| moving post |
[Jan. 16th, 2009|04:18 pm] |
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roy and i are moving (we hope!!) to a larger apartment at the end of march.
we need two things and i'd rather pay people i know if possible. if you, someone(s) you know can help please let me know.
1) need help actually moving. there are three medium-heavy desks, two medium-heavy dressers, a bunch of bookshelves and probably a ton of books/ cds in boxes as well as some boxes with kitchen stuff. if possible i'd like to do the majority of moving in one shot.
if you (or someone you know) has a truck and a few people to help- we'll pay decent money. i don't want to bother with renting a truck tho, at least i don't think.
i'm goign to get quotes from a few of the smaller local moving companies in the next few weeks and will have an idea of how much we are willing to pay.
THERE WILL BE NO STEPS ON EITHER END OF MOVE.
2) i need someone to clean the old apartment after everything is out. i can do the floors, but not the bending that would be involved to clean the fridge, stove, bathroom etc. i'll provide all the cleaning materials.
this will all take place mid/ end of march.
again, we will pay professionals if need be but would rather see our money go to people who we know, esp those who could use the extra cash.
thanx
(roy- please post in your LJ) |
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| need emails |
[Jan. 11th, 2009|12:50 am] |
would the following people please send me your emails.
my email is: purplxdrif at sbcglobal . net (without spaces)
el_jefe59
highrise
lilbjorn
thanks |
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| a moving question |
[Jan. 5th, 2009|06:29 pm] |
ok austin people---
sometime in the spring roy-boy and i will be moving to a larger apartment. YAY. if we are lucky we can even have room to invite friends!
anway, i have two requests.
1) any recommendations of local movers. we have a one bedroom but three desks, and lots of bookcases, and lots of boxes of books.
2) we really really need book boxes. we will be happy to pay in either cash or food but we would like to pay less than the going rate that u-haul will charge us.
(note to roy: please x-post)
THANKS |
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| well, duh |
[Dec. 29th, 2008|01:35 pm] |
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You Should Make 4 Resolutions
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Lose Weight
Save Money
Get Fit
Eat Right
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| wrong holiday but,,,,,,,,, |
[Dec. 24th, 2008|12:28 pm] |
i should know this but-------------why do we eat an apple on rosh hashana as opposed to another type of fruit? |
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| relationship update |
[Dec. 24th, 2008|12:04 pm] |
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an FYI----
as I think all of you know, Roy & I have an “open relationship” (polyamorous) and in the years since he & I have been together I have sometimes had other sweeties in my life.
a few months ago he & I decided to officially end our romantic/intimate relationship. We are still very close friends, and consider ourselves family. We are still living together and in the spring will be moving to a larger place. (hopefully one that allows us to have parties on occasion)
For those celebrating Christmas tonite, have a happy and wonderful time.
i'm off to pick up roy boy from work and go see his family. |
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| meme me |
[Dec. 20th, 2008|07:41 pm] |
A) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blog and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question.
B) Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you.
being the rule breaker that i am, i'm not tagging anyone. feel free to do this if you like.
1) If you could have one thing right now, what would it be? a car that didn't need so much f*cking work done
2) How do you style your hair? with a brush
3) What's the last book you read? j.a. jance- "improbable cause"
4) What color shirt are you wearing now? blue- it says "do you wanna know who if fuck? or who the fuck i think i am" i bought it at the IDKE (international drag king extravaganza) when it was here in austin. :::::waves at matt:::::
5) What were your first words? today or ever? today: "hi" when mom woke me up. who the hell knows what my actual first words were but i haven't shut-up since.
6) Do you nap a lot? too much
7) Who was the last person you hugged? charles
8) What, in your opinion, is your contribution to the world at large? my son zachary who is an amazing person and is going to make this world a better place- he does lots of work with teens, esp those in trouble and i hope that is the field he goes into.
9) What was the last thing you ate today? soft ice cream- chocolate- in cone w/ rainbow sprinkles, at carvel. YUMMY
10) How many pillows do you sleep with? at home one. at charles' two- cuz they're there.
11) What Web sites do you visit daily? LJ- and even that i don't do daily
12) What's the last thing you sent by snail-mail? probably something for work
13) What time is your usual bedtime? between 11 and midnight
14) What cell phone model do you own? nokia something
15) What is your favorite weather? not one fave. like hot if i can swim. like coolish- early spring, late fall. don't like real cold
16) What's your dream career? admin assist for a lgbt organization.
17) What images were in your mind when you fell asleep last night? charles having fun out on the town- he rarely goes out so i was glad he was out having fun
18) What is your favorite city? haifa
19) What's your favorite genre of music? israeli/ jewish
20) What's your favorite food? cheese stix at denny's |
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| of course i should be sleeping |
[Nov. 26th, 2008|12:19 am] |
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1. Started your own blog --- yes
2. Slept under the stars --- yes
3. Played in a band --- no
4. Visited Hawaii --- no
5. Watched a meteor shower --- no
6. Given more than you can afford to charity--- yes
7. Been to Disneyland --- no
8. Climbed a mountain --- no
9. Held a praying mantis---no
10. Sang a solo --- yes, to my child's chagrin
11. Bungee jumped --- hell no
12. Visited Paris --- no
13. Watched a lightning storm --- yes
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch --- scratching is an art
15. Adopted a child --- no
16. Had food poisoning --- yes but not a bad case
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty --- no, bu been to the base when i was 4
18. Grown your own vegetables ---why would i grow something i don't eat
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France --- no
20. Slept on an overnight train --- yes
22. Hitch hiked --- yes, in israel
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill --- yes but not in current job
24. Built a snow fort --- no
25. Held a lamb --- no
26. Gone skinny dipping --- yes
27. Run a Marathon --- hell no
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice --- no
29. Seen a total eclipse --- can't remember
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset --- yes to both
31. Hit a home run ---hell no
32. Been on a cruise --- no but i want to
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person --- yes
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors --- no
35. Seen an Amish community --- somewhat, went to visit friends who were menonites and lived near amish country
36. Taught yourself a new language --- no
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied --- no. not that i need lots of money- i would just like to be able to pay bills and have a bigger place to live
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person --- no
39. Gone rock climbing --- no
40. Seen Michelangelo's David --- no, why is he missing?
41. Sung karaoke ---yes but i was forced
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt --- is that a sexual question?
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant --- no, altho i've had meals with strange people
44. Visited Africa --- no
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight --- yes
46. Been transported in an ambulance --- yes
47. Had your portrait painted --- does pencil sketching count?
48. Gone deep sea fishing --- no
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person --- no
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris ---no
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling ---no
52. Kissed in the rain --- yes
53. Played in the mud --- most definitely
54. Gone to a drive-in theater --- yes
55. Been in a movie --- no, why, what did you hear?
56. Visited the Great Wall of China --- no
57. Started a business --- no
58. Taken a martial arts class --- haahaa, that would be a no
59. Visited Russia --- no
60. Served at a soup kitchen --- no, and i should be ashamed of myself
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies --- i think so
62. Gone whale watching ---yes
63. Got/gave flowers for no reason --- yes
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma --- no, i take too many meds
65. Gone sky diving --- no but i want to
66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp --- not yet.
67. Bounced a check --- not intentionally
68. Flown in a helicopter --- no
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy ---yes
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial --- no
71. Eaten caviar --- yes
72. Pieced a quilt --- no
73. Stood in Times Square --- yes
74. Toured the Everglades --- no
75. Been fired from a job --- yes
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London --- no
77. Broken a bone --- no
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle ---yes
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person --- no
80. Published a book --- no
81. Visited the Vatican --- no
82. Bought a brand new car --- no
83. Walked in Jerusalem --- yes
84. Had your picture in the newspaper --- yes
85. Read the entire Bible --- no
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating --- no
88. Had chickenpox --- yes
89. Saved someone’s life --- no
90. Sat on a jury --- no
91. Met someone famous --- yes, pete seeger
92. Joined a book club --- yes
93. Lost a loved one --- yes
94. Had a baby ---YES
95. Seen the Alamo in person --- yes, sad to say
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake --- no
97. Been involved in a law suit --- does custody count?
98. Owned a cell phone --- yes. i am a phone-a-holic
99. Been stung by a bee --- yes
100. Read an entire book in one day --- yes |
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| i want my purple |
[Nov. 24th, 2008|05:30 pm] |
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interestingly none of these are colors i associate with myself or wear/ surround myself with.
Your rainbow is shaded yellow, pink, and brown. What is says about you: You are a deep thinking person. You appreciate optimism. You're good at getting people to like you. You are a good listener and your friends are glad to have you around in difficult times. Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.</div |
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| austin peeps |
[Nov. 19th, 2008|06:51 pm] |
sorry i didn't post this earlier in the week:
Transgender Education Network of Texas
P.O. Box 2602
Austin, Texas 78768
info@tentex,org
http://www.TENTex.org
November 17, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIGIL TO HONOR MURDER VICTIMS
AUSTIN - On Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., the transgender community of Central Texas and its allies will gather for a vigil in downtown Austin on the steps of City Hall to honor those killed because they didn’t conform to traditional gender norms. The event is part of the internationally coordinated 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to be held in more than 90 cities worldwide. This is the seventh year that the vigil has been observed in Austin.
We live in times more sensitive than ever to hatred based violence. Over the last decade, more than one person per month has died due to transgender-based hate or prejudice, regardless of any other factors in their lives. This trend shows no sign of abating. Many of these crimes against transgender individuals remain unreported and unsolved. There is also a great deal of violence and discrimination aimed at the gender diverse population
Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender — that is, as a transsexual, cross dresser, or otherwise gender-diverse — each was a victim of violence based on bias against transgender people.
DOR Committee Co-Chair, Susan French said, “My son is transgender and I am afraid for him… for his safety and well being. The thought of him being a victim of a crime simply for being who he is just sickens me. The hatred and intolerance needs to stop!”
This event is sponsored by the Transgender Education Network of Texas along with these other area organizations AGLCC; allgo; Alpha Tau chapter of Tri-Ess; Atticus Circle; Austin Alliance for Social Justice; Congregational Church of Austin; CTTGS; Equality Texas; First United Methodist Church; The Gathering Place Worship Center; Grace United Methodist Church; Jewish QT; Katy Koonce, LCSW; Kings N Things; Lutherans Concerned/ Austin Central Texas Chapter; MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks; Out Youth; PFLAG of Austin; Project Transitions; SafePlace; St. Hildegard's Community; Texas Hillel; Trinity United Methodist Church; United Christian Church; UT Gender & Sexuality Center; and the Wildflower Church
For more information about this and other observances of the Day of Remembrance, please visit: http://www.transgenderdor.org
For more information on opportunities to get involved in transgender advocacy in Austin, e-mail to info@tentex.org |
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| am i a trans ally |
[Nov. 17th, 2008|06:12 pm] |
a few weeks/ months ago a friend was speaking in his LJ about the word "ally" with regard to the trans community and why he doesn't like the word.
(note to friend- can you point me back to that post, i can't find it. merci)
In the past few weeks as I’ve prepared my speech for DOR I’ve thought about using the word ally. I’d never stopped to think about the word before but I did this time.
I realized that I want to stop using it.
For me it is about not wanting to set up an “us/ them” space.
In the past I used the word because I wanted to make it clear both within and without the trans community that I wasn’t trans-identified and therefore couldn’t begin to understand what it is like and that I wasn’t speaking for the trans community.
Since I am not trans I don’t know what it is like and would never presume to know.
But I don’t know how to differentiate between making sure I don’t sound like I am trying to distance myself from the community (I wonder if using the word ally makes it sound as if i don't want to be mistaken as trans)and making sure that people don't think i am assuming to know what it is like to identify as trans.
thoughts?
opinions?
jobs? (oh wait, i have a good one. i'm so used to asking LOL)
offers of sex? (j/k) |
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since i stole this from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) el_jefe59 you already know i'm a thief |
[Nov. 12th, 2008|03:00 pm] |
If you saw me in the back of a police car in handcuffs, what would you think I had been arrested for?
Post in your journal, and I'll tell you what I'd think if it was you. |
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| steph |
[Nov. 4th, 2008|02:26 pm] |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stephanie- i hope it is a wonderful one. |
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| i swear i looked at the help menu |
[Oct. 29th, 2008|01:31 pm] |
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how the f*ck do i make a document read-only so i can send it to people and they won't change it- using MS word 2007??????????????? |
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| i did my part |
[Oct. 27th, 2008|06:01 pm] |
ok, so i voted.
and i raised a son who is voting for the first time and will of course be voting democrat- even tho it will mean keeping palin as his governor. |
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| that was a bit surreal |
[Oct. 20th, 2008|05:15 pm] |
about two months ago everytime i tried to balance/reconcile my checkbook it was fubar and i couldn't figure out why.
i finally quite trying to reconcile it and just accepted the bank's balance minus outstanding debits.
since then it has been fine.
just now when i balanced the checkbook, then reconcile with the bank, all my debits had been posted and the bank matched perfectly with my checkbook- no outstanding anything.
never happened before that i can remember.
kinda weird.
and with all the shit that has been happening in my life and those i care about it was nice to have something good happen even if it was trivial. |
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