Christina King
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off-duty showgirl ✨ I write about femininity, relationships, growth, and old school glamour.
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What Happened to the Creative Process?
Am I the only one who feels like the romance of a “creative process” is kind of dead in 2021? Gone are the days of Hemingway drinking whiskey and muttering to himself at his typewriter, of Henry Miller working “calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand”. A quick google search will reveal about a thousand ways to figure out your creative process, but almost all of them will say something along the lines of “figure out what environment works for you, sit down, and write!”.
By Christina King4 years ago in Journal
Feminist Femininity
After spending two weeks visiting family in small town BC, fishing, 4x4ing, and chopping wood, I’m finally back in the city and confronting a difficult dilemma. How do I indulge and explore my femininity, without abandoning who I am? Can I practice being elegant and sultry and seductive without falling into the trap of believing “the feminine is just about receiving”? Can I have Carrie Bradshaw energy, without freaking out every time I leave the city?
By Christina King4 years ago in Viva
What It's Really Like Dating a Man 20+ Years Older Than You
I suppose there are a number of reasons Greg and I may attract attention; he's 6'5, and covered in tattoos. We're loud and obnoxious and like to make out in public (sorry mom). And, of course, he's 22 years older than me.
By Christina King5 years ago in Humans
How To: Throw a Truly Excellent Pity Party
Every now and then, I think a little self-pity goes a long way. Sure, no one likes a miserable sad sack 24 hours a day, but every now and then doesn't it feel good to just... wallow for a second? Maybe you just lost your job, your boyfriend, or a pet. Maybe you've been working too hard and you're getting burnt out. Or, hey, maybe it's just been one of those days.
By Christina King5 years ago in Motivation
