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Just a girl
January 31, 2006
Here’s the thing: sure I’m smart and cool and have big squishy boobs and all, but I am also mildly friendly (except early in the morning, if you’re invading my personal space in public, or if you think you can come between me and my ham sammiches). Therefore, say hi!
In the last week, I’ve discovered a post on a blog and a thread on a website for which I’m a near-future model, both singing my praises. This simultaneously gave me warm fuzzies and made me feel kinda bummed out. Warm fuzzies are for obvious reasons: it’s nice to know that people think I’m rad and I’m not just barking into the void. Bummed out because it feels weird that people are talking about me, but not to me.
This is a peculiarity of in/famy, I suppose (and believe me, I take said in/famy with a grain of salt). It sets people apart from each other, and there’s really no reason for it. The space – its just air, tainted by hype. It’s not an impenetrable fortress.
So: you should say hi instead of writing about me. Sure, I like traffic coming to my website as much as the next dude, but ultimately I don’t really give a shit about that – I’d rather talk to people. And if you do write about instead of to me, remember, this is the internet, and I can see you (I have the tools, I have the talent).
This isn’t all a selfish thing – I swear. To stir up the awesome-karma, I made a New Year’s resolution (I know, its nearly February, I’m working on my own sweet time here) to write more fan mail. You should too – and I don’t necessarily mean to me, I mean to anyone you think is awesome. People like to know they are awesome, especially if you give them examples of how they make you think, scream, etc. Be friendly and kill the pretend spaces in between.
Posted by Dacia at January 31, 2006 12:36 AM
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I’ll send you this bit of fan mail. I stumbled into your blog about a month or two ago and have really enjoyed it. I find it reassuring to know that there are like minded people out there who have a progressive view on sex (which is lacking in my immediate surroundings). Basically, thanks for making me feel normal.
Posted by: B. Calaway at January 31, 2006 01:33 AM
I never really feel comfortable sending fanmail, because I never know what to say beyond “hi, I think you’re cool” which just seems rather naff.
I’m well aware that celebrities (by which I mean, people who I might admire from afar without them having any idea who I am, which covers the whole spectrum from sex bloggers to multi-million selling authors) are people to and if I’m not offering anything beyond fawning admiration then I feel as if I’m just treeting them as objects of reverance rather than as people.
Possibly this just means that I should take more of an effort to think up interesting and imaginative things to say, I don’t know.
Posted by: rho at January 31, 2006 04:48 AM
I think you are bloody awesome, I have often referenced things you have said in arguments, pointing people at your website, so they can see the non shrill sane side of things, like your piece on people who act in the porn industry.
Keep it up.
Posted by: Misu at January 31, 2006 05:45 AM
I really enjoy reading the pieces you publish here.
For me it’s a window into another world, and one which would be unlikely to accept someone of my years.
I’m not one to send fanmail normally, but since you asked so nicely consider this such.
Posted by: Tropz at January 31, 2006 07:55 AM
You already know I think you’re awesome, right?
Posted by: Ember at January 31, 2006 09:12 AM
I always wanted to be that girl who didn’t bother the celebrities.
But what the hell, you grabbed my big, squishy boobs first.
Posted by: michelle at January 31, 2006 09:51 AM
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and I really enjoy it. I’ve always felt too shy to comment but you’ve been an inspiration, I’ve even bought sex toys you recommended! Sorry for not saying hi before I will more in the future. Oh, and I admit it, I proudly link to your site from mine…
Thanks for being so welcoming and opening the door, so to speak.
Posted by: SexyukGirl at January 31, 2006 11:46 AM
Lions and tigers and …big, squishy boobs…. Oh, my! I am so smiling!
Posted by: stan at January 31, 2006 06:29 PM
::does a hello dance::
hello!
oh indeed, yes indeed, you rock my socks, roxorz my boxers.
::cough::
mm, yes.
Posted by: Lioness at January 31, 2006 08:12 PM
I knew you were awesome before all of these people! (Well, most of them, anyway.)
I win.
Posted by: Amber at January 31, 2006 08:59 PM
I comment every now and then. I try not to. It makes me feel like I’m stalking you. Sure, I can admire from a distance, but I don’t want you to think I’m creepy if I respond every time I’d like to.
Posted by: Lori at January 31, 2006 10:16 PM
I think you’re the bomb, which is why I link to you. I should drop comments more often, but the client rush didn’t let up after the holidays and now school is back in session and I am perpetually busy, busy, busy!
But I do keep dropping in to read! I’ll have to leave you a grin more often. :)
Posted by: Melinda at January 31, 2006 11:03 PM
Hi, I like the frankness and openness here.
Posted by: Shi at January 31, 2006 11:17 PM
Thought I would add my voice to the choir here. I have had you linked for a while and have read you even before I started my own blog … I think I have also given you a shout out (months back). Soooo hello hon … smile
Posted by: Leela at February 1, 2006 07:25 AM
HI! Well, I have vaguely heard about you from reading stories from Madeliene in the Mirror or Welcome to the Fuck House. I was very flattered that you came by and left me such a personal note. I felt like a celebrity stopped by :D I plan to make your site a regular stop.
And I know it’s a big place, but I’m very amused that you are in Brooklyn, I’m there about once a month visiting my Master.
Posted by: brat at February 1, 2006 11:57 AM
“I never really feel comfortable sending fanmail, because I never know what to say beyond “hi, I think you’re cool” which just seems rather naff.”
More naff than how wonderful it feels to get a bit of fanmail? ;-)
I don’t get much, but what I get is very, very appreciated. It always lifts my spirits to know I’ve connected to someone in a way that makes them feel they want to write.
My wife does web design and maintenance for a relatively famous performer, and I know she never gets tired of hearing nice things from her fans.
So stop worrying about being naff, and send a note to a person whose work you admire. It just might land in their inbox on a day when they feel like quitting!
-TC
Posted by: Tony Comstock at February 1, 2006 08:33 PM
I’ve been reading for a couple of months—I think I came across the link from rollertrain. I enjoy both your posting and your big squishy boobs. :) The recent post about Moby Dick was a treasure; it’s not often that I discover a kink that seems totally unfamiliar.
Posted by: litlfrog at February 2, 2006 11:52 AM
Your big squishy boobs are wonderful. But I love your for your mind.
(yeah, SUUURE you do, she thinks to herself as she fans her fires with that dog-eared Moby Dick paperback)
anyway, if you think nobody loves you or is thinking about you enough…then I give thee this: http://images.entoi.com/images/www/ssong/wantyoussong.swf
Posted by: Irezumi Kiss at February 2, 2006 03:37 PM
I’ve been reading for about two months now, and as a women’s studies major I find your entries to be really interesting and insightful. Such a large part of the course involves women and their sexualities, and your confidence and honesty regarding it is very affirming. Your progressive view on sex is one I have mentioned here and there in conversation to others, showing that sexual acceptance and a high level of intelligence can most certainly do hand in hand. Thanks.
Posted by: Britt at February 2, 2006 05:20 PM
I’m sure you have 10x as many fans like me (and my partner with big squishy boobies, too), than you do the other kind, that almost never comment, but enjoy your site immensely. Keep it up! :)
Posted by: RoyB at February 6, 2006 04:10 PM
It’s a little late but a big hello from a frequent reader, first time poster. Thanks for sharing your super blog with us. You have lots of fans out here. mwah
Posted by: Enigma at February 9, 2006 09:26 AM
Hey Dacia. I haven’t said hi for a while. I noticed a few days ago I was in your I read list and wanted to thank you. This seems like the right spot. So thanks!
Yeah, you’re cool and smart, and you do have nice squishy boobs, but you forgot to mention you’re also a good writer.
figleaf
Posted by: figleaf at February 10, 2006 11:28 PM

