Ok, totally quit my day job. Im not even sure how to get back into modeling full time, but here are some fun shots anyway! Forewarning: I'm obsessed with lolcats.

La Petite Mort

I find my relief, my solace
In our sex
I take your anger and give you mine

Then you break away
And sometimes the hunger is sated briefly
Other times the sadness washes over me in waves
It’s over. Done. I am alone.
I feel like I will never have my relief again.

You are gone from me
Even though you are still here
My desire rises
“Too soon, too often,” my body protests

It hurts to sit
Blood between my legs
From the havoc we have wreaked
My skin is red and bruised
My muscles are tired, weak

I still want you.

So I cling and I push
And ask for you to love my body once again
Fuck me even though it will hurt

Give me my petite mort
Give me my little death
Die with me slowly
Here in my arms.

(I stole this off Yesenia's Blog cause I'm lazy).

Official SG Party on May 1st in Orlando, Florida!! Located at Orlando Brewing - all organic brewery!! (1301 Atlanta Ave., Orlando, FL)

Myrtle, Mnislahi, Yesenia, and myself will be attending.

Sash is sending some SG goodies to hand out at the party.

Music by: The Soul Birds, One Man Team Dance, Whistle Stop, and Queen of Hearts. Music starts at 5pm and ends at 8pm.

I will be there drinking at around 3:30pm - but I believe most people will be arriving at 5pm. It is an early event.

FREE event!

I've been fostering a sweet pitbull named Angel (male, neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped).

I can no longer foster him due to where I'm living (liability and home owners insurance). I've been given three weeks to find him a new home. We actually graduate from obedience training in three weeks as well.

The rescue organization I've been working with is dogma: Dogma's site: http://www.dogmarescue.org/about-dogma-rescue

Dogma says he is perfectly fine to go to another foster home if the
person is willing to sign up through them.

Angel's listing: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17435087

Their write-up: "The name "Angel" can be used to describe his foster
mom who rescued this poor dog from the streets. Very few people would
take a chance on bringing a pit bull into their homes, but Angel's
foster mom saw a dog in need and took a chance on him, and we are so
glad she did.Angel has not let her down! He is house broken and crate
trained, LOVES other dogs, cats, kids, and EVERYBODY he meets! He is
truly an ambassador of his breed! Angel is neutered, microchipped,
vaccinated, heartworm tested (neg) and on heartworm and flea
prevention. His adoption donation is $150 and if you would like more
information, please email Amy@DogmaRescue.org"

Please let me know if you or someone else could give him a permanent or temporary home!! I'm willing to travel out of the central FL area for a few hours with him and his supplies (crate, walking harness, regular leash, two collars, flee meds, some food).

I had to write about global warming today for my environmental health class. I thought I would share and see what you guys think about the whole issue. I've generally been tired to death of the topic, but it apparently will become an issue affecting each and everyone of us if governmental policies are passed than restrict energy consumption or output of greenhouse gases. So, here's my opinion!

Global Warming

Ever since global warming hysteria pitched, I’ve been skeptical of many of the claims that people on both sides of the issue have made. I think money may be influencing the debate. Big companies and those who emit large amount of CO2 probably are throwing their weight to support studies that don’t find a link between CO2 and global warming, and all the people who are benefiting from campaigns and research are probably prone to supporting the global warming panic. For example, Al Gore has made a substantial amount of money from his books and movie, speeches, and investments in green energy policies (Broder, 2009). Critics say that, “Mr. Gore is poised to become the world’s first “carbon billionaire,” profiteering from government policies he supports that would direct billions of dollars to the business ventures he has invested in” (Broder, 2009).

Here are the things I do think are true:

1) Levels of atmospheric CO2 have greatly increased since humans started pumping it in large amounts into the environment (Nadakavukaren, 2006, pg. 369).

2) The world has gotten slightly warming since we have started to record temperatures in 1860 (Nadakavukaren, 2006, pg. 381).

I do not think these two facts necessarily have a causal relationship. One of the big things in research and statistics is to understand that a relationship between two factors does not necessarily mean causation in either direction. I think other greenhouse gases are not focused on because they are not as politically viable. For example, methane is admitted in large amounts by cows, but no one is going to suggest that Americans cut back on beef to reduce global warming (especially those who are invested in the beef industry like Al Gore).

Even our book seemed to present conflicting data with the information presented on the impact of global warming. Researchers found that ocean temperatures off the coast of Africa had experienced “wide, abrupt fluctuations… roughly every 1,500 years” (Nadakavukaren, 2006, pg. 380). Our current stable climate since recorded human history (about the past 10,000 years) is considered “an anomaly,” while frequent, quick changes in climate are the norm (Nadakavukaren, 2006, pg. 380). This data was presented in the context of the scenario that global warming could happen much faster than expected based on past changes. However, all those past environmental changes could not have been influenced by human hands. Climate change is normal, natural, and I think overall it is a great arrogance to think we could stop it.

The bigger issue for me here is that we should be finding more sustainable, less polluting energy sources with or without the threat of global warming hanging over our heads. We should voluntarily reduce our impact on the environment on all fronts for the health and sustainability of the entire planet, including our own species. I feel the whole argument about global warming is a bit of a mute point, and, certainly, shouldn’t be the focus of environmental change. I think reducing poisons in our environment should take higher precedence. Focusing on cutting energy usage will not only save Americans money, but reduce both greenhouse gases and harmful chemical pollutants. There really isn’t anything to lose by becoming “greener.” I think that is a point we can all agree on.

References


Border, J. (2009, November 2). Gore’s dual role: Advocate and investor. The New York Times. Retrieved on February 2, 2011 from http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/business/energy-environment/03gore.html


Nadakavukaren, A. (2006). Our global environment: a health perspective. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.

I have a song!!! It was written back before The Mother Machine joined the Soul Birds, but they recently recorded it, and it is so awesome.

Give them loves . They are currently having lots of shows all over the Tampa/Orlando areas (and elsewhere).

You can go to their website here. Or add them on facebook here

In other news, this guy is freaking hilarious.