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Post by jella » Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:44 pm

Gosh :oops: thanks Misa....so whatcha gonna paint ??
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Post by MisaBlue » Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:05 pm

jella wrote:Gosh :oops: thanks Misa....so whatcha gonna paint ??
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Post by EspressoDude » Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:51 pm

MisaBlue wrote:
jella wrote:Yay Misa is here....now we can do body painting :D

*Drops a quarter in the juke and searches for something lively*

Just give your body and I will paint :D

no brushes...finger paint pleeze...

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Post by Foxfur » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:03 pm

MisaBlue wrote:
Foxfur wrote:Can I get racing stripes, flames, and big ol chrome knee caps?
If you explain me what that is, sure you can :)


Oh, I loved when the guys came and said "Do whatever you want."

Well, in our funky country older cars that have big engines and go fast are called Hot Rods. Traditionally they have racing stripes, flames painted from the front end back to the doors, and big shiny wheels or hub caps.
I wanna be a hot rod, vroom vroom! And shiny kneecaps will help me win the race :)
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Post by MyDearFriend » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:58 pm

Misa Misa can I have paint too? 8) I would like some bracelets on my arms and maybe a necklace, please...

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Post by Bin Noddin » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:28 pm

Hey, nice place you got here, MaryAnimal! Cheers for the PM Lounge.
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Post by maryanimal » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:49 pm

Today was a tough day for me, but it's so nice coming in here and seeing all my friends in here having a good time!

I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
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Post by maryanimal » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:54 pm

Bin Noddin wrote:Hey, nice place you got here, MaryAnimal! Cheers for the PM Lounge.
Thank Bin!! I kind of like it myself! Welcome! I'm glad you're here! Pull up a bar stoll and take a load off. What's your pleasure?
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Post by Foxfur » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:07 pm

maryanimal wrote:Today was a tough day for me, but it's so nice coming in here and seeing all my friends in here having a good time!

I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
Hi Maryanimal!
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So MA, a tattoo? Wow! If I were to get a one on my back, it'd be of that good ol Yosemite Sam holding a sixgun in each hand and saying "Back Off!".
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Foxfur wrote:
maryanimal wrote:Today was a tough day for me, but it's so nice coming in here and seeing all my friends in here having a good time!

I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
Hi Maryanimal!
Barkeep a birgin daiquiri over here.
So MA, a tattoo? Wow! If I were to get a one on my back, it'd be of that good ol Yosemite Sam holding a sixgun in each hand and saying "Back Off!".
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Mines going to ne a simple festoon of flowers and vines. What flavor daquiris?

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Foxfur wrote:
MisaBlue wrote:
Foxfur wrote:Can I get racing stripes, flames, and big ol chrome knee caps?
If you explain me what that is, sure you can :)


Oh, I loved when the guys came and said "Do whatever you want."

Well, in our funky country older cars that have big engines and go fast are called Hot Rods. Traditionally they have racing stripes, flames painted from the front end back to the doors, and big shiny wheels or hub caps.
I wanna be a hot rod, vroom vroom! And shiny kneecaps will help me win the race :)

Jeebus Ff..........how many straight lines you givin?.............hahahaahaa

so, yeah, sure, shiny hubcaps.......what about your gear shifter?..........shiney? well......?
hahahahaaaa

is it only me who sees off color jokes in most everything?
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Post by jella » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:29 pm

maryanimal wrote:Today was a tough day for me, but it's so nice coming in here and seeing all my friends in here having a good time!

I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
Sorry to hear your day was tough..here's my vote on the tattoo
I too forever to decide to get mine and I'm glad I got it. it's such a personal decision it jst has to feel right.
so I vote yes because I think you want it just can't commit to the ink yet hehe

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jella wrote:
maryanimal wrote:Today was a tough day for me, but it's so nice coming in here and seeing all my friends in here having a good time!

I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
Sorry to hear your day was tough..here's my vote on the tattoo
I too forever to decide to get mine and I'm glad I got it. it's such a personal decision it jst has to feel right.
so I vote yes because I think you want it just can't commit to the ink yet hehe

ps I have a fairy on my ass
dag nab it........somebody help me here...........
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Post by Foxfur » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:45 pm

ygmir wrote:Jeebus Ff..........how many straight lines you givin?.............hahahaahaa

so, yeah, sure, shiny hubcaps.......what about your gear shifter?..........shiney? well......?
hahahahaaaa

is it only me who sees off color jokes in most everything?
Ya know YGGY, Jesus! Some times I just can't think of a bulletproof sentence so I go with what I got.
You should patch the gaping hole in your filth filter. I can see your tonsils :shock:
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Foxfur wrote:
ygmir wrote:Jeebus Ff..........how many straight lines you givin?.............hahahaahaa

so, yeah, sure, shiny hubcaps.......what about your gear shifter?..........shiney? well......?
hahahahaaaa

is it only me who sees off color jokes in most everything?
Ya know YGGY, Jesus! Some times I just can't think of a bulletproof sentence so I go with what I got.
You should patch the gaping hole in your filth filter. I can see your tonsils :shock:
Sometimes a rod is just a rod. :?:
yeah, I know, I know........but dang it, in my little mind, every thing needs to be funny.......and, if it can be off color, so much the better............I'm workin on it, but, really, no,no really................

I mean no offense, please understand. It's very appropriate to tell me to STFU, STFD, DTFKA.
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Post by MyDearFriend » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:49 am

ygmir wrote:
Foxfur wrote:
ygmir wrote:Jeebus Ff..........how many straight lines you givin?.............hahahaahaa

so, yeah, sure, shiny hubcaps.......what about your gear shifter?..........shiney? well......?
hahahahaaaa

is it only me who sees off color jokes in most everything?
Ya know YGGY, Jesus! Some times I just can't think of a bulletproof sentence so I go with what I got.
You should patch the gaping hole in your filth filter. I can see your tonsils :shock:
Sometimes a rod is just a rod. :?:
yeah, I know, I know........but dang it, in my little mind, every thing needs to be funny.......and, if it can be off color, so much the better............I'm workin on it, but, really, no,no really................

I mean no offense, please understand. It's very appropriate to tell me to STFU, STFD, DTFKA.
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Post by Bin Noddin » Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:47 am

My two bits about tatoos - I'm annoyed by tatoos centered and placed like badges on a uniform. Tramp stamp :x . Something flowing, off-center, not perfectly symetrical, strong colors +++ :D .
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Post by theCryptofishist » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:06 am

maryanimal wrote:I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
I realize that this is a very divergent perspective, but about those ankle tattoos... I'm so glad I didn't hve one, and now when I look at them on people, all I can think is "that's a lot less permanent than you know..."
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Post by Foxfur » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:18 am

ygmir wrote:
Foxfur wrote:
ygmir wrote:Jeebus Ff..........how many straight lines you givin?.............hahahaahaa

so, yeah, sure, shiny hubcaps.......what about your gear shifter?..........shiney? well......?
hahahahaaaa

is it only me who sees off color jokes in most everything?
Ya know YGGY, Jesus! Some times I just can't think of a bulletproof sentence so I go with what I got.
You should patch the gaping hole in your filth filter. I can see your tonsils :shock:
Sometimes a rod is just a rod. :?:
yeah, I know, I know........but dang it, in my little mind, every thing needs to be funny.......and, if it can be off color, so much the better............I'm workin on it, but, really, no,no really................

I mean no offense, please understand. It's very appropriate to tell me to STFU, STFD, DTFKA.

YGGY! I will be terribly insulted if you DO stop :)
My tongue was so firmly in cheek that it left a dent. (There's one fer ya!)
In case you haven't noticed, I chucked most of my filters years ago...
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Post by Elderberry » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:18 am

theCryptofishist wrote:
maryanimal wrote:I want a tattoo. I'm drawing something I want. It'll go on my lower back! So here's a poll: girls with tattoo's: yes or no. *LMAO as I'm about to say this* What say you??? *howling with laughter*
I realize that this is a very divergent perspective, but about those ankle tattoos... I'm so glad I didn't hve one, and now when I look at them on people, all I can think is "that's a lot less permanent than you know..."
That was funny! (In a perverse sort of way.) :oops:
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I like tattoos but I'm also mindful, personally, of the public/professional stigma of them.

I think getting a highly personal tattoo is neat. I enjoy the artistic and personal significance aspects of it.

I think the lower back (tramp stamp) area is a lovely place on the human body to get a tattoo, however I wouldn't get one there. Sadly, I am swayed by the often held negative perception about tramp stamps. I wish I wasn't and was more comfortable with the idea that it's my body and if I want to tattoo that spot then I damn well fucking will, but I think I'm intimidated by the often held prejudice about it. I'm a wimp, I guess.
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Foxfur wrote:

YGGY! I will be terribly insulted if you DO stop :)
My tongue was so firmly in cheek that it left a dent. (There's one fer ya!)
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Post by Elderberry » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:24 am

Minxy wrote:I like tattoos but I'm also mindful, personally, of the public/professional stigma of them.

I think getting a highly personal tattoo is neat. I enjoy the artistic and personal significance aspects of it.

I think the lower back (tramp stamp) area is a lovely place on the human body to get a tattoo, however I wouldn't get one there. Sadly, I am swayed by the often held negative perception about tramp stamps. I wish I wasn't and was more comfortable with the idea that it's my body and if I want to tattoo that spot then I damn well fucking will, but I think I'm intimidated by the often held prejudice about it. I'm a wimp, I guess.
Keep coming to BM and you'll eventually lose those negative perceptions.
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Post by jella » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:30 am

jkisha wrote:
Minxy wrote:I like tattoos but I'm also mindful, personally, of the public/professional stigma of them.

I think getting a highly personal tattoo is neat. I enjoy the artistic and personal significance aspects of it.

I think the lower back (tramp stamp) area is a lovely place on the human body to get a tattoo, however I wouldn't get one there. Sadly, I am swayed by the often held negative perception about tramp stamps. I wish I wasn't and was more comfortable with the idea that it's my body and if I want to tattoo that spot then I damn well fucking will, but I think I'm intimidated by the often held prejudice about it. I'm a wimp, I guess.
Keep coming to BM and you'll eventually lose those negative perceptions.
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Post by Minxy » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:36 am

jkisha wrote:
Keep coming to BM and you'll eventually lose those negative perceptions.
Eh, I'm working on it. I don't think the burn has much to do with it as much as I need to work on my own perceptions no matter where I am. Burning Man has certainly helped me move in a more positive direction, though, even when I'm not there physically. I know what you mean, though.
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Post by Elderberry » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:47 am

Minxy wrote:
jkisha wrote:
Keep coming to BM and you'll eventually lose those negative perceptions.
Eh, I'm working on it. I don't think the burn has much to do with it as much as I need to work on my own perceptions no matter where I am. Burning Man has certainly helped me move in a more positive direction, though, even when I'm not there physically. I know what you mean, though.
LOL I'm sure you couldn't have that broom handle stuck further up your butt than I did before going to BM. :shock:
My worst trait was (sometimes still is) being judgmental. BM has helped me with being more accepting of others and consequently in some strange way, that has caused me to worry less about what others think about me.
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jkisha wrote: LOL I'm sure you couldn't have that broom handle stuck further up your butt than I did before going to BM. :shock:
My worst trait was (sometimes still is) being judgmental. BM has helped me with being more accepting of others and consequently in some strange way, that has caused me to worry less about what others think about me.
Heh, I struggle with being judgmental, also, but I think my main issue I want to squash is insecurity. Lack of confidence, happiness and acceptance in my own skin. Burning Man has both helped me a great deal with this but weirdly has also inhibited me greatly as well. Conflicting!

When I went alone I felt MUCH more open and free. I got naked and rode around because I didn't know anyone and didn't care if anyone thought I was unattractive. I wore crazy, body revealing stuff. It was liberating. If someone didn't like it they could not look /shrugs. I felt complete permission to wear what I wanted, do what I wanted, get naked and do dust angels if I wanted...etc.

Now I camp with my fiance's group of friends and sadly I feel a lot of inhibition there. I wish I didn't. These people are important, life long friends to Will so I feel a purely personal pressure to not do anything that will cause them to gossip and talk shit behind my back as everything that happens at the burn is also discussed back in defaultia. I objectively realize if they are going to do that it's THEIR shit and has nothing to do with me, but it makes me uncomfortable. :P
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Post by jella » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:25 am

Minxy wrote:
jkisha wrote: LOL I'm sure you couldn't have that broom handle stuck further up your butt than I did before going to BM. :shock:
My worst trait was (sometimes still is) being judgmental. BM has helped me with being more accepting of others and consequently in some strange way, that has caused me to worry less about what others think about me.
Heh, I struggle with being judgmental, also, but I think my main issue I want to squash is insecurity. Lack of confidence, happiness and acceptance in my own skin. Burning Man has both helped me a great deal with this but weirdly has also inhibited me greatly as well. Conflicting!

When I went alone I felt MUCH more open and free. I got naked and rode around because I didn't know anyone and didn't care if anyone thought I was unattractive. I wore crazy, body revealing stuff. It was liberating. If someone didn't like it they could not look /shrugs. I felt complete permission to wear what I wanted, do what I wanted, get naked and do dust angels if I wanted...etc.

Now I camp with my fiance's group of friends and sadly I feel a lot of inhibition there. I wish I didn't. These people are important, life long friends to Will so I feel a purely personal pressure to not do anything that will cause them to gossip and talk shit behind my back as everything that happens at the burn is also discussed back in defaultia. I objectively realize if they are going to do that it's THEIR shit and has nothing to do with me, but it makes me uncomfortable. :P
Maybe sneek it up on them little by little or less and less hehe hey it's a whole week, by then end of the burn ya might have them naked :wink:
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