A long overdue introduction.
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animal_quillsWell, I figured it was about time that I stopped just dipping a paw into the metaphorical water of this group and actually leapt on in, so here goes.
Most know me as Kaitlyn, a nineteen year old (in three days! ^_^)woman who attends a small liberal-arts school in Ohio, is currently working towards getting a degree in music and possibly (theatre/psychology/anthropology/english), and is trying to live in the best way I can for myself and those around me. My general interests include reading, writing, swimming, walking in the woods, gaming of all sorts, and role-playing. In terms of describing my religion and spirituality, I suppose you might use the term shamanic practitioner, though I guess I really just consider myself a student of spirits and my own experiences, and a believer in some form of sacred life-force that connects all beings as equals.
To a limited few I'm known as Ekunyi, a red-wolf person with a penchant for reading up on all things related to therianthropy, if perhaps tending to be a tad shy about writing about it herself. I do tend to stalk websites or groups, interested in hearing more about others' experiences and then trying to learn from them, but I rarely get around to posting in them myself. This is usually done out of concern that my writings won't be good enough, but admittedly sometimes out of fear of someone I know making the connection between those writings and the human-me they know in person and then deeming me crazy.
I've tried to work towards bridging the gap between these two selves. I joined Werelist a few years ago, but the tendency for arguments to rise among members (and then dissolving into insult-wars), and my recognition of a fair amount of elitism amongst some of the "elders" of the forums made me lose interest. Nevertheless, here I am, giving it another go. I am determined to find the same pride in my writings and thoughts as I have in being able to consider myself red wolf, while hopefully learning a fair bit from you folks, who seem to be a wonderfully understanding bunch with incredibly intelligent things to say about your experiences as animal people. I look forward to getting to know you better, and reading more of your writings!
Most know me as Kaitlyn, a nineteen year old (in three days! ^_^)woman who attends a small liberal-arts school in Ohio, is currently working towards getting a degree in music and possibly (theatre/psychology/anthropology/english), and is trying to live in the best way I can for myself and those around me. My general interests include reading, writing, swimming, walking in the woods, gaming of all sorts, and role-playing. In terms of describing my religion and spirituality, I suppose you might use the term shamanic practitioner, though I guess I really just consider myself a student of spirits and my own experiences, and a believer in some form of sacred life-force that connects all beings as equals.
To a limited few I'm known as Ekunyi, a red-wolf person with a penchant for reading up on all things related to therianthropy, if perhaps tending to be a tad shy about writing about it herself. I do tend to stalk websites or groups, interested in hearing more about others' experiences and then trying to learn from them, but I rarely get around to posting in them myself. This is usually done out of concern that my writings won't be good enough, but admittedly sometimes out of fear of someone I know making the connection between those writings and the human-me they know in person and then deeming me crazy.
I've tried to work towards bridging the gap between these two selves. I joined Werelist a few years ago, but the tendency for arguments to rise among members (and then dissolving into insult-wars), and my recognition of a fair amount of elitism amongst some of the "elders" of the forums made me lose interest. Nevertheless, here I am, giving it another go. I am determined to find the same pride in my writings and thoughts as I have in being able to consider myself red wolf, while hopefully learning a fair bit from you folks, who seem to be a wonderfully understanding bunch with incredibly intelligent things to say about your experiences as animal people. I look forward to getting to know you better, and reading more of your writings!
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Date: 2007-08-20 11:38 pm (UTC)(You are free to friend-lock your entries here for more privacy if you prefer that no one else find them out.)
Don't be shy, this community is a safe place for everyone to muse and write about therianthropy as long as they're sincere. There is no rating system of any sort here, everything is worth a read. I'm happy you've enjoyed it so far and am looking forward reading more from you whenever you'll get around to write if you want it.
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Date: 2007-09-01 02:24 pm (UTC)