"When I lived as a hearing person, it limited me. When I lived as a Deaf person, it set me free." ~ Philip B. Mecham
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
links to add to the right column.
Google Bookmarks Button
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/2453/
http://www.myspacescripts.com/
http://www.myspacesupport.com/
http://www.profiletap.com/
http://www.r4wr.com/
http://www.tagdeaf.com/Deaf258
new extension.
Monday, June 05, 2006
photogenic?
Extra special thanks with sugar coating on it to Gnarlydorkette for her picture she took of me!
It is such an awesome pic! I'll be sure to scan it before I frame it. I want to use this pic as the main picture for my website!
Thanks, Gnarly! Xoxo!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
last first friday.
Because of being in the hospital and medicated, I didn't feel safe to do a fire show. However, I went to Maurice's fire show about 11 pm for Phoenix's First Friday Art Walk. Another lady also did a fire show as well.
When we were done with the night, we walked out of the Firehouse studio. I saw a short poem on the wall out front. I took a picture to remember what the poem or quote said. Anyway, Maurice and I went to my place to eat mexican dinner and watch a movie, 'Final Fantasy: Advent Children'. That movie was kick Ass! You'll have to play Final Fantasy VII game before you watch the movie, or you'll never get the plot. We chatted all night 'til about 6 am! I think we didn't mind because it would be a long time before I'll see Maurice/Froggie again.
I'm gonna miss him and other friends here in Arizona!
FK it.
I'm still trying to pack for a move to Baltimore, Maryland. But DAMN the emotional distractions!!!
A situation happened yesterday that left me disgusted with certain hearing people. I hope I'll never have to deal with this kind of situation again!
So, sue me if I am protective of my Deaf peers!
Friday, June 02, 2006
ow.
I feel so crude and morbid right now.
I just woke up from getting my colon explored! They injected some air so my colon inflated like a clown's twisty balloons. I'll tell you.. It was PAINFUL!
Anyway, I'm on my way to my mom's for some TLC and food. Then, I'll be home at my place for a little rest and packing the last things for my move to Baltimore, Maryland.
Now, I'm faaaarting. And faaaaarting. Away!
Don't worry, it's unscented.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
a letter to burn.
Here's an open letter to the burners in Baltimore!
Hey guys!
I am kinda new to poi, too. I've already met Kate and one more lady (forgive me for not remembering the name! :-\ ). But I've enjoyed meeting them at Winter Solstice (did I get that location right?). Holy crap! It was freakin' C~O~L~D that night! Kate will remember me as the Deaf dude from Phoenix, Az. Hello, Kate! :) It was funny to see you guys talk about sounds and speakers. I dunno how that'll benefit me because I'm really Deaf. ;) I've never had to try to go with the recorded music. Because, for the First Fridays' Art Walks, we have a live band playing our fire shows at the Firehouse studio. The band try to match the fire performers' tempo so it's always dynamic and usually in sync.
There was this Phoenix Deaf guy who goes by his playa name: Froggie. I met him over a year ago and he introduced me to poi. I played around very little with poi, But I started practicing after I bought my first poi set last August 2005. My practicing schedule was not consistent until after I got back from my visit to Baltimore last February. I've done my first fire at the Phx Art Walk on March 3, 2006. All I can say it was a great learning experience and lots of burnt hair. ;) Fortunately, no pain came out of it! But Froggie wasn't satisfied, so he demanded I have a weekly schedule with him for practicing and trying new moves. That helped a lot! If you guys plan to go to Burning Man this year, Froggie and my best friend will be there with Arizona's Sol Tribe. Look for the thin Deaf guy spinning awesomely with flexible moves. He makes poi look so easy and flawless!
Last Monday was my 5th time to do fire and noticed I did WAY better then I did on March 3. I am supposed to do one more this Friday, but due to a doctor's visit and meds, I can't put myself in risk. I'd be thrilled if I am able to join, practice and perform this summer! I'll be living in Pikesville area of Baltimore.
Can I come see you guys? I have some things planned this month like volunteering to be a special service provider for the Deaf-Blind Conference in Towson. But, if I am free on Sundays, I'll be sure to come?
Philip
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
a molehill?
What I have to do.. Sort which clothes to pack, store or toss!
Moving is such a pain in the ass! X-)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
clean up?
Because I am moving to Maryland in 7 days, I feel it is time for me to weed out the 'nonspeakers' from my AIM list. What I meant about 'nonspeakers' are the people on my buddy list who never talk to me anymore.
I will unblock those on the block list and erase the ones who never talk to me. Of course, I'll keep a back-up copy of the buddy list before I make the changes. It would be refreshing to start anew and have room for the ones who WILL talk to me when necessary.
So, I'll start cleaning the list after I move to Maryland.. So, you 'nonspeakers' got 7 days to change my mind! :-P
Friday, May 26, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
sibling fun on mother's day.
On Mother's Day, my sisters and I were having fun scarfing down fruit, cake and sweets dipped in chocolate fondue.
Kosette was being mischevious, flaunting her butt, "Hey, check out my ghetto booty!" Then, I suggested we compare butts, she bent over next to Alison while I took a pic. It was a fun night!
I miss my sisters already! :-/
Friday, May 19, 2006
quiz plug - what wise quote fits you?
Your wise quote is: "Reality bites with a variety of sizes of teeth"(-Tony Follari)
As a person, you think life is just plain painful, horrible and everything else you don't like. Happy people confuse you. Alot. I mean, why are they so happy anyway? You are depressed and perhaps utterly alone and live life rather montone. You feel there is no reason to really be here and feel helpless.
Take this quiz!
quiz plug - what wise quote fits you?
Your wise quote is: "Reality bites with a variety of sizes of teeth"(-Tony Follari)
As a person, you think life is just plain painful, horrible and everything else you don't like. Happy people confuse you. Alot. I mean, why are they so happy anyway? You are depressed and perhaps utterly alone and live life rather montone. You feel there is no reason to really be here and feel helpless.
Take this quiz!
quiz plug - what can people see in your eyes?
People see anger in your eyes. You are probably a good person, but you have a quick temper. You may sometimes find yourself snapping at your friends or family. People should know not to piss you off, but be careful. Your temper could cause you to do or say something that you really don't mean.
Take this quiz!
quiz plug - what can people see in your eyes?
People see anger in your eyes. You are probably a good person, but you have a quick temper. You may sometimes find yourself snapping at your friends or family. People should know not to piss you off, but be careful. Your temper could cause you to do or say something that you really don't mean.
Take this quiz!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
aftermath.
You already saw the past picture of a bottle with berry-flavored barrium. I had to drink that nasty stuff.
But wait! There's more!
I was at work, waiting outside of a workshop so I can clean up once it is over. I was looking at my sandals and thought this is a good photo op for my feet in that chair.
Then I looked at my yellow bandage and thought it was nasty they had to shoot me with a needle for the CT scan. *sigh* I paused and thought maybe I should take a peek. So, I did.
I was revolted to find a really ugly bruise that I got from 4 hours ago!!! It is darker than it looks on my sk2 camera.
Ugh.
meow.
This is the nasty stuff. I had to drink 2 bottles of this for a CT scan in a few minutes. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
new idea.
I've been wanting a tattoo on my upper back. I like the Celtic Tree of Life. But I also want to add wings and a sakura tree on my back and sides. The trick is to figure out where to put them and how big/small do they have to be.
Interesting.