Geeky Tattooed Poet Currently Stationed in Ohio

Hi everyone,

My name is Bianca! I'm a recent transplant to Ohio from Kentucky. I teach English at a local university, and I've only been here for six weeks, so still trying to learn the ropes on a new campus in a small college town. It's been a bit crazy for me starting over here, and after I posted some written "freestyles" about my transition on FB, a girlfriend of mine suggested I try Steemit. Now, I see why! It looks like a great community, and I've found myself clicking around and really enjoying reading about folks' lives from all over the globe.

I write primarily poems and creative essays. Some other stuff too, but at the moment, all I really show folks are the first two. I look forward to spinning some yarns for you fine folks!

I collect a few things: rocks/gems/minerals, tattoos, tarot card decks, taxidermy.

This tattoo was my sister's idea. It's a Chess pawn that's been "Queened." She's got a matching one. I get all of my tattoos in brown, so when they fade, they start to look more like birthmarks.

This is Matt. He's a horse skull. I am actually sending him down to a friend of mine who will cherish him even more than I do!

This deck was just gifted to me. It's called the Art Oracles. Love it.

This here is a shamanic dream quartz. I named her Gloria.

I am a cat mama to two litter-mates, Oona (the dilute tortise-shell) who runs the household and Archie (the ginger weenie) who has recently developed Twitchy Cat Syndrome (yes, it's a real thing). I've had them since they were seven weeks old. Everything I know about love, I learned from a cat.

I had a HUGE change about a month ago and cut off five years of dreadlocks. So, I'm getting used to the short hair again. I have no idea how to take a selfie anymore. Where are my angles?? What's my light??

And lastly, the way I still my mind is through drawing and painting. This character I'm calling "Jurnee" bears a striking resemblance to me, right? But she's more like my avatar at the moment. I imagine she is going on a shamanic quest of self-discovery to unlock her inner dragon.

I think that's all for now! More soon! Thanks for reading along and for welcoming me to Steemit!