speaking with Glen!! We spoke for over an hour, and then his friend had someone take a picture of the two of them in real time and texts it to me, telling me what a good friend Glen is and congratulating us on our new Marine. . You guys, THIS IS EVERYTHING!! Thank you, SO MUCH, for your thoughtfulness, PFC Gonzalez!! You made this MoM (and her family) VERY happy and we are honored to be a part of your military family, OOHRAH!! #semperfi #momofamarine #marinefamily #proudaf