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SarahBot's avatar

I think I probably knew this at some point, but re-remembering that you are also a Virgo Rising (which I am also!) is one of many reasons that it makes sense that we are friends! Also, I'm very interested in why Wooden Spoons are a "hard pass", if that's a story you're willing to share! <3, Smack/Sarah

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sparklemaia's avatar

Haha wooden spoons are my biggest Sensory Nope! Just a sensory system quirk I guess 🤷‍♂️ I've met a FEW other people who have this same and very specific sensory issue but it's not very common, I think. Touching wooden spoons makes my teeth want to scream 😅

Also yes I have big Virgo energy, I relate to that part of my birth chart more than the rest of it, lol

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SarahBot's avatar

That totally makes sense - wooden spoons are very strange! And also high-five for big Virgo energy!

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Sae's avatar

Ooh I'm so glad you're here 🥺

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Maia'sMom's avatar

From the moment she could hold a pencil, crayon, or marker in her hand, Maia was creating amazing artistic expressions of what life meant to her. We literally had stacks and stacks of her artwork (many tracings of her hands with rainbow rings and "lactation art" of momma kitties nursing baby kitties). Now she's following her dream and taking off for Comic School to share her skills with the whole world!

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Amber's avatar

I am so with you on the nuts in baked goods thing! They don’t belong there.

I’m also so excited for your next adventure! You are so amazing.

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sparklemaia's avatar

Like I *will* eat a brownie with walnuts in it if I took a bite not knowing they're in there, but I'll be sad about it 😅

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

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J. O’Neal (Maia’s cousin)'s avatar

I’m most interested to see subtle ethics related themes or subtle thought experiments. Like many other forms of writing, comics and graphic novels are at their best when they challenge the reader to engage in critical thinking and/or engage in self-evaluation. We gravitate toward works like the “Bitch Planet” comic series because it challenges us to reevaluate our perspectives on gender expression and gender norms. Live long and prosper. 🖖🖖🖖

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Maia'sMom's avatar

Wow! This is awesome Maia! I am so honored to have been on this six week journey with you, especially day one. Truly, you couldn't stop smiling & your joy was palpable that day. Your strength & honesty is so admirable. I'm so proud of you and happy for you. Sharing your story will provide hope & power to so many others who are seeking to be their own true selves.

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Janet's avatar

I am so

excited to be able to follow you on your amazing path, and feel so

lucky to be part of your life and member of your forever fanclub!

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