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‘SPOT_OF_GOLD’ by TILLY_B
PRIMARY - 16 DEC 2016
"I had the best day doing "I shot myself". I felt like a child going on an adventure. Picking the props that I wanted to use was half the fun. I packed my bag, and drove out of town, to explore some Victorian bush. I drove down many dirt roads, and walked until I found the spot that felt right. I got my kit off fairly quickly, but it did take a little time for me to relax fully, and trust that I was completely alone. I stayed out for hours, relishing in being naked and free in the bush. The act was all for me. Having fun, and feeling good about myself. As a female, I grew up being told to cover myself up, to not wander off alone, to always be safe. It used to infuriate me that boys were allowed to take their shirts off, but as a female, I had to keep mine on. As a way to take that power back, I hike alone all the time, and usually it involves my getting nude. It makes me feel brave, strong, and capable. That's why I wanted to do the shoot out hiking somewhere. The only battle on this occasion was getting bitten by numerous mosquitoes, and having to swat flies away from my womanly bits (you may see a photo or two with a fly perched on my labia)."

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