Jun 30, 2022·edited Jun 30, 2022Liked by Amanda Palmer
These days have been so grim, and I had to laugh so badly. "Sonu" brought up a pure, joyful laugh that I didn't think I was capable of right now, and I thank you for that.
Whichever name you choose, no matter what kind of "aha" moment you may have, you will, at your core, always be Amanda Fucking Palmer, and I'm so glad to be some small part of your life. I love the fuck out of you.
To add dimensions to your newfound name, in Swedish “nu” means “now”. Seems appropriate some how. And moo is mu also, just fyi. :) Have a fantastic nu!
I really loved the thought process and the story and the way it wove. I did a sort of <CMD> F to start replacing "Amanda" with "Sonu" in my records.
My oldest kid is the never ending caterpillar: I'm gay. Okay. I'm trans. Okay. I'm trans *and* gay. Sure. I'm non-binary. Fine. New pronouns? I'm furry. FUCK THAT! No! Stop it... I mean, okay, but I'm not feeding you out of bowls on the floor.
Sonu just worked. I love that it starts from that place of "I'm new here," the universal disarmament to people accusing you of things. You're bad. You're messing things up. "I'm so new!"
I can totally relate- both, yoga last minute shopping and the surprises that come with, and moving and the vulnerability that comes with. I just moved back to Switzerland after spending 3.5 years non stop in Thailand. Nature, the bike, and me... Feeling like a kitten without skin is even a nice description :) but- the food is great :D and the friends too... love reading your art! and wish you good grownding and joy on the way back home.
You know, I totally support this and understand this. I have a “safety” nick name I use sometimes. My name is Nancy but sometimes I use Saylor. Nancy just knows too much sometimes and I need a breath of fresh air. A name that hasn’t experienced all this shit. But Nancy is a bad bitch and I’m just starting to realize that. Nancy really had some fucking guts and without Nancy there would be no Saylor. Amanda may sound typical to you but it’s sweet magical honey to my ears . Amanda is that moment in the streets of Cambridge where everything stopped while this gorgeous lady sang songs and painted new color into our lives/ Amanda is the songs that cut me to my core and gut but also remind me why I love living and feeling so much. Amanda changed my life and I have your signature tattooed on my wrist to be reminded of a version of me that I’m learning to love. I love you Sonu and I love you Amanda.
You should totally get the Class Pass app. I have it in Auckland but I reckon New York would have a lot more options. You can book ahead or pick a last minute class from heaps of studios. Great post btw x
Thank you Amanda, that was wonderful. Been thinking a lot about you and Ash. Actually about all our young children and how the world has changed so much for us, but is just their reality. And panic inducing and wonderfully simple all at the same time. Take care my dear <3
Hello, my name is Sonu.
In Yiddish, "nu?" means "so?"
These days have been so grim, and I had to laugh so badly. "Sonu" brought up a pure, joyful laugh that I didn't think I was capable of right now, and I thank you for that.
Amanda, this made me belly laugh and also cry, the combo of which is the best thing in the world these days ❤️
Whichever name you choose, no matter what kind of "aha" moment you may have, you will, at your core, always be Amanda Fucking Palmer, and I'm so glad to be some small part of your life. I love the fuck out of you.
To add dimensions to your newfound name, in Swedish “nu” means “now”. Seems appropriate some how. And moo is mu also, just fyi. :) Have a fantastic nu!
This was the best writing piece that I read in the last few months. Thanks Amanda, you're awesome!
I really loved the thought process and the story and the way it wove. I did a sort of <CMD> F to start replacing "Amanda" with "Sonu" in my records.
My oldest kid is the never ending caterpillar: I'm gay. Okay. I'm trans. Okay. I'm trans *and* gay. Sure. I'm non-binary. Fine. New pronouns? I'm furry. FUCK THAT! No! Stop it... I mean, okay, but I'm not feeding you out of bowls on the floor.
Sonu just worked. I love that it starts from that place of "I'm new here," the universal disarmament to people accusing you of things. You're bad. You're messing things up. "I'm so new!"
I can totally relate- both, yoga last minute shopping and the surprises that come with, and moving and the vulnerability that comes with. I just moved back to Switzerland after spending 3.5 years non stop in Thailand. Nature, the bike, and me... Feeling like a kitten without skin is even a nice description :) but- the food is great :D and the friends too... love reading your art! and wish you good grownding and joy on the way back home.
I and my 5 year old live in the Town of Kingston. If Ash wants a playmate or you are wondering "what's going around for kids" I'm here. Welcome back.
You know, I totally support this and understand this. I have a “safety” nick name I use sometimes. My name is Nancy but sometimes I use Saylor. Nancy just knows too much sometimes and I need a breath of fresh air. A name that hasn’t experienced all this shit. But Nancy is a bad bitch and I’m just starting to realize that. Nancy really had some fucking guts and without Nancy there would be no Saylor. Amanda may sound typical to you but it’s sweet magical honey to my ears . Amanda is that moment in the streets of Cambridge where everything stopped while this gorgeous lady sang songs and painted new color into our lives/ Amanda is the songs that cut me to my core and gut but also remind me why I love living and feeling so much. Amanda changed my life and I have your signature tattooed on my wrist to be reminded of a version of me that I’m learning to love. I love you Sonu and I love you Amanda.
Thank you for this..you have soothed & encouraged my hurting heart right now.
You should totally get the Class Pass app. I have it in Auckland but I reckon New York would have a lot more options. You can book ahead or pick a last minute class from heaps of studios. Great post btw x
Great newsletter but why spoil it by swearing? It’s so passé and crass and ugly and unnecessary and just so plain dumb, really.
Thank you Amanda, that was wonderful. Been thinking a lot about you and Ash. Actually about all our young children and how the world has changed so much for us, but is just their reality. And panic inducing and wonderfully simple all at the same time. Take care my dear <3
Thank you for giving me the name of the main character in my next novel! And yes, they will absolutely be nonbinary.
Oh what a roller coaster this was.