colleen

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:20:28 GMT

I got the ultimate compliment as a professor this weekend. Three of my students sent me emails this weekend with links to articles on the Swine Flu! "Professor, check out this really interesting article! It made me think of micro class."

We had a lecture and lab on Influenzae last week. They're *actually* listening to me and I'm *actually* teaching them something relevant.

How cool is that after years of doing pointless bench work that NO ONE gives a sh*t about???

fall magic

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:09:51 GMT

I'm sad when it starts getting colder but I REALLY love fall in New England!

everything's going my way :)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:11:42 GMT

Do you ever have those days where you know that some good force is looking out for you and things just sort of fall into place? I had one yesterday.

In the afternoon, my adviser brought me THE form with THE box checked, giving me permission to start writing my dissertation at the end of the month, with the intention to defend mid-Nov, which means I'll be DONE DONE DONE by my birthday!!! I was still flying on cloud nine when I got an email an hour later with a job offer to teach microbiology lecture and lab at a local college for spring 09!!

And to top it off, my whole family is coming to visit me today for 10 days, which I am SOOO excited about! I happen to be one of those lucky people who really loves spending time with her family :D

am i amused or horrified?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:17:57 GMT

Killing time at work today, I read the news of the weird and came across this website: http://www.youvebeenleftbehind.com/

To sum it, it's a service for Christians so that they can pass messages via email to their heathen loved ones after Rapture/Judgment Day, when all the "true believers" will be lifted up to heaven, leaving behind everyone who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. The suggested content of the messages is to inform those left behind that they can still repent and be SAVED!

Okay....here comes the best part: people subscribing to this service ($40/year) also submit all their information (including bank account pins, power of attorney, etc.) which will be sent via email after Rapture occurs, so that heathen loved ones won't have to wait for probate court.

Any hackers interested in identity theft looking for an easy target?

Opinions on coffee??

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:38:31 GMT

I've been trying to adhere to the candida diet for the last three months and have gotten *pretty* good about resisting sugar, cheese & booze (VERY hard). Things have gotten better but I seem to cycle from yeast infection to UTI every two weeks or so.

The one thing that's on all the lists that I can't bring myself to give up coffee. Any opinions? Is it that bad & could that be a reason why I still am having horrible symptoms? I just love it so much so I need reassurance that it will make a difference before I can give it up!!!!

have a heart....

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:48:42 GMT

As Christmas approaches, my heart is heavy with grief. My darling baby sister died two weeks ago from an accidental overdose. Here's her myspace, which we didn't even know about: http://www.myspace.com/sarabadara7272

I've decided that I need to go back to Minnesota to see my mom this coming up week & driving is the only option due to finances. I have to ask/beg/plead my boss to let me work from home the three wasted week days between Christmas & New Year's. He's kinda being an unsympathetic bastard robot & put pressure on me the second I walked in door. My work did not send flowers or even a card. Now I feel like a horrible weak person cause I wanna spend the holiday with my family.

My god, have a heart please.....

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:40:11 GMT

Look what the stork brought...was he drunk?

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:57:45 GMT

I would like to share my joyous news!

I have become a proud parent to five beautiful baby chickies: Agnes, Esmeralda, Gertrude, Ursula & Pearl.

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:14:42 GMT

Join us Monday, March 5, 7pm at AIDS Project Worcester for a special discussion group on the Klein Grid.

Dr. Fritz Klein, who recently passed, was a pioneer in bisexual studies by publishing The Bisexual Option in 1979, the first psychological study on the subject. He further contributed to all sexuality studies with his expansion of the Kinsey’s scale, which rates a person’s sexual orientation.

The Klein Grid takes into consideration sexual attractions, fantasies, emotional preference, social preference, lifestyle and self-identification for the past, present and ideal future. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klein_Sexual_Orientation_Grid

Luigi Ferrar, bisexual activist and a colleague of Dr. Klein, will visit from Boston to lead the discussion. Dinner will be provided.

AIDS Project Worcester is located 85 Green street in Worcester, MA. The entrance is behind the store front, follow green APW signs along Plymouth Street. Call Christina 508-755-3773 with any questions.

Is polyamorous a sexual orientation?

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:02:39 GMT

I was in a discussion yesterday with two men, one bisexual poly, the other gay and knew nothing about polyamory. I made the statement that people who are poly experience a similar coming-out experience as any other GLBT individual. In some ways, coming out as poly is worse as it's SOOO NOT socially accepted in most cultures.

I personally believe that polyamory is a sexual orientation & some people are born that way (myself included). I use the word "queer" because I see my straight poly friends just as queer as my bisexual, etc. friends.

The two men disagreed with me, definately about the coming out experiences being the same, as well as the orientation, claiming that poly is just a behavior or lifestyle.

Any thoughts? Do you believe that polyamorous is an orientation that you're born with?

Media representation of bi's

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:45:25 GMT

Interested in where and how bisexuals are represented (or NOT represented) with television, books and film?

Join us at Central Massachusetts’ only bi-monthly bisexual discussion group:

Tonight, Monday 12/04
7-9pm at AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street, Worcester (entrance *behind* building, off Plymouth Street, follow green APW arrows).

If you can’t make it tonight, we meet every first and third Monday.
Everyone is welcome regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, etc!!

Transcending Boundaries early registration end tomorrow!

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:34:19 GMT

Early registration deadline: TOMORROW September 15!!!
Join us for a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime event:
Transcending Boundaries & Northeast regional PFLAG’s
GLBTIQ Conference on October 27-29, @ DCU Center in Worcester, MA.

Register online today & save $10 off the registration fee ($60/$40
discount):
http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/registration/
or email (transcendingboundaries@gmail.com) to request a form.
(We appreciate everyone who has already registered!)

WORKSHOPS & SCHEDULE UPDATE:
The workshop committee has been hard at work and we're thrilled to announce that we've revised the schedule on Sunday to accommodate more workshops! We now have 2 full days of programming that will let us all learn even more, find more ways to collaborate, and reach out to even more participants from communities around the Northeast!
For an updated list of workshops, visit our website: http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/workshops/
And, back by popular demand, we'll have space available after the Closing Plenary for participants to create their own workshops. This DIY opportunity was used last year for topics as diverse as a dating discussion group and a reiki demonstration. See the whole weekend schedule on our website: http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/program_schedule/

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Attention health providers, educators, and professionals...
We are working with a college to offer continuing education credits (CEUs), which would be available for an additional fee of about $25. If you're interested in CEUs, please register now at the early rate and contact us for more info.

VOLUNTEERS:
We still need lots of volunteers!!!
We REALLY, REALLY need people in Central MA to provide community housing as we have a lot of folks coming from out of town who can't afford the $121/night at the hotel.
Please contact Colleen (transcendingboundaries@gmail.com) or Jesse (jessethaboi@yahoo.com) if you can help.

See you in October,
TBC organizers

7/28 Benefit concert for victim of hate crime

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:54:47 GMT

>
> Come and support a good cause!
> (All $ collected at this show will go towards moving
> expenses and doctor bills of a local friend who was
> the victim of a hate crime)
>
> Celebration of the Stranger Show
> Featuring: The Terribles, This Wuz Hypersection,
> French in Action, and Nikita La Femme
> Friday, July 28th @ 8PM
> The Ship Room of Hotel Vernon
> Kelley Square, Worcester Mass
> 508-363-3507 if you get lost
> $5 at the door
>
> Contact ChaCha at 508-751-1619 with and questions or
> comments.

Central MA's FIRST Bisexual Group TONITE 7/17

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:24:27 GMT

Come to Central MA's first ever Bisexual Discussion Group,
starting TONITE 7/17, 7-9pm @ APW 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA.

Win an IPOD July 15

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:38:30 GMT

PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POOL PARTY:

Want to help a good cause?
More important, want to WIN AN IPOD?!?

Come to "Bingo by the Pool", the best party of the
summer!
July 15, 1-5pm in Worcester, MA.
RSVP (transcendingboundaries@gmail.com) for
directions.
Visit http://www.transcendingboundaries.org for more
info.

Where else can you go swimming, relax in a hot tub,
play bingo, win cool prizes, listen to a great
musician, Kelley Morris, meet great GLBT-friendly
folks, all in support of Transcending Boundaries &
PFLAG conference? No where else! Spread the word and
bring your friends.

Email transcendingboundaries@gmail.com for directions.

Worcester Bisexual Group

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:36:08 GMT

Does your score on the Kinsey scale change?
Do you find yourself attracted to both men and women?

No need for confusion: You might be bisexual or bi-curious!

Come to the first Central Massachusetts Bisexual Educational Discussion Group!

When: Every first and third Monday, from 7-9pm
Where: AIDS Project Worcester @ 85 Green Street,
Worcester

Our group is inclusive and welcoming to everyone who is interested in open discussions of bisexuality and bisexual topics (man, woman, transgender, gender-queer, young and old, regardless of your current sexual identity).

For more information contact Christina at (508) 755-3773 or email
glbt@aidsprojectworcester.org.

Worcester Bi Group

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 20:42:31 GMT

YEAH!!! Worcester is FINALLY getting a bisexual group! This is the first bi anything in Central Massachusetts.

The "eductional discussion group" will be held every first and third Monday, 7-9pm @ AIDS Project Worcester, 85 Green Street, beginning July 15. For more information, email glbt@aidsprojectworcester.org

Please pass this on to anyone you know in the area (Worcester, Providence, Boston, etc)!

Love is a beautiful thing!

Thu, 18 May 2006 03:44:31 GMT

Wow! I realized that I haven't been on LJ in over a month! I've been pre-occupied with my wonderful new love.
His just so amazing that I feel like I'm walking in a surreal dream or I'm a character in a delicious romance novel. Not a trashy romance novel, but one filled with joy and delight and true, deep passionate love. The kind of love that you long for if you don't have it and if you do, you feel immune to all the sadness in the world.
I know I'm in that "infatuation" phase, and I'm enjoying every minute of it. The more I get to know him, the more in love I am! I've thrown all caution into the wind and I've opened my heart to him. Thank all the powers that be for bringing him into my life and I am grateful for all the happiness that is in my life right now.

YEAH!

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:23:31 GMT

YEAH!!!!!!!! I've met someone amazing!
I have butterflies in my tummy all the time and I'm completely twitterpated (see Bambi). The best part is the feeling is completely mutual!! I'm trying to act all cool and hold back, but it's so hard not to jump head first, especially when I want to call him every minute of everyday. I can't believe that I'm feeling like this so soon after a bad heartbreak; it's not exactly part of my 'plan'. I'm going with it and I'll see where this takes me and I have a feeling it's going to be a WONDERFUL summer.

what do you think of me?

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:05:28 GMT

I would love to get your input about how you think of me on my Johari:

http://kevan.org/johari?name=ladoll42

R.I.P.

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:34:28 GMT

I am very sad today: my pet snake, Sammy, passed away sometime during the night. I spent yesterday afternoon at Tufts Emergency hospital with him and they suspected he contracted a fatal viral disease. He was very loved and he will be missed by many.

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:55:04 GMT

I remember reading in Wuthering Heights that person can feel the same amount of hatred towards someone as they once felt love. When love turns to hatred, it's a very ugly, poisonous things. I hope that over time, the pain will subside and the hatred will be less intense. Even if the hatred goes away, I know I can never love him again.

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:00:41 GMT

You are The Wheel of Fortune

Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success

The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

No sleep whine!

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 14:56:52 GMT

Blasted insomnia!!!!!!!!!!! I had a two week stint of getting horrible sleep, night after night of 5-6 hours. I'm not one of those people who do well without a restful 7-8 hours. I just get cranky and drained and scatterbrained.

I was so happy that I finally slept this past weekend and I felt so refreshed and energetic. But I had it again last night. I was so desperate for sleep that I took as sleeping pill at 2:30, but I had to wake at 7:30 so now I feel like crap. I have a gazzillion things to do at work but I can barely sit up straight without sucking away what little energy I have. On top of that, I'm cooking for friends tonight then going to listen to live jazz. I feel like so many events of my life have been overshadowed by my insomnia-derived exhaustion.

Folks, be feel fortunate if you're a person who can go to sleep as soon as you shut your eyes!

random updates

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:12:53 GMT

Yuck, I couldn't sleep last night so I took a sleeping pill at 2, but I had to get up by 7 to get ready for lab meeting presentation. I feel yucky and tired.
Yesterday, I painted my room purple. I'd call it bright grape. I love it, but it definately needs red accents to tone down the brilliance of it.
My computer is sick and I haven't backed up my music in many many months...or pictures. I'm taking it in to Apple this week, so hopefully not all is lost.
It finally stopped raining and I went apple picking yesterday. Today my friend from MN is coming over to carve pumpkins and make apple pies. Yeah!
My snake didn't eat the defrosted mouse this weekend. Now I get to delve into the complexities of snake husbandry and trick the snake to eat the mouse.
This week, I'm starting TA'ing for medical microbiology lab. I'm going to be teaching med students!
Thursday, I'm going to see my friend give a lecture on Censorship in the Arts at her art exhibit. I'm going out to a dance club with her on Saturday. I'm very excited.
Weather permitting, I'm going to Six Flags on Sunday.