Hello all, I’ve decided for my 25th that I want to step into my light. Truthfully I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I mean hell, I have 4 personal diaries alone for specific situations! So I thought, “Why not write blog entries and post them!” Now is this also because I’m on a current rewatch of Sex and the City, absolutely! I am easily inspired by the characters I watch on TV, and watching shows like Sex and The City or Insecure reaffirms my belief that creative ideas and personal experiences are worth sharing! (And in case you’re wondering yes I am a Carrie, just not as capricious)
With the current political climate, I find it almost imperative that I share my experience! Fortunately, I have come across more representation of the Black & Queer experience and I want to be a part of that: To add to the archive of my community’s history and experience.
Now you might be thinking, Luna Angel, why do you think your life is so important enough to write about for people to read? Easy, I am a Diva. A Diva is never boring, she’s headstrong, knows her strengths and most importantly she looks good doing whatever! Also, have you heard a Diva speak about their life? It’s pretty great. I carry myself this way because why wouldn’t I? It’s fun and has saved my life on numerous occasions.
Now for those who know me this is only one side of me. We as humans are multifaceted creatures: Ever-changing and evolving. This is an aspect of existence I thrive on and is what I want to share! Every moment that passes leaves a mark that reshapes our idea of what it means to be alive. So today I am a Diva, but who knows, maybe tomorrow I might want to run away and live in the mountains by myself. My ever-changing nature is something I pride myself on. Now are these changes always the healthiest and best? Hell no, e.i. my multiple lackluster hoe phases that did NOT leave me walking side to side! (don’t worry we’ll touch on this down the road)
Regardless of whether the changes are good or bad, I always bounce back and come out better than ever! Specifically in cute outfits, which is something else you should know about me. I LOVE FASHION! I always have since I was a kid. I grew up watching Project Runway and Ugly Betty (yes this is a fashion show I don’t care what anyone says). I even came up with a fashion philosophy, “If you can die any moment don’t die in an ugly outfit”. Some might view this type of thinking as vain but I would be upset if I had to live eternity as a ghost in some lame get-up.
I view fashion as an expression of the soul, mind, and personal politics. My fashion is a “Fuck You” to the hetero-norms that weigh down on society. I like to dress in whatever makes me look good. Whether that’s men’s or women’s clothing, though personally, women’s clothing is always better. I view it like this, if I look great in a dress I’m going to wear it. If I look sexy in a basic gym rat outfit then you damn right know I will rock it! Fashion accentuates my natural beauty. Making me feel prettier and more confident when I step out into the world. My clothes tell the world, “This is me and I demand to be seen!” I believe that everyone should feel this way about fashion. If you feel beautiful in it, then WEAR IT!
I don’t believe there is such a thing as a bad outfit because if your outfit is who you are then who am I to say it’s ugly? It’s an expression of your soul that you are wearing and that should not be scrutinized.
We are beautiful beings and I want to share my beauty with the world. Not just the physical but the beauty of my soul, self-expression, my perspectives. I want the world to see how beautiful being Black & Queer is from my eyes! I’m not aiming to be a Pulitzer Prize recipient but for the world to know and understand what life is like from the eyes of someone with a different experience.
Lastly (because I know you want to know), my big 3 are Cancer Rising, Aquarius Sun, and Leo Moon. Meaning “Imma talk my shit. Cause I’m all that and a bag of flamin hot chips” – Megan Thee Stallion.
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