I am a weirdo because I’ve nurtured a whole ecosystem in the backyard where I currently live and I talk to everything out there. Each plant is called Planty and I ask them how they’re feeling that day. I try to make bargains with the chipmunks and rabbits to not eat the plants - the chipmunks are usually cool, the rabbits don’t give a f#ck. One ran into my leg once.
I don’t know how I ended up finding you, Jen, and your Weirdo Commune-ity (maybe Lidia?) but I’m glad I did. You are my reminder than writing, especially on Substack, doesn’t have to be a curated pretty thing, or a traditional blog post with heading and subtitles to maximize SEO search results. It’s about being you. Being me. Speaking from that place inside that holds brightness and shadow, but all of it truth.
Jen you just rock, putting all of these together for us everyday...
So, I will play..
one awkward thing about you-
I think one of the oddest things about me is how insecure and wimpy I am, meanwhile I think my friends and family probably think I am tough or unaffected, I've been the one to stand vigilant and watch out for everyone, I have always taken care of myself. I'm not the one that asks for anything so they might think I dont need as much care as everyone else.. but I do.
How did you end up here-
I found this weirdo group through Jen's first book .. I assume lots of us found our way here like that. And thank (God, or whatever it is) because up until I read it I thought I was floating out here on this lilypad alone, and then for awhile, I thought it was just me and Jen (who didnt know me at all) and after being around this community a little while, I finally learned that HOT Damn, there's a lot of us out here! I am not THAT weird! Yahoooo!
Or, what do you want to call in? (Another way to say that is what do you want to attract or manifest or “be/have” in your life?) What do yo want or need support with?
Jeez, this one is HARD, I dont like to ask for anything (see above)... I am on a mission to live a more creative and peaceful life. I am tenacious, type A and ADD about work... but that life is KILLING me, I need to provide for myself with an old story about being hungry (again) that drives me into a panic tempting me to go back to doing soulless work. I am safe, I am fine.. but I need to find a way to allow myself to "Do what I Am" instead of just doing whatever I can to get a paycheck. I dont know what I am asking for here.. but I have been trying to stop for a moment, and take the time to (pray, manifest, plan, dream..) but I suppose I will also say ... I need advice, where to go in my life next... as a Corporate Office can't be it anymore... If anyone wants to refer me to gainful employment that allows me to draw on my real and favored talents... text me, I know how to do stuff!
What is the best thing someone could say to you right now? We want to know!
I always dream that someone would "get" me and outfit my wardrobe )I need to stop dressing like a teenage boy!) But similarly and much deeper than that ... I desperately need someone to look into my soul and help me find my magic, then advise me on what the rest of my career journey should look like. Easy right!
What are you watching and/or reading right now? I reread Ianthe Brautigans book "You Can't Catch Death" again this morning... if you are a Richard Brautigan fan (Trout Fishing in America) I would recommend it... if not ... just dont its sad. Shoot, if you are a fan, maybe dont, its sad.. I reread the book and then so moved I wrote 4 pages of my own
Oooohhhhh hi fellow weirdos I’m super weird and lovin’ it lately. I live in Kilauea, HI on the magical little Kauai and it’s raining cats and nene geese today and that’s god for me. The lightning and the thunder and also good writing (cue Jen and a ton of you too!!) is god. I love people, I freakin love them so when I finally told the truth that I’m a medium and not just some cool chic who directs commercials (also true) I was shaking in my shoes cause I don’t like when people reject me for being a weirdo. But god landed me on Kauai to make this move so that I could at least shake and cry in a beautiful spot. Thanks Jen for your incredible Jen-ness, imma go pre-order it up so I can support you making some freakin dreams come true. Go you!!! Love from a 🌈
You probably are! It’s like anything cool, you gotta work for it and it’s pretty sweaty, stress-ee cause you get like 0 control over the process but it’s so special to be able to help in this way. 💗 so ya! You can do it!
"No Sireee Bob, as my beloved dad Mel, would say. ( I am so excited that I will be in convo at Powell’s in Portland with Emily McDowell on his death anniversary of July 15, as it is a scared day for me."
Let's just say: My inner asshole feels inclined to tell you that your father's death anniversary must be a SACRED day for you. I sincerely hope.
Also considering flying back to PDX for the July event because you AND Emily?? Plus I need to pick up some stuff after a cross country move so why not?
I bought your book from Powell's today! Can't wait. Order number 100015232228 so please let me in on all the goodies. Can DM you a pic of confirmation email if this doesn't work.... Much love to youuuuuuuu! xoxox
I am a weirdo because I’ve nurtured a whole ecosystem in the backyard where I currently live and I talk to everything out there. Each plant is called Planty and I ask them how they’re feeling that day. I try to make bargains with the chipmunks and rabbits to not eat the plants - the chipmunks are usually cool, the rabbits don’t give a f#ck. One ran into my leg once.
I don’t know how I ended up finding you, Jen, and your Weirdo Commune-ity (maybe Lidia?) but I’m glad I did. You are my reminder than writing, especially on Substack, doesn’t have to be a curated pretty thing, or a traditional blog post with heading and subtitles to maximize SEO search results. It’s about being you. Being me. Speaking from that place inside that holds brightness and shadow, but all of it truth.
I love that you call them all Planty. I imagine you out there just talking like I talk to the hens in the coop.
I have a plant named planty too.. :)
Jen you just rock, putting all of these together for us everyday...
So, I will play..
one awkward thing about you-
I think one of the oddest things about me is how insecure and wimpy I am, meanwhile I think my friends and family probably think I am tough or unaffected, I've been the one to stand vigilant and watch out for everyone, I have always taken care of myself. I'm not the one that asks for anything so they might think I dont need as much care as everyone else.. but I do.
How did you end up here-
I found this weirdo group through Jen's first book .. I assume lots of us found our way here like that. And thank (God, or whatever it is) because up until I read it I thought I was floating out here on this lilypad alone, and then for awhile, I thought it was just me and Jen (who didnt know me at all) and after being around this community a little while, I finally learned that HOT Damn, there's a lot of us out here! I am not THAT weird! Yahoooo!
Or, what do you want to call in? (Another way to say that is what do you want to attract or manifest or “be/have” in your life?) What do yo want or need support with?
Jeez, this one is HARD, I dont like to ask for anything (see above)... I am on a mission to live a more creative and peaceful life. I am tenacious, type A and ADD about work... but that life is KILLING me, I need to provide for myself with an old story about being hungry (again) that drives me into a panic tempting me to go back to doing soulless work. I am safe, I am fine.. but I need to find a way to allow myself to "Do what I Am" instead of just doing whatever I can to get a paycheck. I dont know what I am asking for here.. but I have been trying to stop for a moment, and take the time to (pray, manifest, plan, dream..) but I suppose I will also say ... I need advice, where to go in my life next... as a Corporate Office can't be it anymore... If anyone wants to refer me to gainful employment that allows me to draw on my real and favored talents... text me, I know how to do stuff!
What is the best thing someone could say to you right now? We want to know!
I always dream that someone would "get" me and outfit my wardrobe )I need to stop dressing like a teenage boy!) But similarly and much deeper than that ... I desperately need someone to look into my soul and help me find my magic, then advise me on what the rest of my career journey should look like. Easy right!
What are you watching and/or reading right now? I reread Ianthe Brautigans book "You Can't Catch Death" again this morning... if you are a Richard Brautigan fan (Trout Fishing in America) I would recommend it... if not ... just dont its sad. Shoot, if you are a fan, maybe dont, its sad.. I reread the book and then so moved I wrote 4 pages of my own
How are your bowel movements?
You'd be jealous...
Oooohhhhh hi fellow weirdos I’m super weird and lovin’ it lately. I live in Kilauea, HI on the magical little Kauai and it’s raining cats and nene geese today and that’s god for me. The lightning and the thunder and also good writing (cue Jen and a ton of you too!!) is god. I love people, I freakin love them so when I finally told the truth that I’m a medium and not just some cool chic who directs commercials (also true) I was shaking in my shoes cause I don’t like when people reject me for being a weirdo. But god landed me on Kauai to make this move so that I could at least shake and cry in a beautiful spot. Thanks Jen for your incredible Jen-ness, imma go pre-order it up so I can support you making some freakin dreams come true. Go you!!! Love from a 🌈
Jane, you sound cool to me! I wish I were a medium.. wait I dont know, do I?
You probably are! It’s like anything cool, you gotta work for it and it’s pretty sweaty, stress-ee cause you get like 0 control over the process but it’s so special to be able to help in this way. 💗 so ya! You can do it!
"No Sireee Bob, as my beloved dad Mel, would say. ( I am so excited that I will be in convo at Powell’s in Portland with Emily McDowell on his death anniversary of July 15, as it is a scared day for me."
Let's just say: My inner asshole feels inclined to tell you that your father's death anniversary must be a SACRED day for you. I sincerely hope.
Also considering flying back to PDX for the July event because you AND Emily?? Plus I need to pick up some stuff after a cross country move so why not?
I bought your book from Powell's today! Can't wait. Order number 100015232228 so please let me in on all the goodies. Can DM you a pic of confirmation email if this doesn't work.... Much love to youuuuuuuu! xoxox
Can't wait for our workshop Jen!