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Whew, I'm back! For this, anyways. I don't have much time to catch up- hopefully later this week. I've been nutso busy with the new project, which is waaaaay bigger than anything I've ever done, and I've been pretty sick on and off. About that, and also re: my previous posts a while back about...

So, I found out yesterday that my piece ``Wheat Kings`` won second place in the judging! There were some fifty pieces in the exhibition, and I`m so damn proud of myself I could just about burst. I even have a ribbon! I don`t think I`ve ever had a ribbon before. ALSO I found out this week that I...

Stone and I have a date set up for Thursday- I think we are going out for lunch for by birthday, maybe a movie or something. Also, it was my birthday on Monday! I am officially 30 years ooooold. The party went well, even though a bunch of people ended up cancelling last minute due to a nasty...

It's not like the few women I've had relationships with were that different than having a relationship with a man, really. People is people, after all, and relationshipping is basically the same: trust, communication, blah blah blah. Sex things are a bit different, but that varies from person to...

If someone starts hurting themselves or others because someone says "this isn't working for me, bye", they had pre-existing issues that have not been dealt with. A few years ago I had a boyfriend type person who, when I broke up with him due to his never ending drama and obliviousness...

I don't use that many colours; I have maybe 7-10 favourites that I use to mix 90% of what I use. Payne' grey, man, and burnt umber. I could paint the world in Payne's grey and burnt umber. I do own in the neighbourhood of 200-300 brushes though. I can't stop buying brushes! So the opening went...

No, that's a real thing; that colour thing. Living in the Far North I do, we have constant snow cover from September to May- last year we had a snowfall in June. And it IS really monochromatic and it often seems like colour never really existed, somehow. It makes the colour that does exist...

Aww, thanks guys :o Starlight, it's not my first exhibition; I've done small-time local art shows/sales/auctions for a few years, mostly in the fantasy/geek-chic sector. This past fall I had my first "actual and real" traditional contemporary exhibition, a solo that I kind of fell into. I've...

Thanks, Starlight! It's done with acrylics; I don't have a space with proper ventilation for working with oils, even though I love playing with them. I'd end up hotboxing myself with turpentine fumes ;) "Wheat Kings" is 66 cm x 51 cm (26" x 20"). Erm, I'm not super sure how long it took me...

Hahah, I'm still getting sparklers of happy lol Every so often I flash back to the cabin and end up smiling like an idiot. I really, really had a good time :D Unfortunately, due to scheduling stuff, I won't be seeing Stone until next Thursday. Thursday is also the day of my second art show...

Okay, so the weekend was just perfect. Like, holy hell. Excuse my while I bubble! I was so nervous, driving up with him. The first bit of travel was fine, but then... I don't know. It was like something flipped in my head and all I could think was what if this went terribly, how would I get...

Hahaha, you guys! <3 *hold up hands* I'm going, I'm going! I'm all packed up, the cat sitter is briefed, and I am right this second waiting for Stone to pick me up. I made chocolate chip cookies for the road, and have half a bottle of whiskey for hot toddies. It's gorgeous outside (only -2C...

It's kind of a hard law to change, though. Because... how do you explain it? "So, some people like to be hit or whatever, and should be allowed to do so..." If I remember correctly it was all tied up with mental health care supports, anti-suicide measures, and stuff like that: a "if you consent...

Oh, comments are always welcome! No worries there. I dunno if I "deserve" this- I am hesitant to think that you have to have bad things happen to earn good things happening- but I don't think I am deceiving him. I've been as clear as I can about where I am at. I guess... I think I may be...

You're probably right, nycindie. We are extremely left where I live. Like, a lot. And this isn't really same issue at all, but our local MP was supporting sex workers as "women should have autonomy over their bodies and choices" but not really saying "prostitution should be legal". You get what...

*LE GASP* My post was the 666th reply to your blog, Spork! Mua hahahaaa! :D

I hope you don't mind if I bring up a somewhat older post- the one you made discussing "the caveman narrative", but I had thoughts... So, I work quite a bit with animals. I work in an animal research lab that has a strong focus on ethology and genetic behaviours, and I also do a bit of...

I guess I'm going to have to come up with more names for the new people in my life. I'm terrible with names. Er. So. New FWBish type person is going to be Stone, because reasons. His girlfriend is Sprite. Her more different boyfriend is James, because while his names is not James he seems like...

As someone who is rather rabidly independent with every intent of staying that way (just so you guys know I'm at least aware of my bias, even if I'm not willing to adjust for it)... It's not really anyone's job to police their partners' reactions and emotions. Have concern for them, and...

We all have to manage what we will and will not accept in each relationship, I think. Boundaries are important, but sometimes they are easier made than kept, if that makes sense. But... rarely is anything worth doing easy. However, here was my most immediate thought (which is admittedly bathed...