An Interview that Sparked a Young Mind

Around 4:56 I received a phone call from an unknown number. "Hello?" "Hey this is Holly Calvasina." That is how it started.

"I won't take up too much of your time.""It's no problem," Ms. Calvasina said with a slight laugh.

Honestly, excuse my gayness, but Ms. Calvasina sounds really attractive over the phone. I'm just throwing that out there.

I immediately jumped into the questions. There were only a few; five in total.

1."What would you consider yourself when it comes to labels?"
I am a female who is in a relationship with another female. (lesbian) By the way, Ms. Calvasina has been with her significant other for 6 years and she is engaged currently. Congratulations to her :)

2. "What stereotypes do you come in contact with having the label of a lesbian?"
Ms. Calvasina replied to this question by saying that it was kind of complicated, but that most of the stereotypes are the traditional ones. Ex: "man hater", "couldn't get a man", the INFAMOUS " you haven't met the right man", "it's a phase", "being a feminist led to becoming a lesbian" It was also mutually agreed that men hitting on lesbians in public is annoying. Ugh.

3. "Do you find any of the stereotypes to be true?"
Most of the stereotypes aren't true, but for the ones that are true, they're true only because they are true when pertaining to some individuals.

4. "Do you think that the stereotypes you are faced with can transfer into heterosexuality?"
"Straight until proven gay." **KUDOS for this quote. Hands down the best quote I've ever heard.** I'm very glad that I asked this question. The answer was very interesting. Ms. Calvasina told me that the labeling of sexuality is made up in our minds. "It's easier for society to create labels." The metaphor she used was "sexuality is a spectrum". So true. I wish I could've gotten Ms. Calvasina's answer to this question word for word. I was really interested with it.

The interview couldn't be solely about me and my blog topic, so of course I had to end the interview by asking about Ms. Calvasina's blog.

5. "What made you start your blog?"
I could hear the animation in Ms. Calvasina's voice as she answered the question. She began to tell me that her blog is a part of  a bigger picture. SHE PLANS TO WRITE A BOOK EVERYONE! The blog's mission is to develop a starting base, see what reaches the people and to establish a narrative voice.


I have never conducted an interview. I must say that the interview was very fun. Ms. Holly Calvasina is a nice woman with a great personality. I thoroughly enjoy speaking with her. Ya'll should definitely check out her blog http://femme-inistmanifesto.blogspot.com