Vixen Fixin

I need to get my mojo back. I'm hoping that this change in weather will bring a change in attitude. It just seems like more things are possible with the sunlight on our backs.

Word on the street is that Nicole will be making an appearance on Friday night. That pretty much guarantees an insane time. Last time she was in town, we ended up at a house party in Northern Liberties until, like, insane o'clock. I don't remember much, but the pictures are pretty hysterical.

I'm also in a good mood because Jenna will be joining me to see my other favorite band, My Chemical Romance, on Sunday. If Gerard Way can't lift my spirits, than nothing can. I mean, just look at him:



I'm also also in a good mood because I talked to my girl Courtney and she is coming out to spend some time in Philly with me in May. It's looking like we are going to need a Queen's night to welcome her to the city of brotherly love. As long as my roommate Nick dons something with breakway pants, the party will be started right. I am still trying to figure out when I can get away to Chicago to see her and the boys again. Hopefully I can firm up plans within the week.

Thanks to all my buddies who've been radical to me. I love you guys!

Here is a My Chem video to get us in the mood for Sunday.

Shaken and Stirr'd

This is a repost from my mentor, Dr. Donna Gaines. I thought it was appropriate for this uneventfully stunted sunday. Shannon and I having been talking about this very thing. Signals were sent and received, loud and clear.

Britney Spears Bottoming Out
So Britney shaved her head---got a tattoo and told us all that she's tired. Tired of hair extensions, tired of people touching her, tired of herself and of us. The troubled star has been a commodity form, a market fabrication since childhood. Her public forays into oblivion, while terrifying to watch, may be the best thing that's ever happened to her. Whether we're rich & famous or obscure and impoverished, sooner or later we face a choice: be true to who we really are or die.

Some part of Britney Spears is dying to herself. Transforming, like so many of us do, she's acting out this loss of an obsolete self through self-destructive activity. Some may view her shaved head as the act of a lost soul, a deperate attempt at reclaiming lost power. Yes, it's all those things, but it's also this: A baptism of renewal, a new start, a step forward towards a new beginning. In time, if she gets help and support, she'll clear out all the wreckage of the false self--including bad relationships, addictions, and fear. Let's pray for her--and anyone else who's bottoming out. May God's love be with you and bring you home to the place of the true heart.
Amen

Weekend Warriors

I'm a weekend warrior. I live for Friday nights.

And, I can't wait to see Shannon soon. We always have a blast together. This frosty weather has been cramping our style but we are determined to have a good time tonight, even if we have to pioneer into the arctic.

And, I just received word that my girl, Jenna, might come down to Filthadelphia tonight. I'm so excited I think she deserves another post. Jenna is one of my best friends. She knows me better than almost anyone on this planet. We lived together for three years and she is just a phenominal person; very warm, loving, and loyal.

If Jenna comes over tonight, I guarantee that this band will be played:



I just wish I could fast forward through my work day and get to the fun part already!

Bound to be Chicago Bound

So, I want to go back to Chicago soon. When I went over christmas and new years, I had one of the best times of my life. I had a blast with Courtney. And, meeting Seth and Jon was awesome. I kinda cried on the plane cause i didn't want to come home. I'm so emo!

However, the timing of an upcoming trip is becoming an issue. This visit is looking like it is shaping up to be a long weekend, which isn't my first choice. I wish I could stay longer. And, with the unpredictability of school coursework, let's just say its hard to truly get away right now. It's pretty frustrating. But, as soon as I hear Courtney's voice on the phone, I immediately want to say "fuck it", drop everything I'm doing and just head back.

In other news, I re-rented the show Long Way Round. For some reason that show resonates with me. The show is about how Ewen McGregor embarks on an extensive motorcycle journey from london to NYC with his best friend, Charlie. You get to see them overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. Their perserverence is inspiring. And, I always cry at the end when they reunite with their families. I do love a good reunion!

Valentine's day was pretty much a bust. I think this frosty weather is bumming me out. I asked Rob to grab a drink with me last night but he didn't want to leave his house. I ended up just making a cocktail with flat diet coke that I didn't even finish. so much for unwinding. Maybe i'll pick up a bottle of wine after work and get a bit tipsy while I do my homework.

So, I talked with Shannon and we decided that we need some good times. I just saw that the And Dim Sum kids are having a Spin the Bottle Party at the kyber on friday night. If I feel like dealing with old city, maybe I'll try and check it out.