I just want a bit part in my life
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hiddenmuseI thought I'd write something to kind of get people up to date on who and what I am - especially since I've gotten some new friends lately!
Cast of Characters (and other stuff)
With me, you can get a general idea of who I am from reading the entries. An Insurance Geek by day, and still a geek by night. I've lived in San Francisco for three years now, before then, I'd lived my entire life (30+ years) in St. Louis.
I have some ADD tendencies (but, who doesn't?) - I'm notorious for reading 2-3 books at the same time, and if I actually finish a book, it's almost a miracle. If I'm watching a movie or tv, I tend to be reading a book or a magazine while the program/movie is going on, somehow managing to divide my attention between the two.
Raised Mormon, now not affilliated with any faith - I just consider myself to be a spiritual person.
In addition to this whole mess, I'm queer. (That orientation was stolen from my friend, Tyson) It's much, much easier than saying that I'm a "lesbian-identified bisexual" or a "lesbian that likes boys, too". Oddly enough, while pretty much everyone in my life knows about my sexuality, my family doesn't. Mostly out of fear of being disowned. Shitty, I know.
Also, I have two separate filters - one for fanfic; the other for talk about sex and sexuality. If you're interested in either one, and you're not a part of them right now, let me know! :-)
I live with:
Kellie - My girlfriend of over 5 years, soon to be my domestic partner/wife.
Cleo - Red tabby cat. Also known as Cleokins, Cleocles, The Red Menace and Asshole.
Teak - Black medium-haired cat. Also known as Teakers; My Angry Black Man; Teaker-san; Teakster.
Sometimes, you'll hear/read me saying a lot of odd things. Even the people that have been around a long time. So, maybe I should offer a "glossary" of sorts, to clear up any confusion (if there really is any)!
My Lovelies/Sexy Bitches - That would be you all that are reading.
Future Ex-Husbands - How I refer to my male crushes.
Pagan Babies/Gay Pagan Babies - I am, and will be, childless, so this is a joke of sorts. Usually directed at boy crushes, future ex-husbands and people I have intellectual crushes on (i.e.; Lewis Black).
Slash-Slut - I write (and read) band slash, as well as reading other slashfic. Since I have a crazy appetite for the stuff, I consider myself to be a slut. Besides, there's nothing better than two cute boys together. *eg*
Flame Dame - A nicer variant of "Fag Hag". Yes, I love my gay boys (see my prior entry).
Miscellaneous
I refer to myself as being a nerd, geek, dork, what have you. It's not meant in some evil, perjorative sense. It's just how I see myself. Hell, I'm fascinated by Fractals to where I have a favorite set (the Julian set); as well as an odd fascination with Klein Bottles - I love the idea that they exist in 4 dimensions. Don't ask me about the math behind them ... just go along with my fascination.
To add to my complete dork (batteries included!) status - I want to go back to school, just to take some random classes - Geometry; World Religions, whatever.
I'm painfully shy in person - I hate making phone calls, dancing in public, initiating conversations, what have you. It's so bad that I have to work up the courage to ask anyone for something - even something as mundane as stopping for a meal or going to a store.
I have epilepsy, which keeps me from driving. Even if I didn't have epilepsy, I still wouldn't drive - mainly due to an incredible anxiety. Also, I'd made a conscious decision years ago, that because of my seizures being a bit unpredictable and incapacitating my reaction time, I'd rather not drive. No matter how long I'm seizure-free.
While I don't plan to have children, I'm not going to be an asshole towards kids (or their parents) as a lot of childless people are wont to do. Besides, I'm looking forward to being the cool, slightly crazy aunt that buys my neices and nephews Vans tennis shoes, Ramones and Metallica onesies, and when they get older, they can eat cereal for dinner and watch cartoons in the middle of the day. I'd read to them, and teach them about others' faiths, beliefs and moral compasses. You know, the usual stuff.
That's all I can think of right now ... if there's anything else that you want to know, just ask!
With me, you can get a general idea of who I am from reading the entries. An Insurance Geek by day, and still a geek by night. I've lived in San Francisco for three years now, before then, I'd lived my entire life (30+ years) in St. Louis.
I have some ADD tendencies (but, who doesn't?) - I'm notorious for reading 2-3 books at the same time, and if I actually finish a book, it's almost a miracle. If I'm watching a movie or tv, I tend to be reading a book or a magazine while the program/movie is going on, somehow managing to divide my attention between the two.
Raised Mormon, now not affilliated with any faith - I just consider myself to be a spiritual person.
In addition to this whole mess, I'm queer. (That orientation was stolen from my friend, Tyson) It's much, much easier than saying that I'm a "lesbian-identified bisexual" or a "lesbian that likes boys, too". Oddly enough, while pretty much everyone in my life knows about my sexuality, my family doesn't. Mostly out of fear of being disowned. Shitty, I know.
Also, I have two separate filters - one for fanfic; the other for talk about sex and sexuality. If you're interested in either one, and you're not a part of them right now, let me know! :-)
I live with:
Kellie - My girlfriend of over 5 years, soon to be my domestic partner/wife.
Cleo - Red tabby cat. Also known as Cleokins, Cleocles, The Red Menace and Asshole.
Teak - Black medium-haired cat. Also known as Teakers; My Angry Black Man; Teaker-san; Teakster.
Sometimes, you'll hear/read me saying a lot of odd things. Even the people that have been around a long time. So, maybe I should offer a "glossary" of sorts, to clear up any confusion (if there really is any)!
My Lovelies/Sexy Bitches - That would be you all that are reading.
Future Ex-Husbands - How I refer to my male crushes.
Pagan Babies/Gay Pagan Babies - I am, and will be, childless, so this is a joke of sorts. Usually directed at boy crushes, future ex-husbands and people I have intellectual crushes on (i.e.; Lewis Black).
Slash-Slut - I write (and read) band slash, as well as reading other slashfic. Since I have a crazy appetite for the stuff, I consider myself to be a slut. Besides, there's nothing better than two cute boys together. *eg*
Flame Dame - A nicer variant of "Fag Hag". Yes, I love my gay boys (see my prior entry).
I refer to myself as being a nerd, geek, dork, what have you. It's not meant in some evil, perjorative sense. It's just how I see myself. Hell, I'm fascinated by Fractals to where I have a favorite set (the Julian set); as well as an odd fascination with Klein Bottles - I love the idea that they exist in 4 dimensions. Don't ask me about the math behind them ... just go along with my fascination.
To add to my complete dork (batteries included!) status - I want to go back to school, just to take some random classes - Geometry; World Religions, whatever.
I'm painfully shy in person - I hate making phone calls, dancing in public, initiating conversations, what have you. It's so bad that I have to work up the courage to ask anyone for something - even something as mundane as stopping for a meal or going to a store.
I have epilepsy, which keeps me from driving. Even if I didn't have epilepsy, I still wouldn't drive - mainly due to an incredible anxiety. Also, I'd made a conscious decision years ago, that because of my seizures being a bit unpredictable and incapacitating my reaction time, I'd rather not drive. No matter how long I'm seizure-free.
While I don't plan to have children, I'm not going to be an asshole towards kids (or their parents) as a lot of childless people are wont to do. Besides, I'm looking forward to being the cool, slightly crazy aunt that buys my neices and nephews Vans tennis shoes, Ramones and Metallica onesies, and when they get older, they can eat cereal for dinner and watch cartoons in the middle of the day. I'd read to them, and teach them about others' faiths, beliefs and moral compasses. You know, the usual stuff.
That's all I can think of right now ... if there's anything else that you want to know, just ask!
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Date: 2007-04-19 05:41 am (UTC)omg really?!?! that's amazing! i can't wait to hear more about this when you guys are ready to do so. :)
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Date: 2007-04-19 02:15 pm (UTC)I've been getting trouble from Kellie for mentioning it ... but I'm just excited about it, so I can't exactly stay quiet!
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Date: 2007-04-19 06:16 am (UTC)Your family don't know your sexual orientation but you have been with Kellie for 5 years???? Just who do they think Kellie is????
I love your attitude towards kids. Me, I have them, but didn't want them for many, many years. As a result, I have a respect for both sides. Plus I hate people with kids who think everybody should have them and people without kids who think people who have them are insane. We all dance to the beat of our own drum..everybody else doesn't get to judge!
Me, I have been known to feed my kids cereal at strange times. They are still great kids loved by me!
I am afraid of the phone too...but wish we weren't cause I would love to talk to you!!!
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Date: 2007-04-19 02:26 pm (UTC)*nods* Currently, they think of Kellie as my best friend (which she is)/ roommate. Since they've stopped hassling me about when I'm going to meet a nice man and get married, I think that they might have a clue.
You've got a great attitude as a mom - you're not pushy about people having kids right alongside you, and I see that you love your girls and they sound like great kids - with an excellent mom!
I wish I wasn't afraid of the phone, too. Ironically, my job has me on the phone almost all day - and I have no problem with calling companies and regular clients, but new people? Forget it! {Even trying to schedule appointments to meet therapists has been awkward.}
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Date: 2007-04-20 02:42 am (UTC)Thanks for the nice words about me being a Mom and my kids. That means a lot to me.
I am on the phone all day too at work (when I am there, I have been off for almost one year now!) and I still hate to make calls.
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Date: 2007-04-19 02:18 pm (UTC)And thank you! :-)
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Date: 2007-04-19 01:46 pm (UTC)Hi. For those that don't know, I'm Kellie.
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Date: 2007-04-19 03:56 pm (UTC)You are an interesting person. I'm glad we are friends.
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Date: 2007-04-20 01:46 am (UTC)I'm sure that you will have love like that - your girlfriend is cute (or, would she prefer "handsome"?), and you both look happy together. :-D
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Date: 2007-04-20 03:35 am (UTC)i am curious, and i love it when i walk into my insruance companies office, they are so nice and i love small office enviroments.
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Date: 2007-04-20 04:39 am (UTC)I'm a Personal Lines agent - I work with existing clients, making sure that their policies are up-to-date, making changes, writing new policies when needed. Basically, keeping my clients happy. If you like working with people, and don't mind the occasional client coming around to bitch at you over something positively asinine, it's good work.