Tired queens and Shade!!

Boy, did I have an experience tonite!!! I went to Pussy Faggot (I Know, you gotta love the name if you're a cunty character...others GET INTO IT! teehee) Anyhoo, down to the LES we went to support our girl Lady Miss Kier and she gave us a variety of jams that kept our heads bobbin' and feet moving. Being in her presence is enough but hearing a live set is a special treat! Thanks Kier, for the music, the laughs, the style, the fun..... you turned it! 
_______________________________________________________


Now, onto the shadiness of the night. I walk towards the back of the Delancey Lounge, an unknown venue to me, and see a small line of people. Considering I was looking for the coat-check, i thought maybe that was it. I stepped in to see a small line of people, a video camera, and a dressed and painted queen basking in the video camera-ness... gushing over herself. No tea about that because what queen doesn't like to monopolize a camera? and a video camera focused solely on her?! she was in heaven I'm sure. I happen to know this little gurl (not well, but i know who she is) so I spoke out to her "Hey _______, how are you babe?" she replies, "Heeey, come over here! Come in, come in!" We do the air-kiss thing so as not to ruin her ever-so-precious makeup... i purposely looked away from the camera so she wouldn't assume that I was trying to steal her spotlight. I stepped away from "her" space (and the poor people that were in line were looking as if, can we ever use the damn sink?!) and she YELLS out to me "Oh, and YOU of ALL people should be paying attention! SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADE!"  Those were her EXACT words. Stunned, i said a "black" oooooohhhhmmmm! and politely walked off (I snapped a picture of her immediately after she said this, but I won't post it because she doesn't deserve facetime on MY blog.... she should be glad her tired ass is even getting mentioned this much!)


**so what was the purpose of her shade? was it because I wasn't in makeup myself? was it because she was loaded? was it because she was in front of the video camera and needed to be entertaining? This is my 1st NYC shady-queen experience in the 3 1/2 yrs i've been living here. I was gagged, irritated, annoyed, and a little disappointed. Now when people ask me about bout shady nitelife shit, I can't say that I haven't had any because now I have. Many people will say that it's nothing, or I should get over it...true. However, words are the most powerful weapon in my book and that was like a slap across the face to me... from a stranger! Not even from one of my gurls...


nothing to say except I took appropriate steps to address the situation, via facebook (because I don't know if she's a sober partier and it's not worth an in-club confrontation). It is quite disappointing though.......




And to add insult to injury, someone stole (Or Danks would say "lifted") my favorite blue fan....what a night full of shade... Glad i had fun anyway, and I got complimented on my Samba skills :-) 

Thanks Monge for the spats that have turned into so many things!

Looks of 2009.... some anyway... :-)

this latest phase of life started loooooong ago... a little eyeliner here, a shiny lip there... the occasional platform that wouldn't look too feminine... in 1997 I danced in drag as an Indian woman with a friend Mara for a family party for her grandmother (I think)... so convincing that when I changed and came back as a boy many didn't realize it was me... unfortunately I have no pictures of that.... in 2004 when Enoch and I were tortured souls at DEEP, that skirt woke something up that just blossomed in August 2009. It was the same Enoch that painted me for the tortured souls night, that got me ready for the late DRRRAMA in Los Angeles. It was early August and I'd designed a pink tshirt with tulle and scissor work... i just needed a fierce face to set off the white wig i'd chosen to be my DRRRAMA wig... and that's when the looks of 2009 started... hope you like..

(some looks are not shown due to external harddrive drama!!!!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

facebook quiz - thought-provoking?!

In a quiz called "What is the Symbol of Your Personality?" my result was...

"You are not yourself right now. It's not that you are not YOU, you're just not sure this is your full potential. At this point in life, you are not sure of anything. You doubt your doubts, and your personality is just an enlargement of other things in life, of other personalities of others'. You are unstable and you want someone near you, but even of them, you are not sure. You feel like you mold into other people's personalities and you are very multilateral. (Not two-faced)."

I don't think i could have said it better myself... (I'm gonna put in my healing and meditation cd to listen as I type...just popped into my head. Albert's snoring and Kathie Lee and Hoda are boring)
But anyhoo, it says that I am not myself right now and I agree 100%. This is probably the longest time I have spent being unemployed and before it would have bothered me...for some reason now, it doesn't. Of course the job hunt is nuts and the money is tighter than I'd like it to be, but I have never been mentally happier....I think. I do agree that I am not using my full potential and I feel that I am making steps towards strenghthening myself and maximizing my potential. It also says that I am not sure of anything, and that i have doubts... I hate to say it, but when your money is limited it makes you unsure of lots of shit (as the upstairs neighbor's music *banging* adds beat to my soundscapes environment, ha! see, plans are always subject to change). But, I think it's okay to be unsure. it's definitely okay not to know...when you don't know, you find out. Finding out may not always be fun, but in the end when you know, you'll be happier. Weird and plain, but I think to the point. It goes on to say that my personality is just an enlargement of other things in life, of other personalities of others'. I am still trying to understand the latter half of that one.... An enlargement of other things in life I sorta get, but of other personalities of others'? So am I understanding correctly by assuming that they mean that my personality is a reflection of people's other personalities? if you could help me understand that, i'd appreciate it. :-) Next, it slaps me with saying that I'm unstable.... Thanks. As if I didn't already know that! ha! but aren't we all a little unstable. Don't we all have doubts? Don't we all doubt others? and their intentions?..... so saying unstable to me is like saying Human. and as far as molding into people's personalities... I feel that I can usually read people and identify with them, on some way. I am a very unique and independent person, but we all need to be flexible and able to indentify with different points of view... so there, take that quiz! :-) 

and then, in a "What is Your Spirit Animal?" quiz, my result was CROW...

"As a Crow, you are analytical, adaptable, and exceedingly clever. You like solving problems, sharing a hearty laugh with friends, and most of all, enjoying a good meal. Your inquisitive, philosophical nature leads you to constantly question authority and the status quo, sometimes just for the sake of asking, "Why?" "

Like this one! ... and I've always like crows as well... not much else to say on that... the first one however made me stop. and to think, my friend Cristina's result was "Bountiful Basket" wow!

until next time
jickyrones

thank you SO much for giving me the time of day :-)

photos by Ricky Jones Jr, San Pedro, CA '09

Lazy Monday, things CAN get done

well- I tried to hesitate on the blog today but I told myself to try and stick to it.... if we're a lil lackluster in this edition......... :-)

I had a good night at Vandam and my toes are still a little numb. the long white wig was a hit and it felt really fun. I was disappointed to experience a guy that I'm friendly with try to pickpocket me... I don't think this person  realized it was me, but I felt those fingers fit themselves around my flask in my back pocket and proceed to lift.... I was in mid-conversation with Rachel S. (shown in picture) and I immediately turned and looked at who had the nerve enough to try to steal from me.... When I saw who it was I said, " why, HELLO ________ ! Shocked, he said hello and walked off really quickly... needless to say  was quite disgusted. Fortunately Rachel was there and I was LIVING for her so I brushed it off and kept on dancing. That doesn't mean that I forgot.... My question now is how should I approach this person that I am bound to see next week.... Albert says not to mention it, but I am very disappointed and don't know whether or not to leave it alone..... suggestions?


Moving on...


I have been sorta drowsy all day, but the day has been fruitful. After Vandam I came home and uploaded my photos and realized that I didn't look as bad as I thought I did... mind/eye plays tricks on you when your ears are ringing...

after washing the face, I had grad school application on the brain. I logged in and reviewed what was already done and began to think... Spoke to 2 of 3 of my recommenders and sent over the form that is to accompany the app. Got some valuable advice from the mentors and the seeds of possible connections have been planted... gotta love/have/make/maintain/nurture those connections! NOw on to those corrections to the Statement of Purpose.... it has become an emotional paper... kinda like the goodbye to the me that was "Mr. Jones" the teacher.


Paid the cell phone bill today and was disappointed to see that the payments (4) of $32.50  (replacement of the lost blackberry)  were not over yet. I still have one more after this one... was a bit of a downer, but better than having to buy a new bb altogether... I need my bill to be less than 100 bucks again! 

looking forward to bonbon this Tuesday... don't know how "she'll" feel by then but I am thinking something dramatic in the head/neckal (<--- on purpose) area.....


lazily blogging out... feel blogged the f out... gonna blog my @$$ back in the bed... sore and full. Had Steak, Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies for dinner and a bowl of frosted flakes for dessert! 


Until the next go-round...
jicky rones


sending a special prayer for continued strength to Desi Santiago and his family, for the loss of his mother... along with The Family and Friends of Luis Zavala, a former schoolmate.... RIP to you both


.... we need more angels .... they've been called to duty!


 

Almost noon on 01-10-10

Almost noon and I am still basking in Jonte's dance workshop. I am truly amazed (as I've always been) at the way he makes it all look so damn easy.

I ran into the workshop, pissed that I missed Ramon's that was held before Jonte's, and it looked like Jonte was warming everyone up so I found a spot in the back (after seeing Cherie and getting a quick hug) and joined in. I couldn't help it.... Originally I wanted to just go and watch and drool. See how he worked, catch his vibe outside of the club and off the computer screen (and soon my tv screen, as he said his dvd's will be available at the performance on the 28th)

**by the way, it's 12:04 now -- the tv is involved**

anyhoo, after 1 minute I was already sweating and my necklace gave up and fell into my shirt. after realizing that I had on too many keep-warm layers, and too many accessories I had to think. At that point Jonte' ended the warm-up and told people who wanted water to get it and get back in... as I approached the door Ramon says "sweatin already?" ...... i told you! We all were back in and Jonte' has a stack of green and a stack of yellow cups and we were all encouraged to take one... i chose a yellow one STILL WONDERING WHY I HAVEN'T SAT DOWN YET.

The instruction starts and it's quick and a little tricky but quite cute when accomplished. i stumbled, i got it, i stumbled, i got it, i stumbled and then I gave up. I must have looked like a quitter to the group, but they didn't know that I never went to dance in the first place... I quickly got over myself when I started watching Jonte' work. and WORK he did.... effortless, smooth, sharp, patient, efficient.... I could go on and on and on.....

I Love Jonte'!

(before the rambling gushing starts to disgust you!)

He's performing at Santos Party House on the 28th along with Cherie Lily and others.....

jickyrones :-)