While trying to think of a topic for my paper (the vagina monologues addendum) i was lost. i thought i had nothing to write about and was miserable trying. The more i thought about it, a memory of an experience that i had when i was younger came to mind. the crazy thing was it was a horrible experience and i must have blocked it out of my mind. remembering this experience explained an enourmous amount to me concerning my actions and my feeling on being intiment. i hope now that i remember this and can begin to deal with it, that i will be more comfortable with myself and my body. i don't want you all to think i was raped or molested, but the event was tragic enough for me that i still see effects 9 years later. i am really glad this paper was assigned forcing me to deal with these hard topics. i wish every woman on campus could take a class like this to explore her feeling about herself and her body.

I think we should create a book with our monologues at the Duplication Station. It could lead toward a stronger movement to get V-day on our campus. If the University where to see that young women are interested in vaginas and not afraid to express themselves it might lead to better funding from community or corporate sponsorship. Hell, it's worth a try.

I agree with LaToya. Even if we don't publish all the monologues, I would really like to read everyone else's, only if they permit. I really liked this assignment, especially since I haven't written any poetry in awhile. Well, I hope everyone has a good holiday & weekend.