Saturday, December 30, 2006

New Year, New Woman?

No, I'm not considering subscribing to that awful "women's interest" mag... rather, I am hoping to bring in my new year with some hope for a happier, healthier me. I'm talking mainly mental health really. I would like this to be the year that I finally accept who I am and how my mind works. I would like this to be the year where I get comfy with my mental health and/or lack thereof. I will never be one hundred per cent well and I know it, but this year I aim to embrace the occasional insanity and make it work for me!

Taking a leaf out of the Divine Ms Jared's book, I will be casting out all that shitty shit that has accumulated over the years in my small house. I will give away what I really don't need and I will try not buy anything that isn't essential. I have a habit of treating myself with little gifts of a book, or music when I feel down. Well, this year I am going to aim to treat myself nicely by doing other things. I am going to spend less on crap and more on charity. I'm going to learn to use my resources well. If I need new clothes I will buy second-hand or sweatshop-free online.

I am going to work on my feminist theory. Over this year I will become more familiar with RadFem blogs and books and thus be better able to express my love of Rad Feminism. I will Radicalize my speech and thoughts. I feel excited by my plans. I feel motivated. Join me?

5 comments:

spotted elephant said...

Wow, Pippa, I feel excited for you too! And I think I will join you.

Anonymous said...

With you in spirit Pippa :)

Hapy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Join Northwest Feminists!

Homepage is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwfeminists/

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Pippa said...

Thanks you amazing women! Charlie: I am so joining!! I came accross them online last month and thought about it then... I have a shyness issue but that is leaving me slowly but surely! Thanks for the URL!!

Anonymous said...

Don't be shy! :) We're all lovely, and there's no pressure to get involved in everything. When we meet up, it's always informal. I can always meet up with you seperately if you're scared to turn up at a meeting..? I used to have problems with shyness so I know how it feels...

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