SuicideGirl: Phecda
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APRIL 16, 2012 @ 08:43 AM


Hi everyone! I'm doing much much better. I'm on what seems like 17 meds and have a neurologist appointment on the 24th, so hopefully they can start to tell me what has been going on with me the past few years. It's been stressful, but it has given me a new perspective on how I want to live. So some positives have come from it.

Other than that, I've been either golfing or going to the range every other day to release some stress. I posted pics on instagram and lots of people were surprised I golf.

Which brings me to something I've been dying to say for a while.

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Just because I have tattoos, it doesn't mean I don't enjoy or do conventional things. I think so many people associate having tattoos with being vegan, hipster, metalhead, not being good at sports, into indie and metal music (or music no one has heard yet), and just alternative in general.

I have tattoos and I love to golf, hate vegan food (in fact i refuse to eat it, I like meat and grease) I like metal music- but enjoy country more, I've played sports since I was about 5 and am pretty athletic still, I love to golf- it's what I got recruited for college to do, and I'm the farthest thing from hipster that you'll find. I like some 70s music mostly classic rock, but I think hippies look like they smell. I'll be honest. I don't do drugs or smoke, and RARELY drink. And when I say rarely, maybe once or twice a year.

I just feel like people just clump me into this group just because I have tattoos, and I really don't fit in any group. I don't label myself as anything and others shouldn't either. I don't like confining myself to certain limitations like a lot of people under labels do.

I just think it's becoming pretty expected for girls with tattoos to just label themselves and confine themselves to that lifestyle just because it is what society says is expected. I challenge that and say- I'm gonna have lots of tattoos and gauged ears and work for a government agency, have a master's degree, shop at banana republic, and golf in my spare time.

I sound like I'm lecturing, but I'm just tired of people saying they are surprised when I say I golf or that I wanted to trade stocks, or that I love country music, etc.

People even get surprised when I say I don't drink. Someone once told me after they saw my tattoos, "I bet you're a wild one. In bed, yeah, I mean clearly. (ha) But in everyday life? No. I'm pretty boring.

/endrant



In other news- I'm going to be in the Girls of Geek calendar for 2013! Bob and Squeak were in it last year, so I'm honored to be in their ranks!

Let's talk for a second about this amazingly awesome photo that Jeff Carlisle has done of my robot and me!

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It should be ready around comic con, so we will have them for sale then! Would anyone be interested in a pre-order?

Here's some pics smile




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And more from the amazing Gary Mitchell

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and by beautiful Sunshine, I love her!
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not sure if I uploaded them before, but here they are anyways!


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Everyone have a good week. kiss

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Tactical

Tactical

I'm lost
August 2009

APR 16, 2012 08:46 AM

Glad you are doing better

Robinson_80

Robinson_80

I'm lost
July 2009

APR 16, 2012 08:49 AM

Glad your doing better. Loved the pics, that Fanart is amazing (wish I had a giant robot)

And good rant!

slightlyjaded85

slightlyjaded85

I'm lost
December 2008

APR 16, 2012 08:53 AM

The fact that you like to golf basically rocks my world!! There just aren't enough young hot girls that seem to be into it at all. I golf twice a week and the only females usually on the course are either retired or driving the beverage cart. smile

Pyke

Pyke

HOPEFUL

South Africa

APR 16, 2012 08:53 AM

Argh I hate those assumptions too!
I've had people think I'm a stoner when I am so far from that its ridiculous!
And i used to do 5 sports in school and people get so surprised.
Weird huh?
I hope your neurologist appointment goes well!

petit_prince_

petit_prince_

Switzerland
March 2004

APR 16, 2012 09:01 AM

I like people who just do what they do and don't care about labels.
and I like girls who love to eat a good steak.
good girl smile

Rourke

Rourke

SUICIDEGIRL

Ohio, USA

APR 16, 2012 09:07 AM

I get the shock and surprise every time people find out I'm a nurse and have a BSN.. It's like, just because we're heavily tattooed, people assume we work jobs in fashion (hair, makeup, photography) and/or are uneducated! But you get that too, I'm sure.

Ellerslie

Ellerslie

HOPEFUL

USA

APR 16, 2012 09:07 AM

I'm glad you're feeling better! Good luck with all that craziness!!

btw: I like playing Wii golf and have wanted to go actual golfing for quite some time~ I don't think it's wierd you love it at all!

GiniColorful

GiniColorful

Panama
November 2011

APR 16, 2012 09:07 AM

Labels and prejuice are all over the world,it doesnt matter thw way you look, or the things you do, its about others people stuff, her perseption.

Just dont mind about those closed minds

LazarusCries

LazarusCries

Westerville, OH
May 2008

APR 16, 2012 09:07 AM

That robot is rather Ratchet and Clankish. I would play that game. Phecda and Clank. Awesome.

Drama

Drama

Columbus, OH
January 2003

APR 16, 2012 09:11 AM

Well said dear, well said. Never have pre conceived notions about anyone because they do have tattoos, don't have tattoos, piercings, whatever.

ArtfulOdin

ArtfulOdin

Boston, MA
December 2009

APR 16, 2012 09:23 AM

Very glad you are getting some medical attention to your needs.

Life is what you make of it - people need to understand that. People enjoy whatever they enjoy, partake of whatever they partake, and labels belong on plant seeds and recyclables. Given the shift in what is 'acceptable behavior' (the mainstreaming of tattoos, geekology, 'non-career work', who you can love, etc., etc., etc.) this really is a no-brainer.

Be true to yourself; everyone else can go fuck themselves.

lillitnn92

lillitnn92

Harrisonburg, VA
February 2012

APR 16, 2012 09:25 AM

I work in TV station. My office is right across the hall from the GM who is very conservative. I have tattoos, 7/8th plugs and listen to mostly metalcore .... so when on that off day when I'm jamming to Adele, people really get confused. We need to get away from stereotypes soooo bad. A person is an individual. Not part of anything, but themselves. And that means they can be anything they want.

Dark_Shui

Dark_Shui

USA
May 2011

APR 16, 2012 09:31 AM

<3 your rant.
I enjoyed a par-3 with my buddies yesterday too.

Also, pretty sure I'd give up my first born for prints from that Gary Mitchell shoot.

tbars

tbars

I'm lost
September 2011

APR 16, 2012 09:34 AM

I love what you said about girls with tattoos - it is amazing what people assume when they see them. You look lovely as always - good luck with your upcoming appointment smile

Elye

Elye

HOPEFUL

United Kingdom

APR 16, 2012 09:51 AM

im glad everything is getting sorted, i really hope your ok <3

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