tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779092024-02-19T00:43:00.791-08:00UCOMDL v2.0- Lara Blake's Blog<center>An <b>Unedited Commentary On My Daily Life, Version 2.0</b></center>
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<center>The Ramblings of a relatively youngish Transgendered girl searching for her place in the World.
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</center>L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.comBlogger443125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-81560529384962501072012-11-03T17:43:00.001-07:002012-11-03T17:43:36.605-07:00Processing.org Processing.org WWW.PROCESSING.ORG | http://www.processing.org/ read more --- http://pulse.me L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-83257631287918371092010-10-24T07:59:00.000-07:002010-10-24T08:05:36.797-07:00!I've been keeping this here for posterity, but the newer stuff, and the archive of this blog has moved (yet again), to BlakeBevin.com!Don't get too excited though, because that ones not updated much now either, and is in desperate need of renovating.At any rate, follow me on Twitter @BlakeBevin or Facebook.com/BlakeBevinCatch you on the flip side!Blake Alana BevinL. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-78559943506096113342008-12-31T23:49:00.001-08:002008-12-31T23:49:01.022-08:00First!Welcome to a new New Year.I'm still in Florida- my flight is in a couple of hours, and we'll be leaving for the airport shortly. It's about 2:45am here.It always feels weird, that feeling I get when I'm up late/early, about to head to the airport.Maybe it's because it reminds me of the first time I left California, being woken before dawn by Mom to head out to the car.I've written before that L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-52050213306153072102008-12-20T07:28:00.001-08:002008-12-20T07:28:43.993-08:00No Matter Where you GoThere you are...So I made it in alright. Stayed in the St. Gregory last night in D.C. It's really nice. I got upgraded to a suite, and it's huge!Too bad I'm checking out soon.Well, my Grandma's on her way to get me. Can't believe I haven't seen her in five years!Hopefully I'll get a chance to see my old neighborhood and hang out with that high school friend of mine.Well, talk to you soon!L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-60447241915335944382008-12-11T20:27:00.001-08:002008-12-11T20:31:28.094-08:00I Need More Than 140 Characters TodaySo as I said, today was my first day off in awhile.I wanted to just stay home in bed, but 'Jewels' needed to be picked up from the hospital, plus a friend wanted me to meet her for lunch, so I hauled my butt into a cab and got Jewels and took her to lunch with me.All in all not too bad, but my self-esteem suffered a few blows. First there was a little girl scout or something trying to hawk her L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-41683565965050597002008-12-11T09:02:00.001-08:002008-12-11T09:02:41.881-08:00A Blog Post!Heya! So here I am writing on the ole' blog while I wait for some downloads to complete.I am writing this from my new Asus 900ha, a somewhat spur of the moment purchase that I probably shouldn't have made with this economy, but I am loving this thing and I don't regret it.The keyboard is surprisingly useful with my skinny fingers.I still love my Macbook Pro, but the battery is on the verge of L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-21428348547910286942008-11-29T20:02:00.000-08:002008-11-29T20:16:22.279-08:00I feel so weird. Just woke up from a long nap, groggy. Reading news articles about the attacks in India and people stranded in Thailand. Strange feeling brewing in my chest. Right now the World seems Big and Scary.L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-59890713628129438152008-11-24T11:21:00.000-08:002008-11-27T08:27:00.740-08:00The Eternal Sleep of the BloggerHaven't been posting much here lately. But haven't you heard?Blogs are Dead!Well, some of us are still clinging to life as we limp along. But I do wonder about the time I spend writing these stream of consciousness entries. Not much of this stuff is even TG Related anymore- it's just Me.I have been pretty active on Twitter as of late, since I re-downloaded the iPhone app. I resisted at first,L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-73467302926298599502008-11-18T21:17:00.000-08:002008-11-18T22:15:52.929-08:00Wooo for ProductivityI was feeling particularly energetic today- maybe it's because I accidentally slept in until 7 instead of getting up at the usual 5.But at any rate, I made a ToDo list about a mile long, and did every single one- very satisfying.So now I'm lounging on my bed, alternating between looking at my clean room and smiling, and work I've brought home. Budget cuts.Weeeeee...L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-45156834720854678062008-11-14T14:01:00.000-08:002008-11-14T15:40:28.441-08:00Snaaaaaaaaaake!Hehe, my hacked PSP is great. It took hours to configure properly, having to learn about 'poploaders' and 'PSAR dumpers', but I finally got it playing PS1 games. I'm going through Resident Evil 1 right now, and as soon as I get a higher capacity memory card- Metal Gear Solid!L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-61720766354342549242008-11-12T20:25:00.000-08:002008-11-12T20:47:04.885-08:00Plethora of InanityWas cleaning out my closet and came across my ole' PSP which has been unused for years. On a whim I decided to Hack it, so a few hours slipped away as I used Lumines to downgrade the firmware, and then after seeing the plethora of Custom Firmware, installed that.A few minutes after that, I had a Super Nintendo emulator installed and was speeding through Super Mario World. Funny, but I bet that L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-62490177325506014192008-11-04T18:56:00.000-08:002008-11-04T19:14:26.761-08:00Red White n' BlueUgh.So it took me a couple of days to recover. I didn't get too drunk at the Halloween Party, but I've cut down on my drinking so I guess my tolerance has gone down.As I said before, I was "Sexy" Judy Jetson. I did snap a photo, but I was hesitant putting it up here because I think I look fat. It was the lighting! I had taken a deep breath! I just ate!Oh well. It's been awhile since I L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-7493137184704454742008-11-01T17:41:00.001-07:002008-11-01T17:41:48.964-07:00Oh GodddddNever again... ugh.(Will update tomorrow when I'm less Hung Over)L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-75087121550700550512008-10-30T12:29:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:47:32.077-07:00Trick or TartSo another week has flown by.I've really gotten wrapped up in the Xbox and haven't had any regrets yet. In fact, now I'm thinking about getting a nice 42 incher LCD to go with it...The last Grand Theft Auto I played was 3 for the PS2, so the leap to GTA IV has been amazing, and it's what I've been playing most, helping to calm me down after a fifteen minute Dead Space run (which I'm almost L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-41823338817197706642008-10-24T10:57:00.000-07:002008-10-24T11:21:08.963-07:00Geez, these X-Box games are almost like an addiction.Just ordered Grand Theft Auto 4 and Bioshock.Bioshock I got half-way through on my computer, but I had to reinstall Windows and so lost my Save Game.I really prefer the Mouse and Keyboard control, especially in First Person Shooters, but I'm slowly learning. The lack of proper aiming is making Dead Space even more terrifying, and I've yet to L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-39862856629154442762008-10-23T06:36:00.000-07:002008-10-23T12:30:34.619-07:00Because my check didn't clear in time, my X-Box shipment was delayed, but it should be arriving today. Ironically the GAMES came yesterday, so I've been reading the manuals (Assassin's Creed, The Orange Box, Dead Space and Fable II). Can't wait!Hmm, had some weird dreams last night. I guess they can be considered nightmares, but I don't remember feeling scared or anything. Fungus/Caterpillar/L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-52237870171320788572008-10-21T13:14:00.000-07:002008-10-21T15:49:17.936-07:00wTf n0ob lOLzSo I had some extra money this paycheck that I had set aside to spend on myself. I was going to buy some expensive duds, but my finger hovered above the confirmation button at Bluefly.com.It really just felt like a waste of money to me, so I bought something a little more useful instead- an XBOX 360 and some games. (And ironically, it was $200 less than what I was planning to spend on ten L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-46848993362904319762008-10-18T10:31:00.000-07:002008-10-18T23:14:02.743-07:00Sangria!Have I mentioned lately how much I love my iPhone?Downloaded Diner Dash, a port of the DS game, and it's pretty addictive.Also looking at a new MacBook Pro has a birthday gift for myself next year. Ahh, the pain and pleasures of being a gadget addict.I haven't been going out much lately, but yesterday Lizzy invited me out and I ended up having a Girl's Night Out.It was pretty fun- we drank L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-39358633742766895442008-10-14T13:46:00.001-07:002008-10-14T14:02:27.423-07:00UghBoy was I sick yesterday. I lasted at work about twenty minutes before I had someone come in for me.Maybe it was that Chinese food from that dingy place on the corner. Maybe it was all the Vodka and Beer. I don't know- I'm not a doctor.Anyhoo, I'm feeling much better now. Much better, and salivating over the new MacBook Pros!Hmmmmm, it's probably about time for an upgrade. I've had this old L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-87874253869856842302008-10-11T18:31:00.000-07:002008-10-11T18:48:20.042-07:00Hey, isn't that the guy from The X-Files?Ugh, spent way too much money at BlueFly, but what better way to spend my cash than invest in marked up duds that will be out of style by the end of the season?Oh, there are better way? Boy, is my face red...But Fuck It, I think I'll look good in them.Speaking of spending money, I've started doing my Christmas shopping for the family. I'm thinking about getting them a Wii, even though I really L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-72698923841441831032008-10-06T20:06:00.000-07:002008-10-06T20:22:42.162-07:00It's Alive!Oof, has it been that long?The days are getting shorter and the time's just flying by.Been doing a lot of "Window Shopping" on bluefly.com in preparation for my trip back to the east coast. I'd like to be somewhat presentable as some of my family will be seeing me for the first time since I've transitioned.I'm planning on stopping over in Virgina for a couple of days before heading to Florida. L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-168044158597054652008-09-24T13:24:00.001-07:002008-09-24T13:51:16.855-07:00Science!Ugh.Work.I really suffer a lot for this job, the 'off the record' stuff I have to deal with. I'm starting to feel fatigued from it all. I feel like some "spark" in me is dying.Heh, maybe that's just the consequence of aging and living a (a)typical American Life.I'm fighting to keep it alive, though. That little brush with internet fame awhile back has really given me the drive to focus more onL. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-6300466120846310282008-09-18T19:44:00.000-07:002008-09-18T20:03:52.960-07:00I'm Surrounded by Assholes!YouTube- Space Balls clipThe problem with morons, besides putting up with their ineptitude, is that they tend to be vocal.This job sure grates on me, sometimes. Today the boss mentioned a big reservation that's coming in June of 2009, and to make a note to remind him about it when the date rolls around.And I found myself wondering if I'm still going to be here next summer. Another year? The L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-35164331007665055292008-09-13T09:29:00.000-07:002008-09-13T09:59:56.864-07:00Vegas RecapOof- that's the last time I have six vodka rocks on a one and a half hour plane ride.But I'm back home, relatively safe and sound.Vegas was pretty low key. Mainly I did the touristy thing with 'Jewels', who had never been to Vegas. Did the rides, walked the strip, gorged at buffets. Oh God, that Bellagio Buffet- I'm glad I have a fast metabolism. I stuck with "surf", mainly- king crab legs, L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-28787459604646938842008-09-09T09:52:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:06:05.620-07:00SwingersThanks for the comments and emails responding to the Previous post. Sometimes I get into funks and feel down, but I really do have to focus on what I have, rather than what I don't. And if I really think about it, I rather like my situation now. Parties, maintaining social status- most of it's a waste of time, anyway.I like having the free time to do my own thing- like make a Ghetto E-Ink TankL. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0