Today's guest post in the Identity in Balance Writing Series comes from Emma. You should check out Emma's blog Laughter in the Lou where she writes about laughter yoga and leading a laughter club. Her blog is full of great perspective on happiness, life, and health, so even if you aren't in the Lou, it's a great read!
upper middle class
i do not own my own car
life in saint louis
people drive cars here
traffic and parking are fine
stuff is all spread out
you don't have a car?!?
*staring at me like i'm alf*
how do you...what the?
immediately
defending the life i love
calmly explaining
still getting the look
then guilt and "i just could never"
i'm not asking that
somehow this prompts you
to point out your shortcomings
as if i had judged
once the shock wears off
"oh you are so good and green"
martyr's not my name
ride the thirty bus
explain my iPad daily
"is that for movies?"
mine's almost always
one of few good winter coats
or boots, bags or books
can't carry? don't bring
on bicycle riding days
planning carefully
"what if it might rain?"
you the western wicked witch?
water is okay
intersection of:
i have the means for a car
but not the desire
gasps, awe, jealousy
guilt, questions, confusion, fear
nice to meet you too
The Identity in Balance Writing Series is all about looking at how different parts of our lives and identities intersect. If you'd like to submit a post, you can find out more about the series here.
I love this! I wish I didn't have a car. Now I'm inspired to go ride the bus and see if I can get around my city without a car.
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