High Heel Race - Baltimore Pride '07

The High Heel Race - Baltimore Pride '07

Feeling like one of Cinderella's sisters.


Posin' and wavin' to the rainbow-colored
masses.


These ain't Prada, honey. I lost the race!
Originally uploaded by Deaf258.

Last Saturday, Neal and his 2 daughters signed my up into the Baltimore Pride's tradition, The High Heel Race. Let me make this as brief as I can. I had the opportunity to watch the race last year, but this year, I was participating! Whoo!

So, the parade officials led me to near the stage to sign a waiver and put on a pair of old high heels. Much to my dismay, those pair of high heels are *gasp* tiny! For a few minutes struggling with the shoes, I felt like one of Cinderella's fat step-sisters. I managed to squeeze in all my digits and heels in them. The announcer started calling out each of the racers' names. Mine came up, strutting out and waving, I curtseyed to the crowd. Luckily for me, there was an interpreter on stage to tell me the "ready-set-go!" announcement. I positioned myself on the starting line and stared at the interpreter. When the announcer yelled, "GO!", I ran the best I could. I think I was last, but I wanted to make it in one piece alive! Holy Hell!! My calves, hips and ass were on fire! I ran back to the stage to change back to my familiar, comfy shoes.

After being in this race, I learned a newfound respect for the women and trannies who religiously wear high heels. I also learned something new about me, I wasn't nervous being in the attention of a large crowd like I was before in the past. Interesting, huh??

Anyway, I posted the pictures to my Flickr account the next day. One of my good friends and my former interpreter, Daniel, posted a comment on my Flickr account, "You go girl! Now you just need to learn to bevel." LOL! ;)

Even though I was pretty tired and bummed out about my Macbook dying on me the night before, I had a fabulous time that day! I hope Neal will be in the High Heel Race next year, and his daughters might help me sign him up!

Muahahahahahah!

vlog 0007: label me this. label me that. and macbook woes.

A vlog about trouble with using Sorenson IPRelay service to call AppleCare. The call resulted in damaging my Macbook and was without a computer for 3 days. Thanks, Sorenson and AppleCare!

UPDATED! An added note about an earlier post a few weeks ago, I am proud to be Deaf and DUMB! So I added the logo on my blog/vlog.



POSTED 5/3/07: With the past hot issue about being pre- or post-lingually Deaf, badges have sprouted across the Deaf blogosphere. I hesitiated putting one up because I like to be unique. So, I got the template from Banjo and made myself a new one:

What do you think of that? I am proud to be Deaf & DUMB!

Of course, some of you are gonna get pissed off. But, wait!! There's more. An explanation via vlog tomorrow EVENTUALLY! ;)

vlog 0006: introducing markie lee.

6 minutes and 33 seconds
I know I went over the suggested standard limit in vlogging minutes, but I felt this is an important person to recognize and appreciate his sweet spirit. I feel so honored and privileged to know this young man, Markie Lee, from Phoenix, Arizona. His life story is very inspiring!! He is also a budding artist with a lot of experience in various mediums. I would like to present you his latest work in 3D (and it's in ASL!).

It is WORTH checking out! Here's Markie and his "Deaf Angel's Way" video!

9 minutes and 26 seconds

vlog 0005: congrats in order.

Congrats to several bloggers and vloggers for their mention in this weekend's issue of The Wall Street Journal!

a joke: 0001.

How do dyslexic people hold their pets? Watch to find out!

flowers for someone.

flowers for someone.
Originally uploaded by Deaf258.

Hilary is graduating tonight from high school! I'm proud of her! :)



It's too bad her high school had limited tickets, so I wasn't able to go

see her graduation ceremony. I told her father not to forget the camera

because I wanna see what she look like in cap, gown, diploma and

flowers!



Congrats, Hilary! Xoxo!

a favorite.

One of my favorite pics!

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at a baby shower.

at a baby shower. Originally uploaded by Deaf258.

That's me at Hedor's baby shower. It's my first time to attend a Deaf baby shower. I wonder if it is different than hearing baby showers.

Are the games different, the topics discussed, timing of the party varies, just for women or could men come?

I noticed men are also invited to Deaf baby showers, but never heard of men going to hearing baby showers. This is something that has been on my mind all week. I wonder if there are any ladies, Deaf or hearing, who could elaborate more on their baby shower experiences.

On a side note, DAMN YOU RIDOR! I was counting on having a good time with you today at your sister's baby shower! :-P Next time, beeotch.

vlog 0004: why the army or the marines?

a doggy quilt

a doggy quilt
Originally uploaded by Deaf258.

I made a small, dog-sized quilt for Pepper. It took me about a couple of days to make. I also made a small pillow out of blue velvet and black duvatyn.



Email Sent using iPhoto2Gmail.

vlog 0003: for the Deaf chefs.

Here's the link as noted in my vlog above. Enjoy!

Tags: deaf, advice, vlog topics, cooking tools, devices

27,000 bucks

For this Smart Fortwo Mercedes Benz car!

OUCH!

quiz plug - jackass?

Which JACKASS are you? (pics)
Johnny Knoxville Stunts: fake erections, public farting, carrying around a dead alligator, breaking a coffin, sticking hand up cow's butt, and getting things shot at balls
Take The Quiz Now!	Quizzes by myYearbook.com

a funny im.

It was a couple of months ago when out of the blue, Ridor sent me an IM
at 2:05 am. Hoping that Ridor doesn't mind, I've decided to share this
with you:

ridor9th: asdf

deafie258: Ghjkl

ridor9th: 46fth

deafie258: 75hyf

ridor9th: see?

deafie258: See what?

ridor9th: YOUR attitude! :-D

deafie258: Lol

deafie258: Too sassy for you?

ridor9th: yuppie

deafie258: Heh

a response to Mary Ruth's disclaimers vlog.

This video is a response to Mary Ruth's vlog topic about Are vLoggers’ Disclaimers Neccessary?

vlog 0002: anonymous bunnies.

I know I was supposed to talk about the topic about what is a "friend," but it has been taking some time to get my thoughts out. It's a sensitive issue.

Anyhow, you can still get another topic today about anonymous commentors! I know it is kinda overdue. I made this response to David Eberwein's vlog and other vloggers/bloggers discussion about anonymous commentors. I also explained a bit that I do not allow anonymous comments on my blog.

Tags: vlog topics, humor, advice

duff and i.

duff and i.
Originally uploaded by Deaf258.

This is the star of Ace of Cakes and owner of Charm City Cakes. He seems to be an awesome dude and I am glad to meet him in person! We were at a cake show in Westminster, MD.

Pepper is happy.

vlog 0001: why 258? what is revver.com?