Hi lovely people! It is I, frau sally benz, here to enthrall, enlighten, and entertain. Okay… probably just entertain, but we all need to aim high in life.
I am horrible at introductions, so let’s see how this goes…
I am Latina, an immigrant, a U.S. citizen, a New Yorker. I am currently non-disabled, physically at least. I am no stranger to anxiety attacks and have semi-diagnosed depression (long story…). I am a cis woman. I am a feminist who believes feminism (both as a label and as a movement) is terribly flawed. I am a writer, a reader, a lover of language. I am a non-profit professional.
I love music, singing, dancing, laughing. I love the Beatles. I love Harry Potter and I worship JKR. I love food and ice cream. I love yoga. I love walking and think a place is too far to walk to only if it will take more than one and a half hours (though I’ve been known to walk for over two hours to get somewhere). I love mental stimulation.
I love surprises, but I hate fruit at the bottom of the yogurt. I love the sun, but I don’t do long walks on the beach because I hate sand. I love grammar, but I have a habit of over-using exclamation marks, ellipses, dashes, and semi-colons.
I hate ignorance. I hate people who stifle imagination. I hate wearing pants. I hate lacy underwear. I hate being uncomfortable, physically at least.
I don’t trust people who don’t like to learn because I question how they make the right decisions. I don’t understand people who dislike reading because I think all that free time means they’re up to no good.
Other things that might be of interest: I blog at Jump off the Bridge about feminist issues, politics, activism, music, books, and a whole host of other things. During my time here, I’ll try to write about Latino issues, sexuality, polyamory, things I read/hear/say, etc. These are the things that consume my brain when I’m away from the internet and I rarely let out. As such, I might fail miserably at writing about them.
Oh, as for comments. I don’t have any rules over at JotB, but I average about one comment every two days there, so I have no idea how this comment moderation stuff will go. I don’t think I’ll stir up too much trouble while I’m here, so let’s just all agree to be respectful. I have an incredible amount of patience and enjoy being challenged with new perspectives, so I encourage everyone to comment often, even if you disagree. Apologies in advance if your comment isn’t posted right away, but I’ll put comments through as soon as I see them.
Until then, eat, drink, and be merry!
Welcome Frau Sally! I also hate the fruit at the bottom of yogurt. Yuck. I do, however, love lacy underwear, provided that it is comfortable; if it’s scratchy, then like you, I hate it. Looking forward to your posts.
Yay Frau Sally! You’ll do amazing. I’ve only just started reading your blog, but your comments are always awesome. Good luck!
Hey, Sally! I’m really glad to see you over here. I’m sure you’ll do great!
*waves at Sally*
Welcome!
HI! Have fun with those comments ;) Hopefully things go smoothly.
I. Cannot. Stand. Things. Mixed. In. My. Yogurt. That is all.
Hello!
I have to admit, I’m always a little perplexed by people who say they hate sand. “Bleurgh! Silica!” just seems like such an odd sentiment to express.
HI EVERYONE!
Well, I do like putting granola into my yogurt. It’s like my mouth can deal with the crunchy/smooth combo, but not the weird texture of the fruit. And it just grosses me out and confuses me lol.
And I’m amazed more people don’t hate sand. It gets everywhere, it never goes away, it totally ruins your beach experience! I like the laying around, taking in sun, and reading, so I just do it in the park instead. =)
I actually hate the water at the beaches, because sharks can come out of nowhere in the water.