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On Dreams Realized
Aug. 30th, 2012 07:42 pmIf you've known me for even a day, you'll know that, as a kid, I wanted nothing more than to grow up to be a knight.
Toy swords and shields were taken everywhere. I officially adopted the code of chivalry when I was 10. I went by Sir and not Princess. I did everything one possibly could to be a knight or warrior in a modern era. I even considered joining the Marines for a while as a kid. (Though with how history went for women and gays in the American military I am glad I changed my mind.) I've identified by a warrior's and protector's mindset more than I have any other aspect of me ever. Not how creative I am. Not how gay and flirtatious I am. Not how well I can cook or speak or read or write. It was this and this alone I used to majorly define myself.
The only thing that was missing was an actual degree in fighting and etiquette. You know, stuff that would actually help me accomplish this dream.
( Read on )
Toy swords and shields were taken everywhere. I officially adopted the code of chivalry when I was 10. I went by Sir and not Princess. I did everything one possibly could to be a knight or warrior in a modern era. I even considered joining the Marines for a while as a kid. (Though with how history went for women and gays in the American military I am glad I changed my mind.) I've identified by a warrior's and protector's mindset more than I have any other aspect of me ever. Not how creative I am. Not how gay and flirtatious I am. Not how well I can cook or speak or read or write. It was this and this alone I used to majorly define myself.
The only thing that was missing was an actual degree in fighting and etiquette. You know, stuff that would actually help me accomplish this dream.
( Read on )
