Random Notes from San Francisco # 2
June 30, 2008
More updates on life in San Francisco.
I went to the Dyke March Saturday night. There were, literally, tens of thousands of women there. Wow! All races, all shapes, all sizes, all cultures, all nationalities, all…queer, or supporting of queers. I strongly dislike the word dyke, but I unabashedly support the intent of the gathering and the march. I felt a bit out of place, actually. I was the only one I saw alone, and of course, since I’ve only been there a few days, I just accepted it and went on. I met some people, talked to them, and made a mental note to next year wear something rainbowish. I don’t even own anything with rainbow colors in it. Perhaps just some rainbow paint to cover my boobs would be fine, since that is about all some of them were wearing anyway. Women had children there all dressed up in rainbows, and kids wearing shirts that proclaimed “I have two mommies.” 
Allegedly at some point before I got there, there was a mass removing of shirts and self breast exams, encouraged by a doctor on the stage. 
The energy in that mass of people was absolutely electric. I have often wondered what the big deal was about these kinds of things, but after having been there and seeing these women celebrate being able to be open about who they are and the crowd feeding off itself, I question it no more.
Near the gathering was a set of booths; among them one set up by SWOP, the Sex Worker’s Outreach Project, whose purpose in life is fighting for the rights of sex workers, and the destigmatization of sex work in general. It was nice to chat with people I’ve corresponded with via e-mail or comment posts on other blogs.
There is also a ballot initiative this fall that would basically decriminalize prostitution within SF County. California has what’s called “Home Rule,” whereby counties may enact laws that apply to citizens of those counties, even if they contradict state laws. You can find out more HERE. You can find out where to find ESPU to sign the petition HERE.
Yesterday morning was the Gay Pride March, which occurs just a few blocks from my apartment. With traffic detours all over the place, the already massive traffic that occurs in my area was even more hosed up than normal, so I elected to watch it live on TV. There was a LOT of celebration of the recent ruling by the California Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage. You can see photos from the march HERE. It is just so cool to live in a city where this kind of celebration goes on.
My first SF appointment has been confirmed for Saturday. The Giants are playing the Dodgers at 6PM, and I will be meeting my client at his hotel room around 4. We’ll probably have a quick fuck, go to the game, and celebrate the victory (or loss?) at his hotel afterward. I have two other potential clients that I’ll screen today, and a unique inquiry from someone who claims to be an agent acting on behalf of a famous (or actually, infamous is a more appropriate word) movie actress who might be interested in my services. More on that as (if) it develops.
Kelsey (apartment girl) came down to wash her laundry yesterday afternoon while I was popping in and out. She seems drawn to me; she has no problem talking to me about anything. Sadly, she has a boyfriend. But I am not against going all Marina & Jenny on her (Fans of the first season of The L Word will know what I am referring to).
I will be taking a wine tasting class soon. I figure I might be going out with people who enjoy drinking wine, and since I’ve never been a drinker of alcohol and have no knowledge of it, it is time to get in there and at least gain some rudimentary knowledge about which wines go with which foods, etc.
The air quality here has sucked the past few days. All of the fires burning in California are causing some major headaches with the air quality, and it is very perceptible here, even though there are no huge fires near SF. There are fires burning southeast and northeast of here, quite a ways from SF, though.
My sleeping schedule is SO fucked up right now. Quite frankly, I’m not sure it will ever get on anything resembling a regular schedule. All of my classes this fall are evening classes, and with clients being seen at different times of the day, I may end up with life being a series of intermittent naps.
I ordered a pizza delivery yesterday, and it was the worst-made pizza I’ve ever seen. It tasted good, it just was made poorly. Idiots.
I applauded the SCOTUS ruling regarding the Second Amendment this week. I happen to own a Beretta 92FS 9mm handgun, and was licensed to carry it in Florida. I rarely did, but if I wanted to, I could. Here, even though California has a carry law, the counties can decide whether or not they want to allow people to carry them, and the fuckwits here in SF County don’t issue carry permits. Maybe my black belt in TaeKwonDo will suffice if something happens. 
It is about 5:30 in the AM here, so I think I will go back to bed and…take another nap. 
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Well haven’t you just been the busy little slut!
Women had children there all dressed up in rainbows, and kids wearing shirts that proclaimed “I have two mommies.”
Oh! That’s soooo cool! As well as the mass breast exams!
Wow… I am just sooo jealous now!!
But I’m so happy that you’re settling in my dearest Alexa.
mwah!
xoxo,
nina
God I really can’t wait until they do the GPP here in Vancouver.
It’s going to be a lot of fun.
“Intermittent naps”?!?! How are you going to do your homework!?
<3
Good choise to take wine tasting classes. Wine is my favourite drink. And it’s amazing how different wines go with different foods and give an extra taste to your meal.
What an exciting environment! I’m so happy you get to be there.
you might get right into the geeky side of the wine industry.
in my more responsible years (…?) i had to sit through lots of tastings. boring at the time but it certainly is transferable knowledge.
picking wine as a gift for people will convince them you know their tongue more intimately than they do themselves.
[that wasn't smutty, you just think it was]
I was at the Dodgers/Angels game Friday night, and thought of your upcoming date. Ironic how I said earlier the Giants would lose, but after watching the Dodgers score 1 run total in the last 2 games, the Giants could actually win!
And thinking how - regardless of how the game is going - that guy will not be able to keep his hands off you, and you’ll no doubt leave a bit early. Have fun!
Shannon,
“Intermittent naps”?!?! How are you going to do your homework!?
In between those naps, my dear.
And thank you to you, Keeley and Indre for popping in and commenting on the blog. I appreciate you guys taking the time to do that.
Scottish,
[that wasn't smutty, you just think it was]
Why do you destroy my little fantasies like that!
blackdog,
And thinking how - regardless of how the game is going - that guy will not be able to keep his hands off you, and you’ll no doubt leave a bit early.
It’s his time - he’s paid for it, so if that’s what he wants…