Ray LaMontagne and Lesbian Lovers

So, Brian and I went to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland to catch Ray LaMontagne in concert. For those of you who have been to the Paramount, you know what the seating is like. If not I'll explain.

With the stage down at the bottom, each row gradually steps up, kind of like a stadium. Basically, when you are sitting in your seat, your knees are roughly mid head level to the person below you. Furthermore, the rows are so cramped and packed together that your knees are literally 1-2 inches from the head of a person sitting normally in their seat below you.

A few minutes into the opening act, the couple right below us began feeling each other up in ways only people on ecstasy do. We kinda giggled at it in the beginning, until they started making out so hard that they were bumping their heads into our knees. At this point, Brian had to kind of spread his knees out so they wouldn't bump him. Unfortunately, when he did this, they chose to take advantage of the extra space and make out with their heads literally between his knees.

Needless to say, it was somewhat distracting. Fortunately, by the time Ray came on, one of the girls had zonked out, so all was mostly calm.

It was an AMAZING show. He is by far, the best artist I have ever, ever seen. If you have never heard his music, I strongly suggest you check him out.

Not only that, but Brian now has a cool story to tell about the time two lesbians made out between his thighs while his girlfriend watched.

Hells yes.

What's the deal California?

I was deeply saddened this morning to see that proposition 8 is likely going to pass this time around. At this point, 95% of the precincts have reported, with 48% no and 52% yes.

They are currently saying "too close to call", but I really doubt we're going to see the percentages shift enough when the remaining 5% report the results.

It is incredibly discouraging to see a state that can say African Americans are equal, but gays are not. I don't know about anyone else, but "separate but equal" is not how I define equality.

I'm now left in a place where I feel guilty that I can marry, but some of my friends cannot.
Why am I any better? Why is my love more valuable?

It really makes me want to throw up my hands and decide not to have a "big white wedding" when that time comes. After all, why should I pump my hard earned wedding money into an economy that tells me only certain kinds of love are sacred? I don't want to support that shit.

I spoke with a good friend of mine who will be deeply affected by the passing of this proposition. She recently got married, and is hoping that they will be "grandfathered in." After speaking with her, I saw that the only thing we can do now is try to look at the positive, and keep moving forward.

Supporters for NO on Prop 8 have stated that if they were defeated, they would take the issue to the supreme court. Historically, the supreme court is largely in support of non discrimination, so maybe we can turn this around.

Even if it doesn't happen there, if you look at the history of our country, discrimination always loses. That is what makes us so great.

It just takes a really long time.

When looked at in perspective to other issues, we have come a LONG way in a relatively short amount of time, and I feel confident that this battle is not over. 10 years ago, this would not have even been on the ballot, let alone with such a tiny margin between those for and against.

Ultimately, this WILL NOT stand, and we WILL prevail.

But it still hurts.

Barak N' Roll!

I know I've already posted for today, but I just had to say...

BOO YAH!!!
Obama gonna knock you out, bitches!!

Wiper Blues

So, I was in the parking lot after buying new wiper blades at Kragen, trying to figure out how to put them on. I had no idea how to do it, but I've always been pretty independent, and try to figure those things out on my own.

Well, I must have looked pretty ridiculous, because a guy who didn't speak any English came up and put them on for me. We couldn't really communicate, but he went slow to show me how he was doing it.

I must have looked so incredibly lame to have a man who speaks a completely different language figure he better walk over and do it for me.

Silly white girls.

VOTE!

I have never been a very political person, and I am NOT the person to get in to any kind of political debate with, but I felt inspired to share my two cents today.

FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN votes determined the last election.

That's it.

Even though I've made it pretty obvious who I am supporting, my goal here is not to get people to vote for my candidate. Honestly, I just want people to realize that their vote DOES MATTER.

For the first time in history, we have an African American candidate for president, and for the second time, a female candidate for vice president. That alone should provide some motivation.

What it comes down to is the fact that we are lucky enough to live in a country in which we have been given the gift of voting. There are many countries out there that do not give citizens this seemingly basic right. Ultimately, no matter how corrupt you think our country is, or how many problems you believe we have, your vote makes a difference, and is the only tool we have to promote positive change. What is the point in throwing up your hands and just giving in to the powers that be?

If nothing else, vote simply because you CAN. If you give up that right, you may one day end up in a country where you no longer even have that option. Trust me, it has happened before.

He Rocks My World!

Earlier this month, we hit our first year anniversary. He is everything I could have ever wanted to have in a partner, and then some. Most importantly, I feel as though I don't have to be anything but exactly who I am when I am with him. He really is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I look forward to many, many more years.

Halloween Fun

I hope everyone had a good Halloween. We played it mellow this year with some pizza, beer and bowling. Good times :)

I had an AWESOME costume all set for this year, but since we are all so busy, and decided it would be best not to go to any parties, I figured there was no point in wasting it. I went with some standard cat ears instead.

Oh well, I'll save it for next year :)

Anyway, because of the rain we really only got a couple of kids this year....I still have a SHITLOAD of candy. That's never a good thing around here...I have the biggest sweet tooth EVER.

Anyway, here are some shots from the night. Enjoy:)