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Asian Art, Bills, and A Hot But Beautiful Day

admin — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:41:52 +0000

Because I had to go pay my electric bill, I made a detour after I paid my bill and went to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. I took this pic while i was waiting for the tour on Asian art…

I love tours so much more than just walking around. It gives you so much more texture and history behind the art.

Even the grounds are beautiful…

All you need is…

All in all a good, relaxing day.

YOU HAVE SOME GALL!

admin — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 11:26:07 +0000

Well… the good news is I DIDN’T DIE! OK, I didn’t expect to, but it makes for good drama! I wasn’t really prepared for how I felt after the surgery. The difference between a colonoscopy and full on surgery was staggering. With conscious sedation (Demerol and VerSed) I came out of the procedure feeling stoned to the bone, but with all my wits. But with my gallbladder surgery, I woke up feeling like a sick, confused and wounded dog. The confusion didn’t clear right away, either. It was at least 30 minutes before I was aware enough to sit up and know where I was. I do not like that feeling at all and I can’t imagine how much that’s going to be intensified with my genital and breast augmentation surgery. The thought of being alone for my GRS, scares me even more now. Physically I was alone at the hospital, but the entire time I was there I either talked with my love, text her, or sent pics to her. A few days before the surgery I received a package from her. With my birthday coming up, I shouldn’t have been surprised, but I was. I won’t list all the gifts, but you probably remember seeing me with my little cow…

and my socks…

and my blanket…

Every single gift that she gave me had some special meaning. It was a love package for sure. I was swimming in her comfort, concern, and love, even though she couldn’t be here for my surgery. I was glad that she could be there in spirit.

A week before the surgery, Nik’s aunt insisted that I come and stay with them for a few days. I was really touched by her offer. The surgery was done on an outpatient basis, so I needed to be picked up. I stayed a day at her house before going home. The lack of internets was driving me stir crazy, so I came home. I’m starting to get back into the groove of my life. I’m post op now about a week, and I feel pretty much back to normal.

Well, as normal as I get.

At Times, Being Queer Is A Blessing… My Chosen Family

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:24:23 +0000

Three people in my life, are family to me… but they’re not! Confused? Most of the readers of this blog aren’t, because they know the isolation and the rejection that most GLBT people feel at some point in their queer experience. If you don’t have accepting people in your life, you find and connect with others that do accept and love you. With that explanation I’d like to introduce you to my chosen family.

Ethan St. Pierre

My chosen brother, Ethan has been through just about every trial I’ve gone through. He truly is the best friend I’ve ever had. He is my rock, my fellow activist, and the person who I trust more than anyone else in the world. He’s proven his love for me in action, and words. I’m grateful that he’s a part of my family.

Jennifer Perdue aka “Peg Leg Hooker”

This bitch has met Ron Jeremy in his hotel room, trolloped with me through graveyards and abandoned insane asylums, and had midnight discussions at the IHOP at 16th and Meridian. She’s someone that’s always stood by me no matter what. We’ve gone through so much crap together, she’s seen sides of me that no one else has (or probably wants to). I could never stop being friends with Jennifer, she knows where I buried the bodies!!!!!

Aida

Aida’s my spiritual twin. We connect in a way that I’ve never connected with another human. Many times we go through quite similar phases or feelings, without knowing it! She’s actually the genesis of this post. She made a comment about me feeling like a sister. That feeling is 100 percent mutual. I don’t know what connects us, but I trust in it 100 percent.

Through the years, I’ve had quite a few people come and go in my life. These three people have been there solidly for me. Ethan, Jennifer, and Aida, I love you. You ARE my family. I’m blessed to have you in my life.

P.S. In a bit of synchronicity, I had my mp3 player on random and a song that came on fit my feelings perfectly.

Weezer – My Best Friend

When everything is wrong I’ll come talk to you
You make things alright when I’m feeling blue

You are such a blessing and I wont be messing
With the one thing that brings light to all of my darkness

You’re my best friend
and I love you, and I love you
Yes I do

There is no other one who can take your place
I feel happy inside when I see your face
I hope you believe me
Cause I speak sincerely
and I mean it when I tell you that I need you

You’re my best friend
and I love you, and I love you
Yes I do

I’m here right beside you
I will never leave you
and I feel the pain you feel when you start crying

You’re my best friend
and I love you, and I love you
Yes I do

You’re my best friend
and I love you, and I love you
Yes I do
Yes I do…
Yes I do

Wander Indiana

admin — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:24:02 +0000

and see crap like this!!!!

He died for you on a cross, now he’s coming after you with a sword!!!

In other news…I have a new piercing…

No, I’m not jaundice..it was the light :p

New York/Boston

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:10:01 +0000

I had an awesome time in New York and Boston. This pic was taken with a very good friend of mine Ethan St. Pierre

This is Karen, Ethan’s wife.

This is me looking wierd…. I was hurrying so I could make it to NYC in time. My hair was still wet!

These are pics from New York

On Monday night and I had ordered chinese food, the following day I was walking around and wondered right into

It’s kinda cool how many buildings have art on the side of them as part of their actual design.

Now, this was only on ONE STREET…..Marks Street….

Now this place has Tat’s, piercings, AND .99 cent ATM’s!

And cool shops …I love the names!

then I wondered around NYC before I left…..

Today’s Protest…AMAZING!

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2005 22:53:49 +0000

Robin Hood

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:14:07 +0000

As I was getting ready for work, I sat at my PC and talked with on of my favorite LJ’ers, angiewarhol, about “The Justice League” and it somehow fired of a synapse that triggered a memory about my childhood.

I get very few crystal clear glimpses of my past and my transsexuality. Usually, it is just a warm memory that is fuzzy at best. For some reason, tonight I remembered a theatrical presentation of Robin Hood that my 3rd grade class (not sure exactly sure of the grade) was presenting. As one of the merry men of Robin’s troup, I had to wear tights. This made me extremely uncomfortable! How wierd, to feel that same uncomfortableness, all these years later! I can still taste the anxiety and dread….. I was worried that someone might figure out my hidden desire. How wearing those tights made me feel things that I would rather not feel. Looking back, when I wore the tights I felt pretty, feminine, and soft. Those were feelings a young boy in a family of homophobes and bigots shouldnt feel. To bad that little boy/girl wasnt allowed to express who she was….

Its taken her 35 years, and shes is still trying to crawl out from under than shame. The difference is, she has loving, supportive people around her now.

Thanksgiving Part II

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2004 07:35:55 +0000

Well, this Thanksgiving was a joy. I spent it all with my best friend in the entire world, Jennifer. She came over and picked me up and we took these pics before we even drove away…

So we jump on the interstate and are headed down the highway… as we are driving we start smelling this odor… Apparently Jennifer’s dog, Mae, was pissed that I took over the front seat and dropped this little present for me….

Then the bitch had the nerve to wink at me!

After a short pit stop to clean up Mae’s little suprise we were back on the road. Here are some images from the road:

We got to Jennifer’s moms and went in and after a bit we ate. It was quite yummy. Afterwards Miss Mae decided to sit on Jennifer, and I say sit, I mean sit….

After much food and convo Jennifer and I left and came back home… before we left we took this pic…that I LOVE.

Misc Pics From My Life

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 10:23:55 +0000

While my computer was down I took lots of pics and I thought I would share em with ya
From the Bus

While my computer was down I took lots of pics and I thought I would share em with ya
From the Bus

These two pics are just beautiful…..

This was at 7am in the morning…I was stunned at the natural beauty.

Presents Sent to Danielle

Spooky Jennifer and Marti Outing

Jennifer and I went out to an abandoned Central State Hospital. It came into service around 1845 and was one of the first mental health institutions in the city. and I kinda just wondered around the grounds taking pictures. It was wierd that NOTHING was locked! It was like COME ON IN! This place wreaks of pain and and as an empath it gave the the creeps and instead of an invite in it seemed like it would swallow you up.

This is the power house

and some other creepy places on the grounds…

Yes, that’s exactly what you’re thinking it is….

This was inside one of the more modern buildings.

This is off of Mass Ave, what one would call the queer community’s hang out.

Close to the mission, YIPPEE?

Wierd…but I LOVE THIS PIC.

Don’t Even Think of Staying!

Inside my Apartment

He’s everywhere!

Historic Fountain Square..a place i like to roam around in…lots of antique shops and historic stuff to do.

Another Weekend for the Books!

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:42:48 +0000

After sleeping most of Saturday, I didn’t feel much like primping to go out in femme. I will be glad when I don’t have to wear a bunch of makeup just to appear feminine. That is exactly the reason why losing weight and getting laser is top on my goals for the near future.

Anyhow, we went to the AlleyCat, my favorite straight bar.

I love taking pics!

Some bar ambiance……

Good times, good spirits, and good music! Yes, they were singing!

On Sunday and I went to the alley behind the AlleyCat. Most of the walls around the alleycat are filled with graffitti. We took many pics!

We then went to the Lilly House and took pics there….

We then went to the Graveyard across from the Lilly House. This isn’t just any graveyard, it’s Crown Hill Cemetery. President Benjamin Harrison, Colonel Eli Lilly, 11 Indiana Governors, 1 Kentucky Governor, 14 Indiana Mayors, 13 Civil War Generals, poet James Whitcomb Riley, author Booth Tarkington, automobile manufacturer Frederick Duesenberg, and the infamous bank robber John Dillinger are all buried at Crown Hill.

Party on Wayne!

Me knocking on death’s door.

I love this pic of Jennifer.

I love how my hair looks in this pic

Jennifer and I say… “ya……righhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhht!”

Just add this one because both Mae and I look possessed!

All in all, it was a great weekend!