why wasn't i born a cat?

some days, i am very proud of these skin and bones. this ink and dye. i feel soft and i curve in nice places and i catch scents behind my ears and knees and i stretch and bend and bones peek out and i want people to grab them or bite them or maybe just caress their fingers against them. some days my eyes are very very green and they feel sparkly in ( Read more... )

i promise the moment that spring hits, i will open all the windows, let the chickens out of their yard, paint my toenails red, ride my bike, wear a big floppy straw hat, get a sun tan, go on picnics, find a swimming hole, and help the boy garden.

the contradictions inherent in feeling so defeated and determined at the same time: discuss.

my new years resolution seems muddied, but has something to do with getting rid of that little voice inside my head that constantly criticizes. it would be nice if i could finally stop believing that things go wrong cosmically because i'm not pretty enough

dear santa,
please bring me:
armor
a house key
a green thumb
and delicate things.
i have cookies.
love,
corinne

where should i send my resume?
please submit suggestions here.
i'm drowning.

is trying to celebrate november with a novel.
the boy says i never write here anymore.
well, i'm here to tell you i'm dating a dinosaur that goes RAWRRAWRRAWR when he kisses me.
so ha!
i wrote.
but if i write this novel thing...that would be cool.

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My Daddy told me, lookin back
The best friend you'll have is a railroad track
So when I was 13 I said, I'm rollin' my own,
And I'm leaving Missouri and I'm never coming home

And I'm lost
And I'm lost

its autumn. like my bones just took a deep breath and settled back into their beds. the apartment smells like sandalwood and i smell like the chicken house. the kitten is sleeping. no money in my pockets but food in my belly. like my heart is a piece of furniture. it needs to be dusted and polished. i am afraid of it showing wear. going out of ( Read more... )

i wish someone taught a class called "how to be pretty, not awkward, and make boys say 'wow'"
also, "how to get a job. easily. and yes we know online applications are complicated and time consuming"
also maybe "how to have a satisfying life the easy thrifty way"
bleuh.