DAMN IT!

I just found out that my college mentor and friend, Dr. Jean D'Amato just passed away. I can not even explain how this makes me feel. She was such a FUCKING amazing person. With her death comes an understanding of history that no other person can understand, a profound International Scholar that had an impact on me that few will ever understand. Di Mei!

Back to Work Soon

Well, I start back too work on Tuesday. The pneumonia is cleared but I still have a touch of bronchitis. Oh and by the way, my stuffed monkies are not talking too me any more so the medication seems too be working hehe. Also, in two weeks i will be going back for a full physical and a prescription of chantix to quit smoking. I realized the other night what a strange life I live, good, but odd. I have pretty much quit tours altogether and although that will dampen my checking account, I realize I am just tired of dealing with multiple jobs and everything else. I feel weird having missed so much work, but I also know there was little else too be done. I am also starting online classes at Delgado this week for my Professional Development Plan. I am kind of excited about this even though it is just an online course. I also have all my information in to Delgado so during the Summer or this Fall I may also be taking a few management classes as well, perhaps working toward a Masters even. Tomorrow marks the return of Thomas back into the fold which makes me very happy, I have missed our little Teefus. Can't sleep tonight, had too take an anti-histimin (sp?) for my congestion and the stuff keeps me up for hours, but tomorrow I need to get up early and get rent paid. Did anyone else forget that february only has 28 days in it? Anyway, I hope you all are doing well and sorry if I haven't been in touch a lot as of late, but if nothing else, I am addicted to facebook (Fishville, Fish World, and Farmville). So if I accidentally send you something and you do not play, please don't be offended, just let me know, I try to customize my messages just to the ones who use the games.

Mardi Gras is Over!

Well I have not posted anything through-out the Mardi Gras season as it tends to the busiest time of the year for us. It was a good time this year, a little crowded as always but I mostly avoided parades and such and opted more for enjoying hanging-out at Lafittes, the Lantern, and Starlight. Crime-wise, it wasn't too bad in comparision to other Mardi Gras' but we did have a house fire on Bourbon Street and I don't believe anyone was hurt. As for me, well Lundi Gras night, I started having coughing/sneexing fits. Couldn't get into the doctor til Friday, but found out that over Mardi Gras, I developed pneumonia. I am on "bed-rest" til next week in part becuase I am contagious, but hey, at least I am not the hopsital again hehe.I do have to say I am very glad I changed doctors back in October. It is nice walking into a doctors office, him examine you and say definitively, this is what you have and here is what we are going too do..Antibiotic injection with steroid injection chaser to kick it off followed by two more oral antibiotics and cough medicine with Aleve for the strained muscles (oh yeah, in one of coughing fits I pulled a muscle in my chect and in my right arm, nice huh?) But if want to say Hi too me, you won't find around the quarter, and highly suggest carrier pidgeon so you don't get too close. hehehe

She Better Be Glad She is Goldie Hawn's Daughter

I am used to filming causing chaos in New Orleans with parking and such, but why does it have to interfere with drag shows hehehhee. Tonight, Coca was supposed to perform at Oz but pretty much every drag queen in New Orleans was at a filming for Katie Hudson's new movie. Needless to say, the show got cancelled/made very late although I waited as long as I could.. I am really just joking, I think it is awesome that our drag/transsexual community got a feature on a major movie. Now I am excited to see it! *NOTICE* I talked to Ken today and he will be here the Friday before Mardi Gras. I also hung-out with Jeff and Tim tonight, think I neglected to mention Tim is now an official teach at Delgado! Part-time, but we are keeping our fingers crossed. And beyond that, WHO DAT (copyright the family Bourbon not the NFL!).

Mardi Gras is Upon Us

Sorry I have not posted in a while but for some reason blogger has not allowed me too log-in. Things are going well. I have dramatically cut-back on tours which financially sucks, but I just can't keep going like I used too. Lets face it we are all getting older and can't do like we were 20. I love the energy in the city right now with the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, this should be an exciting month coming-up! I also got registered at Delgado to take some management courses on-line which I am hoping will help me better manage the rangers. Beyond that, I took time for myself this weekend, did some laundry, got my room cleaned-up, and rested. I really should do that more often. I like going to drag shows and all, but five in one week is too much which is what I did two weeks ago. Coca, Marcy, Zsa Zsa and Princess better appreciate the love hehehe. Will post again soon, blogger permitting.

Lets Talk About Bias Verses Ignorance

Ok one social blog: I grew-up in Texas and delt with a lot social conflict such as racism, classism, and homophobia. One of the reasons I moved to New Orleans was to avoid such things. Yes we have social conflict here in New Orleans but it is something that is not acceptable in my circles, but it seems ok to stereotype me as a Texan, being arrogent, self-involved and cocky. This was pointed out to me tonight. Seriously? I will joke about stereotypes, basically because they are ignorant spweings of people, but to meet someone that refuses to accept me as an intelligent person because of where I was born is offensive. Like I said, not too rant too much, but give me a break. That is like saying someone from California can not eat meat. Made my point? hehehe

Are We Still Talking About Poncho's Butt Plug? - Lance

Tonight was Ringo and it was pretty fun, I am just a little disappointed that not many of the regulars were there.Today I started my day with a homeless person who died last night during the freeze night. We try to get the homeless help whenever possible, but I feel more needs to be done, including more training for my rangers. This is something that has plagued me all day. I have dealt with death on many levels throughout my life, but this is something that is just senseless and makes me upset on a very personal level. With this being said, please do not give the homeless money, encourage them to go to the shelters, specifically the Mission, so they do not take cash, buy alcohol and greater endanger themselves. Sorry, I do not tend to make political posts but this is weighing on me right now.

Happy New Years!

New Years was interesting this year albeit odd. I spent most of my time at Lafittes which is unusual since I usually hang at the Lantern, although I did stop-by. Ken came into town and just left this afternoon. I managed to miss most of the shows going on over the weekend but tonight I am suppose to go to Coca's show at Oz. Haven't decided if I am going to bring my camera. I really didn't take any pictures this weekend and also didn't go to the river too see the fireworks. Like I said it was an odd weekend. I think I was just ready to get the past year over and done with. Seems like it was pretty bad for most everybody. I really hope this coming year will be better.

It's Never About Delivering a Joke. It Is Always About Delivering the Truth - Goldie Hawn

Well, Christmas is over and not a lot to report. Been hanging-out with friends some, but very upset about the Saints losing again. I feel it is my fault since a rare event occurred for me both nights they lost, but I digress. Tonight a tour, tomorrow who the hell knows.

"Ladies pinch, only whores use rouge!"

Speaking of which, where is my rouge? Anyway, I had a good Christmas this year, very laid-back. I woke-up at some ungodly hour (6 am does exist). Went to Lafittes and waited for Will to get off work then we went to Jeff and Coca's to cook. We did chicken and dumplings, green bean casserole, and garlic mashed tators. It was uber-good. Then we took a nap, well I took a nap, Will pretty much went to bed since he had to work that morning at 5am. I ventured off to Starlight for their show, and yes the pics are forth-coming. I had a good time! I really needed something low-stress and fun. Tonight I had a tour and tomorrow I have to finish-up payroll then perhaps a little bit of fun. I am thinking I will take Monday off since this coming weekend is Sugar Bowl so I know I will have to be working a good-bit. I hope you all had a special Holiday and with luck we can get through New Years unscathed. Tomorrow I also HAVE to clean-up my room a bit, I have been letting it go. I just spend so little time here that is kind of snow-balls. Hehehe, I said balls.

Bizzare Christmas

I am disturbed by the fact that my standarded bar is doing nothing for Christmas. I have spent years going there for this time of year, for those of us that do not have "blood family" here. Our family in the city is very important so I am pretty pissed-off. Yes I have places to go and places to hang-out but damn, traditions are now broken. I hate this stuff...

Insert Witty Title Here

Well things are moving along right now. I have taken several days off this week in an effort to use up some PTO (payed time off) before I lose it at the end of the year. I am kind of annoyed with my doctor because I get the impression I will not be able to get an appointment again till after the New Year. Today I got a Christmas card in the mail from my dad with a check in it. I always feel wierd about him giving me money, at this point in my life I can pretty much take of things myself and I would rather see that money go to getting something he wants. But I also know he would through a fit if I tried to return it. I also have tomorrow off and am comtemplating going for a drink tonight. Decisions must be made Mary!

Where'd my thingy go?!?! Oh it is between Sam's legs. -Shelley

Well not a lot going on other than work of course. Met a couple over the weekend that was really cool and fun to hang with. I have several friends around but it isn't often I get to hang-out with them. Right now I am just so over the cold weather, but at least that god-aweful rain is done for the moment at least, so I am hoping this nagging cold will go away soon. I have recently realized I have such an odd life hehe

Expose

I realize that one of the reasons I stopped blogging is because people tend to irritate the piss out of me sometimes. I just don't understand how conflict occurs. If you do not like them just don't talk to them, why does it have to be drama? I accept the fact that some people hate me...I am ok with that. I was not put here on this planet to entertain people, just help where I can. Which is what I try to do.

Holidays...enough said!

Had a nice night tonight, just had sometime with my roomie and friends. Coca's show was nice but I think we are all too tired from last night's party. I also got our shower fixed and our heat working today so I am uber-toasty which I need!I also scared my roomie tonight with large ceramic monkies on her chair..I thought it was funny but she does not share my appreciation for such things hehe

I have a pussy tingle and leaf plates-Emma

Tonight was a fun night at Ringo. There were a lot of regulars and not a huge crowd. Even Wilhemina made an apperance. Ken is officially in town so this should be a fun weekend once I deal with work. I love hanging-out with friends, just wished I had more nights with a great mix. There were only a few missing tonight. I have got to get the heat fixed from the apartment manager, but I also am looking for a new room mate if anyone knows of someone.

Back to Blogging

Well I have taken a bit of time off from blogging as there has been a lot going on with the holidays. Thanksgiving was a lot of fun. Ken came into town and we went around to all the hang-outs and ate some amazing food. I also went over to Brandon's for some wine and even more food, then back too the Lantern for the last couple of rounds of Ringo then I was quite done to say the least. I am not sure what is in store for Christmas, but i suspect I will be doing more of the same since I am not able to go home this year again. We just got some super heavy new jackets in for the rangers and work is going well, we just have a lot going on between the holidays, Sugar Bowl coming-up and everything else. But I promise to post more frequently regardless.

Kevingo

Kevin hosted Ringo tonight and he did an amazing job! We literally laughed till our ribs hurt. And yes I gave Glenn a little back massage hehehe. I like nights like this! No offense to Mary, but it was a hit!

Happier Times

Sorry things have been a bit negative but right at this moment things are going pretty well. My sister is good, my aunt is responding to treatment, and I am good. I had a fun time talking to friends tonight and am feeling a little more up-spirited. I just got overwhelmed at some point. But tonight just hanging with cool people makes it all better :)

Hairless Pussy (from a conversation last night)

My sister had surgery today for her neck and back. She is doing ok but in a lot of pain. Aunt Betty started radiation treatment and seems to be ok as well. I feel so pulled to home that I do not know what to do, my dad says it isn't that bad but I kind of feel he is in denial. But I also have some personal stuff going on as well. The end of the year tends to be a bad time for my family, and I am just over-whelmed. Although my coumidin level is good so apparently I will not have problems anytime soon. So much to do and so little time....