Kinda forgot I had presence here for a while, time seems to fly by in that way. Been a minute since I posted, and stuff just keeps happening, so I figured I'd run my thoughts out into words.
It's been a hell of a few months, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I'm open about the whole dragon thing with most folks I know, and they embrace it. Whether that's because that's what I've cultivated or happenstance is beyond me, I'm just happy to be what I am.
The body thing is only getting worse, which is real fun to deal with. Lyme is no joke, keep your kids away from ticks. I've got the joints of someone over twice my age and there really isn't a solution to it. It sucks sure, but that's where my body is and I've gotta make do. On the upside, got to make and decorate my own cane, so more outlets for personalization.
It's hard to say what effect that whole thing had on my personality and development, but I'd say it's left me seeking out and enjoying the simple things in life. A cup of coffee with a friend, sitting down with a nice view, a pile of plushies to curl around. I like to take it slow, partially because I have to, and I have come to embrace that.
Had my first experience with latex at some point or another, was pretty much everything I'd hoped it would be. A nice, tight barrier between me and the world. Honestly wish I didn't have to take it off. Just sat there staring at it while flexing my claws for like an hour. Cutting this thought-stream here because I genuinely could go on for pages about it.
Underneath all of this are the people who make my life possible, and I'm starting to see how I'm a part of that structure. Wouldn't be typing this without my friends being the encouraging folks they are, they're really the ones who pushed me to start exploring myself in all facets. And the past few months have left me with new and deeper connections to a few. One of the best things for my mental health is having someone I don't have to be human around, in one way or another.
Not sure where I was going with any of this. Chalk it up to the wistful ramblings of a tired and injured dragon. Would feel odd to leave my page as it is now without any sort of update, so here's said update.
