shyleatherboy

Church

2009-07-23T02:16:14Z

I went to church tonight, Cathedral of Hope, and it was truly amazing! After the service we were invited to help move the stones that were surrounding the footprint of the new Interfaith Peace Chapel. There was an amazing feeling in the air as we all prayed and then each took one of the large stones and moved them so that ground could be broken. I am really grateful that I was able to be a part of it. I moved 5 stones this evening. The concept of the Interfaith Peace Chapel is, there should be a place for people to gather and worship regardless of their faith. I love my church.

can't sleep

2009-07-01T10:15:53Z

I can't sleep so I was looking at funny tshirts online and I found this:

http://www.cafepress.com/dyketees/413186

Beyond Vanilla - Dallas, TX

2009-04-10T15:01:12Z

It's that time again, we are busily working on planning Beyond Vanilla. At this time I am soliciting ideas from all of you. Please let me know what classes you want to see, and if you know anyone that is a presenter that would like to teach at least two classes. If you know how to reach a presenter please include that as well.

Dates for Beyond Vanilla 2009 are September 25th-27th.

http://www.beyondvanilla.org/

Please send information to: shyleatherboy@gmail.com

What Utensil Are You?

2009-04-03T03:00:54Z

You are a Knife

You are precise, determined, and detail oriented.

You mean what you say, and you say what you mean.

You enjoy taking risks and living on the edge.

You are a controversial person. You opinions tend to be divisive.

What Utensil Are You?

What's Your Beer Personality?

2009-04-03T02:57:06Z

You Are Samuel Adams

You're fairly easy to please when it comes to beer - as long as it's not too cheap.
You tend to change favorite beers frequently, and you're the type most likely to take a "beers of the world" tour.
When you get drunk, you're fearless. You lose all your inhibitions.
You're just as likely to party with a group of strangers as you are to wake up in a very foreign place.

What's Your Beer Personality?

What s Your Beer Personality?

2009-04-03T02:55:35Z

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What Kind of Boots Are You?

2009-03-20T03:52:43Z

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Dear *

2009-01-23T03:22:42Z

Dear *,

A few people that are very close to me know that I deal with things that are hard, by often not dealing with them. I know you are moving and I will miss you a lot, I hope that someday I'll be able to tell you this but for now I can't, I just hope you will read this and know you were important in my life, and that even though the distance will be long, that you still will be. Please also know that I wish you the best, for that is exactly what you deserve. I know you are only a phone call away it just seems like a phone call that I can't make right now.

Sincerely,

cat

shyleatherboy @ 2008-12-14T22:53:00

2008-12-15T04:54:10Z

Your result for The Perception Personality Image Test...

NBPC - The Daydreamer

Nature, Background, Big Picture, and Color

You perceive the world with particular attention to nature. You focus on the hidden treasures of life (the background) and how that fits into the larger picture. You are also particularly drawn towards the colors around you. Because of the value you place on nature, you tend to find comfort in more subdued settings and find energy in solitude. You like to ponder ideas and imagine the many possibilities of your life without worrying about the details or specifics. You are in tune with all that is around you and understand your life as part of a larger whole. You are a down-to-earth person who enjoys going with the flow.

The Perception Personality Types:

Take The Perception Personality Image Test at HelloQuizzy

Hello, doesn't this just mean I'm shy?

2008-12-07T16:38:16Z

I really don't like the word choice of the author of this quiz, AVOIDANT, sounds so negative, shy would have been a much better choice, imo.

Your Social Dysfunction:
Avoidant

You are excessively sensitive to potential rejection, humiliation or shame. You tend to be socially withdrawn, in spite of desire for acceptance from others.

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

Please note that we aren't, nor do we claim to be, psychologists. This quiz is for fun and entertainment only. Try not to freak out about your results.

shyleatherboy @ 2008-12-04T22:55:00

2008-12-05T04:56:06Z

The Life Experience Test

Overall, you have partaken in 110 out of 169 possible life experiences.
Your average life experience score is therefore 65%.

The average score is 52%, making your experiences more than 86% of the people who have taken this test.
The average for your age group (26-35) is 53%.

Broken down by category:
Art: 7/17 (41%)

Career & Work: 8/13 (62%)

Civics & Technology: 3/7 (43%)

Crime & Disarray: 4/11 (36%)

Education: 14/18 (78%)

Fashion: 8/10 (80%)

Fitness, Health and Sports: 5/7 (71%)

Life in General: 11/14 (79%)

Relationships: 12/14 (86%)

Religion & Politics: 2/4 (50%)

Social: 17/22 (77%)

Travel: 9/20 (45%)

Vices: 10/12 (83%)

Take the test and see how YOU compare

hair cut time

2008-10-19T00:51:58Z

I'm going to get my hair cut, tomorrow possibly. I know I want it short, MM has suggested getting a cut that I could spike up if I wanted to, I think that might be cool. I just hate the way it flips up when I wear a cap, it just looks dumb. So I'm trying to figure out what style I want. I'll probably go to Zen Salon tomorrow and see what the stylist things would be a good style for my hair.

shyleatherboy @ 2008-10-13T10:39:00

2008-10-13T15:42:01Z

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Grace!

You are a Grace -- "I need to understand the world."

Graces have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

How to Get Along with Me

* Be independent, not clingy

* Speak in a straightforward and brief manner

* I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts

* Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable

* Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity

* If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place

* don't come on like a bulldozer

* Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy

What I Like About Being a Grace
* standing back and viewing life objectively
* coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
* my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
* not being caught up in material possessions and status
* being calm in a crisis

What's Hard About Being a Grace

* being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world

* feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all

* being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be

* watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally

Graces as Children Often

* spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on

* have a few special friends rather than many

* are very bright and curious and do well in school

* have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers

* watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information

* assume a poker face in order not to look afraid

* are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict

* feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected

Graces as Parents

* are often kind, perceptive, and devoted

* are sometimes authoritarian and demanding

* may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate

* may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

Trick or Treat

2008-10-09T23:53:54Z

My LiveJournal Trick-or-Treat Haul
shyleatherboy goes trick-or-treating, dressed up as Vampire.
bootblack_eddie gives you 6 light blue root beer-flavoured pieces of chewing gum.
captainwhimsy tricks you! You get a dead frog.
dlls2934 gives you 6 mauve apple-flavoured gummy bats.
fiestyvixen2010 tricks you! You get a dead frog.
gallichomme tricks you! You lose 8 pieces of candy!
jimmietucker tricks you! You get a rotten egg.
lthrdyke gives you 10 red-orange cinnamon-flavoured pieces of bubblegum.
masterztx tricks you! You lose 8 pieces of candy!
mera_tucker tricks you! You lose 3 pieces of candy!
zoe_basp gives you 4 tan vanilla-flavoured gummy bats.
shyleatherboy ends up with 7 pieces of candy, a dead frog, a dead frog, and a rotten egg.
Go trick-or-treating! Username:
Another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern.

shyleatherboy @ 2008-10-01T22:06:00

2008-10-02T03:11:02Z

* Grab the nearest book. * Open the book to page 56. * Find the fifth sentence. * Post the text of the next two to five sentences in your journal along with these instructions. * Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one: pick the CLOSEST.

Title: Long Road To Freedom

This includes military personnel, civilains, U.S. business firms' personnel, and the Vietnamese themselves. However, gay life is ont nearly as open as it is stateside. The expression "it takes on to know one" is surely applicable here.

I jacked it...

2008-09-21T22:56:47Z

For Halloween, you should be a Warrior.
What is your Sexy Halloween Costume? at QuizUniverse.com

not much of a suprize here...

2008-09-15T22:59:31Z

Your result for Fantasy Seduction Quiz: What type of fantasy senario would you like to experience in bed? What type of creature would be most likely to seduce you?...

Vampire

Dark Seducer

You attracted a Vampire. You either have a hidden dark side that only comes out when inspired, or you yourself are very dark and seductive. Vampires have a tendancy to attract the innocent or dark and are attracted to these aspects themselves. With a vampire you could get a long lasting seduction or a one night fling. Either way you should expect wine, candles, romantic passion, and maybe a little nip here and there.

Take Fantasy Seduction Quiz: What type of fantasy senario would you like to experience in bed? What type of creature would be most likely to seduce you? at HelloQuizzy

Quick for now, more later

2008-09-02T22:47:49Z

I wanted to get this down before I lost it...

I recently made the comment, that M and I have a great Daddy. She then asked me why I thought so, she said that she agreed but wanted to know why I said that. It has taken me some time,but I have been thinking about it since, and here is what I've come up with so far:

She is or does each of these,

Is a Leader
Is a Supporter
Is Attentive
Is Involved
She sets Amazing Examples
Is a Role Model
Is Loving
Is Strong
Is Stable
Is Present (as in our lives)
Is Understanding
Is Forgiving
Is Committed
Is Responsible
Is Giving
Is Caring

I'm going to add more to this later, I just didn't want to loose what I've thought of so far.

shyleatherboy @ 2008-08-24T11:32:00

2008-08-24T16:32:32Z

So, shyleatherboy, your LiveJournal reveals...

You are... 0% unique and 22% herdlike (partly because you, like everyone else, enjoy movies). When it comes to friends you are normal. In terms of the way you relate to people, you are keen to please. Your writing style (based on a recent public entry) is intellectual.

Your overall weirdness is: 30

(The average level of weirdness is: 28.
You are weirder than 67% of other LJers.)

Find out what your weirdness level is!

Good Thing Since I Teach English!

2008-08-22T00:13:09Z

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...

Advanced

You have an extremely good understanding of beginner, intermediate, and advanced level commonly confused English words, getting at least 75% of each of these three levels' questions correct. This is an exceptional score. Remember, these are commonly confused English words, which means most people don't use them properly. You got an extremely respectable score.

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

Take The Commonly Confused Words Test at HelloQuizzy

I did it, did you?

2008-08-19T03:17:26Z

Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
Bold all the items you.ve eaten.
Cross out any items that you would never consider eating (or eating again)

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. ~~Foie gras~~
24. Rice and beans
25. ~~Brawn, or head cheese~~
26. ~~Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper~~
27. Dulce de leche
28. ~~Oysters~~
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. ~~Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl~~
33. ~~Salted Lassi~~
34. Sauerkraut
35. ~~Root beer float~~
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. ~~Clotted cream tea~~
38. ~~Vodka jelly~~
39. Cumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat's milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth $120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. ~~Sea urchin~~
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald's Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S'mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frong’s legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
~~89. Horse~~
90. Criollo chocolate
91. ~~Spam~~
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake

So I got a new car...

2008-06-30T21:53:47Z

I really do miss my truck, I was telling a friend that I feel like I got neutered. However, my new car is really growing on me. I love that it's quick and sporty, the interior is really nice and its roomy. It is a Toyota Camry LE . In metallic gray. So long really cool butch truck, hello sporty car (this car is by far the sportiest that I've ever owned) I am suprized that some people my age have owned a ton of cars, I've had three,

1st- 1988 Bronco II - it rocked, held a ton of friends in high school
2nd- 1999 Kia Sephia - it was ok, great car for a college student
3rd- 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, with a Hemi - kick ass truck, suck ass gas mileage

So if you see me tooling around in my new car, wave hello!

My students ROCK!

2008-05-23T15:54:26Z

I don't post much about work (school) but today I am thoroughly impressed. My students had a project that spanned several subjects. Math, English, and Social Studies (my class). Their task was to create a community. This had to include a three d model, food, flag, map, radio and tv comercial, family budget, and at least three occupations that would be found in their community, many of the kids made clothing too. They really rocked this project, I'll post pictures late, but damn, I am in awe of their many tallents.

Migraine

2008-05-14T16:11:48Z

Yesterday I had to leave school at 2:00 because I had a migraine...a really bad one. I threw up in my truck on the way home, ewww. But I'm better today thank goodness. There is too much going on this week!!! Everynight there is something. I sold my saltwater aquarium which is good, I'll probably be able to afford a bed for my apartment. Yea, else I'll be sleeping on my couch for a while.

The Leatherboy Handbook

2008-05-12T02:06:53Z

I thought some of you might like this link, I ordered mine on Friday, it should be here by this Friday!! Yay!!!! Vince wanted me to let everyone know that all the proceeds, yes all of them, go to the leather archives and museum. And Hardy Haberman has read the manuscript and thinks that its really good. Happy ordering!

http://www.amazon.com/leatherboy-Handbook-Vincent-L-Andrews/dp/1887895671/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210557720&sr=8-1