The Basics

Name Dani
Age 22
Location

North Carolina

About Me I hate "About Me" sections. Describing yourself in the context of a small box is difficult. Um, I guess for the basics – I'm a college student majoring in Elementary Education, minoring in Women's Studies, and doing a concentration in Sociology. I feel like everything in my life is complicated including that last sentence. Basically, I want to change the lives of the kids I teach, and I also want to wreak havoc on society via social activism. Now, I just have to consolidate those two images. I have a beautiful, 3-year-old goddaughter. My life is oriented around my family & friends. I love, laugh, cry, sing, write, speak, scream, dream, hope, pray, work, play, & ultimately live. I'm quickly gaining a stronger sense of self. I have a lot to say whether you want to hear it or not. I am here to figure out my place in this crazy world and am determined make changes for the better as I move along.
Check All That Apply

Lesbian, Queer

Website/Blog/Tumblr almostnormal1534.tumblr.com
Twitter @almostnormal15
Looking For Queer Friends in my Area, Queer Friends on the Internet
Relationship Status Single
Religion/Spirituality/Philosophy

um, this is a thing I'm dealing with right now. so, there's that.

What I Like

Favorite Writers

In truth, I have been avoiding the "favorites" portion of this profile, because it's a little anxiety inducing. Sometimes, I have no idea what I like or I can't remember until something reminds me, so we'll call this a work in progress.

Favorite Books

The Color of Water, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Two or Three Things I Know For Sure, I Am an Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World, Dr. Seuss' entire collection, Harry Potter, It's Kind of A Funny Story, Blood Done Sign My Name, The Hunger Games series

Favorite Queer Books

Another Life Altogether, Bastard Out of Carolina, Rubyfruit Jungle, The Other Side of Paradise, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Favorite Movies

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Despicable Me, Mona Lisa Smile, The Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Where the Wild Things Are, Yes Man

Favorite TV Shows

Chelsea Lately, Criminal Minds, The Daily Show, The Gloves Are Off, Law & Order: SVU, River Monsters, The Rachel Maddow Show, True Blood, We Have to Stop Now

Favorite Music

Adele, Alicia Keys, Ani DiFranco, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Doria Roberts, Fall Out Boy, Jason Mraz, Lady GaGa, Maroon 5, Nickelback, Nicki Minaj, Paramore, Pink, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles

&& lots of other random songs and artists that I can't think of off the top of my head right now.

Favorite Sandwich

Grilled Ham & Cheese <3

Favorite Quotes

"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be."
- Shel Silverstein

Favorite Thing on Autostraddle.com

Community. Kittens.

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Preferred Underpants Boyshorts