January 31, 2008

Focus


An article about the play in Focus Magazine!!

WOOT!! Click on the photo to read ...



p.s. this is why you ask for photo approval. Otherwise you look like a fat drunk monkey.

Dentist...

So the dentist went pretty well... Thank you ALL for your tips on dealing with Dentist Stress. I did a little spritz of Rescue Remedy when I got to the office and I have to say that Karene's trick of imagining slowly peeling a banana helped the most to keep my mind off of things.

I told the Dentist that my heart races when I get freezing so she froze me without Epinephrine and that helped me keep my stress level down. The freezing doesn't hold as long as with the Epi but I just told her when I could start to feel things and she'd freeze me again. I don't mind the dentist needles. I actually kind of like them. *laugh*

The weirdest part of the day was when I sat up after it was all over. All the freezing kind of rushed to my tongue (which wasn't frozen during the proceedure) and it became REALLY frozen. I started drooling a little. *laugh* I came home and immediately lay on some ice packs. I'm a little sore and really tired ... but so far I'm doing ok.

I think the hardest part about today was not swallowing when they were putting in the filling. Being told NOT to do something makes me hyper aware that I'm trying NOT to do it and I actually started to panic a little and felt like I was drowning. Thank goodness for the suction.

January 30, 2008

dum dee dum dum...


I have a dentist appointment to do a filling tomorrow. Not looking forward to it AT ALL!

Anyone have any good relaxation tips for when someone is inside your mouth??

January 29, 2008

The night ... in photos.

So The Pussycat Cabaret was a giant success. THANK YOU VICTORIA for coming out and supporting our cause!!

We had so much fun! All the Vagina cast got dressed up...
in various states of pussycat like outfits.Some of us went a little crazy. :)NiQ performed... The Cheesecakes performed.This is my favorite photo from the night... Mistress MOAN did her monologue from The VM for the crowd.It was an orgasmic performance.Speaking of orgasms ... we had an orgasm contest with a few contestants from the crowd and needless to say it was hilarious.We also auctioned off some volunteers for a drink and a dance.
We even auctioned off a public spanking...Victoria's own Slut Revolver performed. In the end I think this guy had the most fun... he came with a vintage lawn chair and parked himself right up front.A good time was had by all!!If you want to see more photos from our fund raiser I've posted them all HERE.

January 28, 2008

NY Times

A very interesting read.

In other news... I watched Year of The Dog last night. I rented it for 2 reasons. 1. Molly Shannon. 2. Dogs. I had no idea it was about a woman discovering veganism. Have you guys seen it? What did you think?

January 27, 2008

Wow...

What a party last night... details later.

January 26, 2008

Animal Voices


For those of you who missed my Animal Voices interview you can download and listen to it HERE. My interview is in PART ONE of the downloads.

See you TONIGHT!



vdayvictoria.com

My bum-bum...

A few of you were upset that I mentioned I had a rectal exam.

"Seriously, I know this blog is about your life but who tells the world they had a rectal exam? There are some things no one needs to know."

But you know what my friends?? It's not something we should keep to ourselves. Rectal exams, pap smears, breast exams and the like are all important to maintaining our health. Don't be ashamed of your bum-bum little ones. It needs just as much attention from the doctor as the rest of you.

January 25, 2008

Vintage posters

Put some new stuff up in my ETSY store. I have a whack of vintage posters I don't have room for anymore so take a boo and see if there's something you like. :)

WANTED!! Your old cell phone!!

We are collecting old but WORKING cellphones to give to The Woman's Transition House. If you have a working cellphone with charger that you are no longer using please drop it off at Tattoo Zoo. 1215 Wharf Street.

Thank you!

January 23, 2008

Peanut Butter Pasta

Ok friends.
Many of you have begged me to include Peanut Butter Pasta to Vegan-A-Gogo. The only problem is I can't find it. *laugh*

What book is it from?? I feel crazy!!
A little help?? Anyone?

By the way... a big thank you to all of you who included the name of the book and the page number with your submissions. There's a tiny spot in my heart reserved just for you. :)

*** UPDATE ***
Thanks to Carol for saving me. It's on page 153 of GOV.
I'm so embarrassed. :)

3 days...


...in a row now the trees outside my condo are FULL of Robins. Hundreds... it's crazy. Must be spring. :)

If I only had a brain...

My pal Laura Bruno has written an amazing book called If I Only Had A Brain Injury - A TBI Survivor and Life Coach’s Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Concussion, Lyme Disease, Migraine, or Other “Medical Mystery”

The book is a fantastic read about her journey as well as essays from other survivors... there's even a section in there written by moi about my struggles with CFS. Check it out and purchase a copy HERE.

January 22, 2008

Ooh la la

Did anyone take French in the 80's? Do you remember the workbook that had the phrases "ooh la la. qui est-ce? C'est Brigitte LeBomb." Anyone?? Do you remember what the workbook was called??

By the way I think Brigitte LeBomb is my new name...

dreams come true...

Have you ever had a daydream that one day a giant box of fabulous amazing dresses from Stop Staring Clothing arrives at your door.

WELL DREAMS COME TRUE!

Stop Staring Clothing makes the most fabulous vintage inspired clothing. Check out their website and buy yourself something sassy!!

Ahhhh

Massage does a body good, I can actually walk upright now. Still sore but able to function. Yippee!!

In other news... why won't my printer print? Grrrr.

January 21, 2008

Tomorrow


I'm going to be on Animal Voices tomorrow at 8am Left Coast time. That's early for me. I may be cranky. We'll see...

Rectum? I damn near killed him...

Had a rectal exam today...Ahhh the joys of getting older. The doctor was really nice and when I shook his hand hello (ewwww) I noticed that he had really long finger nails. Hmmm. Really?? Is that a good idea? Then I went to the pharmacy to fill a prescription and noticed that the pharmacist had even longer fingernails and they were dirty. Really dude? Come on. Where is the personal hygiene people?? The pride in appearance??

Anywhoo... I hurt my shoulder at rehearsal and now I can barely shoulder check when I'm driving or stand up straight. I'm hoping I can get in for a massage today. Eeek. I think I'm falling apart.

January 18, 2008

Buy tickets...

Ok friends. Tickets for The Vagina Monologues are now on sale at The McPherson theater box-office.

Those of you who are coming from out of town *cough* Dad *cough* you can purchase them online at the links below.

This is for Feb 26th
This is for Feb 27th

And if you have an old working cell phone - with charger - that you no longer use... please bring it to the play. We are collecting phones for the woman at the Transition House to use.

So many...

So many rehearsals... me so tired.

It's true...

January 17, 2008

You know you're old when...

...your dental hygienist has no idea who Jim Morrison is. Oi vey.

January 16, 2008

Two things...

One... My lips are so thin I am Sarah 'cracker lips' Kramer. Angelina Jolie I am not. Two. TowTabs are awesome.


Music by Belinda Carlisle!

January 14, 2008

Because I'm not busy enough...

I have opened up a ETSY store to sell some of my vintage overflow.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
govegan


My plan is to add 2 items a day so stay tuned for updates.

My vagina...

So I haven't written much about what's been going on with The Vagina Monologues mostly because I want to keep the confidence of the woman I'm working with ... but what I can say is that it's been such an amazing experience thus far.

I am having the time of my life collaborating and being creative with such a large diverse group of woman. All the woman, including myself, have been working through blood, sweat and tears to find our best selves in each monologue as well as all pulling together to make the Pussycat Caberet and Silent Auction and the play itself be a knock out.

I really hope those of you in the area will purchase tickets and come out with your daughters, cousins, mothers, fathers and brothers. It's life changing. :)

And maybe next year you'll volunteer your time to be a part of the show.

Attn: Canada

My BRAZILLIANT friend Teresa Pavlinek is in a touring show called Woman Fully Clothed and is on tour across Canada. Check out the website for tour dates and buy your ticket now!!

The dates on the website only go up to Feb but here's the dates for the rest of Canada.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008, Campbell River, BC , Tidemark Theatre
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Courtney Comox, BC, Sid Williams Civic Theatre
Thursday, March 27, 2008, Duncan, BC, Cowichan Theatre
Friday, March 28, 2008, Vancouver, BC, The Centre in Vancouver
Monday, March 31, 2008, Nanaimo, BC, The Port Theatre
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Victoria, BC, Royal Theatre
Thursday, April 17, 2008, Thunder Bay, ON, TBC
Friday, April 18, 2008, Winnipeg, MB, Burton Cummings

My ...


My tulips are still SO STRAIGHT!

In other news... Gerry Kramer is an awesome tattoo artist. And no. That's not me....

January 13, 2008

A penny for your tulips...


My lovely friend Jayde gave me some tulips yesterday and Jodie suggested that I put a penny in the vase and it would keep the tulips from bowing. GUESS WHAT?? My tulips are straight as an arrow this morning. Holy crow!

V posters

The posters for the Pussycat Cabaret... And The Vagina Monologues poster are done! You may recognize the photography *cough cough* I hope those of you in the Victoria area can make it to these events! They're going to be so fun!!

Read more about The Vagina Monologues -Victoria event HERE!

January 10, 2008

I tell ya...

Rehearsing and helping to produce The Vagina Monologues AND writing a new book AND running The Zoo AND being surrounded by sick people is kicking my ass!

I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.
I will not get sick. I will not get sick. I will not get sick.

DAMN IT!

Oh dear... the new Josh/Isa Naked Vaygun podcast made me pee a little I'm laughing so hard. Gosh I love those nutters! Check i-tunes for their podcasts. :)

January 09, 2008

Why?

Why do I always move in underneath frat boys? Do they follow me from building to building? I FINALLY fell asleep last night around 2:30am. Woke up at 8am for my dentist appointment... you do the math. Ugh.

Welcome...

I woke up with this guitar riff in my head ...

January 08, 2008

jpod

So excited. So excited. So excited.

Quillblog


Got a mention on Quill and Quire today for my Abe books interview.

January 07, 2008

Gawker



Ha!
I got a mention over at Gawker for that Abe Books interview!!

No time...

What do you do when you have no time to do all your around the house DIY work?? Hire other people to work for you....Yup. Got my friendly neighborhood upholsterer to re-cover my dining room chairs. MAN ALIVE they look good.
What do you do when you can't buy an e-bay item online because of living in a different country? You get your friend Nicole (thanks Nicole) to buy it and you pay her back with treats... by the way... non-stick frypans are the way to go. This 1960's Kant Slide griddle sucks for pancakes. :(

What do you do when your friend Jeff cuts off all his dreads after 15 years? You upload your photos to blurb and you make him a book...
What do you do on Mondays with a mountain of deadlines in front of you? You put it all aside and you hang out with your husband instead ... I love Husband.

January 05, 2008

Salt n Pepa

Is anyone watching the Salt N Pepa reality show?? Are they ever going to mention Pep's nose job? One episode she looks like a beautiful African American woman and the next show she looks like a barbie doll who can't breathe through her tiny nose holes. Anyone??

January 04, 2008

Thrifting makes me happy...

Went thrift store shopping today looking for props for the photoshoot for the new book. Didn't find anything I needed but I did score a lot of good stuff!! I've been searching and searching for a new 'bag around town' purse and found this bowling bag. I think it will work great!!
I also found some great records. I'm listening to The Headpins right now...

This is for those of you who are unfamiliar with The Headpins.

Then I found this AMAZING diner sign that I'm going to hang over Samantha... love it!!
I also found a purse that reminds me of a vintage Cadillac. :)
I found a giant stack of vintage bingo cards and resisted the urge to buy them all and only bought two. I'm quite proud of my restraint...
And the craziest heaviest chrome mixer!! If only it had the mixer-thingys... I think I may take this item back to VV. I went all over town trying to find beater-thingys that fit and no luck. I don't want a mixer without beaters... hmmmmm.
And lastly a vintage tin of Children's Meggezones.... so funny and not vegan!

Now to find the things I REALLY need...

Interview with Abe Books



I did a little interview with Abe Books about authors with tattoos. Check it out HERE.