Today I’m Celebrating The Lesser Known Arch Rival Of St Patrick, Whose Life’s Work Was To Bring Back

"Dream of me. Only me." from Nosferatu 2024

Everything about this is perfect dreamcore princess vibes, and 6 years old me LOVES THIS.

Thank you, Princess Diana. *Curtseys*

Princess Diana sleeping, photographed by Tim Graham

I'm crying so hard I didn't realize the haunted wind sounds was me

Forbidden pizza for sure

Part 2/6: Consideration

I feel really sorry for goths who don’t live anywhere with an actual, in-person goth scene because that means all they get of other goths is Internet people being stupid. No one at in-person events is debating the precise definition of goth, quizzing you to see how many bands you’ve heard of, or calling you a poser for wearing a Tom Waits shirt instead of a Bauhaus shirt. That’s Internet nonsense right there. People just assume that, if you’re at a show, you probably like at least one of the bands performing and, even if you haven’t heard of any of them, you’re curious enough to support them, coming out to support little bands is good! And I’ve yet to come across a band say to someone, “sorry, you don’t like these specific bands or weren’t in the scene for more than x years, so I’m not going to let you buy any of my merch.” Most of them are happy to have the support, no matter how involved you are. Another plus: because most shows have smaller, newer bands and most DJ nights play newer bands as well (well, depends on the DJ and usually it’s a mix, but I digress), you won’t run into people who think that bands who started after 1985 don’t count.

If you can't handle me at my: Spooky Island Demon, Scooby-Doo 2002

Then you don't deserve me at my: Spooky Island, Scooby-Doo 2002

(You know you found your soul mate when you both agree, Spooky Island is Home Goals)

Had a fascinating day of acceptance and love at work today.

Was told my "Frida Kahlo *thing*" was really flattering on me, and that I "made it femmine". Her own daughter lasers hers, so seeing me made her feel like her daughter could be loved with her own.

I said her daughter knows what she wants the best. It takes small steps to get this much courage. I already had all accepting love supporting me in this journey, I now do it to honor that love and support.

Someone else brought me such sad, beautiful memorial photos. We had a *Moment* with our Losses. She gave me a hug that filled me with warmth.