tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779092011-08-01T14:43:45.405-07:00<center>An <b>Unedited Commentary On My Daily Life, Version 2.0</b></center> <br> <center>The Ramblings of a relatively youngish Transgendered girl searching for her place in the World. <br> <br> </center>L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.comBlogger4421100tag: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 Bevin

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-78559943506096113342008-12-31T23:49:00.001-08:002008-12-31T23:49:01.022-08:00

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-52050213306153072102008-12-20T07:28:00.001-08:002008-12-20T07:28:43.993-08:00

There 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-60447241915335944382008-12-11T20:27:00.001-08:002008-12-11T20:31:28.094-08:00

So 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-41683565965050597002008-12-11T09:02:00.001-08:002008-12-11T09:02:41.881-08:00

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-21428348547910286942008-11-29T20:02:00.000-08:002008-11-29T20:16:22.279-08:00

I 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-59890713628129438152008-11-24T11:21:00.000-08:002008-11-27T08:27:00.740-08:00

Haven'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-73467302926298599502008-11-18T21:17:00.000-08:002008-11-18T22:15:52.929-08:00

I 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-45156834720854678062008-11-14T14:01:00.000-08:002008-11-14T15:40:28.441-08:00

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-61720766354342549242008-11-12T20:25:00.000-08:002008-11-12T20:47:04.885-08:00

Was 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-62490177325506014192008-11-04T18:56:00.000-08:002008-11-04T19:14:26.761-08:00

Ugh.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-7493137184704454742008-11-01T17:41:00.001-07:002008-11-01T17:41:48.964-07:00

Never 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-75087121550700550512008-10-30T12:29:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:47:32.077-07:00

So 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-41823338817197706642008-10-24T10:57:00.000-07:002008-10-24T11:21:08.963-07:00

Geez, 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-39862856629154442762008-10-23T06:36:00.000-07:002008-10-23T12:30:34.619-07:00

Because 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-52237870171320788572008-10-21T13:14:00.000-07:002008-10-21T15:49:17.936-07:00

So 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-46848993362904319762008-10-18T10:31:00.000-07:002008-10-18T23:14:02.743-07:00

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-39358633742766895442008-10-14T13:46:00.001-07:002008-10-14T14:02:27.423-07:00

Boy 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-87874253869856842302008-10-11T18:31:00.000-07:002008-10-11T18:48:20.042-07:00

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-72698923841441831032008-10-06T20:06:00.000-07:002008-10-06T20:22:42.162-07:00

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-168044158597054652008-09-24T13:24:00.001-07:002008-09-24T13:51:16.855-07:00

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 on

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-6300466120846310282008-09-18T19:44:00.000-07:002008-09-18T20:03:52.960-07:00

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-35164331007665055292008-09-13T09:29:00.000-07:002008-09-13T09:59:56.864-07:00

Oof- 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-28787459604646938842008-09-09T09:52:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:06:05.620-07:00

Thanks 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 Tank

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-56517022921611418832008-09-06T12:18:00.000-07:002008-09-06T13:16:52.545-07:00

Emmy called me last night, inviting me to a friend's housewarming party.I'm thinking a small get together with hor d'oeuvres and wine or something. We get there a little early and find our college age hosts dressing up in go go boots and skimpy underwear. Turns out they forgot to mention (or Emmy forgot) that this was a housewarming slash Lingerie Party.Within a very short time, there's a

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-9801977316834403642008-09-05T08:40:00.000-07:002008-09-05T08:47:51.729-07:00

Well, it truly seems downhill after 25 as I've found I need coffee frequently throughout the day. Otherwise, as I mentioned previously, I just crash as soon as I get off of work.I've drunk it on and off but until recently my little coffee machine had been gathering dust.I'm more prone to anxiety on caffeine though, so it's a delicate balancing act. When I get that wearable computer finished,

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-12786980806164369562008-09-04T18:52:00.000-07:002008-09-04T19:21:48.127-07:00

Some aren't as fortunate.Sorry for the delay.The heat wave gripping the city has been sapping away at my energy to the point where I usually take a long nap after work, and just veg out before going to sleep for the night.Heh, the unending excitement of a tranny in the big city.The boss also asked me to change rooms- according to him a room they fixed down on the second floor was just too nice to

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-14175708755762084252008-08-26T15:47:00.000-07:002008-08-27T11:12:12.708-07:00

I'm in front of the hotel, taking a quick break and taking in the warm day and the fresh air.A short guy walks by. "Hey Blake, you working?"I don't recognize him but I say 'Yeah' reflexively. Afterwards I realize he didn't say 'Blake', he said 'Babe'. I knew exactly what was going to happen next."How much for head?"I rolled my eyes and started walking back in. "I'm not that kind of girl.""You

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-59684389660786557272008-08-24T09:59:00.000-07:002008-08-24T11:18:29.539-07:00

Went to Cindy's (Emmy's Sister) birthday party yesterday. Emmy didn't go because her and Cindy are kind of going through a rough patch.Anyhoo, I took the Caltrain down, which was interesting. I haven't rode many trains.It all kind of passed rather quick. The first venue was a lake where me and half a dozen of her friends lounged around in the sun. I forgot sunscreen, but hopefully one

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-70793308553578922732008-08-22T23:40:00.001-07:002008-08-23T00:06:00.178-07:00

...in a small corner on the internet ;)I decided to post an Instructable on my little Kindle fix, and it was made Featured and Popular! Hehe, yeah, I know it doesn't mean much, but it is kind of cool when you work hard on a project and then get a chance to show it off.As of now I'm the Top popular hit on the homepage, but that will probably change by the time you get there. Just do a search for

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-27493406643377814872008-08-21T22:12:00.000-07:002008-08-22T05:37:10.759-07:00

Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe!I haven't mentioned my much beloved Amazon Kindle in awhile.That's because when I went to Florida last Christmas my sister accidentally stepped on it and cracked the screen to smithereens.I toyed around with it when I got home and took it apart, seeing how everything fit together and worked. After some internet research, it donned on me that the Sony E-ink

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-8640394711396408892008-08-18T17:45:00.000-07:002008-08-18T18:00:21.825-07:00

I am now whole again.Yes, I got a new iPhone.Good thing I know 'Adi', as I would hate having to stand in line again and go through that whole process.Unfortunately, my last sync was July 12th (!) so I lost a bunch of txts and pictures. I also lost The Russian Girls new number, but maybe that's a good thing.As I mentioned before, 'Erika' dropped by out of the blue, after disappearing a year ago.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-29954612490307383652008-08-17T07:28:00.000-07:002008-08-17T07:44:26.785-07:00

I don't put much stock in newspaper horoscopes, but the 'Pink Pages' in the San Francisco chronicle, a weekly entertainment guide to the Bay Area, has always been pretty accurate. (Yes, I realize how unscientific this all is, but I'm also an Aquarian, which makes me a tad eccentric and ready to believe in the Strange)It did predict (or more correctly, my interpretation of the prediction) that I

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-18877967116649681592008-08-16T21:29:00.000-07:002008-08-16T22:02:14.330-07:00

Today was one of those really, really awful days.First off, people in this area were totally crazy. I checked the calender, and indeed, today is a full Moon!I had to keep the room deposits from a guest because they smoked in the room, and for doing my job I have the pleasure of being screamed at, called a "faggot" repeatedly, and get a cup of ice water thrown at me.Then a little later there was

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-62189144834216057092008-08-15T11:59:00.000-07:002008-08-15T12:04:10.165-07:00

The Russian Girl, Erica just dropped by after getting out of the joint. Eesh. More on that later.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-25633799379898416682008-08-15T08:54:00.000-07:002008-08-15T18:31:02.226-07:00

Over a week again. Sorry! I did update my Flickr page with a couple of pics. Literally, just 5 or so. Nothing too revealing, either. I just thought it would be a nice change of pace to put some "normal" pictures up, outside the confines of my tiny room.So what's happening?I met this gay guy at the hotel that I've become sort of friends with. He's gone shopping with me and is working on

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-42076203441988954072008-08-06T16:20:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:58:04.403-07:00

Apologies for the absence.Been neck deep in work and various projects. I picked up a LEGO NXT robot kit and have been prototyping with that. Ahhh, hard to beat building with Lego- makes me feel young again. Hehe, in a box somewhere my Mom has a picture of me sitting on the bed, naked, age 6, playing with a suitcase full of Lego.Yeah, I was a weird kid.Went on my second date, with The Date. We

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-74186426434361001132008-07-27T21:32:00.000-07:002008-07-27T22:05:25.431-07:00

What a lazy weekend- I must have slept through a good 4/7 of it.Today I tried to grab a late breakfast at a nearby restaurant, but with a line out the door I settled on Burger King. Get this- a steak, crispy onions, cheese, and mashed potatoes with bacon bits, all together in a bun. It was such a disgusting commentary that I had to try it. Very filling. Thank God for Fast Metabolisms.Took an

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-35106847682835970652008-07-26T08:46:00.000-07:002008-07-26T09:24:54.311-07:00

Wow, the past week just flew by. (That tends to happen when the boss goes out of town.)Nothing new really going on. It was just a pleasant, relaxed week.The Date is in LA, working on his project for Google. We might get together next weekend.Last night turned into Girl's Night Out somehow, when dinner with The Vegan expanded to include her roommate and ex-girlfriend. And then Emmy called out

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-48962620325611617212008-07-19T15:29:00.001-07:002008-07-19T15:29:49.796-07:00

Boy, I love my new iPhone. On paper it's not that different, but it transcends that.I had preferred the aluminum back, but after owning it for a couple of days, I'm a convert. It really does feel even better in your hand!Hmm, I just realized- in all likelihood I'll be using an Apple made phone for the rest of my life. That's rather comforting. No matter what happens, I've got that phone

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-4286102145546177862008-07-19T12:27:00.001-07:002008-07-19T12:27:27.339-07:00

And I can watch it online at www.usanetwork.com/fullepisodes/Whoop!

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-79977727588949043032008-07-17T14:06:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:08:22.766-08:00

Buying a new Apple product is almost like a Hero's Trial. You need to suffer and persevere before you can claim victory.Yesterday, having just taken my paycheck to the bank, I saw the line in front of the Apple Store and decided on the spur of the moment to start waiting.And wait I did, for 3 1/2 hours. It was freezing and windy, and I looked a fright once I finally made it inside. After

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-34187987930651264212008-07-15T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-15T13:23:44.686-07:00

My colds always seem to follow the same stages- First I get a sore throat, when that goes away I develop a cough, and when that lets up I get a runny nose and start sneezing a lot. I'm in stage III now, so hopefully recovery is right around the corner.Blowing ones nose every five minutes isn't exactly sexy, as I mentioned before.So, my first date with a boy.The weather was great, for once. We

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-5063659481822320022008-07-13T10:30:00.000-07:002008-07-13T12:07:03.746-07:00

Ugh, I have a bit of a cold that I've been fighting. A tad of a sore throat and a little cough- definitely not sexy.Which is unfortunate, because I kinda sorta have a date today. With a boy.Well, I had told him right off the bat that this was new for me, and I'd like to try being friends firstSo, it's really more of a hanging out kind of thing. We're going to take a walk through Chinatown and

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-68044229732866928332008-07-11T06:40:00.000-07:002008-07-11T08:28:12.684-07:00

Sorry for the delay. I was only kidding about disappearing, but oooh boy, it's easy to slip down the rabbit hole when you're "coding". Or learning and practicing, in this case.I'm starting with Python, and dabbling in C. C is cool because my robot reads it, and it's neat to type in a few esoteric commands and see it take off across the floor as it follows them.This is all part of a larger

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-29931841161053179072008-07-04T00:55:00.000-07:002008-07-04T01:15:23.861-07:00

Greetings from the trenches of the Graveyard Shift, something I'll be working the next couple of nights because two of our employees are on Vacation.We've been pretty busy, but with only a few rooms left to rent hopefully it'll be pretty quiet and I can surf the internet and shut out the world in peace.Saw 'Hancock' today. Wow, I'm seeing a bunch of movies lately, now that I have some money. It

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-54971644572617722232008-07-03T10:44:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:08:22.958-08:00

My new glasses came today! My other glasses were OK, but after years of use the lenses have become a bit foggy with scratches, and the hinges are loose and floppy. (That's what SHE said! ...or whatever the kids are saying nowadays.)One can't probably tell the difference, but they are a little smaller, and I like em'.I saw Wanted last night, and The Vegan loved it. Funny how her argument

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-23750553353701231052008-07-02T01:26:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:08:23.185-08:00

Guess you can say that about pretty much everything.Paycheck came, paid off that bill, and now hopefully I'm free.Just two more weeks to go and I can buy the equipment I need to continue my experiments.Oh, and here's my new T-Shirt! If I could have one superpower, controlling the "Speed Force" would certainly be it.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-80385097777851257922008-06-29T20:54:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:48:52.936-07:00

Well, today was the big Gay Pride parade in San Francisco, and I kept with the tradition of not attending. Sure, it would be interesting to see, but the freakin' crowds- yeesh. A part of me likes loosing myself in a Sea of People, but it required more energy than I had today.I think my body has gotten wise to the fact that this is my one day off a week, so I just feel sapped on Sundays.So I

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-24380591453997144822008-06-23T13:13:00.000-07:002008-06-23T13:41:06.003-07:00

I don't think the following is really graphic or anything, but it's a little gross.The first few days were a bit rough.My surgery went fine with no complications. No excessive swelling or bleeding and what have you, so the Doc said I was good to go back to the hotel after a day and half or so. I had two drains attached to my chest leading to some water bottle looking contraptions.It wasn't

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-6851976771281463172008-06-20T19:06:00.000-07:002008-06-20T19:07:34.454-07:00

You failed to inform me that your world orbits a GIANT BALL OF FIRE!----------------------------Sent from my iPhone

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-25149016973580528792008-06-19T23:40:00.000-07:002008-06-20T09:24:29.548-07:00

Be careful out there, kids- lots of nuts in Cyberspace *rolls eyes**edit- deleted remarks because they were mean and I should be above that*UPDATE-Case in point, read the comment below._uacct="UA-18003-7"; _uanchor=1; urchinTracker();

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Goodbye, Paycheck!It took longer than usual to clear, but my paycheck finally came and was almost gone again just as quickly. But on the plus side, I got rid of that negative balance, paid my credit card, reactivated my health insurance and returned some loans.I even had enough left over to buy a few summer outfits (from classiccloseouts.com), something I desperately need as the temperature

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-63383898717911705752008-06-16T12:26:00.000-07:002008-06-17T12:28:27.803-07:00

I've been careful into not fooling myself into thinking that I'm completely "passable". I'll say again for everyone considering cosmetic surgery- It's pretty damn neat, but it's not a miracle.I'll still get the occasional jerk who shouts out something like "Are you a woman or a man!". Heh, well, at least he had to ask. And there are still people who insist on using male pronouns when referring

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-38266386699003755012008-06-14T12:41:00.000-07:002008-06-14T12:59:22.054-07:00

Well it looks like my Hiptop Archive in the right sidebar went Dead. Wonder how long ago that happened?Thanks to the magic of Archive.Org, it's been (unfortunately?) preserved for posterity, so I changed the link to redirect to the Archived version.Some of those entries were a tad dark, having just moved to San Francisco jobless and friendless. But it's nice seeing that I've nudged along

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-67567530880172693592008-06-10T11:06:00.000-07:002008-06-10T13:14:01.943-07:00

I've had a bit of Blogger's Block lately. I mean, some interesting things have happened but I've had trouble sitting down to blog about it.For example, the other night I was invited out to some sort of sexual performance art show called 'Trans as F*ck', and ended up the fifth wheel when the couple I went with met up with the new girl they were going to add to their relationship to make it a...

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-90450064163057053212008-06-06T13:16:00.000-07:002008-12-10T10:08:23.711-08:00

In just a few days, only a couple of blocks away, the next stage of The Revolution will begin. Myself, I'll be multitasking between working hard and obsessively refreshing Engadget.Hmm, or maybe I'll try to black out my RSS feeds and wait for the keynote video to be posted.Decisions, decisions...

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-43086708659877699092008-06-04T23:28:00.000-07:002008-06-05T09:04:48.596-07:00

Well this post retreads very familiar ground, but Stacia and I had another fight andwe dissolved our friendship. Again. I think this is the third or fourth time, now.It's really not worth getting into what it was about, but it's basically, if I may be sovulgar to say- Same Shit, Different Day.A misinterpreted gesture on my part is converted into this grand malicious scheme of manipulation and

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-64080420479181483892008-06-04T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-04T13:18:27.941-07:00

The first day back after a long break is always the busiest, and Monday was no exception. Mostly everyone was pretty nice and complimentary about my new style and such.But really, I thought I got attention before. Adding Breasts to the equation has created some kind of exponentially elevating Creepzoid behavior to appear in the "opposite" sex while in my vicinity. I mean, I knew on an abstract

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-31210566850652585512008-06-03T11:38:00.000-07:002008-06-03T14:09:45.787-07:00

Sorry for the late posting- I've just been trying to readjust to city life back in the States.Just checking in to let everyone know I made it back alright. I'll make a full entry when I have some more time.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-29527547936441490372008-05-31T17:00:00.000-07:002008-05-31T17:09:57.741-07:00

The Driver's on his way over to take me to the airport, so I'll be heading out pretty soon. My flight isn't for another 4.5 hours, but I always like to get in early and just hang out for a bit.My last day in Bangkok was spent pampering myself. I got a french Manicure and Pedicure, and I also changed my eyebrows.Because of the language barrier I just pointed at the sign that said 'Eyebrows',

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-21077886167282296542008-05-30T01:05:00.000-07:002008-05-30T01:15:50.083-07:00

Well, tomorrow's my last full day in Bangkok. I plan to stay up through Saturday night until my plane ride Sunday, so hopefully I'll sleep off some of that 12 hour ride.It's been fun and crazy here, but I'm feeling antsy and I'm ready to go home and get back to work. Yeah, it's a Shit job, but there's something comforting about it- sometimes I feel like it's a ship that I captain (well, second

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-80989681000242956132008-05-28T23:25:00.000-07:002008-05-29T00:06:07.348-07:00

I blogged about a month back about quitting smoking again because of a guest at the hotel who couldn't kick the habit.After checking in with work I was told he died in his room yesterday- judging from what I'm told of his behavior in the days leading up to it, it was probably an OD.Glad I wasn't there- it was bad enough the last time around when someone died at the hotel.We all make decisions

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-39366063930076927222008-05-25T15:52:00.000-07:002008-05-25T16:57:47.550-07:00

Sorry it's been awhile. Like I said in the last post, my days and nights just sort of ran together for awhile there, while I recovered. All my bandages were removed they other day, finally.I've still got a bit of bruising- part of my chest is still purple and yellow, and I've had a small shiner under my right eye, but that's fading a lot everyday. There's still a bit of swelling around my nose

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-63814615457048079402008-05-19T22:33:00.000-07:002008-05-19T23:25:06.019-07:00

So here I am.Oof, what an experience. Right now I'm running at about 65%, though it's only been a few days.So a little bit after my last full post, they came in to transfer me to the operating room. Pretty trippy, lying on my back, watching those fluorescent lights flash by.Once there, I just sort of hung there chilling out for about twenty minutes while they went about some final prep. The "

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-25019157063266517182008-05-19T01:05:00.000-07:002008-05-18T01:06:28.194-07:00

----------------------------Sent from my iPhone

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-27025976599480633062008-05-16T20:26:00.000-07:002008-05-16T20:44:20.880-07:00

So I'm here, all checked in and "settled" at the hospital.I'm pretty hungry- I had to stop eating before Midnight last night. Right now I've got an IV put in- sexy.My phone ran out of minutes and I didn't get a chance to get a refill card, so I haven't been able to call anyone. I used the phone in my room to call home, but Mom was already asleep.The hospital here is pretty nice- it seems a lot

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-87217562831113719552008-05-16T06:30:00.001-07:002008-05-16T06:49:52.715-07:00

So I had my consultation today with the Doc. I think it went well and I got a good vibe from him. He was pretty honest about what to expect and things like that.After a little while I changed into a robe, had my hair put up, and was then escorted into an operating room for my Trachea Shaving. This was being done separately to limit the time I spend under general anesthesia tomorrow.I was told

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-14208339185465479012008-05-15T06:00:00.000-07:002008-05-15T06:44:22.584-07:00

So just a few hours after touching down in Hong Kong, I soon found myself in Bangkok.First off, air travel is amazing.Second- what an experience this has all been. And I'm just getting started!This is my first time in Asia, and getting by so far hasn't been too bad. Most of the people I've interacted with had at least a basic understanding of english.The plane ride got a little bumpy, but

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-43262351302255820322008-05-14T16:45:00.000-07:002008-05-14T16:46:18.032-07:00

Well, I survived the first leg of the trip. In Hong Kong, now. Wow, that was a long flight, but I did manage to sort of sleep for a few hours.Its been awhile since I've taken an international flight, and after stepping into the plane and seeing how big it was, a part of my brain started screaming that it was impossible for this thing to stay in the air.I will say that Cathay Pacific sure

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-41562691836241821612008-05-14T00:23:00.000-07:002008-05-14T00:28:19.749-07:00

So here I am, waiting at the airport. About ten minutes to go before boarding. I'm a little nervous, and all the bars are closed- flying sober, blah.Well, I do have some Xanax. I am feeling a bit of pre-flight jitters now.Jeez, it's almost unbelievable that I'm actually here. There's a dream-like quality to it. I'm about to board a 15 hour flight to friggen' Thailand!!!Whenever fantasy

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-86255183795432370892008-05-13T22:15:00.000-07:002008-05-14T00:23:36.335-07:00

Met up with Stacia and we hung out for a bit before I had to go to the Airport.We had a really deep conversation in the food court of a multi-billion dollar mall as we munched on Mussels and French Fries.She was a little disappointed that I'm getting cosmetic work- apparently she thinks I'm cute as is. She said that I've changed a lot in the past six months since we really hung out- that I'm

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-2043973714337757742008-05-12T15:35:00.000-07:002008-05-12T15:58:29.653-07:00

So, a bit of drama.The Vegan had a falling out with the friend she was living with, so with nowhere else to go, she has come to stay with me yet again.Unlike Stacia, she's an alright roommate. She should be out by June.Hmm, speaking of Stacia, she called me the other day and said, ah, that she wanted to try being friends again.Heh, why do I keep walking off cliffs over and over again?Well we got

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-26963319764209349202008-05-11T14:03:00.000-07:002008-05-12T15:35:25.093-07:00

Oof, last night was crazy.I didn't get drunk, thank God. I probably wouldn't be able to function for the next few days.It was pretty exhausting. First Me, The Vegan, Emmy, her Sister Cindy, and Kris all met up at Asia SF, a nightclub/restaurant with an hourly Drag Show. The food was pretty good, and the entertainment was, ah, flamboyant.So I had fun. The Vegan left to work a graveyard shift,

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-66184051783104764572008-05-10T12:08:00.000-07:002008-05-12T15:16:39.305-07:00

Part of the pre-surgical requirements is to stop taking Hormones and Anti-androgens two weeks before surgery.I've been off my meds for a week now.*sigh*Estrogen withdrawal is never fun. Dizziness, trouble falling asleep, break outs, hot flashes...Not fun.Haven't gotten too depressed, though. Well, I do feel a little glum thinking about all that testosterone running a muck in my body.Well, just

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-52372370191771848402008-05-09T07:04:00.000-07:002008-05-10T07:44:46.195-07:00

Ended up seeing 'Iron Man' again. The first one I saw was an advanced screening in an out of the way theatre, so this time I wanted to be with a big audience.Even better the second time around.Mentioned that to Emmy and she smiled, saying I was a complex person. Like how I have a lot of varied interests, and many of them seem to conflict each other.I've blogged about this before, so I won't get

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-76013869682656244452008-05-08T07:05:00.000-07:002008-05-08T08:45:45.540-07:00

Been spending the last few days downloading shows and movies, and converting them for my iphone.I wish I had some more money to buy something like the iPhone Juice Pack to extend the battery life, but oh well.So far I've got about 21 hours worth of video entertainment, but that number decreases a little every couple of days as I break down and watch a show. But really, who can put off 'House'?

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-87715921988661530962008-05-07T08:37:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:06:15.171-07:00

Feeling much better today.The Martini's helped. They were great- just like the ones Dad used to make me starting around my thirteenth birthday or so. (Say what you will about the guy, but he could mix up a stiff drink)Yeah, it was tough seeing her again, but I reread that email I had sent her and all the reasons I pushed her out of my life in the first place came flooding back.I suppose I tend

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-33060310810714122672008-05-06T17:48:00.000-07:002008-05-06T17:50:10.163-07:00

Well, I suppose I'm doing a little better. I went home and took a nap, so now I'm just slightly hung over, listening to 'Love Hurts' and 'One is the Lonliest Number' on infinite repeat.God Help Us.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-3206136891583837742008-05-06T13:14:00.001-07:002008-05-06T14:10:56.236-07:00

Well, Stacia came by my work today to pick up some stuff she had left behind all those months ago.And I honestly didn't recognize her. She was as beautiful as ever- her hair was just completly different. It was long and framed her face in a way that, as I was busy, didn't even coalesce in my brain as Stacia.I gave her her stuff, and got someone to fill in for me so I could walk her to the bus

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-49836377801534204892008-05-05T12:07:00.001-07:002008-05-05T12:07:18.257-07:00

Well the Internet is down in the ole' office again. Hope I can get that fixed soon.Went with Emmy to a nail salon yesterday- a first for me. It was kind of a cliché, being pampered while chatting. Mostly about Emmy's Guy problems.It was fun though, in a strange way.----------------------------Sent from my iPhone

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-60453866143235239262008-05-04T12:08:00.000-07:002008-05-04T12:15:03.046-07:00

Ugh, I'm getting old. I discovered a grey hair this morning! 25 and now it's all downhill.My cardinal rules have always been Don't get Sick, and Don't get Old. It's kind of disheartening to realize that I am in fact aging and I do not possess some genetic quirk that has rendered me immortal.Well, contrary to the tone of this entry, I haven't really freaked. I'll probably worry more when my

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-22318578366628867392008-05-02T17:12:00.000-07:002008-05-02T17:26:11.638-07:00

Well, it was nice just staring at my bank statement and seeing all those thousands. After I took a screenshot for some reason, I went to the bank and completed the Wire Transfer.I updated my spreadsheet and just felt this great sense of accomplishment as the "Amount Needed" field reached $0 when I typed in the final deposit.I can't believe it's been six months, but here I am- I did it! Of

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-83503723881620061432008-05-02T01:17:00.000-07:002008-05-02T01:33:54.430-07:00

Before coming to work tonight I managed to squeeze in an early viewing of 'Iron Man'. I liked it- it was pretty cool. Also kind of inspiring. Made me want to go straight to my workbench to cook something up.But alas, here I am working the Grave Yard shift.I went up to the bank today, attempting to make the Wire Transfer, but my check hadn't cleared yet.So tomorrow, hopefully.And thanks for the

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-88092216405553128882008-05-01T06:41:00.000-07:002008-05-01T07:18:28.821-07:00

Uggghhhh.That coworker is still sick, so I'm pulling in 80 hours this week. Back to back doubles until at least next week. Heh, and not a dime of overtime.Ah well, I suppose I'm rich in other ways.Anyhoo, I'm going to the bank today to send in the final wire transfer to my Doc. Oof, I cannot believe how quickly time has flown. Just a few months ago I felt like I was in a rut, not moving

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-85635587879242859682008-04-28T21:38:00.000-07:002008-04-28T22:13:40.666-07:00

Well I had fallen off the wagon a few weeks ago where smoking is concerned.Today though, I've gotten through the first three days smoke free. Cold turkey, no less, as I couldn't afford Nicorette.I was taking a Smoke break the other day, and this older guy, who had made this big deal about quitting, and had got all these lozenges and patches, came up and told me he had quit three days, but was

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-37535708123184527782008-04-26T02:18:00.000-07:002008-04-26T02:22:09.252-07:00

Ugh.Here I am, starting at 2AM for another 12 hour shift.Ugggghhhhhh.

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-74382776054299119562008-04-23T13:25:00.000-07:002008-04-23T13:53:01.567-07:00

Well, the next shift called in sick, so it looks like a Double for me.Ugh, haven't done one of those in awhile. Hmm, I was a little more enthusiastic about them back when I wasn't on Salary.Anyhoo, yesterday I deposited my last paycheck of April into my account- that means I'll be wiring the money to my Doc next week.I haven't started to get nervous yet- that'll probably come next month. Air

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-14682954078300819792008-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:13:27.555-07:00

So, after I had gotten all dressed up to meet Cindy at the Cherry Blossom Parade, I found out she wasn't feeling well and wouldn't be able to make it. The Vegan wasn't going to dress up, and I'm to much of a wimp to be dressed like that by myself.So I dressed down to a boy-beater and jeans and accompanied the Vegan to a going away party for her boss. Ugh, dogs everywhere.And it was

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-4643564041589767402008-04-18T13:16:00.000-07:002008-04-18T13:32:11.369-07:00

Except I work Saturdays, too...Nothing new, just making an effort to keep the ole' blog current.Next week I've got a doctors appointment to get some pre-surgical blood work. I'm something of a hypochondriac, but I've felt a little off the past few weeks. I have a few health concerns, but I'm hoping it's all in my head.It would suck to have saved up and worked for this only to have to delay it

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-6194890783779812582008-04-16T09:20:00.001-07:002008-04-16T09:20:33.187-07:00

"You should enhance your feminine side at this time."----------------------------Sent from my iPhone

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Heh, sorry about that last entry- I've gotten a couple of worried emails. Truth was I almost forgot I posted it. I was half testing my phones email because I thought it might be down, and half totally hung over.I had hung out with the Vegan, and after getting home Emmy txted me while I was watching 'Samantha Who' to invite me out to her friend, a DJ spinning at a Thai Bar.It was past ten, but I

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Never again...----------------------------Sent from my iPhone

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Spent all Saturday working on the office. It's really not easy- sure, all one might see is some rearranging of our office supplies and some new equipment. They don't seem to realize all the stringing of wires through narrow passages and rerouting power that it requires.I was on my hands and knees, behind drawers and covered with dust. (Checking the tape, my butt looks kind of cute from that angle

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So here I am, working.I went out earlier with Emmy, so after getting in at about 2:30AM I manage to grab an hour nap before starting work.My own fault, of course, but I had a pretty good time. We went up to Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, where I tried a couple of firsts- Rabbit and Absinthe.The Rabbit was pretty good, though it just takes like chicken. And the Absinthe was, hmm... think licorice

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It was finally Sunny and Warm in San Francisco today, though I had to work late so I didn't get to enjoy it until the evening. The scantily clad crowds were out in full force, and I was reminded of ants scurrying over each other as they swarmed a doughnut.I bought some stuff for our CCTV system- yup, still working on it. As it came with a huge CRT that we can't fit anywhere, I convinced the

L. Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05432318648416550345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5577909.post-76490903453794168902008-04-09T18:20:00.000-07:002008-04-10T00:09:55.890-07:00

Been pretty lively in ole' San Francisco lately. Protests, rallies, the running of the Torch- and me stuck behind a desk.Ah well.I'm loving this new surveillance system. It's like having little pockets of your world on TiVo. Part of my job is now going through the previous days recordings for anything suspicious, but I do come across a bit of office gossip.I'm glad I've developed a thick skin

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The Doc I decided on after conducting research is Dr. Chettawut Tulayaphanich. I've read a lot of Rave Reviews, so to speak, about him. Of course, after spending thousands of dollars, suffering through surgery, and having to live with the semi-permanent results, it's possible that one may gloss over the negative.As everyone's body is different, results will also vary, and there's always the

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Got a comment that requested I speak a little more about my trip and the operations I'll be having and stuff.It's been so long since I've moved forward on TG related matters, that sometimes I forget this blog was an offshoot of a "project" to document my Transition. As I said a long time ago, transitioning, like life itself, is a journey. There's always something to do or learn. And I think

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Well the Grave Yard worker was sick. Again. So I've been coming in at 4AM the past couple of nights for a 12 hour shift.Not to bad- the night goes by pretty quickly, especially since there's not much to do but catch up on downloads.Speaking of which, I've been watching the first season of Dirty Sexy Money, and I've enjoyed it. It's not what I expected from the little I had heard of it. And

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