In the moment

Platinum blondes out there, when purchasing “purple shampoo” don’t EVER buy this shit. I purchased it in part because the sales rep told me it was the most popular kind for what I was looking for. However, I just used it for the first time and while color wise it does the job, I am so appalled by the smell that I don’t even know where to begin. It smells like something a 92 year old lady would use. I’ve got a long ways to go before I hit that age, but even when I get there, best believe I will smell yummy - not like rank flowery baby powder that this substance is trying to masquerade as awesome purple shampoo. I’m gonna need like three more showers to get this smell out of my hair. Spread the word people, this brand sucks.

Platinum blondes out there, when purchasing “purple shampoo” don’t EVER buy this shit. I purchased it in part because the sales rep told me it was the most popular kind for what I was looking for.

However, I just used it for the first time and while color wise it does the job, I am so appalled by the smell that I don’t even know where to begin. It smells like something a 92 year old lady would use. I’ve got a long ways to go before I hit that age, but even when I get there, best believe I will smell yummy - not like rank flowery baby powder that this substance is trying to masquerade as awesome purple shampoo. I’m gonna need like three more showers to get this smell out of my hair. Spread the word people, this brand sucks.

This is cute and basically sums it up.

This is cute and basically sums it up.

Quotes of the day, courtesy of homegirl Dinah.

 ”Let’s raise awareness. People aren’t aware enough about stuff and things, so let’s all raise awareness so people will become more aware.”

 ”People are especially not aware of horrors, so we need to make sure to raise extra awareness about horrors.”

I don’t think anyone from my “hometown” follows me here, so I can say …

popgoesmyculture:

I’ve met more interesting, fun, amazing, thoughtful, beautiful, funny, smart, capable, resourceful, rad people in 4.5 years in Oregon than I did in 24.5 years in Las Vegas. Viva Cascadia.

Ms. Buttercupsky is from Las Vegas, but like me, she knew it sucked so she cut and run as soon as possible. Now she lives in Long Beach and probably barbecues with Snoop’s people.

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My response to popgoesmyculture:

Being a Las Vegas native, I can say that 90% of people I knew that went on to do anything with themselves, they did so because they bailed from that town as soon as they could.  Another 5% will stay forever because they’ve managed to build their lives there and they’re happy and comfortable. I find these people to be the rare exception. And while that’s okay, that was never in the cards for me. The remaining 5% will stay there and always bitch about it yet never do anything to make it happen. These are the people I don’t associate with because it reminds me of being in high school and I thought high school fucking sucked.

Now that I consider Long Beach my hometown, I will tell you that the friends I’ve made here are basically family and it’s awesome. The downside bummer to report is that I have yet to BBQ with Snoop’s posse. However, if the invite ever comes along, consider me there.


wandering around downtown

 “Oh man… I don’t have any gloves. I musta left them at Mairin’s.”

He says this as it starts to rain again.

 “She’s pretty awesome you know, I like her a lot.”

 “Yeah, it’s a great relationship, so easy.”

 “That’s cause you’re finally the crazy one,” I say as I start to laugh.

 “It’s so true” he says through his own laughter.

 “No offense, but I wouldn’t want to be in a relationship with you. You’d be the crazy one in that too.”

We start laughing again and run to catch the bus.

 

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On the bus, unsure if it will take us where we’re trying to go.

“Hopefully we’re headed in the right direction,” he says. “And if not, maybe we’ll just be lost forever.”

 “I’m okay with that; I’d be willing to be lost forever with you.”

 “Actually, that’s not much different than being in a relationship with me.”

“Ah fuck, good point.”

 We laugh together as the bus continues on in the rain…

One day in Portland, take 6. We hugged goodbye on a street corner and shortly after I walked passed this. The next time I went outside it was dark.

One day in Portland, take 6.

We hugged goodbye on a street corner and shortly after I walked passed this.

The next time I went outside it was dark.

One day in Portland, take 5. Leaning against a wall, waiting for the bus in the rain.

One day in Portland, take 5.

Leaning against a wall, waiting for the bus in the rain.

One day in Portland, take 4. Having a beer on the 30th floor. This was our 4th and final attempt at finding a place that was open.

One day in Portland, take 4.

Having a beer on the 30th floor. This was our 4th and final attempt at finding a place that was open.

One day in Portland, take 3. The ceiling at Harrison’s bank downtown. Before going there, he told me, “you’re gonna like my bank”. Fancy for sure and he was right.

One day in Portland, take 3.

The ceiling at Harrison’s bank downtown. Before going there, he told me, “you’re gonna like my bank”. Fancy for sure and he was right.