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Here I am at 3 15 AM, in bed reading, thinking about taking a bath, brushing my teeth and calling it a night. I like to stay up late at night even when I am not working. I have not done anything interesting this weekend, I didn't even go to work because I wasn't in the mood. I stayed home, ate, read, slept, doted on Chhaya, made a really good stir fry. I think I will be ready for work again soon.
So I just read that the two teenage football players (Steubenville High School, Ohio) got found guilty of raping that 16 year old girl. GOOD! I have been following the case, curious about the outcome. To me it seemed like there was plenty of evidence to convict them but then you know there is also this mentality that "boys will be boys" and you know she was just "some dumb drunk girl asking for it". Yeah, she was drunk, way too drunk, she passed out poor thing. But most of us have been there in some shape or form. I got wasted a few times as a teen. Being drunk and passed out is NOT an invitation for rape or any other violation. I wonder why none of her friends didn't step up and help her? Maybe scared to get involved or lose their popularity status? Also, it seems to me that boys that excel in sports, here in the US at least, seem to be able to or think that they can get away with pretty much everything and anything. Just following this recent case made it even more evident. How about putting more value on other qualities like reading, writing, math, art, kindness and thoughtfulness etc? Sure and yes, sports are fun, good for you and teaches you (hopefully) many valuable skills but life is so much more than being on that sports team. I think that should be emphasized more. But I wouldn't know, I guess.......I was never that much into sports growing up as a teen. I liked reading, music, dancing, going out and boys. And horses. Now I do like to play sports, not watch them (I find that boring). I like soccer (fotboll in Sweden), tennis, volleyball, badminton, basketball just to mention a few.
I do remember when I was 14 or 15 or so.........I liked a particular guy that didn't deserve my attention at all I can say now, looking back. He liked to play tennis, so I spent hours watching him play tennis and giggling if he looked my way. LAME! I wish I would had spent that time bothering with other things more worthy my time. But I was 14 and boy crazy. Thank goodness I grew out of that phase!
But back to this unfortunate (for the girl) rape. The guys I couldn't care less about, they got what they deserved, should had probably gotten some more time actually, I think they got off pretty easy. Now there will be people whining about that the boys lives and their promising football careers are over. So? What about the girl? What about HER life? How do you think she is coping now? I hope this will be a warning and a lesson for some, that being a star athlete on the high school football or basketball team or some other sport doesn't mean that you can get away with acting however you want.
Plus......I like nerds like Sheldon Cooper myself.

I decided to stay home this Saturday night. My laziness took over but I have also been feeling cold all day, tired and I'm not in the mood to breathe in cigarettes tonight. So instead I started going through some of my pics. I have thousands. To pick out only a few is a project. I have done many shoots with Barry Gallegos, I like many of the pics we got. Do a search for his name in my blog's searchbar to see some of them. One of my fave pics that Barry took is this one. I think it is bad ass and that I look like a super hero.

I think that Barry liked it too because he put it on the cover on a photo book that he did. See it here More pics.....

Photographer Barry Gallegos What I am hoping to do in the future is some faerie or mermaid style pics. More outside pics with waterfalls, lakes, the ocean, large trees, dramatic scenery like a flat landscape and a big sky, sunsets........stuff like that. But now I am going to drink tea, have some cheese and crackers and watch SNL.

This sad picture of this beautiful pitbull puppy is on the cover of the latest issue of the * Redoubt Reporter *. Of course that made me very upset, I wanted to go and get him right away, name him Rascal and just LOVE him. But I am not sure if Chhaya would accept another dog in the household, that is the problem. Otherwise I would love to get another puppy, preferably a rescue pitbull.
I guess the pound is packed here and you know what happens then right? That dog or cat that got abandoned by an irresponsible pet owner gets euthanized, a nicer word for * killed *. When are people going to understand that being a pet owner is a responsibility? Do not get a pet unless you are willing to take care of it the RIGHT way. Getting rid of a family pet because of a move or because you meet a new boyfriend or girlfriend that might not like dogs/cats or you get bored with your pet is NOT ok!. I can understand that sometimes certain circumstances come up and for some reason you have to "get rid of" (awful words) your pet. But don't just ABANDON it or leave it at the pound! HELLO! At least find a good home for your pet!
And don't get me started on spaying and neutering. I have already written several entries about that. People that view their dogs as some kind of supplemental income are HORRIBLE I think. For some reason that seems to apply to the idiots out there breeding their pitbulls like it is the thing to do. And then just sell them off to people that mistreat them or abandon them. I can say with conviction that I HATE certain people. The people that do this.
Chhaya has papers, she comes from a "nice" bloodline I guess. I have been asked many times to breed her, no way! By doing so I would only contribute to a problem that is out of control - unwanted pets. IT IS SO SAD! And do not get a pitbull because you think it is cool or you want to look like a thug or something, parading your dog around with a thick choke chain. BARF!
So of course I had to cut out the article about the pets at the pound here in Kenai and made a little flyer of it and put it up at work. It is the second flyer I made. I also have a little collection going. I must admit that I have not been that good at collecting money, I need to step it up!
A lot of the money in there is my own that I put in after a shift at work. That is where I keep my collection box. I am thinking to give all the proceeds to the * Peninsula Spay and Neuter Fund * here in town or half to the * Angel Fund * at the Twin Cities veterinary clinic. They help sick or injured pets. I have to collect more money first!

You can make a donation to the two funds I mentioned. You can contact Twin Cities Veterinary Clinic at (907) 262-4581 and call or email peninsulaspayandneuterfund@gmail.com for info, (907) 6902723.

Two of my entries that relate to this entry.
MJAU
WOOF

Getting myself ready for work in front of the mirror. I also sit in the bathroom sink sometimes in front of the mirror that hangs over the sink. The getting ready process once I am out of the shower is fairly quick. Some eyeshadow and the lashes. I put on the lipstick, the lip gloss and the mascara at work. Last night was so bad I didn't even change out of my regular clothes. What are the chances of that happening again tonight?

I woke up to cold weather today, in bed right now watching the snowflakes fall down outside my window. It is a balmy 16 °F. Lovely!
Work last night was really bad, I didn't even change into my outfit. Instead I sat down on the couch with my computer for a few hours before I went home. Well, I guess it is time to get out of bed and do something useful?
Here is Chhaya and her new friend MooMoo.

So I think the blog super00nova wrote about customer etiquette is pretty spot on.
I agree with all of it to various degrees. And I want to contribute my own additions (of course).

DO NOT sit at the stage and talk shit about the girls. It is rude and disrespectful. Imagine if YOU were performing naked or almost naked in front of people and they would criticize you. Also most likely we don't think that you are that hot either.
DO NOT underestimate me because I am a dancer. That doesn't mean that I am dumb.
DO NOT assume we are prostitutes because we get topless or naked on a stage. Most of us would not go there. OKAY?
DO NOT steal my bra, panties or outfit. Go buy your own.
DO NOT steal my purse. Or I will take you down with a round kick. BAM!
DO NOT tell me what to do. I am the boss.
DO NOT demand anything from me, for example my number and then get pissed off if I don't comply.
DO NOT pull my hair. No, I don't like that.
DO NOT insist that I drink alcohol. That is creepy.
DO NOT come in smelling bad. We don't like that and you might end up sitting all by yourself.

Basically it is about respect. I respect you and you respect me. I am not going to hustle/con or steal from you. So if we respect each other then we can more or less be on the same page. Of course you can't like or agree with everybody and that is totally ok.
And then of course - there are always exceptions to the rules........! I do not mind sitting and talking to nice, intelligent and funny people at work for FREE. I am not always in the mood for long talks, or sometimes I am busy making money. BUT I also enjoy talking to people, no money involved. Also I don't charge for conversation, that would feel weird to me. I know girls that have met their husbands and boyfriends in the club. So it is possible. I have personally made good friends with people I met at work.