22nd birthday update [03 Jul 2008|10:49am] willowwolf28 So here I am... another year older, and some pretty decent things to show for it. I'm happy with my family, My loving husband and beautiful darling daughter. I'm happy with school- the fast track to a medical foot in the door. We're in a pretty stable home- which I had promised myself I would live in for at least 3 years, but by the way its looking, I can't imagine any more than 2. I think things are finally starting to fall into place for us. We're making the right kinds of connections, Jeremy is getting the right kinds of jobs. Life has finally said- "Alright, I'll let ya'll in on a little secret..." So here I sit... thinking about the past birthdays of my life. Missing some things that use to be staples, and enjoying the newly found things that shape my existence. Happy Birthday to me- 22 years and counting. -Lisa 2 comments|post comment

[01 Jul 2008|03:54pm] color_guard [alexandria_skye]  hey guys! i was curious to know if any of you are or have been involved in the tournament of roses parade with the boa honor band. i was at the mfa summer symposium last week and they mentioned they had spots open on their flag line. how hard is it to get in and is the experience worth it?  also, has anyone made audition tapes before? what's generally good to put on them? 1 comment|post comment

[30 Jun 2008|10:55pm] thepathnottaken inked! post comment

[30 Jun 2008|09:07am] thepathnottaken it's not hard for me to admit things, but there are certain things people aren't comfortable with like: being open about one's fetishes.  playing with couples.  sometimes there's a lot less pressure. off to get ink! post comment

[30 Jun 2008|12:47am] clemidia [ mood | curious ] ( You are about to view content that may only be appropriate for adults. ) 6 comments|post comment

[26 Jun 2008|04:45pm] queer_michigan [genderpac] The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its 2008 GENIUS Survey in partnership with Ernst & Young.  GenderPAC works to ensure that classrooms, communities and workplaces are safe for everyone to learn, grow and succeed.   The Gender Equality National Index for Universities & Schools (GENIUS), GenderPAC’s most recent effort to end discrimination and promote awareness, encourages colleges and universities to recognize the benefits of a GenderSAFEtm campus - supportive equitable and protective for all students. Choosing to participate in GENUIS sends a strong public statement that bullying or discriminating based on the race, sex or gender of a student, faculty, or staff member is not tolerated at your institution   Fill out the survey at:  www.gpac.org/GENIUS2008survey, and make sure that we have data for as many schools as possible. Your voice will help us continue to work towards a safe and welcoming environment for every student.   While we greatly appreciate the interest taken in GENIUS by students, staff and faculty at academic institutions outside of the United States, at this time GENIUS is only able to track schools based in the United States. 1 comment|post comment

Question! [26 Jun 2008|02:43pm] c0ntortion [myhauntedheart] [ mood | happy ] I was wondering,  what do you prefer as far as promoting your stretching and contortion? What works better for you as far as maybe Yoga and Pilates go? I want to improve my stretching and am very curious as to what has worked better for everyone else. I've been an avid contortionist for many years and am just looking for new warm-ups or tips or tricks! Also, any thoughts on Yoga vs Pilates vs unconventional stretching would be appreciated! happyghosts  2 comments|post comment

I'll never forget the time we spent, looking back on all the memories made, I will never regret you. [26 Jun 2008|11:48am] dreamsoffire [ mood | excited ] [ music | Defying Scarlet - Goodbye MI ] Yay, I finally got a job today! Well, I technically got it yesterday, but I got the formal invitation today. I'm going to be working for Career Builder doing internal technical support, getting about the same amount of money that I was getting at State Farm. *squee!* This also means that I can finally relax here... since I moved to Chicago, I've been holding my breath. I didn't want to get too used to it, didn't want to believe that I actually live here. I didn't want to get my hopes up and then end up having to move back in with my parents. But now, I have a real job (enough to pay rent, whether Elaine finds one right away or not) and I can do fun things like go out to the club or go to derby bouts or even just buy Soul Calibur IV when it comes out. :) Don't get me wrong, though, we've been having fun since we got here. There's a ton of free things to do here. We've gone to Millenium Park more than a couple of times, just to sit on the Great Lawn and listen to the music they play over the speakers (once we went for a free orchestral concert) and play games and have a picnic. It's also always fun to see Cloud Gate and the fountains while we're there... but I must have a billion pictures of them by now. I will never get tired of the skyline, either. But yes, back to free things. We've meandered around Navy Pier, seen a free movie (Transformers) at a park nearby that they showed on a giant projector, and we've been to the Lincoln Park Zoo three times already in the two months we've been here. I'll eventually elaborate on each of these awesome attractions individually, but the point is that you don't really have to have tons of money in order to enjoy yourself in Chicago. The museums even have free days (though we haven't been just yet) every week, and for me it's entertaining to just walk around downtown near the Sears Tower or Michigan Ave. I know I'm sucking at posting pictures on Myspace, but I promise I will get to that shortly. Part of it was the aforementioned feeling of not wanting to get too comfortable... but since I have a job now, that's not really an issue. I will find time this evening to post them if I can! And for the LJ folk, I shall either post some in a cut or put up direct links to the Myspace ones. :) As for other things going on in my life... LISA'S COMING TO VISIT THIS WEEKEND OMFGSQUEE!!!!!!111!!!!1!!1! Her and Mr. Jeremy are going to be crashing at my apartment, since it's way cheaper than a hotel and we have both a futon and a spare twin bed. I hope poor Jeremy doesn't die from the cats, but we're doing lots of cleaning before then, so it shouldn't be too bad. They're coming up for Wizard World this weekend, which I can actually afford to go to now! It shall be a great weekend, especially with Pridefest on Sunday. They can't stay for Pride, but Christina will be down there, and I'm sure it'll be way bigger than the one in Michigan, since it's in Boystown on Halsted, where they're so proud that the lightposts have rainbows on them year-round. :) There's more stuff I've forgotten to mention, I'm sure, but Miss Elaine needs help cleaning so that we can make this place presentable for company tomorrow so I should go help. post comment

happiness [25 Jun 2008|02:40pm] anjelleyes [ mood | cheerful ] [ music | Ingrid Michaelson- The Way I Am ] Sometimes I look back at my life and can't believe how crazy life can be, how much people change, how much I've changed. This year has been quite a ride, but definitely one worth taking. I'm very grateful for where I am right now, for the people I have in my life, for the contentment that I feel like I've never had until the past few months. It's an understatement to say that I have a hard time dealing with stress, but I don't really stress about things that much anymore. I've become alot more patient and resilient and peaceful. It's a good feeling. I've been spending alot of time writing lately, and it's definitely helping me put things in perspective. Things are much easier in life if you're honest with yourself about everything that you do, the decisions you make, your faults and your talents. I've found that I've become a very honest person, and brutally honest with myself...because it doesn't help anyone if you're not. I'm putting everything in perspective now. I'm being clear about what I want in my life...and what I don't. You'd be amazed by how doing just that one little thing can make your life better. I think it's very important to understand what you can't live with, to know what you do and don't deserve, to know what you want and go for it...and it's even more important to stand your ground where those things are concerned. Compromise is important too, of course, but there's no sense in sacrificing who you are in the process. I am me now. And I like that. I like that I am comfortable in my own skin, that my life is what I want it to be. Everything is as it should be. My apartment is wonderful, the town I live in is quirky and cute and has character, my job has never been better and amazingly continues to get better, and my boss is a good person who actually cares about all of us (how often does THAT happen?). My family is the best anyone could ask for, and my boyfriend is everything I've ever wanted... *sigh* I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm happy. These past few months have been pure bliss and that's an amazing feeling to have. My life is what I want, I have everything I want, I am who I am, and that's good enough for me. post comment

[23 Jun 2008|10:23am] willowwolf28 [ mood | morose ] Its always hard to swallow- when someone you respect dies. I used to think it wouldn't hurt when it was a media figure... but lord how wrong I was. I've watched the videos of people crying in the street after news of John Lennon's death... I know people were raught with pain after the loss of Elvis... and here I am- this should say something about me, hurting so badly, crying so hard- at the loss of one of comedy's most controversial men- RIP George Carlin Sunday June 22nd 2008 As a singular person, you brought laughter into the homes and hearts of so many. And personally- you gave me insight and enlightenment into a world full of euphamisims and cold shoulders. From the moment I saw my first comedy special- and for the rest of my life- you hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for making me smile. 4 comments|post comment

[22 Jun 2008|07:19pm] guardies_rock [banana_09] Hi,  im anna.  im finally a senior at cers high school.  and i have been in guard  since my sphomore year.  my band director is leaving nad we are looking forword to having another one...  but most of us will so miss him... i spin flga,  and sabre.. and learning rilfe..  i was currently a section leader for the sabres..  since i was one of the god ones there... we have four boys in our guard...  and thats amazing... !!!!! ☺haha... well..  lets see.. i marched fever drum and bugle corps this past summer  and cant wait for it again..  on that note. i would to say that i  ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ guard...  it has became such a great experciance that i can never forget..!!!  i almost made another friend of mine join..  but she didnt go for it!  as wells...  1 comment|post comment

[22 Jun 2008|12:18pm] willowwolf28 [ mood | determined ] I need a miracle. We need a miracle. 2,800 dollars... its outrageous.. its tons of money... (well to someone of my financial stature) But its for a damn good purpose. I want nothing more than the happiness of my husband, and it seems as though we're screwed. His computer is fritzing- and without it- he can't do his jobs, which means no money for us. He needs a Mac- and the one he needs is 2800 dollars. damn Im praying for a miracle in chicago this weekend. Please someone help us... We're trying so hard. 2 comments|post comment

Daddy Was So Mean [22 Jun 2008|12:28am] crispinglover [jinniya] This is the song from the movie "Twister" that Howdy (Crispin) plays for his girlfriend and at the end credits. I don't think there was ever a soundtrack of this movie released on CD, so I ripped the audio from the DVD. MP3: Daddy was so mean. It's a horrible movie, BTW. I only bought it because Crispin is in it. :-> 1 comment|post comment

Going Friends Only [21 Jun 2008|07:48am] emptyfairytale [ mood | happy ] [ music | Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex | Scrobbled by Last.fm ] ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) 30 comments|post comment

Sassy & Proud - A Pride Show Extravaganza! [20 Jun 2008|06:14pm] queer_michigan [cakechicago] Cake Chicago Presents: "Sassy & Proud- A Pride Extravaganza!" Friday, June 27th- 9pm - Blending queer artistry into the general public through live music and more...the last Friday of every month.  Show Theme - "Sassy & Proud" – Come dressed in something sassy and/or pink for pride. The Red Line Tap - 7006 N. Glenwood - Chicago , IL ( Morse Ave. + Glenwood) Featuring: 12 Acts CC Carter Cameron Esposito Bridget Lyons Carrie Lydon/Kate Rickenbacker Typsi Robert McDonald Ripley Caine Kirk Williamson Cyra and Company Julia Storke Gregg Shapiro DJ Sky!   Five Buck Cover - Behind the Heartland Cafe - 773-274-5463 - Morse El Stop - Free Parking 3 blocks down on Glenwood Make Art, Eat Cake... Thanks! Cake Chicago post comment

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