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Without Bureaucracy, Beyond Inclusion: Re-centering
Feminism
By Andrea Smith
Published on: June 01, 2006
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Oh well...last night was at the German's party. Tonight at Winnie's party. I guess I just have to party the last night for tomorrow and there it goes...literary party the whole weekend. It's quite embarrassing that I broke my high heels outside Grand Chancelor last night, so I had to buy this new ballerina pumps to match this dress for Winnie's party. It was so much better that last night. I had fun. And we all had fun. The party even extended to my house til 1.30am. Meanwhile, my boyfriend is drunk at Metz. They had some Law Cocktail Costume party. When he called me he couldn't talk properly. That's the way it supposed to be. Yeah...party people... rock on~

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going out for sushi, second night in a row. wala akong reklamo!

lately i've been very drawn to black and white, which i like much better than my previous unexplainable penchant for purchasing things that are teal.

top--vintage from an estate sale via artifacts on market st.
best fitting jeans i've ever owned--jag at von maur
purse--fake ferragamo, the robinson's galleria tiangge, about 6 years ago.
shoes--thrifted, remixed.

where else in the world do they throw away $200/300 jeans?
church/market, yo. they are throwing away gstar jeans.
where shall i take the beast today?
Dolores? the beach?
i feel like im on vacation. shes so amazing ... for real, just a big snuggle pants. i really needed this.

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Shoes: Birkenstock
Trousers: Dollywood via Neckermann - years ago
Sweater: handknitted by wearer. Yarn is Giotto Cezanne by Colinette, pattern my own. Knitted on size 8mm needles and very stretchy.
Belt: not sure, but I think it was Miss Etam
Pendant: Atelier Pygmalion
Glasses: Theo
Cat: Sylvester
Weather: rainy and grey

Changes, visible changes
Sky looking so forlorn
It looks like the world being born
On one more rainy day
Trying to see the sunlight
My heart's crying out loud
I try to see through the clouds
On one more rainy day

I’ve decided to keep track of what I accomplish for the move. I figure it’ll help me feel more successful since I can actually see that I did something, even when the house doesn’t look it. And if I post it I kind of feel as if I’m being accountable to someone which will, hopefully, push me to do more. So!

This past week...

Saturday
• Took four bags and one box of donations to the Salvation Army.

• Brought in three boxes of books from my car (I picked up a total of five giant boxes worth off Freecycle, um, months ago) and sorted through them. I’ll be donating more than half of them so woo for that!

• Put together a few packages of random goodies to send out.

• Took photos of a bunch of jewelry I’m going to sell.


Sunday
• Took measurements and photos and put together some of an upcoming sales entry.

• Sold some jewelry to 2012ad. I’m able to give up pieces I really dig if they’re going to a person I really dig.

• Put a few more things up on eBay. Shook my fist in anger at the four people who still haven’t paid me for auctions they won. Grrrrr.

• Packed three boxes.

• Got very itchy from a whole lot of dust.

• Filled one bag with books to trade in to the used bookstore and another bag to donate.


Monday
• Found four pairs of shoes and five handbags to sell. Also a few of both to donate.

• Packed 10 boxes.

• Filled a bag and a box with books to donate.

• My mom finally took our jacked up computer system from the mid-90s in to be recycled!

• Priced a storage space. At some point I need to go look at the different sizes and sign up. I’m being overwhelmed by all the boxes in the house now. Getting them out of here would help me feel accomplished.


Tuesday
• Dropped two full bags of books at The Book Rack.

• Packed up a couple of items sold on eBay and a box of random stuffs for an LJ friend.


Wednesday
• Random box of goodies packed up for another LJ friend!

• Filled two bags with trash.


Thursday
• Compiled three boxes of crap I need to sort through into one box of crap I need to sort through.

• Another box of random goodies ready to mail.

• Packed two boxes.

• Filled a bag with books to take to The Book Rack.


Friday
• Packed up three things that sold (and were actually paid for) on eBay. Sent semi-threatening emails to the deadbeats.

• Packed one box.

• Dropped off two nonworking TVs for...whatever the hell it is they do with nonworking TVs.

• Organized my two seven-drawer plastic organizational tower thingies.

• Packed two boxes.


Interesting Things Found
• More condoms.

• Weed.

• Can of Alaskan smoked salmon.

• Naked Kimber doll.

• Jolene’s state bar card from 2006.

• Plaster molds of my teeth.

http://www.bigfatblog.com/torrid-and-mtv-youve-got-such-pretty-face

Jen pointed me to a casting call for a new MTV show called Model Maker. Here's a post at craigslist chicago.

Have you ever dreamed about being a model, but your weight has stopped you from reaching your dream?? Then this is the show for you! MTV is looking for girls willing to shed the pounds (30-100 lbs), become a model and win $100,000!

We are looking for girls with a GREAT ATTITUDE, a PRETTY FACE, and the ENDURANCE to sweat off the pounds during a 3 month boot camp style show.

Pretty faces! Great! Another exploitative reality diet show!

Oh and the bonus? The casting call Jen sent me asks for potential contestants to visit a local Torrid. Yep, Torrid.

Torrid, whose site features Actual Fat Women wearing their clothes. Torrid, a highly visible store that only sells plus sizes. Torrid, a company in a position to extend their already fat-positive message... has decided instead to promote dieting.

Seriously, this sucks.

(ETA: eliza pointed out that Fatshionista covered this recently, and this comment in particular features responses from Torrid. They aren't officially "sponsoring" it, and seem fine with dieting so long as one isn't going down to a size 2 but instead is getting "model-ready" at a 16. They do have some size positive stuff in their replies, as well.)

I got the DVD series of Extras for my birthday and I love it. Here is one of my favourite clips.

someone is farting on the couch
and her name is stella
she sure knows how to, ummmm, fart
nothing like dog fart on a hot night

Here's a total shot in the dark ... I recently won on Ebay the sequined little black dress (just above the knee, 'flutter sleeves', black sequins all over it) from Torrid (of course, not available on the website anymore) in a 3, but it's too big on me. I missed my chance to buy it in the store and I was wondering if anyone happened to have a size 2 that they would want to swap? Or possibly even sell me? I really do love this dress.

Thanks!!

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silver hoops: nordstrom
fluorite necklace: local metaphysical shop
red-orange blouse: old navy
green wrap skirt: local import shop
sandals: thrifted

i had to bail on dinner and exiles with my girl, drinkasyoupour. it pained me to do o. but i could not get over how distorted my face feels/looks. i have been drooling all day. first it was just one side of my lower lip, took benadryl and the swelling switched to the other side. called doctor. my left cheek is puffng out and is tingly. it feels like it is swelling more.

the interesting thing is, if i am allergic to something, this would be hives as a reaction right?

well, i get these bumps/sweling/sore sports on my heels, too. and they almost prevent me from walking. i woke up last night from the pain i felt in my left heel. it went away mid morning, but is still tender. blah. this is dumb and scary. and i make light of it, but i am scared. could it be something serious? if so, i would just rather not know.

oh wait, thats not my mom ended up dead.

here is how i look today. i really did try, hence the eye makeup but i couldn t go out and have people keep asking me bc...frankly, i dont have an answer, really.

I was supposed to go out with a friend tonight, but she's not feeling well, so I'm staying in and ordering Indian food instead. Since I had already planned not to study tonight (and I've been kicking my ass all week), I've decided to just goof off instead of being virtuous. On that note, I call your attention to this photo from Cute Overload:



I invite any and all speculations as to what on earth is going on here. Besides a sign of the future monkey uprising, that is.

1. I'm getting tattooed on Sunday by Jason June, the same guy who did Bevin's cherry blossoms!

My sister and I worked on the design for over a month, and even though it's slightly different than my original vision, I'm still incredibly excited with the plan! The style is a happy amalgamation of art noveau and letterpress art, and it incorporates birds and bleeding heart flowers. It's black and pink. The Lawyer is coming with to hold my hand and help me make small talk; she's better at that than I.

2. I've been going a bit spend crazy on getting summer stuff for my upcoming work trip to San Juan! I also rented a car so I can drive around on my own for the 4 extra days I'll be staying. I also found out that two people I am friendly with (one of them being saltjam's girlfriend!) are going to the convening, and one of them is also staying a few days extra, so I might have a travel partner for my trip after all. The convening is taking place here, but I'll be staying with Zori (the same woman who hosted Zoe & me last time) in Hato Rey for the vaycay portion of the trip post-convening.

Right now, I'm having internal self esteem-building sessions to feel good about wearing my skimpy gold bikini in front of my co-workers.

3. Ever since getting the Gorillapod tripod for my birthday, I've been taking outfit pictures on most mornings. Not only does it satisfy my need for fashion documentation, but I feel like it also encourages me not to be lazy about outfits. ( Wanna see? )

Ok, y'all, it's about time I stop neglecting that burrito in my fridge.

Our little one had her 4 month appointment yesterday. She is growing and changing so much it is just plain crazy. She is still on the small side - 30% percentile for weight (12 lbs 15 oz, 24 inches), but she makes up for this in feistyness.

Some highlights:

Copious drooling + buzzy lip noises



The beginnings of mobility



Feet, discovered and eaten



Ice cubes are delicious



Reading rocks

i while back i posted this: http://community.livejournal.com/fatshionista/2390903.html

i had found someone on here to buy the empire waiste hoodie from, but never panned out. (sad face!)
i very much want one in black, size XXL
anyone have one they are willing to part with for a reasonable price?

pretty please!!