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Cold-Eeze!

Ever since I've been at college, I literally swear by Cold-Eeze. They come in tons of flavors: cherry, tropical fruit, strawberries and cream, honey, and more! All you have to do is pop one in your mouth and they keep you healthy! I get sick all the time, but I like to think that when I have these, I can fight away whatever is coming easier. I know this is a weird post, but I'm actually very passionate about these.

Most exciting moment of my day: I've been sick for a while (probably because I didn't have any Cold-Eeze) and I finally bought some today and immediately tweeted, "COLD-EEZE!"
After a few minutes, I got a Twitter mention...FROM COLDEEZE! They responded @babesandberries: YES? =)

OBSESSED.

2 Important Messages

From, who else, Barney Stinson!

Literal life motto




I feel as though this is an extremely important lesson to learn and master. There is only so much hot that is worth crazy. And as always, beware of crazy eyes.

Creation of 'femininity'

As told by Dorothy Smith:

"Women aren’t just the passive products of socialization; they are active; they create themselves. At the same time, their self-creation, their work, the uses of their skills, are coordinated with the market for clothes, make-up, shoes, accessories, etc., through print, film, etc. This dialectic between the active and creative subject and the organization of her activity in and by texts coordinating it with the market is captured here using the concept of a textually-mediated discourse."

So perfect considering I am using her theoretical perspectives to structure my paper on Gossip Girl.

Quick gay rant

Okay, I don't go on many feminist or gay rants, so stay with me, it's important!

I'm currently taking LGBT History, and I just really need to take some time to give credit and thanks to all of the gay men, lesbians, members of the trans community, etc. who were activists in the fight against homophobia way before I was even considering wearing a rainbow bracelet in high school. The fight against homophobia has been going on... well, for a long fucking time, but I would like to give a special shout out to the members of the butch/femme communities across the country in the forties and fifties. As a member of the lesbian community of today, I am lucky enough to attend basically the most accepting school in the country. I do not have to fight to protect my sexual identity every day or defend who I choose to love. It is not this way in many areas of our society, but things are are changing- and the past members of the community need to be recognized for risking their lives every day fighting to defend who they loved and wanted to sleep with. I don't have to do this! I mean, kind of, but only in a girl drama kind of way.

While butch lesbians were going out every weekend in men's clothing just to be physically attacked by men on the sidewalk or police, they did it to feel comfortable in their identities and for the strength of the community. Here at Smith, I can go out every day of the week wearing an article of clothing that was not designed for women and feel completely safe about it- other than a few potential teasing comments from my friends about being too gay. But hey, it's safe.

Our house parties. Well, where to even begin. Gay and lesbians bars were constantly shut down or raided by police. Violence everywhere led to riots and the constant fight to be accepted in public for anyone who wished to participate in a non-heteronormative weekend environment. Still, men and women went. They danced with members of the same sex. They were arrested, they were attacked. Today, we throw house parties where girls are all up on each other dancing and hooking up. No one says anything! In fact, it's encouraged. There is actual social status awarded here for being gay. And I think that's awesome! Not only because I am gay, but because it shows that there is a desire in the community here to WANT to have more members, to accept more people, to fuck with the hetero environment that surrounds us in the rest of the world.

Anyway, I just needed to put all that out there. I truly do think it is important to recognize that people fought to create the safe spaces we can share today. Hell, if the butch/femme community of Buffalo from the fifties could see Smith college today, I'm sure they would all be so proud and excited for us. This is not to say that everything is perfect, not at all, the fight continues. But it is tremendously important to look back on the work that has been done before us.

Okay, gay rant over.

Wall Theory

--as heard on Hot Topics with DJ Plaid and DJ Pearlz on WOZQ 91.9--

Here is my latest social theory pertaining to the party scene at Smith and beyond:

WALL THEORY

I can almost guarantee that no lesbian at a house party would be upset if two hot femmes were dancing together. In fact, at least from my point of view, it would be hot. Now, I won't speak for other...soft butches? Ew I had that label, but I don't know what else to call myself right now, but for those of us who enjoy the company of femmier girls than ourselves-- I think it is safe to say that there is enjoyment to take away from watching two femmes dance together.

So, the other night I was hanging with a bro-lesbian of mine at a house party and there were femmes dancing together all around us and getting tons of attention from both the men at the party and the other bro-lesbians. This is all fine and dandy, but I soon made the observation that if she and I were to start dancing together, we would look completely ridiculous. It's true. It isn't sexy if two bros dance together. Well this just wasn't fair. How were we supposed to keep our cool and get the attention of the femme ladies without actually approaching them?

Our solution: The perfect bro-wall-lean and casual chit chat. This is going to be pretty hard to describe in writing without being able to demonstrate, but do not fear- I will try.

Okay, so, grab a bro. Find a wall. Don't be sketchy. If you're sketchy, the whole thing is ruined. Wall theory incorporates both looking chill, while still looking active in your pursuit of hotties. You'll want to be having a conversation with your friend, you should be looking casual, leaning against a wall or table together (I know this sounds a little stupid, but it has been tried and proven, promise). While having your probably pointless conversation, make sure to be looking around the room for any ladies who may be worth your attention. Once you find one, try to get her attention through a quick round of eye contact, but don't appear too interested. Laugh with your bro, check out some other girls, but then look back at the girl in your radar and once again try to catch her attention. On the second or third round of catching her eye, a slight head nod would be appropriate. Eventually, you will want to look like you are completely open to the idea of her coming over to you, but not until she has begun to approach you or has made an effort to begin to dance closer to you with her friends.

The goal of this theory is to have the girl(s) approach you and if you are awesome enough- start dancing with you. Another win of this theory is that it's always fun to dance against a wall. It takes away a lot of the pressure of, you know, having to stand up and keep your balance.

Theory conclusion: if done correctly, two bro lesbians should be able to grab the attention of femmes in a similar way as two femmes dancing with each other at a party.

Try it out, let me know if it works for you.