Archive for 2008
Quickie Politic-y
Just a quick blurb on Gay Marriage… Those that are using the Bible as their basis for it being illegal seem to be oblivious to not only the laws in this country, but also to the Melting Pot concept it has embraced. Different isn’t always wrong; oftentimes it is just different… and there’s so much to be learned from differences… things about others and things about yourself too!
Freedom Of Religion does not only apply to those who believe the same way you do. You cannot use your doctrine of faith to legislate. All Faiths should be a private matter for practice in personal homes and in personal decisions and personal actions whenever and where ever it does not infringe upon the rights of others. Perhaps someone else’s faith is in the absence of God(s) and maybe their idea of Freedom Of Religion also entails freedom from religion- yours and everyone else’s.
It is absolutely fine for to disagree with the law and be vocal about that, but when you take steps to prevent freedom, therein lies the problem. It all seems so rational, so practical, like common sense to me. I am completely baffled as to why people cannot or will not see that… and how their passing judgment isn’t contradictory to the very foundation of their beliefs. Must I remind you, Religion has been responsible for more death than any other cause? When is too much going to be enough?
So Very Glaringly NSFW
Thanks so much to Violet Blue for bringing this to my attention!
The Price Of Pleasure is an incredibly biased “documentary” and obvious piece of propaganda that really isn’t even worthy of a rant from me. (It has the same old “OMG, Pr0n is so evil, immoral and degrading!!111 / We cannot have an open and honest dialogue about it!!!11111″ “It is all bad and if you think differently you are just wrong and a bad person too!!!1111″ sort of sentiments and calculated choice of interviewees and “sources” that you’d expect.)
However, I have always believed it IS important to know your enemy…. So, if you’re so inclined, you can watch nearly an hour of the film @ Media Education Foundation website.
I truly wanted to be inspired to have discussion about the topics raised, but I’m left thinking there are so many people that “just don’t get it” and therefore, there really isn’t anything to discuss. They don’t want to hear any dissenting opinions. They don’t care. The issues aren’t up for debate with Them. I’m not going to waste my time on Those People. This post was more than enough “air time” for Them.
But, oh, one question… where is the 2257 link on the site for the film? Or are they exempt because they are only using adult content to show how reprehensible it is? Hmm….
Too Confident, Too Reckless
Always a drama-filled day at The______ Company. We just found out one of the homes we manage was raided by the police twice last week for drug activity. The department didn’t notify us or the home owner; it was the The Neighborhood Association that called today to tell us that all the doors are [obviously] wide open and the property is not secured. We just sent our Property manager and a male employee over to check it out. I don’t relish her job of having to contact the owner. I anticipate the question “Did you run a criminal background check on the tenant?” and our lame response of, “No, we don’t do them.” (Having worked for seven years in resident screening, I was shocked!) I hope this incident pushes us to do so in the future.
I wonder, too, what sort of liability we may have on our hands. We inspect our properties twice a year. At this house, we noted the tenant had a closet piled full of cell phones, large plasma screen televisions mounted in each room, always seemed to be “out of town” and late on his rent, sending a different person to bring in money orders for him each month. Those persons always wreaked of marijuana. Recently, one particular man started coming to pay us on the renters behalf, driving a different car each time and said he was a different relation every time- from cousin, nephew, brother and friend. He too smelled like weed, had the eyes to match and looked pretty thugged out with his gold teef and pants around his ass cheeks, but he was always nice to me, so… *shrug*
I look forward to seeing the photos of the house with a sort of morbid curiousity. I almost expect to see the tenant on the news; I’m not sure if he was apprehended at the home or if he is MIA. (The neighborhood is snooty and upscale and this type of thing would probably be sensational enough to warrant air time.) I have a feeling we’re going to be dealing with this siutation for a long time to come… at least it is interesing though. Oh, and am I the only one who finds it comical that the Security Alarm was set when our staffer arrived there?
Serving God
Senator Ernie Chambers, a political independent who has served in the state legislature for 38 years, sued God, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent God from committing acts of violence, such as earthquakes and tornadoes. Douglas County District Court Judge Marion Polk recently dismissed the lawsuit, saying there was no evidence that the defendant had been served. “You can’t sue God if you can’t serve the papers on Him,” he ruled. What seems to be a frivolous lawsuit is the point Chambers was trying to make in response to attempts by other senators in the legislature who were trying to limit “frivolous lawsuits.” Chambers argued, “A lawsuit is not frivolous until a court declares it so. Nobody should stand at the courthouse door to predetermine who has access to the courts,” he said. “My point is that anyone can sue anyone else, even God.” Do you agree that a lawsuit isn’t frivolous until a court declares it so?
I’m on the fence here, though I couldn’t help but think, “So… would he have received a Default Judgement?” :P
Gay School
“School officials and gay activists in the Chicago area have teamed up to create a proposal for a new “gayfriendly” high school that students can attend without facing the harassment they do in other schools. William Greaves, the city’s liaison to the gay and lesbian community and member of the design team, said the proposed Social Justice High School-Pride Campus would be a college prep school for about 600 students. He said the school would support gay, lesbian and transgender students who didn’t integrate well into the system—those who were isolated, struggling and dropping out— as well as others who don’t feel safe, regardless of their sexual orientation. Some in the community support the idea, but others question the use of tax dollars to pay for the school, as well as whether the need for such a school exists, saying it is a step backward toward segregation. Do you think Chicago’s “gay-friendly” high school is a good idea?”
This is an easy answer for me. If that environment is more conducive to learning for them, I think it is terrific. As an openly Bisexual student, I was ridiculed daily and this certainly distracted me. I fail to see how such an institution is a step backward when the spirit and intent of it is very in the now. Such a thing would not have even been discussed in previous eras. There are already schools that separate the sexes because they’ve found that setting best to get kids to focus on their studies and there is similar reasoning at the heart of the matter behind requiring uniforms.
To those opposed on alleged moral grounds, I say: Like it or not, those you call “dykes,” “fags” and “freaks” are a part of the future of the country too. It would behoove everyone to ensure that they receive a sound education. Without that, they are much more likely to become dependent on programs your tax dollars are already supporting. And there’s nothing you can do about that. You are not condoning anything but intellectualism and self sufficiency by allowing this type of school.
Free Fun-n-Games with Hot Chicks!
I am a panelist on Match Game XXX this Saturday October 11th at 7pm Eastern (and it is my birthday, woohoo). I’ll be dressed as villain Boris Badenov from Rocky & Bullwinkle. (I look sexy in a moustache!) So, if you don’t mind some tits, asses and cocks on your screen, come watch and even play along!!! You can win a VIP Membership to Rude.com and see a whole bunch of hot stuff for free.The show is free to watch, but you’ll need to create an account, which is also free to do! I get commission for referring you, so please sign-up @ http://www.rude.com/TousledElegance?joinThe direct link to view the show is http://rude.com/ls/D6R4hzU93z4, or you can find it under Live Shows > Sponsored Group Shows. The loverly TrinitySaij hosts.
Quirk
Have I mentioned my “issues” with Symmetry? If not, briefly, I feel very
uncomfortable looking at things that are not visually balanced. If I do
something to one side, I absolutely have to do exactly the same thing on the
other. My furniture arrangement is a great example of that- bed in the
center, end tables on each side. Manic, I know.
I also have a “thing” about texture. I cannot stick my hand inside of a
chicken to prepare it for cooking. It has little to do with knowing what is
in there, but moreso the *feel* of it. It literally makes me shudder.
Peeling garlic also has a similar effect.
When it comes to food, I am not quite so freaked out. I don’t mind my eggs
sunny side up, however, I cannot handle the runny texture of oysters. Other
than that, I’ll eat almost anything that isn’t spicy or still alive.
There are textures I really, really like too. I love to roll all over satin
sheets naked and I wiggle my toes around gleefully in fuzzy socks. I enjoy
petting cats for the same reason. Soft, sleek, fluffy = pleasant sensation
for me- not just physically, but mentally. Here’s an odd one though… If I
see a patch of moss growing on a rock or the ground, I have a hard time not
touching it. It is just so springy with a gentle definition to it. I can’t
resist. To me, it doesn’t feel like it is alive, but it is this living thing
attached to something else. Fascinating.
I have aural obsessions too… the sound of people fucking, pick scrapes on
the guitar \m/, songs with fake words sung in 3 or more harmonies (i.e. from
oldies like Rama-lama-ding-dong, Wah-wah-wah, Shooby-Doo, Doo-wop, Sha-sha,
Dip-da-dip-da-dip), that ka-chunk-ka-chunk break down guitar part during the
bridge in emo music (Face To Face is one of my favourite bands), waterfalls,
bubbling/boiling, wind. These are all good things to my ears. Bad things are
cicadas, crying, children playing, snoring, car horns, burping/vomiting,
clocks ticking.
Then there are the scents… Like: lilacs, cookies, bread, pot roast, fresh
fruit, fire, clean linens, tea, coffee. Dislike: dog, gasoline,
rain/earthworms, hospitals, booze, berries, cologne, soil, basements,
rubber. I’ve noticed people smell like their houses, which can be good or
bad.
Suffice it to say I have a lot of quirks?
Prezzies for my 31 years
I very rarely ask for shit and I feel kind of weird posting this, but here goes… I know times are tough and money is tight for a lot of people, but if you were thinking of getting me a little something for my birthday, here are a few things I’d love to have, in order of preference:
- something from My Amazon Wishlist
- membership to: TastyTrixie.com or AdorableAudrey.com
- a paid Livejournal account
- full version of Webcam Max software
- Flickr paid account
- Trillian Pro- egift certificates (i.e. Hot Topic, Amazon, Target, Sephora.com,Beauty.com, MACcosmetics.com)
*My email address is: anastacia AT tousledelegance DOT net, or if you need a postal address, please ask.
I know I have been mentioning my birthday a lot, sorry! I guess I am fixated on it since I’ve had so many sad ones the last few years – I would really like to have a happy/fun one to remember. This one in particular is kind of difficult for me. Turning Thirty was fine, easy, whatever… but Thirty-One has me feeling old and ugly. I know I *look* much younger than I am, but I *feel* worn. (I’m not fishing for compliments, so please don’t.) I still don’t have any plans to celebrate on Saturday, though I did apply for the Match Game panel on Rude. I have the house to myself and would like to do something silly at home by myself… Just not sure what yet. Hrm.
You’ve Got Male….
Reading an article [http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=9115439] about a local teen who emailed a pic of a random wang to the entire school. This quote made me lol:
“What if you sent it to someone’s house and their parents aren’t home and a child opens it? I mean that’s just ridiculous. I don’t believe it’s the school’s fault. I mean, the internet just worries me,” said Laura Morefield, a parent.”
It never ceases to amaze me how clueless parents can be and how innocent they think their kids are.
I mean, you should definitely look at porn with your Mom & Dad, never by yourself! (You can’t handle the thoughts your mind will have and the things your body will do!) In fact, I’m going to invite my parents over to supervise a cam show now. And, yeah, you’re right, the internet is very worrisome, so don’t bother to learn about it; let’s just not use it at all.
Body In Revolt
On and off, for over a month, I have had horrible stomach pain. Think of the worst heartburn, acid reflux or hunger pangs you’ve ever experienced and add to that the feeling of a small creature inside your stomach kicking you at varying intervals. Imagine feeling these feelings constantly for days at a stretch. I am keeping the makers of antacids in business, I tell ya!Sometimes it hurts so terribly I catch myself holding my breath, waiting for it to pass. Eating is a crapshoot providing either momentary relief or searing irritation. I can’t bend in any direction. I can’t sleep. And, worst of all, I can’t afford to go to a doctor. The low income clinics say I make a little bit too much for any of them to help me, but they look at my net income and do not account for any of my living expenses. That seems skewed and unfair when I’m left with thirty-five bucks a month for spending money.I have few choices. I have to self-medicate because I cannot function like this. I looked up some home remedies. The horrid concotion of fennel, ginger, cardamom, honey, black pepper and baking soda barely took the edge off and I nearly gagged on it. I delved deeper into researching. Apparently drinking some oils eases the pain. I couldn’t find a place that carried the first suggestion of Pine Nut Oil, so I used the alternative – olive oil. It wasn’t as thick and greasy going down as I expected. It didn’t taste so bad, but it had a bruning aftertaste that had nothing to do with my tummy. WHEW! I think it helped though. I had dinner, did some sleeping meds and crashed most of the night.It did not give me shits, thankfully. Woke up tender bellied, but no burning.I fear this is my infected teeth again. I’ve felt this before and it went away immediately after mouth surgery. Back then I tested negative for the ulcer causing bacteria, h pylori. With all the job stress I am under, I wonder if I am still negative. I guess I am now one of those people living with chronic pain. I understand why some consider suicide. When it is bad, it ism unbearable. So, if I am not around as much, not as talkative, not as friendly, not as focused. It isn’t you. it is my body in revolt.