lokieskhan: “Being a man is not being an athelete, or big muscles. It’s about being honest, it’s abo
lokieskhan: “Being a man is not being an athelete, or big muscles. It’s about being honest, it’s about being a man, having true convictions to yourself.” - Janice Dickinson I’m sick and tired of the internal homophobia towards ‘fem’ gays, so I explored and embraced my softer side in this personal photo project and collaboration with Icons of Man. Here’s a shout-out to perpetuators of the ‘straight-acting’, 'no fems’, pro-masculine gay culture: I can probably bench more and squat deeper than you; and still manage splits and backbends. I’m probably fitter, faster and more intelligent than you. I’m probably more resilient, disciplined, and can do a better job at your own job because after all, as this post goes up, I’m celebrating my 60th consecutive day of non-stop hustlin’ and still counting. I finesse between streetwear, sportswear and the apron daily, but I love bursting out in pastels now and then. I love R&B/hip-hop and my female gay icons in music. I swag it out in the day, but at night I feel vulnerable. I curse and swear when I play Overwatch, but I soften for cats. I walk with my chest up, and I’m not afraid to sass it out with a bit of strut. So really? I’m supposed to be concerned about my mannerism at the level God has taken me to so far? Lol. Don’t be trippin’ just because you know you can’t even juggle what I manage on a daily basis, or handle someone like me. And while you sit behind the screen thinking, “Lokies is whining and ranting again”, let’s see you come on out and actually do something for once then, boy. This is for my queens, and for those fighting the sense of inadequacy even though they are comfortable with who they are. BE WHOEVER AND WHATEVER YOU FEEL LIKE. ️ I can’t wait to show y'all the rest of the photos from this project. x -- source link