So. @/caninecorundum suggested we compile our tidbits about being violinkin into a bullet point list, and I liked that idea, so here's some of our experiences being violinkin:
As one of us has said before, I like referring to my skin as wood. I don't really like having human/perceived as human skin; I'd rather someone compliment my wood than my face.
Speaking of faces – dysphoria is weird. So very, very weird. I look in the mirror and get startled by the fact I have a face. Not just a human looking face, but any kind of face.
I like putting on violin music and imagining that I'm the one making those sounds. It's a really nice feeling; I guess I could even call it euphoria in the 'kin sense (can't really call it species euphoria, but you get what I mean).
There's such a sense of purpose that comes from being a tool. Humans are so complicated when it comes to figuring out "why do we exist" or "the meaning of life", but as an instrument, the reason I exist is very clear, and it's a weight off my shoulders I didn't even know I had. However, thinking about how I can't fulfill that purpose the way I feel I should be able to (singing or using a DAW is just not the same) does make me feel weird. Sometimes I get this bitter longing to make music as a violin and not through human methods. Idk, maybe it's dysphoria again.
Being on a theatre or concert hall stage is the best!! It doesn't have to be because I'm performing or anything, I just like being physically on a stage.
Violin case? Oh, yeah. I get to go in The Box. Cozy little place. I wish I could fit in one now.
Maybe We'll make another one of these sometime, since We could probably go on with more tidbits, but here's some of our experiences for right now
