It’s been forever since we talked–how have you been??
I’ve been alright. Been working on the zine–I’m almost done with it and really happy with it. I started it all over because I didn’t like how Disney romantic love it was (it is a zine about love)–I like the more critical harder edge it has now. I’m really excited to get it out to people!!
What have you been working on?
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An anthology! Writing more! Applying to MFA programs for Fall 2012! Trying to read more! Dance more! Eat better! Stretch! Enjoying my little Bubba who is now 13 months! Planning my sister’s wedding! Healing!
NICE!
I’ve been thinking about you lots–wondering how the book writing, back, cold, baby were all doing!!!! AND HOW EXCITING!!!! MFA PROGRAMS!!!! 
where are you applying to??
I’m finding it very hard to embrace not working without guilt or anxiety. When I can manage that difficult task I’m playing the ukulele and reading, Gabor Mate, labor history and recovery books. I’m also feeding the birds, going for walks and going visiting. Sometimes people come over here and visit. I want to sharpen my visiting skills.
I’ve been working on my novel and thinking up a nonfiction writing project.
Been working on cultivating my creativity. Especially as regards my movement and Nia. Been battling a really bad flare-up of my ulcerative colitis, which saps a lot of energy. But I think I’ve got it under control for now. Getting myself back.
Sounds good about the zine!
I’m doing all kinds of research into MFA programs – for creative nonfiction – both residency and low residency.
It’s all coming together like this:
I’d like to get into it fall 2012 (I think) but it depends on how Nick’s job search is going. Nick will be done with his MBA by then and we’re thinking of trying out (for a little while maybe) warmer climates. I am *really* struggling with 4 seasons as I get older. My allergies are now both in spring AND fall and winter blues get really blue for me. I keep marinating the idea/privilege of choice (in terms of moving) and wonder what is stopping me from at least trying to live a healthier life by going somewhere that doesn’t have such a cage on my lungs and brain, you know?
So, right now, I’m thinking Arizona or UNC Wilmington. I also am interested in Uni of New Mexico…they have a beautiful mission statement that shapes its writing students to respond to the needs of community…and their internships are in juv centers, prisons, community centers…my kind of pedagogy.
My back is HORRID and I’ve gained 8lbs in 6 days — how is that possible without eating an entire Pizza Hut chain? I guess when your back doesn’t allow you to move AT ALL, that’s what happens when you eat one chinese takeout meal. It stays in your belly until you can walk it off :p
I miss you. Any advice on MFA apps?
I’m writing a lot more. I’m working on… uhh, getting off my ass and doing the projects I wanted to do. ^^; Also, gonna try to help out with some more queer events this year, if I can.
Yay, FFJ is back. I should be working on my dissertation but end up riding my bike instead. Can’t ride right now because of the rain, so I might actually get a section done. If I get off the internet. Am really really trying not to head over to tumblr, or the day will be lost
I’ve been thinking a lot about you series on development in Detroit while riding (I’m trying to justify my rides as “productive”). My diss is about development discourse in the Philippines and the various displacements this has entailed for indigenous Filipinas. Your writings on the intersections of capitalism, development, and white supremacy have been really generative. Salamat so much for all the work that you do.
i went to detroit and it was AWESOME
i’m trying desperately to remember the rest of my life now, it sorta overshadowed everything. lol. the writing (and blogging) have been going slowly. i missed seeing you around here 