Hellllllooo!

I don’t know if you can see my T-shirt – It’s my favorite the Punisher T-shirt. I’ve worn it consistently since I left my marriage. I also have my “B” for bitch necklace on too.

Why and what the hell does that have to do with “living with a code?”

Simple

The Punisher has a code of ethics that get challenged with every story. And the idea of being a “bitch” is also about challenging the narrative around me choosing to move forward based on what I consider to ethical. And just like the Punisher? I’m challenged with what this means in every situation for my code is based on meeting the current moment rather than being a decision made a bazillion years ago without questions. As a result, it’s a living embodiment that continually evolves with new information.

I first learned about living by a code when I was young girl reading “Red Sonja” comics. Her rules were simple: She didn’t play at survival and men could only grace her bed if they defeated her in combat. Seems reasonable to me. They later rebooted her comic to remove code element. And then? They had Brigitte Nielsen play her in a movie? Ugh. It was awful. I have no idea about the 2025 movie.

But this whole getting rid of her code? Dude. It’s like they literally lost the plot. If it’s a free for all? There’s no story or tension and more importantly? NO GROWTH.

BOOOOOORING!!!

SLOPPY too.

And dude? I’m done with that now.

Why Red Sonja in the first place? Her wild hair and curves cuz that’s how I’m built. I’ve been that way since I was a child. And it was awesome to see a bad ass not apologizing for either of them.

Cuz see… I’ve been slowly but surely rolling this idea out of a code based on a fully embodied me…

Nope. I’m not embracing being the perfect “Girl Boss” or “Mary Sue” cuz I’ve got flaws and dumpster fire tendencies. Why say those things about myself? I don’t live on the surface. Never have and never will cuz I live by two very important guiding principles: “GO BIG OR GO HOME” and “FUCK IT.” These translate to give something your all and go ahead despite fear.

So what is my code based on? Free will, agency, unconditional love for EVERYONE, limits, and of course? Giving grace everyone including me. Yeah. That part about about including myself is a fairly recent development. You’ve actually been seeing work through this process in real time while I write these blogs. And my sister also pointed out something else that I failed to put this morning: humor!!

I’m curious how this lands with you. Do you have driving principles? Have you considered what are your standards for life? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

As always: Have a glamorous day for fun!!

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