Yeah, so..

Best Partner in the UNIVERSE

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:50:11 GMT

I just came home to two huge surprises from my partner Tom. He snuck into my apartment while I was at work today and installed attachment points to my new bed and did three months worth of dishes. I'm fucking floored. I only mentioned a desire to install some rings into the bed for bondage once a number of weeks ago when I first got the bed. And the dishes... well, the dishes were part of the aftermath from being sick for 2 1/2 months. I've just been too scared to go after them. I'm so touched and happy and in love that I'm actually crying. And the bastard's currently at the gym so I can't even give him a big swat on the butt and hug him and kiss him and simply melt away in love. Fucker. *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*

Enjoy taking pictures?

Whipsnkisses — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:05:52 GMT

I'm now on zivity.com (thanks to Pyrokitten!)... http://beta.zivity.com/users/whipsnkisses Anyone wanna play? (after I feel better and before school starts...)

But wait! There's more...

Whipsnkisses — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:30:34 GMT

Free books! Apparently I missed a pile of books I wanted to give away when putting together the last list. Same rules apply here (see previous blog). New additions below and I've updated my website as well for more in-depth details. Make sure you refresh the webpage for the most up to date list. http://whipsnkisses.org/FreeBooks2008.html Voila: ---------------------------- Alcoholism Treatment: A Social Work Perspective (The Nelson-Hall Series in Social Work) Authors: Katherine van Wormer Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Authors: Anne Frank Anthropology 97/98 (Annual Editions : Anthropology) Authors: Elvio Angeloni Applying Cultural Anthropology: An Introductory Reader Benvenuto Authors: Seymour Reit The Best of Granta Travel (Granta) Authors: Bill Buford Borland C++5 for Dummies Authors: Michael Hyman / Bob Arson China Boy Authors: Gus Lee Coalition of the Willing and the Irrelevant Others Coming of Age in Samoa Authors: Margaret Mead Creating Killer Web Sites (2nd Edition) Authors: David Siegal Dancing Skeletons: Life and Death in West Africa Authors: Katherine Dettwyler Drugs, Society and Behavior 99/00 (Annual Editions) Authors: Hugh T. Wilson Drugs, Society, and Behavior 97/98 (12th ed) Dynamic HTML-Illustrated Introductory (Illustrated Series) Authors: Sasha Vodnik Essential JavaScript for Web Professionals Authors: Dan Barrett / Dan Livingston / Micah Brown Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion: The Classical Genre for Children and the Process of Civilization Authors: Jack Zipes HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition (Visual QuickStart Guide) Authors: Elizabeth Castro Introduction to Interactive Programming on the Internet: Using HTML and JavaScript Authors: Craig D. Knuckles A Kierkegaard Anthology Authors: Soren Kierkegaard The Life Model of Social Work Practice Authors: Carel B. Germain / Alex Gitterman The Madness of a Seduced Woman (Plume) Authors: Susan Fromberg Schaeffer Making It Through the Night: How Couples Can Survive a Crisis Together Authors: Pat Quigley New Perspectives on Dynamic HTML - Introductory (New Perspectives Series: Introductory) Authors: Patrick Carey Np on Browser Basics-Essential Authors: Evans Number Our Days (Touchstone Book) Authors: Barbara Myerhoff People of the Owl: A Novel of Prehistoric North America Authors: Kathleen O'Neal Gear / W. Michael Gear People Studying People: The Human Element in Fieldwork Authors: Robert A. Georges / Michael O. Jones The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography Authors: Michael H. Agar Race, Class, and Gender in a Diverse Society: A Text-Reader Authors: Diana Kendall The Real American Dream: A Meditation on Hope Authors: Andrew Delbanco Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology Authors: H. Russell Bernard The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure (Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures) (Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures) Authors: Victor Turner The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams Authors: Deepak Chopra Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Drugs and Society (Taking Sides : Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Drugs and Society, 3rd ed) The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision Authors: James Redfield The Hold Life Has: Coca and Cultural Identity in an Andean Community (Smithsonian Series in Ethnographic Inquiry, No 12) Authors: Catherine J. Allen The Mysterious, Magical Cat Authors: D.J. Conway The Politics and Ethics of Fieldwork (Qualitative Research Methods, Vol. 3) Authors: Maurice Punch The Predicament of Culture: Twentieth-Century Ethnography, Literature, and Art Authors: James Clifford The Social Worker and Psychotropic Medication: Toward Effective Collaboration with Mental Health Clients, Families, and Providers Authors: Kia J. Bentley / Joseph Walsh Treating Patients With Alcohol and Other Drug Problems: An Integrated Approach (Psychologists in Independent Practice Book Series.) Authors: Robert D. Margolis / Joan E. Zweben The Web Design WOW! Book (Wow) Authors: Jack Davis / Susan Merritt Web Pages That Suck: Learn Good Design by Looking at Bad Design Authors: Vincent Flanders / Michael Willis Webster's Two in One Dictionary & Thesaurus Authors: V. Nichols The Zen of Recovery Authors: Mel Ash

Want free books?

Whipsnkisses — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:19:26 GMT

I'm actually sifting though my fairly large book collection and giving away books that no longer need to live with me. It's quite an eclectic collection and at times a bit embarrassing to admit to having owned some. I've carted around a few of them since high school even. However, they are now looking for new homes. Because I have an amazing book collection software program, I was even able to create a webpage in no time at all with all kinds of information about the below books (description, cover image, number of pages, publish date, ISBN, etc.) You can find that information on my website here: http://whipsnkisses.org/FreeBooks2008.html Please comment here by no later than Sunday, June 9th at 5 p.m. if you would like any of these books. As I am cross-posting this a bit, it'll be a first come first served kind of deal and I'll let you know on the 9th whether you claimed a book first. Unless I see you fairly regularly, you should also be able to pick up the book(s) of your choice from me in downtown Oakland. All unadopted books will be donated to charity. Without further ado: ---------------------------------------- A Case Manager's Study Guide, Second Edition: Preparing for Certification Authors: Denise Fattorusso The Ancient Child: A Novel Authors: N. Scott Momaday As Above, So Below Authors: Ronald S. Miller Bless Me, Ultima Authors: Rudolfo Anaya Brigid's Charge Authors: Cynthia Lamb The Brothers Karmazov Authors: Fyodor Translated By Constance Garnet Dostoyevsky Buffalo Woman Comes Singing (Religion and Spirituality) Authors: Brooke Medicine Eagle The Case Manager's Survival Guide: Winning Strategies for Clinical Practice Authors: Toni G. Cesta / Hussein A. Tahan / Lois F. Fink Changing Men: New Directions in Research on Men and Masculinity (SAGE Focus Editions) Chicken Poop for the Soul: Stories to Harden the Heart and Dampen the Spirit Authors: David Fisher The Circle of Days Authors: Reeve Lindbergh Cuckold Authors: Kiran Nagarkar Cult of the cat Authors: Patricia Dale-Green Danny Goodman's Javascript Handbook Authors: Danny Goodman Date Tripping with Friends and Lovers: The Fun, Whimsical, Inexpensive, Outrageous, Extravagant, Sensual, Romantic, and Simple Book of Things to Do on a Date Authors: Elizabeth Nevins Dracula (Signet Classics) Authors: Bram Stoker Earth Power Coming: Short Fiction in Native American Literature Authors: Simon J. Ortiz The Exorcist Authors: William Peter Blatty Getting Clear: Body Work for Women Authors: Anne Kent Rush The Glass Menagerie (Signet Books) Authors: Tennessee Williams The Goddess in the Office: A Personal Energy Guide for the Spiritual Warrior at Work Authors: Zsuzsanna E. Budapest Gods and Fighting Men: The Story of the Tuatha De Danaan Abd the Fianna of Ireland (Coole Edition of Lady Gregory's Works; V. 3) Authors: Lady Gregory Handmade Greeting Cards Authors: Maureen Crawford Hatha Yoga Workbook Authors: Linda Pelton / Margaret White The Henna Body Art Kit: Everything You Need to Create Stunning Temporary Tattoos Authors: Aileen Marron HerScopes: A Guide to Astrology for Lesbians Authors: Charlene Lichtenstein The Hite Report Authors: Shere Hite The Idiot (Penguin Classics) Authors: Fyodor Dostoyevsky In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want Authors: Iyanla Vanzant Irish Magic II: Four Unforgettable Novellas of Love and Enchantment Authors: Morgan Llywelyn / Barbara Samuel / Susan Wiggs / Roberta Gellis Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics) Authors: Charlotte Brontë Journey of Awakening Authors: Ram Dass Just Aromatherapy Authors: Top That Editors The Kali Connection: A Lynn Evans Mystery Authors: Claudia McKay The Last Ghost Dance: A Guide for Earth Mages Authors: Brooke Medicine Eagle Lesbian Love Signs Authors: Aurora Little Women Authors: Louisa May Alcott Lonely Planet Hawaii Authors: Glenda Bendure / Ned Friary The Mabinogion (Dover Thrift Editions) Madame Bovary (Bantam Classics) Authors: Gustave Flaubert Mating: A Novel Authors: Norman Rush Medicine Woman Authors: Lynn V. Andrews Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World (Religion and Spirituality) Authors: Ed Mcgaa Motherpeace: A Way to the Goddess through Myth, Art, and Tarot Authors: Vicki Noble My Antonia Authors: Willa Cather Ohitika Woman Authors: Mary Brave Bird Panchatantra: The Complete Version Authors: Pandit V. Sharma Parabola : Magazine of Myth and Tradition Vol. X, No. 3, August 1985 Authors: D. M. (founder) Dooling The Peony Pavilion = Mudan Ting (Chinese Literature in Translation) Authors: Hsien-Tsu T'Ang The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Popular Classics) Authors: Henry James The Project Cool Guide to Enhancing Your Web Site Authors: Teresa A. Martin / Glenn Davis The Project Cool Guide to Html Authors: Teresa A. Martin / Glenn Davis Psychic Voyagers (Mysteries of the Unknown) Authors: Time-Life Books Rites of Pleasure: Sexuality in Wicca and Neo-Paganism Authors: Jennifer Hunter Rune Magic: The Celtic Runes As a Tool for Personal Transformation Authors: Deon Dolphin Sacred Pipe: Black Elk (The Penguin metaphysical library) The Scarlet Letter Authors: Nathaniel Hawthorne The Seat of the Soul Authors: Gary Zukav Seven Wonders: Everyday Things for a Healthier Planet Authors: John C. Ryan Soul Stories Authors: Gary Zukav The Tain (from the Irish epic Tain Bo Cuailnge) Teachings Around the Sacred Wheel Authors: Lynn A. Andrews The "Go Ask Alice" Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health Authors: Columbia University's Health Education Program The Pagan Book of Living and Dying: Practical Rituals, Prayers, Blessings, and Meditations on Crossing Over Authors: Starhawk / M. Macha Nightmare Three Daughters Authors: Letty Cottin Pogrebin Tradition in a Rootless World: Women Turn to Orthodox Judaism Authors: Lynn Davidman The Truth About Unicorns Authors: Bonnie Jones Reynolds The Truth About Witchcraft Authors: Scott Cunningham The Way of the Rainbow Warrioress : A Handbook of Practical Wisdom Authors: Janice Tucker The Way to Rainy Mountain Authors: N. Scott Momaday Web Navigation: Designing the User Experience Authors: Jennifer Fleming Web Page Design Authors: S. Todd Stubbs / Karl Barksdale / Patrick Crispen The Wind Is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman Authors: Bear Heart The Woman of Wyrrd Authors: Lynn V. Andrews The Womanspirit Sourcebook Authors: Patrice Wynne Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury Authors: Bob Rosner Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit Authors: Leslie Marmon Silko Zen Garden Authors: David Holzer

Rust B Gone

Whipsnkisses — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:10:22 GMT

I've spent the past couple of hours generally cleaning up my new motorcycle and trying to get some of the rust off. I'm pleasantly surprised with how well my little turtle wax polish & rust remover worked, but I'm curious how much more rust I could potentially get off the bike. Any suggestions for hardcore rust removing that won't destroy the bike?

Pop quiz!

Whipsnkisses — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:53:58 GMT

Kitty's upper body is still very sore from this weekend. Is it from the: [ ] guns [ ] sex [ ] dancing [ ] dirt bikes [ ] avoiding trees on a very fast truck (twice) [ ] drugs Please choose six. ow.

My blue siren

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:43:18 GMT

My baby. She is here. Her name is Midnight. (Thank you Diter for birth'n my baby out of the truck! Thank you Flint for adjusting the taillight once we were done with the heavy lifting. Hahaha!) I'm sure I'll be calling on the both of you soon, and others, for help in gett'n this baby all fixed up and ready to go! p.s. Flint says that I should use the above photo for my registration with Dykes on Bikes. p.p.s. More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whipsnkisses/tags/motorcycle/

Dear Diary,

Whipsnkisses — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:41:08 GMT

This weekend I committed the following debaucherous sins: * met lots of really frick'n amazing new friends * laughed so hard and so much that I've pretty much lost my voice * spent the vast majority of 3 days inebriated (and some of my sleeping hours) * tried two new substances (a number of times, mixed up w/ some familiar substances) * rode on the back of a couple of dirt bikes for the first time (mostly naked) * shot at stuffed animals with two shotguns (w/ both bird shot and a slug) * danced until I could dance no more * fucked * wandered in the dark * napped * dreamt I was at an amazing camp out, woke up and realized I WAS at an amazing camp out, rejoiced * was blown away by amazing sunsets and night skies * listened to a beautiful woman dressed up as a bunny rap & rhyme into a microphone around the fire * took the most exhilarating and death defying truck ride of my life (twice) * shared in amazing food and community * watched both a ginormous penguin and wooden origami crane burn * sat my bare ass on a warm rock by the river while it lightly drizzled * sat in front of the bass speaker, took hits of happy air and ate pop rocks * listened to poetry by the fire * lounged by the road and shared a hookah * loved on a whole lot of dogs * etc. fuck'n yay. bliss. <3 Kitty

first year round-up

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:34:49 GMT

28 papers written, 8 readers (at 7" thick) & 16 books mostly all read, ~300 hours of class time thus far. Only 1.5 more years to go. breathe

Halle-FUCKING-lujah!

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:49:18 GMT

Just emailed off my final paper of the semester! It's time to PAR-TAY! (or at least it will be when I'm feeling better) I've been sick for the past couple of days with a really nasty cold. I was out sick on Tuesday and then tried to go into work today only to be sent home by my boss within 5 minutes of seeing me. Suck. :( BUT BUT BUT... I'm going to a super special awesome happy camp out this weekend!!!!! *squeeeeeee* Oh wait, that means I have to pack. BUT BUT BUT... I can pack a NON SCHOOL BOOK TO READ!!!!! *squeeeeeeeeee* And hey, maybe tomorrow I'll actually be able to breathe again!!!! *squeeeeeeeee*sneeze*sniffle*

w00t!

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:53:07 GMT

My new boy (that I have yet to squee about on here) is a featured artist on beatport.com!! Click on the genre button and look under the breaks section for Mephisto Odyssey's Superphonic. Suh-weet! <3

The Facebook Decision

Whipsnkisses — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:04:38 GMT

I actually have two accounts. One of them has my legal name on it and all my professional and education information on it so that old classmates and coworkers can find me. The other one is essentially an extension of this profile. I don't have any friends on Facebook that I don't have here. Therefore, I've decided to get rid of the personal one. Joe, I hope that you get the money you paid for me back. Everyone else, if you feel a strong desire to throw sheep at me or turn me into a vampire, you are always welcome to email me or send me a private message here. ;P

Facebook

Whipsnkisses — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:48:27 GMT

Considering deleting my Facebook profile. It seems pretty useless for me. Is there something I'd be missing besides flying sheep & zombies?

help w/ motorcycle?

Whipsnkisses — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:49:44 GMT

New motorcycle arrives evening of 5/29! I need a few strong (wo)men to unload it from my friend's truck. Volunteers? Pleeeeeeeez?

FOR SALE: 3 section laundry sorter

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:14:04 GMT

I bought a 3 section laundry sorter from Target about 3 years ago. It has served me well but I am no longer in need of it. It's still in pretty darned good condition considering I've been using it for 3 years. It's not all scratched up or smelly or anything. It's similar to this one that Target has now: http://shrunklink.com/aqkv (which is priced at $70, btw) I've attached the image of that one to this blog. It has 3 separate canvas laundry bags that can be removed form the rolling cart. I suppose the only real difference is that my sorter doesn't have that wire bottom. I'm figuring since it's still in good condition and these babies are going for upward of $70 that I'd be happy to sell mine for $40, OBO. Let me know if you're interested! You'll have to arrange pick up in downtown Oakland, but it shouldn't be a huge pain at all since it's fairly lightweight and easy to take apart.

kitten's new friend

Whipsnkisses — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:28:50 GMT

Remember that kitten I found outside? Well, looks like she's quite happy in her new home and even has a new friend. :)

Send Yo Mama a private message!

Whipsnkisses — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:41:55 GMT

I just visited my old high school's website and noticed that you could search for alum. I then noticed that it would list any name that you put in the search box on the alum site hoping that if the alum being searched for will notice this and feel wanted and register for the stupid service. How could I not mess with this??? I figure either a) there's a reality check on the other end by a live human being that can look up real alum's names and by tomorrow my addition will be gone or b) no one has figured out the beautiful possibilities that exist to totally fuck with it yet. But for now, my dear friend Yo Mama, class of 1997, is memorialized on the alum page of my high school's website. Ah, the memories I have of Yo Mama! In fact, I can post a memory of Yo Mama for everyone to see if I really want to. Or better yet, I could send Yo Mama a private message! *purrr* *gnash teeth* p.s. you must click on photo to actually be able to read it.

I think I just earned extra geek points

Whipsnkisses — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:58:52 GMT

Some random Chinese dude at the cafe just came up to me asking for help with his laptop. Turns out he needed his wireless configuration set up. I found it amusing that his laptop carrying bag was from Oracle. I was successful in getting him connected to the free wifi... and I did it all while XP was in Chinese character mode. I rock.

Burner rats

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:07:40 GMT

I know. I still haven't blogged about my trip and I bet you're all dying to know about it. (what? me? egotistical narcissistic exhibitionist? wha?) Well, I'm actually dying to write about it. However, I came back and realized that I have a week to write a 10 page research paper for school. Yeah, so I'm kinda concentrating on that right now (or trying to at least). In the interim, please enjoy this modified photo of a random exhibit sign I found in Joshua Tree. Click on it to see a larger picture - totally worth it.

home safe

Whipsnkisses — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:04:44 GMT

more later.

quick update and outta here

Whipsnkisses — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:09:15 GMT

found kitten now has home. my hips not as fucked as first thought. snuggling up w/ Flint. off to joshua tree early AM. see ya suckas!

Cuteness Overload!!!

Whipsnkisses — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:04:39 GMT

There is a colony of feral cats behind my apartment building. Every year there's a new batch of them and the kittens always break my heart. However, they're usually fairly skittish and under the close supervision of an older cat. Well, when I got home from work this evening there was one kitten running around pouncing on grass and rolling around on its back having the time of its life. There were no other cats around and she didn't run off when I got closer. She was very curious about my helmet and bag that I had set on the ground when I saw her. I had just stopped for food and so I fed her some of my chicken. Then she began to play with me and let me pet her. Eventually she ended up crawling onto my hand. As I held her up against my chest and under my jacket, she fell asleep and was purring! I swear I nearly died. When I put her down and was walking away she began to cry and follow me. I managed to distract her with the bowl of milk that was set out for the feral cats by one of my neighbors and sneaked away. However, if anyone is interested in absolutely adorable and playful kitten, I've got one who would probably really appreciate a home. p.s. yes, that is her in the picture. :)

heeeeeeeeeeeps

Whipsnkisses — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:53:17 GMT

for your viewing enjoyment. :)

ZipperCooch

Whipsnkisses — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:44:09 GMT

I went to go get my hips x-rayed yesterday. My x-ray tech was a cute, flaming African American man. He told me to take off my pants and put on the gown, which I did. He called me in, positioned me in an awkward pose that was slightly painful and then went into the little shielded station to take the x-rays. I'm just hanging out in my gown in an awkward position when he calls out from his little room, "Honey, are you wearing underwear?" He had only told me to take my pants off so that was all I had taken off. I replied that yes I was. He then replies back, "Does it have a zipper on it?" At first I'm totally confused and then I realized what he must be actually seeing and I chuckle and say, "Ummm, no.. there's just a lot of.. uh.. jewelery there." He gave a little chuckle too and he put me in a couple more weird positions and then we were done. He let me look at my x-rays and my 7 dwarves so totally look like a mangled zipper of some kind. It's hilarious. You can also see my IUD and my navel piercings. I ordered digital copies of the x-rays to be mailed to me. I can't wait to get them. (and yes, I am so totally going to post them.) LOVE IT.

going away

Whipsnkisses — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:55:52 GMT

I feel like if I don't get away from civilization for a bit that I'm going to lose it. So, yesterday I bought round trip airfare and reserved a rental care to go out to Joshua Tree National Park in southern CA ($107 roundtrip!!! $270 for an SUV for four days, unlimited mileage!!!). Even though it's cheap, I probably "shouldn't" spend the money. However, I also "shouldn't" go insane and (novel idea) actually take care of myself. I haven't had an actual going away type vacation since I went to Paris w/ Geo in February 2007, so I'm about due. My boss was doing some stats yesterday and informed me that since July 1, 2007, I have worked with 2000 clients. That's 2000 stories, often intense and always violent. Wow. I've also spent 252 hours in class usually discussing stuff that is not only intellectually demanding but also personally thought-provoking. Those hours do not include the meal breaks between classes or the massive amounts of time I spend reading and writing outside of class. I've also spent roughly 52 hours in therapy in the past year rummaging through deep stuff. I've had relationships come and go, change, grow and fade. I've quit jobs and changed careers. I lost my car and have taken on a whole new form of transportation. Even more recently, my childhood dog has died and I've suddenly had to deal with long-term medical issues with my hips. That's certainly a lot of time doing/dealing with really intense stuff. I'm not implying that my life is full of negative, awful things. In fact, much of the deep stuff mentioned is actually quite wonderful and fulfilling for me. However, it doesn't change that it's a LOT OF DEEP STUFF to be dealing with for a year without a vacation. So, I'm getting the hell out of here before I collapse. I'm going away from Thursday, April 24th at ReallyFuckingEarly a.m. and coming back Monday, April 29th late p.m. I'm taking Tuesday off work too just to get reintegrate back into the so-called "real world." I'm going to be camping in the park, relaxing, napping, taking (easy & slow) walks, meditate, write, read, and sleep under the desert sky. It can't come soon enough.