The San Diego Drag Kings are having their monthly event at The Flame in Hillcrest San Diego located at 3780 Park Blvd. This event is special for many reasons. First, this show is an open forum, so any lady who would like to perform is welcome to join the line-up. Just be there at 6:00 p.m. to check-in.
This is also a night to celebrate Smokey's birthday. There is a flip side to all good things besides the celebration of birth, the night is juxtaposed to raise money for the funeral of Smokey and Lucky's step father.
Last month the Kings and Queen entertained the audience with a great Christmas tribute. This month's performance is a celebration of life, death, and an opportunity for new performers to get on the stage, strut and entertain. Sunday January 16 come down to The Flame at 7p.m, pay only $4. to watch a great show, participate in a raffle, and support our San Diego Drag Kings.
The Flame 3780 Park Blvd. in San Diego
Show starts at 7pm
Arrive by 6 pm if answering the open call to perform
$4.00 goes to raffle prizes and supporting Smokey and Lucky
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Proposition 8- The Reincarnation of "Separate But Equal"
It's not that I want to get married- after recently watching my parents divorce on what would be their 41st anniversary, I had solidified my averse desire for marriage-it is what the implication that Proposition 8 alludes to that is discouraging. "Separate but equal" was a common phrase from the civil rights movement. Yes, there were drinking fountains provided for all, but the idea that one could not drink from a specific fountain is appalling. Now, Gay Americans seem to be the new Black Americans- before the civil rights movement. Yes there are "Domestic Partnership" allowances for certification, medical and a paper from a courthouse for "Civil Partnership", but the fact that it can not be called a marriage but simply a civil union is ridiculous. A "marriage" is a union, and means having a husband or a wife. The Webster's Dictionary does not even specifically define marriage as solely consisting of two parts that have to comprise one husband and one wife (look it up if you do not believe). Having a husband or having a wife is a traditional ideal that all should have the opportunity to experience if the desire is there. It is selfish to change constitutional rights based on a personal idea, or a personal tradition. America claims to be founded on basic rights and freedoms. Marriage is something that the laws should not govern, and one that people should not attempt to deny.
Traditions are what lives are based upon. Although many people have traditions, all are not the same. I was raised in a fairly traditional household. My family celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas and Birthdays in similar fashions every year. We played soccer for Thanksgiving, and bowled for Christmas. Although this is not how all people spend their holidays, this was "tradition" for my family. However, as my family got older and the dynamics of our household changed (as is inevitable with time) we adapted our traditions to maintain the spirit of each celebration. This is the kind of adaptation that our "traditional" marriage ideals need to adapt to.
It is argued that "our children need to be protected from gay marriage" but it is the youth and the children who need assurance that they will be allowed equal privileges as they get older regardless of what type of human partner is chosen. Marriage is one of those ideals that some may see as a traditional step to choosing a partner. However, if knowing that marriage is only for some, but all will be allowed separate but equal rights, this has the potential to jade, smother and darken a young homosexual's ideals. Knowing that this impulse, this desire of attraction (if it is to a member of the same sex) will not allow him/her to continue with a traditional "American Dream" and that this desire -not being a traditional attraction- will hinder dreams, only adds to the inherent confusion of youth adolescence to mature adulthood that is already difficult regardless of sexual preference. Growing up is such a "traditional" and religious household, my parents probably never conceived that one of their offspring would be homosexual. It took me some 20-25 years, but they have been enlightened to my preference as I have been candid with them as I have discovered my own self. Some parents who think that Prop 8 will protect their children may find out too late that their now homosexual child will become part of the segregated population that is only allowed a modified union and not a true marriage to their partner.
This changing of the constitution will only add to the struggle of life.
This idea of providing a similar farce, but not allowing equal rights was never a correct approach. Although at the time a "radical" movement, the civil rights movement was indeed a positive step for maintaining a "Traditional" America, and it needs to continue to adapt to the ever changing composition of its citizens.
Passing Proposition 8 is passing an archaic mentality that only some people can have traditions if it is compliant to the ideals of some skewed majority. This has never been the American way, as America was founded by those seeking sanctuary from the prosecutions of many dynamics such as religious beliefs, or ethnic heritage. The freedom to choose our partners for ourselves, and the equal opportunities for all, do not include the imposition of Proposition 8, which should never have a place in America to begin with. It is unfortunate that the battle for civil liberties perpetuates degrading segregation in a so-called civil nation, but standing for justice and voting down Proposition 8 is a positive step to maintaining the ideals that this nation was initially founded upon .
Traditions are what lives are based upon. Although many people have traditions, all are not the same. I was raised in a fairly traditional household. My family celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas and Birthdays in similar fashions every year. We played soccer for Thanksgiving, and bowled for Christmas. Although this is not how all people spend their holidays, this was "tradition" for my family. However, as my family got older and the dynamics of our household changed (as is inevitable with time) we adapted our traditions to maintain the spirit of each celebration. This is the kind of adaptation that our "traditional" marriage ideals need to adapt to.
It is argued that "our children need to be protected from gay marriage" but it is the youth and the children who need assurance that they will be allowed equal privileges as they get older regardless of what type of human partner is chosen. Marriage is one of those ideals that some may see as a traditional step to choosing a partner. However, if knowing that marriage is only for some, but all will be allowed separate but equal rights, this has the potential to jade, smother and darken a young homosexual's ideals. Knowing that this impulse, this desire of attraction (if it is to a member of the same sex) will not allow him/her to continue with a traditional "American Dream" and that this desire -not being a traditional attraction- will hinder dreams, only adds to the inherent confusion of youth adolescence to mature adulthood that is already difficult regardless of sexual preference. Growing up is such a "traditional" and religious household, my parents probably never conceived that one of their offspring would be homosexual. It took me some 20-25 years, but they have been enlightened to my preference as I have been candid with them as I have discovered my own self. Some parents who think that Prop 8 will protect their children may find out too late that their now homosexual child will become part of the segregated population that is only allowed a modified union and not a true marriage to their partner.
This changing of the constitution will only add to the struggle of life.
This idea of providing a similar farce, but not allowing equal rights was never a correct approach. Although at the time a "radical" movement, the civil rights movement was indeed a positive step for maintaining a "Traditional" America, and it needs to continue to adapt to the ever changing composition of its citizens.
Passing Proposition 8 is passing an archaic mentality that only some people can have traditions if it is compliant to the ideals of some skewed majority. This has never been the American way, as America was founded by those seeking sanctuary from the prosecutions of many dynamics such as religious beliefs, or ethnic heritage. The freedom to choose our partners for ourselves, and the equal opportunities for all, do not include the imposition of Proposition 8, which should never have a place in America to begin with. It is unfortunate that the battle for civil liberties perpetuates degrading segregation in a so-called civil nation, but standing for justice and voting down Proposition 8 is a positive step to maintaining the ideals that this nation was initially founded upon .
Friday, October 8, 2010
Doing Hair in San Diego
People like to look good and want their hair to be managable. When looking in the mirror, we as vain humans like to look at self and like what is seen. To do this, many will "dye" their own hair and let siblings cut their locks. Please, spend a little bit of money and feel great when you get a great shape and/or color created just for you.
I am not a beautitian. I do not do beauty, I simply do good hair. I want people to feel good, and a nice cut and color is a great start. Being a licensed cosmetologist, I hear ear cringing references as bad as being called any off colored adjective.
The old school terminologies sound ridiculous even as a softened jargon tool to communicate with non-cosmetologists. A licensed cosmetologist has been educated in all things hair, skin, make-up, nails and the such. Facials, maniures, and hair are part of the cosmetologists' training. So yes, maybe being a "beautitian" seemed logical at one time, but now the idea of beauty is so diverse that every individual has their own beauty. I just do good hair for the individual.
Terminologies that are used for processes are always interesting. "Frosting" hair is curious to me. I frost a cake or mini cupcakes, but I do not frost hair. I can color hair, and I can do highlights. People talk about weaves. A weave is not a color, but actually refers to hair extentions. It can get confusing but "weaving" is the actual process of getting pieces of hair to look like highlights. I do weave hair to create highlights, I relax hair to loosen the curl for easier straightening, but frosting is not anything i've yet done to hair.
I know it seems silly, but in obtaining the knowledge that my cosmetology license required was difficult and required tenacity and dedication. I am confident in my abilities and I appreciate the ability I've developed to do great shapes and colors. I look forward to doing more hair in Hillcrest and keeping the GLBT community beauty-full.
If you need a change and have concern about what will happen when you get your hair done, please feel free to visit me at 1454 University at "The Hairem" in San Diego. I will work with your natural texture, desired length, and personal grooming habits. To make an appointment give me a call at (714)234-6569. Peace, Love and Please...feel Beautiful.
I am not a beautitian. I do not do beauty, I simply do good hair. I want people to feel good, and a nice cut and color is a great start. Being a licensed cosmetologist, I hear ear cringing references as bad as being called any off colored adjective.
The old school terminologies sound ridiculous even as a softened jargon tool to communicate with non-cosmetologists. A licensed cosmetologist has been educated in all things hair, skin, make-up, nails and the such. Facials, maniures, and hair are part of the cosmetologists' training. So yes, maybe being a "beautitian" seemed logical at one time, but now the idea of beauty is so diverse that every individual has their own beauty. I just do good hair for the individual.
Terminologies that are used for processes are always interesting. "Frosting" hair is curious to me. I frost a cake or mini cupcakes, but I do not frost hair. I can color hair, and I can do highlights. People talk about weaves. A weave is not a color, but actually refers to hair extentions. It can get confusing but "weaving" is the actual process of getting pieces of hair to look like highlights. I do weave hair to create highlights, I relax hair to loosen the curl for easier straightening, but frosting is not anything i've yet done to hair.
I know it seems silly, but in obtaining the knowledge that my cosmetology license required was difficult and required tenacity and dedication. I am confident in my abilities and I appreciate the ability I've developed to do great shapes and colors. I look forward to doing more hair in Hillcrest and keeping the GLBT community beauty-full.
If you need a change and have concern about what will happen when you get your hair done, please feel free to visit me at 1454 University at "The Hairem" in San Diego. I will work with your natural texture, desired length, and personal grooming habits. To make an appointment give me a call at (714)234-6569. Peace, Love and Please...feel Beautiful.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Dreaded Head
Did I chop at my hair today? Why yes...
I've been thinking of doing something to my hair, but wasn't sure...
What motivated this spontaneous action?? I had someone comment on my dreads today.
What are they doing there? I know that they didn't exactly look blended today, but I was sweating...
I was a college student and working as a food server/barista for supplemental income at the time... I tried to explain the situation that I was growing my hair and she continued...
"You look like you should be in Bedrock or some'n like that ..." she rambled insensitively.
"We'll call you Wilma the whiner..." really did she just say that?!?
Why yes, and I actually proceeded to defend my visual state to her...
Her friend said, "you don't need to explain anything to her" which was true...why didn't I believe that? How frustrating to let someone say something to trigger action in defense...
What did I end up doing when I got home? I couldn't even cut my dreads completely out if I wanted to. However, I did shorten the length of my dreadlocks, and shaped the cut into a curly less drastic look...Whatever the persuasion, I was in the direction for change anyway...
Shitty that it took an overtly rude, vocal observance to move me completely, but whatever, life goes and hair grow...
I had dreadlocks that actually enhanced the shape from underneath...my hair is so weak that I can't really grow a lot of length on it without it looking horribly stringy...
What bothers me is that I was at a minimum wage paying job and I wasn't in the position to be me...I understand customer service, but customers can attack the person without regard sometimes.
I love serving people and taking care of them. Now that I've graduated college I've gone back to working in a salon. I enjoy helping people feel good, and I've had the experience to know what it feels like to be cut down verbally. Let us be kind, it's much easier to not say anything than to go out of our way to put someone down...
I've been thinking of doing something to my hair, but wasn't sure...
What motivated this spontaneous action?? I had someone comment on my dreads today.
What are they doing there? I know that they didn't exactly look blended today, but I was sweating...
I was a college student and working as a food server/barista for supplemental income at the time... I tried to explain the situation that I was growing my hair and she continued...
"You look like you should be in Bedrock or some'n like that ..." she rambled insensitively.
"We'll call you Wilma the whiner..." really did she just say that?!?
Why yes, and I actually proceeded to defend my visual state to her...
Her friend said, "you don't need to explain anything to her" which was true...why didn't I believe that? How frustrating to let someone say something to trigger action in defense...
What did I end up doing when I got home? I couldn't even cut my dreads completely out if I wanted to. However, I did shorten the length of my dreadlocks, and shaped the cut into a curly less drastic look...Whatever the persuasion, I was in the direction for change anyway...
Shitty that it took an overtly rude, vocal observance to move me completely, but whatever, life goes and hair grow...
I had dreadlocks that actually enhanced the shape from underneath...my hair is so weak that I can't really grow a lot of length on it without it looking horribly stringy...
What bothers me is that I was at a minimum wage paying job and I wasn't in the position to be me...I understand customer service, but customers can attack the person without regard sometimes.
I love serving people and taking care of them. Now that I've graduated college I've gone back to working in a salon. I enjoy helping people feel good, and I've had the experience to know what it feels like to be cut down verbally. Let us be kind, it's much easier to not say anything than to go out of our way to put someone down...
Friday, March 12, 2010
Service
I've been in the customer service industry since I've began working. I do hair now in a service capacity, but I've had experience with people who just don't appreciate the concept of considerate customer service. Genuine and helpful service should be a back and forth relationship. Consideration and Appreciation from and on the part of both sides...
"So how long have you been here now?"
It's been 3 years in October 2010 since I'd started at that coffee shop.
Three people, 3 waters. Three individual orders, and 3 correct food orders delivered to the table. Service was fast and accurate. I don't care how much the bill is, $1.00 is not an acceptable minimum.
"So how long have you been here now?"
It's been 3 years in October 2010 since I'd started at that coffee shop.
Three people, 3 waters. Three individual orders, and 3 correct food orders delivered to the table. Service was fast and accurate. I don't care how much the bill is, $1.00 is not an acceptable minimum.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Mira...todos bien
Living, existing
Not always easy, not always sure.
Therapy interesting, why? Isn't that "What Friends Are For..."?
Pay someone to listen to my problems when their own head is out the door?..
Attitudes, opinions, sometimes different.
Vocal exchange
Sometimes abrasive, sometimes upset. Do I need to explain?
PRIVATE
Be a good worker.
Be happy to be.
Look and see where everything is. Process, procedure.
Be ready to work.
Be happy to work
Be ME
I think I looked at it, but just didn’t see it.
Yin & Yang to get to it.
Make it work.
Happy while do’in it.
10-11-07
Not always easy, not always sure.
Therapy interesting, why? Isn't that "What Friends Are For..."?
Pay someone to listen to my problems when their own head is out the door?..
Attitudes, opinions, sometimes different.
Vocal exchange
Sometimes abrasive, sometimes upset. Do I need to explain?
PRIVATE
Be a good worker.
Be happy to be.
Look and see where everything is. Process, procedure.
Be ready to work.
Be happy to work
Be ME
I think I looked at it, but just didn’t see it.
Yin & Yang to get to it.
Make it work.
Happy while do’in it.
10-11-07
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Said the Boy of the Man, "What An Ignoramus!"
Every day is a choice and a lesson, something always new
Thought you knew?
Know that what all you thought you knew is only partial of the true.
Many dimensions
Valid pretensions
Sticky situations
Get in trouble, detentions
Losing Elections...
Who? A Donkey or an Elephant
Spend next four years to repent
But whoever represents...
The "People" will still maintain malcontent.
As diversity abounds,
fluctuation of supposed common interests will astound...
All will have different ideas of the "Ideal".
So be upset, impeach, appeal; but like make-up this will not fix, only conceal.
Thought you knew?
Know that what all you thought you knew is only partial of the true.
Many dimensions
Valid pretensions
Sticky situations
Get in trouble, detentions
Losing Elections...
Who? A Donkey or an Elephant
Spend next four years to repent
But whoever represents...
The "People" will still maintain malcontent.
As diversity abounds,
fluctuation of supposed common interests will astound...
All will have different ideas of the "Ideal".
So be upset, impeach, appeal; but like make-up this will not fix, only conceal.
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