Ginger Ivanhoe

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Gender: Female
Status: Single
Age: 30
Sign: Aquarius

City: "Eastown" Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Country: US

Signup Date: 02/22/05

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

By Dictionary Definition
Current mood: aggravated

American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source .. google_ad_section_start(name=def) -->
sociopath [(soh-see-uh-path, soh-shee-uh-path)]

Someone whose social behavior is extremely abnormal. Sociopaths are interested only in their personal needs and desires, without concern for the effects of their behavior on others.

 

Sound like anyone you know?

Currently watching :
The Day After Tomorrow (Full Screen Edition)
Release date: 12 October, 2004

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006

My Rockin'-ass Weekend, Part 1
Current mood: flirty

  My rockin'-ass weekend actually began earlier in the week, when my brother-in-law called. He asked, was I familiar with Carnival of Chaos? I replied that, yes I knew of said event, that my friends from the Devil Dolls were scheduled to perform.

  He then told me that he, along with a couple of other friends, were working security there. At first, I thought he was just calling to brag. You know, like the smarmy-pants who get excellent tix to a sold-out show? But no. He was calling to ask if I would like to come out and work it with them. He knows about my past work with security companies, and wants me to work with him on this. Later in the weekend, I also find out that he quote 'wanted to see you (me) lay someone the f**k out'.

  "Wait. Let me get this straight. You want to know if I would like to A)Come to this show  B)For free C)See my friends D)Get paid?" Rolling my eyes and getting a giddy grin. He says, "well you get paid by getting a $300 tattoo from the owner of Wicked Ways." (the guys who are somewhat sponsering the event) Um. Did I just call the radio station? Because I feel like I just won something. I say "Sure. I wanted to come to the show anyway, but if I can get a free tattoo out of it, I already know which one and where."

So cut to when we get there. I get a couple of odd looks when I tell the guy at the gate that I'm with the other guys for security. Hey man, I know I'm a chick. But I don't need a penis to be able to kick your ass into next week.

We get our STAFF shirts, and are 'briefly' briefed about what's expected of us. Now, I'm not complaining, but I was told that we would be provided with supplies (ie, flashlight, baton, 2-ways, etc). We were not. Had I known, I would have brought my own. But like Chad said, better prepared for next year.

I volunteer to be one of the first next to the stage, since most of the guys don't seem to be too into the music that's playing. Everything's pretty cool, the night's still early, the crowd is smallish and there's only a couple three guys making a mini pit way in the back.

 

This is part one, I will write more when I'm not so tired.

Currently listening :
Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
By The Cure
Release date: 08 August, 2006

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Sunday, July 02, 2006

Important Reminder
Current mood: Slightly Sunburnt
Category: Slightly Sunburnt News and Politics

This is from my email... thought I should pass it along. If you don't make your choice when it counts, I don't want to hear you complain when it all goes horribly wrong!

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Currently watching :
National Treasure (Full Screen Edition)
Release date: 03 May, 2005

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Friday, June 30, 2006

Some musings on religion...
Current mood: contemplative

This was a question posted on another site. I liked it 'cause it made me stop and really think, which is something I don't believe I do often enough.

Reincarnation?

Would you agree that the justice of God, an affectionate Father, always leaves the door of repentance open for His erring children. Reason telling us that He would not inflict an eternal privation of happiness on those who have not had the opportunity of improving themselves. Hence we are afforded reincarnation to make as many attempts to evolve towards perfection as needed? Therefore reincarnation is a true cycle of life.

An Answer

The Christian "God" is the deity described by the Jews in the OT - but the Jewish religion has always had a very different concept of "hell" and "Satan", which anyone undertaking an unbiased and intelligent study of the bible and its history will learn.
Greeks and Romans, who adopted and embellished early Christianity, had long believed in a place of torment (Hades), and the influence of this "mythology" is seen strongly in the NT (but not the OT). Many of the first Christians accepted reincarnation as a part of their belief system, until the church of Rome issued a special edict against it in 553.
Jesus is recorded as having said quite a bit about discovering the god within oneself, and also about aspiring to perfection, returning as a child -- most of which continues even today to be twisted by the strong influence Roman and Greek mythology imprinted upon fledgling Christianity.
A few gems of wisdom remain; Jesus said 'you must be born again' (which was prefaced by "verily, verily", meaning truthfully, literally, and relates back to the Jewish concept of reincarnation). And Jesus added that as spirits no one could go to heaven except someone who had already come down from heaven (John 3:13).
According to Matthew 5:48, Jesus said "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." No one who lives one life can possibly achieve perfection to the point of being "*godlike*" - that's just common sense.
And the only reality that makes sense - whether or not you believe in god, but especially if you *do* - is "living forever" (Genesis 3:22) through reincarnation.

 

My ex and I were talking the other day about religion and junk. He likes to get on me because of what I believe in. He likes to twist my ideas around and make it sound like I'm some hippy-dippy, tree-hugging, froot-loop of a witch. Apparently, he seems to think that his belief in nothing is much better.    I know this is making him out to be much worse than he actually is, but bear with me folks. While it is sometimes frustrating to rationalize a belief system and explain it to a life-long atheist, I'll admit I give him a hard time about stuff too.

The reason I mention this is because of the near-epiphany he had during our conversation. He has always had this *thing* about getting old. He keeps his hair long, I guess in the hopes that its youthful conotations will help him stay young. He nearly had a midlife crisis at age 25, and to this day refuses to take any sort of real 'grown up' responsibility. {of course, what does that say about me for having chosen him as my partner?}

Anyway, back to the epiphany. It was like this 'AHA' moment, where I could literally see something click in his mind's eye. And that's when he said (paraphrasing), "Now I know why people believe in God or whatever. It's like, if you have religion, you live a better life because of it. If you're right, you get rewarded after. And even if you're wrong, it doesn't matter in the end. But you've lived a better life, and if you have something to look forward to, getting old and dying isn't so bad. Maybe that's why I've been so afraid of getting old, is because I don't believe in anything."

He didn't jump up and convert or anything, but baby steps. Even if the closest he gets is that one conversation, I'd like to think it made some difference for the better.

Currently listening :
Echo & the Bunnymen
By Echo & the Bunnymen
Release date: 25 October, 1990

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

My First [myspace] Blog!
Current mood: Acute Insomnia

Well, I suppose that if I have this profile, I might as well post on it...

"And what, pray tell, will be the subject of your {no doubt fabulous} first post?" the masses ask...

Why, of course, it is

*drum roll*

A chain-letter survey! Ta-DAA!! [my thanks to Autumn for this particular one to get me started]


1)Who is the last person you high-fived? Charlie-boy. He is such a GUY.


2) If you were drafted into a war, would you survive? I'm a fairly true shot, and I can be quite sneaky when I have to. Probably. At least I'd like to think so!


3) Do you sleep with the TV on? I've fallen asleep with the T.V. on, but it's not a habit or anything.


4) Have you ever drank milk straight out of the carton? Who hasn't? One less glass to wash, dammit!


5) Have you ever won a spelling bee? In elementary school - I *so* rocked the spelling bee!


6) Have you ever been stung by a bee? When I was at my dad's house, I was about 4 or 5. It was an older house that needed some DIY TLC. There was a hive under this sinking-in part of the porch... Yeah.


7) How fast can you type? Fast enough to get by, but I wouldn't break any records. I am, however, a grammar nazi. I'm seeking help in the matter.


8) Are you afraid of the dark? "I have been in love with the stars for too long to have been afraid of the dark."                              

9) Eye color? Bambi doe-eye brown. Unless I've been drinking. Then they're piss-drunk bloodshot red.

10) Have you ever made out at a drive-in? No, but I did see a porno at a drive-in, when I should have been watching Ghostbusters. *doing the math* Yeah, it was that long ago.

11) When is the last time you took a bath? Three years ago. (Editors note: I do shower on a daily basis thankyouverymuch)

12) Do you knock on wood? Only on accident. {ouch!}

13) Do you floss daily? Nightly, before bed. Dear god, I've turned boring and predictable!

14) How many rings do you wear? 4 {on my fingers}

15) Can you hoola hoop? With my tongue!

16) Are you good at keeping secrets? Of course. People always know they can come to me with their problems, and I won't tell anyone. Like this one time, Shannon... (just kidding)

17) Lots of one night stands? Define 'lots'...

18) Do you know the Muffin Man? I know Autumn's friend Ben, he's called the Muffin Man...

19) Do you talk in your sleep? I have been told that I have moaned on occasion. But mostly I snore.

20) Who wrote the book of love? The definitive book of love does not exist. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' definition of love, because it is personal and different for everyone. Now, I know of several books on lust I can recommend...

21) Have you ever flown a kite? Yesh.

22) Do you wish on your fallen lashes? No, that is just silly. Everyone knows that only wishing on stars works. (stolen from Autumn)  I also wish on my cat's fallen whiskers. Go ahead, call me the weirdy-old cat lady, I dare ya!

23) Are you successful? Define success.

24) How many people are on your contact list of your cell? What cell?                                                                                  

25) Have you ever asked for a pony? I did, once, ask for a horse.

26) Plans for tomorrow? We're supposed to go to the pool, but that's only if they've tested out for the e.coli. If not, maybe we'll hang out at the playground. And I won't miss my noon appointment... gotta work my delts, lats, and hammies!

27) Can you juggle? Only 2 balls...

28) Missing someone now? Yesh.

29) When was the last time you told someone I Love You? Today

30) And truly meant it? Today

31) How often do you drink? Rarely. I don't have a social life anymore, and I don't drink alone--or at home.

32) How are you feeling today? Super! Thanks for asking!!

33) What do you say too much? No, Charlie. Do I have to count?

34) Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school? Only detentions. And only for being late for 1st hour Econ.

35) What are you looking forward to? Finishing my degree, getting a 'real' job, Charlie in school                                                    

36) Have you ever crawled through a window? One time out; the cops brought me back home.                                                 

37) Have you ever eaten dog food? Ack. I can't even stand the smell.

38) Can you handle the truth? Sure. Although, lies, half-truths and conspiracy theories are so much more fun. (Again stolen from Autumn) I would much rather have the brutal honest truth and hurt my feelings a little right now, than to find out later and have the pain of the truth PLUS the fact that you lied. Because I will find out.

39) Do you like green eggs and ham? If the eggs are dippy, and you got some toast, then I'm down.

40) Any cool scars? Above/next to my left eyebrow, where a dog bit my face when I was 2. In my hair line/scalp where I got in a fight when I was 5-ish.

41) Do you like coffee? Mmmm.... the best way to start my day!

42) Ever been heart broken? Oh, so many times. I need to stop putting it out there, really.

43) What do you want for Christmas? I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!

44) Do you like to travel? I wish I could go to Ireland, India, and Australia                                                                            

45) Whats on your mind right now? *naughty smirk 'cuz you'll never know*

46) What does your cell phone look like? Again, what cell?

47) Do you ENJOY DRIVING? Absolutely. I need to occasionally give it up, just so my arms will tan evenly.

48) Where are you right now? My desk in my room, 1/4 hearing Carson Daly (only because Conan just got over). Just don't ask me what I'm wearing!

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