Hiking

Went on a long long hike today with Chewy, Wally and Beaver. It probably wasn't really that long but didn't start on the trail until about 3pm and then made it to the destination around 5:30pm. Yikes! It started to get dark. We decided to take the less steep but much longer trail out of the site. To my chagrin we ended up in the forest in the pitch black. Thank God I had a flashlight. So, we ended up hittin' the trail in the dark. About half way down the path, I stepped on something furry and LARGE. Being that it was dark and I damn near screamed to death...it ran off and I was able to continue. Overall, a good hike...shouldn't started earlier in the day though. Glad I made it out alive!

Another Good Saturday

I just got home from rafting the south fork. It was a beautiful day on the water. It was a chilly when you were in but when you aren't in the water it was hot. The river wasn't very busy so it made the experience all that much better.
Two thumbs up for another good Saturday!!
Now, I've made dinner and I'm kicking back with Chewy.

I Think I'll Go Hide Under a Rock Now...thanks

Go ahead, ask how auditions went today. I dare you!!! I went in with a song I'd never done before and had only been in practice with for one week...and I completely fell flat on my face. I missed my fifth note and then got scared and nervous and totally forgot the entire second stanza...IDIOT!!!
They asked me to come to call backs and I'm thinking...no...it was almost a joke that they even asked. I know that I did bad, I know that they can't possibly want to see me do that again...I don't think I'll go to call backs. Instead, I'm gonna go crawl under the rock over there...
Besides, the only reason I can see even asking me to call backs is because they want to cast me in the show because they need people who are okay with the whole nudity thing. Sure I'll get naked on stage, but this go round...I think I want a cast and crew that hasn't seen me flop!

Seriously, if I had a video camera I would have to share it will everyone - it was the worst thing you could all imagine...hahaha...it was so bad that I can't help but laugh!

Theater

My auditions are on Saturday and I'm starting to get excited!!! My song is coming along great, I know that I'll nail the dancing portion of the try outs and...then...well...did I mention that there's nudity? Well, that's okay too because I look fuckin' hot right now!!! This morning I was thinking out loud about what wonders all this exercise is doing, my whole body is toned, I can stand straight up and down and I look flat! SHOCKING!
Anyway, if I get it, everyone must come see me parade around the stage nude! Hahaha! Except my parents who laughed at me when I told them about this show. My mother thinks it will be a fun experience (of course) but she wants nothing to do with it. Ha! Go figure...I'm completely fine with that.

Room 437

Today was the big day...really big in my opinion...I wasd invited to lobby for some animal rights actions at the capitol today and I'm excited to anounce that I went!!! The action started in room 437. That's what you're looking at below. Isn't it gorgeous? Well, we discussed the bills we were going to lobby about, the pros and cons and then started the action. First was an individual from Rep. Cox's office. Let me say clearly that it didn't go well...at all!!
I, personally, have a major fear of confrontation but the person I was with definitely didn't. She called him "rude" and asked him "do you work for me or not?" It was a rather bad situation and I actually came out looking like the calm, cool, collected one. HA! I had always thought I was combative, but I'm not! Let me tell you, I've seen combative and it's not me!!!

Anyway, after that I went off to lobby appointments on my own and it was wonderful! I got to talk about a few very important legislative issues:
1- The famous AB 1634 which is also known as the "spay/neuter act".
2- The upcoming bill entitled "Great Apes in Entertainment." This bill makes it illegal to train or use apes in entertainment throughout the state (apes being gorillas, bonobos, chimps and organutangs. Did you know that there are only 4 trainers for these animals in all the U.S. and 3 live in Cali? We talked about the horribly gross training methods used for training monkeys and apes in this industry and then got to push the fact that this legislation really needs more backing.
3- The upcoming bill entitled "Dog Fighting Spectators Bill." This is a change in the prosection of individuals who knowingly partake in dog fighting. It would change the law to make this a felony.

Lastly, the direct to ballot issue which I am currently collection signatures for. I have petitions if anyone needs to sign one - let me know, I'll even drive to you, we need everyone's help!! This issue addresses "Farm Animals" and mandates that individual who use animals for farming use cages for chickens, pigs and veal that are no smaller than would allow the animal to stand up, sit down, turn around and stretch its limbs/wings. Pretty basic stuff you'd think...

I'm excited that I got to go out today and really stalk about my passion on these issues. I feel like I made a difference and I'm certainly planning to do more lobbying in the near future!!

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On a slightly different note, while at the Capitol today...I got asked on a date which I said yes to. This guy may be too good to be true. We had lunch and it was good, we chatted, talked, walked...the jazz. I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket but I certainly see potential with this one. Oh...and did I mention that he's a secret service agent!

My Arms are Fried!

I did some great things I love today...it seems like I say this ever day...ehehehe! :)
Anyway, I got together with Chad and we went down to some random water area close to the bay...he'd know the place if you ever wanna try and go yourself. Just ask and I can get the info for ya. He has kayakes so we paddled it out onto the water and then...this was the most amazing part of it all...we climbed! Have you ever attempted to climb a cliff starting in a boat. HA! Let me tell you, it was the most challenging thing I've done in a long time (I'd like to say EVER but my memory has been shit today). It was so physically demanding that my fingers, hands, and arms are trembling even though I haven't been moving for some time now. HA! It's moments like these where you learn so much about yourself and your own body. It's great!!! I'm making a pledge to myself to try something (anything really) new each month. NO EXCEPTIONS!
I've actually signed up for my first experience paint balling. I think that should be fun!

Anyway, when we got back I did my taxes - a whole 20 minutes...hahaha, anyway, I can't wait to see that refund! YIPPEE! Now, I'm just chillin' with Chewy, Wally and a tall cold glass of magnesium. Apparently the average person doesn't have enough magnesium in their diet so supplements are a plus plus. It's suppose to be a calming agent...I just like the way it tastes, not sure that it actually calms me any. Oh well!