Pride without prejudice

The Monday after my first Man Francisco Pride Festival and all I have are several pictures and a few words. Photos above...rainbow balloons and a penis in the background, me after a random lesbian wanted to autograph my back (she's apparently on the Roller Derby Team for SF). It was an amazing weekend full of scantily clad men, Pink Party, and the Backstreet Boys. The "Boys" were on for 4.7 minutes and it didn't even matter. I had an incredible weekend of pride, without prejudice.

Today I'm grateful for Rebecca, Atiba, and Annie.

Piece of Work

I'm not sure how I don't have a TV and yet still manage to discover new TV shows. My most recent find involves a Project Runwayesque feel involving artists instead of designers. "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" follows 14 artists competing for a chance to get a solo show at the Brooklyn Art Museum and $100,000. Um yes, that would be a lot of money for a starving artist.

Yet, it gets even better. Sarah Jessica Parker is the Executive Producer, as if we needed another reason to watch!? If we are going to be watching TV, why not something that promotes modern art to the masses...great attempt to culturize U.S.A. Instead of "I'm sorry _, you're out," lovely China Chow says, "I'm sorry _, you're art didn't work for us." Classic, real piece of work if you ask me!

Today I'm grateful for museums, books, and curry chicken salad.

Blissed out

I'm not a soda or caffeine drinker, but I have found an uncommon liquid craving in NeuroBliss (and sometimes NeuroGasm). A combination of amino acids and B vitamins, it energizes and lifts my mood without feeling overly stimulated as a lot of energy drinks makes me feel. (I'm completely aware this last sentence made sounds like a spokesmodel for Neuro drinks...I could only wish!)

Here's a quote from the founder, Diana Sanela Jenkins I wanted to share:

"I wanted to create drinks that taste good and promote well-being, without a bunch of chemicals," said Jenkins. "Neuro's success reflects the desire for something different, responsible and smart."

Initially I saw it in Walgreens and was drawn to its somewhat phallic shape with curves - a nice balance of the masculine and feminine if you ask me. Yesterday a friend of mine also pointed to the questionable color. Yes, I might just recommend an opaque bottle instead of transparent. Shape, color, or price I can't help myself...I'm blissed out on NeuroBliss.

Today I'm grateful for Neuro Drinks, Walgreens, and pennies on the sidewalk.

GLEE!

I would like to state for the record that show choir in high school isn't near as cool as the TV show Glee makes it out to be. We definitely didn't call ourselves the "Glee Club" although I might have had more pride if we did. "Show Choir" doesn't have quite the same ring to it. Yes, there were certainly a few singing hotties, but nothing like Finn. We sang the Lion King and once Mariah Carey - not Lady GaGa or Journey. We wore the same costumes every performance with gold sequined tops and black skirts with hose and black heels - no theatricity. Most importantly my teacher was bald and not a studly Will Shuster.

I realize with this post I openly  admit to having seen the show, perhaps watching it several times. It's worth the partial embaressment to me. Enjoying a show that sheds light, gleefully in fact, on a part of my high school experience I don't often get to remember.

Today I'm grateful for Glee, online TV, and FB to connect me with my former show choir classmates.

Facebook Fast - Day 5

The weekend has arrived, which means I don't spend much time on Facebook anyway. I will however be spending even less time and have even less interest since my parents will be here and I have a friend from Denver staying with me for one night. All in I do feel detoxed and energized without FB around. It isn't that I think it's bad so much as it distracts me from living my life and I waste time on there. Facehooked doesn't begin to the describe the actual "Wastebook" that it has become for me.

Today I'm grateful for steamy stories in my writing class, clean apartment, and dinner reservations.

Facebook Fast - Day 4

Over half way done and I kinda just miss good ol' FB. My parents arrive tomorrow and I want to shout from the rooftops how excited I am to see them. The next best thing to shouting from rooftops is a Facebook post and since that isn't possible right now, I shall Tweet. I'm also beginning to realize I don't think I actually have a problem (this isn't denial, just fact). Come on now, I don't even have a phone app for it and only update my status every few days.

Day 4 and I have come to the conclusion I only kinda miss FB and I don't have a problem. Oh yes, and my parents arrive tomorrow!!! =)

Today I'm grateful for Journey to the Universe presentation, panhandle, and the Wiggle.

Facebook Fast - Day 3

Hmm, day 3 and I'm going strong, but can't help wonder when the shakes will start. For starters I sat at computer after checking email and realized there was a farmer's market! I quickly gathered my things and went to buy some fresh eggs and veggies. I also reorganized my desk and went through some clothes to donate. Quite possibly the largest feat was actually applying for a contract job, and then also finding out I didn't get the job a few hours later...I also met a friend at a coffee shop instead of just texting her.

I'd say the fast is going well, I'm already on Day 3!? It's going well and fast!

Today I'm grateful for One Taste, NeuroBliss, and Anusara yoga.