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Club Spice!!!!!

trashymistress — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:32:56 GMT

This post is for my friends who expressed interest in Club Spice. A certain cougar (the no trash one) will be spinning a set early on in the evening, so if you wanna come out and support him, please come on down! I'll be around--either doing dancer sign in or shaking you down at the door for cash!!! CLUB SPICE - Friday May 2 @ 8:30. The first South Bay show of its kind - Club Spice - a spicy blend of belly dance talent and global dance beats. Plus special guest DJ Amar spinning spicy global/ethnic techno for your dancing pleasure after the show. Dancer lineup: Crystal Silmi, Summer, Tribal Moon, Perilium, Michelle Reynolds, Ashley Lopez Club Spice will be a quarterly event, hosted at different locations each time. Doors open: 8:30 Belly Dance Performances: 9:30-10:30 Mini-belly dance lesson: 10:30-11:00 DJ Amar spices up the dance floor for all to enjoy: 11:00-12:30 $6 at the door $5 if you bring the event flyer

So yeah....

trashymistress — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:12:16 GMT

I have been hanging on. I do have an a job in addition to my library job and I have yet to throw myself into it. I "performed" at Gothla last weekend in Fullerton. By "performing", I mean I "danced" to my entire song even though my hip wrap fell off and I lost a zill. I picked up the zill because I NEEDED it, dammit. Sooooo surprised my boobs didn't fall out. So, it wasn't one of my best performances. Oh well. I did finally look at the photos and they don't capture my desperation, dammit. :P I did have a blast being a volunteer and taking (half) a workshop (I was tie-uhd!). I did get to ride down and stay with some great people, including ZaZa aka (.)(.). and Staribun. You both are awesome! I saw Tempest a lot and couldn't stop crying when saying "goodbye" again. I guess it's hard when someone you see almost daily moves away. I get the quivery lip from my Mum. :) Me and the boyfriend are doing great and he was very supportive during the Gothla trip. I realize he knows me so well and that's kinda scary. We are going to visit my family near the end of May. I am hoping to make it a memorable trip with visits to various places. I hope to Dillo and Jenna that I can make it down to the DC area. Please don't hate me if I can't make it. I have not bought my BM ticket yet, but the boyfriend and I have made plans to meet in Reno, post-event. Let's hope the federal tax refund gods can make the dream a reality. thundercats, ho!!!!!!!!!

Sack 'o potatoes!

trashymistress — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:12:26 GMT

We're going to Thunder Valley this weekend and going to hang out in Old Sacramento for a day. What are some cool places to see? Eat at? Anyone? Bueller?

Hey, I wanna go too...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

trashymistress — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:11:03 GMT

I'm noticing more and more as the time for people to depart to the playa how wistful I am to go too All over my small portion of the internet (Tribe, LJ, Yahoo), there's the excitement threads, then the "I've decided last minute to go" threads, the moocher threads, etc. Then yesterday, while Gary and I were on a walk, Keeks and DeJenerate both stopped and chatted quickly. They talked about how, in two weeks, they'll be sitting on the playa with a cocktail in their hand. I was jumping up and down, squealing in anticipation for them. I won't be going, but my mind and heart will be with all my playa family who will be there. I'm sure I'll be cooking a lot of bacon that week. While you're there, please hoist a warm PBR wrapped in dusty bacon for the kids back home. Tip a hippy for those who cannot. Yell "Jenn wants a pony!" to no one in particular. I'll miss you guys!

well all right...

trashymistress — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:43:33 GMT

Ye gods, how I love Blind Faith. We went to see Steve Winwood a few weeks ago and the show was great. I am so amazed at this guy's talent and his long career in music--he kicks ass. No offense to those other guys in Blind Faith. :P Then Gary got a DVD of Blind Faith's debut concert, a free show in London's Hyde Park from 1969--omg! wtf! bbq! It made me so nostalgic for something I've never even been part of. We're going music crazy lately--between the two audio collections from our respective workplaces, we are getting exposed to lots of fun and inspiring music. We're also going a little nuts on the concert front--this weekend is Lee "Scratch" Perry, next weekend is REO Speedwagon (at the San Mateo County Fair, y'all!), two weeks from then is Matisyahu, then at the end of September, we'll be seeing Heaven & Hell (Sabbath with Dio), Queensryche (always a great show) and Alice Cooper. We were even wanting to see UB40 so badly that we were going to drive 3 hours to Chumash Casino on a Friday night, but we're going to wait for next year. I'm so glad to have a partner in crime who loves music just as much or even moreso than I do. :D

ear worm

trashymistress — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:51:56 GMT

Thanks to Eddie Spaghetti (aka "Eddie Spagbol" in the UK) and his current user picture, I have had this song in my head for the last several hours. I get my thing in action (Verb!) To be, to see, to feel, to live (Verb!) That's what's happenin' I put my heart in action (Verb!) To run, to go, to get, to give (Verb!) (You're what's happenin') That's where I find satisfaction, yeah! (Yeah!) To search, to find, to have, to hold. (Verb! To be bold) When I use my imagination (Verb!) I think, I plot, I plan, I dream Turning in towards creation (Verb!) I make, I write, I dance, I sing When I'm feeling really active (Verb!) I run, I ride, I swim, I fly! Other times when life is easy (Oh!) I rest, I sleep, I sit, I lie. (Verb! That's what happenin')I can take a noun and bend it, Give me a noun - (Bat, boat, rake, and plow) Make it a verb and really send it! (Show me how) Oh, I don't know my own power. (Verb!) I get my thing in action (Verb!) In being, (Verb!) In doing, (Verb!) In saying A verb expresses action, being, or state of being. A verb makes a statement. Yeah, a verb tells it like it is! (Verb! That's what's happenin'.) I can tell you when it's happenin', (Past, present, future tense) Ooh! Tell you more about what's happenin', (Say it so it makes some sense) I can yell you who is happenin'! (Verb, you're so intense) Every sentence has a subject. (Noun, person, place, or thing) Find that subject: Where's the action? Verb can make a subject sing.) Take the subject: What is it? (What!) What's done to it? (What!) What does it say? (Verb, you're what's happenin') I can question, like: What is it? (Verb, you're so demanding.) I can order like: Go get it! (Verb, you're so commanding.) When I hit I need an object (Verb, hit! Hit the ball!) When I see, I see the object (Verb, hit! Hit the ball!) When I see,, I see the object (Do you see that furthest wall?) If you can see it there, put that ball over the fence, man! Go ahead. Yeah, all right. What?! He hit it. It's going, it's going, it's gone! (What?!) I get my thing in action. (Verb, that's what happenin') To work, (Verb!) To play, (Verb!) To live, (Verb!) To love... (Verb!...)

An offset for my last post

trashymistress — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:44:01 GMT

Awwwwww!

So

trashymistress — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:15:20 GMT

what do you do at the end of a stressful week of working, packing, unpacking and inserting yourself into someone's living space? Go camping. :) Yay! I'll have two more weeks of packing, unpacking, etc., but next week will end in a weekend trip for my birthday (it's a secret but I think I know where he's taking me). The week after that is the Final Countdown--"do do dooo do! do do do do Dooooo!" Gah, now I've got to pack the car.

Happy Holidays

trashymistress — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:16:26 GMT

I hope you all have a lovely and festive holiday season! Don't drink too much! If you do, make it good liquor! Indulge in food! Eat some cake! I will be here when you arise from your hangover/food coma. Love, Jenn El Mistress Basura!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Dia De Los Muertos Event in San Jose--please join us!

trashymistress — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:42:17 GMT

My friend Khajulah (pictured) coordinates a group of belly dancers and drummers for the yearly Dia De Los Muertos event in San Jose. If you can shake yo thang, or have a drum, and can look good rocking it in skeleton face, you should come down and join us! Our meeting time is 10am on Sunday morning (10/29/06). Performance and meetup information on the flyer or at Khajulah's web site: http://www.khajulah.com/OtherPages/muertos.htm

At Decompression

trashymistress — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:54:21 GMT

I missed Sunburn Sarah!!!!! :(

The Bacon Boat Song

trashymistress — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:39:38 GMT

"Bacon bacon bacon! We ate so much bacon!" Hey, everybody do a conga line! "Bacon bacon bacon! Give us so much bacon!"

How's your post burn?

trashymistress — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:44:51 GMT

Mine is OK--I am moving slowly, but moving. Still haven't quite managed to do all of the laundry or put away some things, especially the memories of blissful and happy times. How are you doing?

Who is Brain?

trashymistress — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:33:19 GMT

So, I got this cute T-shirt that was handpainted for me by someone named Brain. My playafied mind is preventing me from remembering meeting someone named Brain. I've done some Tribe searches but haven't come up with any leads. Can someone please point me to this person so that I may thank them personally? Thanks.

Back in the saddle again

trashymistress — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:28:18 GMT

Burnt to a crisp and craving pork products. I'm not as depressed as I was last year upon return to Default. In fact, I'm very excited about changes and spending time with my playa family again. I'm still in awe of all the wonderful people I camped with. I had the greatest campmates you could ask for. I'm going to marry all of you at once! I really enjoy these people who work hard, play hard, create constantly and love openly. (Well, not that openly. I really tried to get you all drunk at some point and take advantage of your virtue! ;P) I'd also like to thank Twitch for the ride to and from BRC. I enjoyed your stories and the company was wonderful. I'd also like to thank the Mystery Person for the t-shirt that s/he handpainted for me. I was tickled fuschia to receive such a thoughtful gift. :) Oh, yes, I must add that Iron Rose is thee kick ass camp!!!!

Almost there

trashymistress — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:51:28 GMT

It's time to burn down the old Jenn and let a new Jenn rise from the ashes. Healthy of mind and body, loving, sympathetic, active, creative, communicative, progressive. I'm getting rid of the job (finally) and all of the negativity I've gotten this year from people who can't see past themselves to know that there are other people in the world who are affected by their detrimental actions. I'm getting rid of all the doubts I've had in my past relationships and accepting love and all that other romantic crap. :P I desire a partner of equal standing who loves me for me and doesn't want to suck out all my energy and make me a lethargic and hopeless bag of flesh. I want more time with my chosen family so that we can experience the passing days together. Incincerate (thanks, BK!) the past, embrace the present and ponder and plan for the future. I'm keeping the big juggs, though. :) Go ahead--press that reset button.

Need a chuckle?

trashymistress — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:49:19 GMT

Q: What's the first sign of madness? A: Suggs walking up your driveway.

I fucking love this

trashymistress — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:05:30 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBXr15K2uSc&search=girl%20giant So cool!

I am a lemming

trashymistress — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 20:35:23 GMT

So the dread has finally reached me. Both Cross and HeidiWD done it! I now curse thee: Dr. Zaius, Heywood Jablowme, Choo-choo the Herky Jerky dancer, Tempest, Tempest's husband, Khajulah *************************** RULES - Once you've been tagged, you have to write a blog with 8 facts/things/habits about yourself that folks don't know, saying who tagged you. In the end you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. No tag backs. *************************** 1. I am the eighth of nine kids. We are not all biologically related, but very close due to the lack of space that comes with having a large, combined family. 2. I am a descendant of the Wampanoags that mingled with the settlers to celebrate their first harvest at Plymouth. Read: a card carrying Thanksgiving Injun. 3. I got my driver's license at age 31. 4. I have been in college for 14 years. I know what my major is now (English and Computer Science) and I would like to get a Master's (in Library Science or Literature). At rate I'm going, it will be about 10 more years. :) 5. I write a lot. I have 2 journals/blogs and considering a third. 6. I got my first job at 14 and my second a few months after that and worked both. This is the longest time I've gone without getting a permanent 2nd job. 7. I love water. I grew up on a peninsula (Cape Cod) and went to the beach in the summer nearly every day. If I could live on the coast, I would move there in a minute. 8. Humor is my security blanket. I get that from both my parents. Everytime my mother has told me she has cancer, we always end up laughing about it. One time she phoned me and said, "I've got good news and I've got bad news. The bad news is that your father fell off the staging at work and the good news is that he got a 8.5 on the landing." :D

Newsflash--ankle now officially a "cankle"

trashymistress — Tue, 30 May 2006 06:57:53 GMT

I twisted my ankle on a hike this weekend, yet managed to walk another 2-3 miles on the ankle and kept the whininess to a minimum. It was hard to concentrate on the ankle while in the midst of the beauty of nature and such lovely company. I'm a tough broad, but I really should have played the limp up more for some attention. ;) Other than that, I think a freakin' awesome time was had--it was great to be surrounded by family, old and new members. ;) I have a light layer of red clay on my toes--a reminder. Thank you to all who made it possible and those who participated in making it a memorable and fun weekend--it was difficult to leave.

Tribal Fest Rak'd!

trashymistress — Mon, 22 May 2006 20:08:10 GMT

I greeted familiar faces I don't get to see often. Got to know some new people. Watched fabulous dancing. Got inspired. Spent time with my friends. Got a little cracked out at the end and started babbling. I was tired. :) Finished it all up with a lovely dinner at Pete's Henny Penny and a long talk all the way home. Spent very little money. Whoo hoo!

Tuesday, April 4th--the Sounds of Solace tour in Oakland

trashymistress — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 03:44:23 GMT

Come on down and see the master of disaster, Jeremiah Soto, & friends wreak havoc on the fair city of Oakland. Maybe Tim Rayborn will break out the Sledge-O-Matic! Frederique will release the Kracken! (yes, yes--that joke is now old but I can't let go!) ------------------------------------------- Belly Groove and Bansuri present: Solace Live + Special Guests Frederique . Boom Bellas (formally: MizHealers) . SooozhyQ Tuesday, April 4th Oakland Metro 201 Broadway Oakland, Ca Event Time: 8pm General Admission: $10 advance / $12 door Get Advance Tix: virtuous.com/events/v/261535820/ Full Bar = ALL AGES bring ID if you want to drink Solace Live! Pacific Northwest Tour with Special Guest Ruben van Rompaey On the cutting edge Middle Eastern dance music, Solace Live brings its enigmatic sounds and moods to the stage, performing some of their classics as well as never before heard songs, played for the first time live! Immerse yourself in the Sounds Of Solace Live. Blue Damsel will tour with the band, lending special performances to each date. SOLACE w/ Blue Damsel (Eventide Music Productions) BoomBellas (Tribal Style: a documentary about becoming a belly dancer) Underbelly (Melbourne, Australia) Frèdèrique (Belly Groove, BoomBellas, Electric Vardo) dj Amar (Electric Vardo) and SooozhyQ on drums...

March

trashymistress — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 03:50:53 GMT

came in like a lion and went out like a lame-o. That month completely dragged for me--it felt like 3 months. Anyone else feel the same?

let the pr0n commence

trashymistress — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:53:40 GMT

the baby's back at home. thanks Rob! So that was 2 boxes of Franzia White Zin yes? :)

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trashymistress — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:04:29 GMT

Paloma and Lunatic Fringe Belly Dance Essentials are proud to present: Spring Unveiled At the Bean Scene in Sunnyvale, Friday March 31 at 7Pm Spring Unveiled will be an evening of Middle Eastern Dance of many styles and levels The Bean Scene is a warm and inviting coffee house in downtown Sunnyvale with wonderful specialty drinks, great sandwiches on fresh breads, crisp salads, and yummy pastries and let’s not forget the gelato for dessert! Be sure to arrive early to get your favorite indoor or outdoor seat! There is no cover charge for this event however we do ask that you do patronize our host and support our performers. If you are interested in performing at this event please contact Paloma at lunaticfrng@mindspring.com or call 408 732-2405. Spring Unveiled Friday – March 31, 7PM The Bean Scene 186 South Murphy Ave. (Between Washington & Evelyn Sts.) Downtown Sunnyvale (easily accessible by Caltrain, and plenty of free parking close by). This event is brought to you by Lunatic Fringe Belly Dance Essentials, located at 182 South Murphy St in downtown Sunnyvale (http://www.lunaticfringebde.com), sound and DJ services for this event is provided by DragonDropp Audio/Video of Med'Devi Ink (http://www.meddevi.com), and event photography by Michael Baxter (mab@cruzio.com).