Introduce yourself here! (was formerly the totally non-political etc etc discussion)

[Kat Aklyzm]

Hi.

Jesse brought an interesting point up in a comment she made on my profile.
She said that she's been attempting to spark conversation amongst the natives, and has yet to have much success. I, personally, have had a few bites here and there, but not nearly as much as I'd imagined considering the type of 'social network' this is. There are 134 itchy people here. We need some action ya'll.

So.
An idea struck me, being that I'm a newbie here, and I am at a personal loss as to how to get to know you all at a pace faster than a snail going uphill in January.
As well as for all those other newbies I've seen join since my own recent birth into your community...

Perhaps an 'Introduce yourself here' thread / discussion would be a good start.
Whaddya say, Itchy ones? Care to know the mysteries behind your fellow itch'ers?

I do.

So, flame me, tell me to stfu, agree with me as you will.
Just say something, anything at all. darn it.

Sincerely
-Yours truly.

P.S. With the sky falling, and all the other good stuff happening in the world, I also thought it might be nice to think / post something slightly more 'fun' than those topics that have been so overwhelmingly noteworthy as of late.

But then again, maybe you all prefer to remain Anon E. Mous?

P.S.S. I apologize if this has already been done and I'm late to the game, but I did look through all the discussions and found nothing of the sort.

[wannabechef]

Oh yeah. The people that live in this house like my food. The previous freeloaders have loved the food... my god, I figured out how to make people move out: stop cooking.

[Derek Reuter]

I fell across the itch from an invite from DT. I have consistantly watched his videos from postings/bullitins on myspace. They have been a big inspiration and at times have helped me to continue riding the horse into battle.

I am a for real professional activist in the environmental field working a hard old paradigm territory, Indiana. Some how I became well supported, funded, resourced and successful carring a high profile and local table top name. Which meant socio/political suicide in this climate considering my personality. Because of such the PTBs have really been taking strong shots at me. There last one beheaded me from being a Watershed Coordinator of the Maumee River, my portion was being responsible for 620 sq miles of land and water leading projects and programs that did pollution prevention and habitat restoration. It was a publically held position and when I spearheaded a movement that saved some environementally sensitive land from development. It took 9-11 mil out of the hands of the developers, they of course being pissed worked their magic and were able to get to some of the partners "Cough County Surveyor and Land Aquisition Commissioner cough," and threatened to have all funding and status removed if I remained. So to keep the work going I had to leave abruptly and quietly. The hush was temporarly so now I can speak freely.

So I figured using nings and the itch would help find national friends and partners to shed light on the situations. Indiana's PTBs dont care for the citizens but they do care about how they are percieved by high level peers from the outside. It is one of my only hopes in counteracting and stopping them destroying the good work that many orgs and myself have been participating in. So far they have taken out two orgs, funding and credit almost completely. Im pretty resiliant but others havent been. They probably wouldnt go for me so much if I choose to sacrifice transparency, truth, and quality or if by chance I came from old money or a conservative political background. Ive taken quite a beating and my fortitude is dropping. I would probably exit out for a bit if many good people's jobs and programs didnt depend on continuing. I've been a paid activist since I was 16 but never got this deep intill acouple years ago.

Before I became an organizational leader, I was in the music industry and an owner in a music production company that did grassroots, jam bands, and techno festivals, tours, and promotions that worked the midwest. Before my owning stake in that, I was a glass blower that traveled with bands and worked the road along with being a grassroots organizer and promotor for hire.

I live as a minimalist, must like the Chef stated above. Only use the tv for news and to play movies to fall asleep to. Have a vehicle that is never used, I either bike, and if I am not biking it means I am leaving town and that is done in carpools or biz vehicles often they are one in the same. I am not a veggie or vegan. Even with proper supplimentation my body breaks down. Thats what I learned after practicing for 2 years. I was living with a woman who created a deli and kitchen in the local food CooP. So even with her as an authority on diet assisting, my body didnt take. I guess I need blood or something. Which results in myself constiantly getting "loving," shit from fellow workers. Activism and alternative diets as you know go hand in hand. LoL

I am single and in less fate brings my other will probably remain so. Between being a work-a-holic and desiring one who has the abiility to understand my being, has made it difficult. I am a dime a dozen on the coast and so are the females, but here we are rare indeed. Success in the field here has nothing to do with understanding of the masses but being able to herd. Indiana education and awareness is always under the curve which explains the culture in majority. When I secure the funds or a retiring trust I will probably bow out and join an eco

[Never]

Wow you have quite the interesting past under your belt. Are you happy with the way it went? would you choose another path? do you think you've made any difference?

[toeg]

Hello,

I am a old spiritual aardwolf from the star Alpha Romeo. I go around in a beat up Volkswagen that I stole from Woody Allen's movie, Sleeper, and try to get everyone to speak Swedish. So far I have the reptilian monsters from the star Sirius who have started using it as their official telepathetic language as well as the grays from the star U Gotabekidin.

While on Earth I have taken over some guy's body I found at the galactic Starmart for half price. He's ugly, has yellow teeth and is losing body parts faster than a meteor entering the upper atmosphere, but I was in a hurry. Plus, it was the demo model so it was even cheaper.

Apparently, this guy has made 53 orbits around the Sun, has two fully functional DNA replications and spends most of his day worrying about what's for lunch. He did come with three complete languages and a complete collection of California, Switzerland and Mexico travelogs, including language, culture, and a bizarre affection for certain peppers that melt his tongue and bowls of melted cheese into which he dips pieces of bread before swirling it around and then placing it directly on his lengual muscle along with a quick squirt of white wine. I'm still deciding whether to take him back and get a much younger model that can at least bend over properly and move faster than a crippled snail. I can see why the price was so cheap for this guy in the first place.

Anyway, I'll be by floating through membranes and byting bits (their tasty with a touch of quark sauce) from time to time. If you have any questions about the Mayan calendar and the defect some have encountered, I can explain it for you. It seems that was meant to signal lunch time, nothing more. You know, after thousands of years of work, some need to take a rest, that's all. You can PMS me for more details if you need them.

Otherwise, have a great day and try to avoid contracting herpes crotch rot. It just eats away at the bipeds like you wouldn't believe.

pos for now.

toeg

[Never]

Why Alpha Romeo?
and for that matter, why Swedish?
Anata wa nihongo ga benkyo desu.

[Never]

Konichi!


Watashi wa namae Never Desu! ;3 I'm a japanese speaking cat from the dimension of anime!
Hey everybody, its lovely that you are all posting here, Kat was Joyful that it worked. She explained that this place is rather well.... not so active as far as communication goes. And you call yourselves activists, pshh. To the people that have posted, Arigatou! you are awesome, and I hope other members follow your examples and keep posting. We must provide a united front against the chaos before us! ready your weapons! *prepares dictionary, photocopied version of the constitution, lots of pretty markers, poster board, and some water* OKAY CHAAAARGE!


P.S. I showed up here a couple of seconds ago because of kat. Shes amazing you know. but don't make her mad.... >.>

[Kat Aklyzm]

Holy smokes, Batman!
There IS life in the Itchyverse!

So far we have musically masterful bombmoms, narrator infused vigilantes, a collection of shady pasts, aliens with a taste for white wine and yummy peppers, punkrock almostchefs and meat eating superactivists!

Wow! I am EVER so pleased!

Thank you all for your replies.
It is truly a pleasure to meet you.

P.S. Keep 'em comin' ya'll.

[Never]

tee hee hee, well I did my part, Asking questions is a wonderful way to get conversations start, trust me. I'm an expert on talking! >.< ooooh I just got an idea. Hope this helps, if you need anything else just ask. Sayonara!

[insanityfair]

hay everyone i just started earlier and if anyone has any mtips tell me

[insanityfair]

btw this is me in the picture

[Derek Reuter]

WOW, BEAM ME UP! SEND THE SIGNAL! I AM READY!! I'll even bring the talking cat with me too!

There have been some greatly amazing and creative posts in this blog. I can't stop laughing atm. Wow I deffiantly found a great group here. I dont dare find out what would happen if we all sat at a table drinking and mused by feel good music. That would be a great experience.

To answer the question asked. Yes I know that I have made a difference. From peoples lives directly to stewardship of our Earth mother, many works will out last this life and the next. Has it been enjoyable is awhole nother thing. I have enjoyed the people I work with and shared my life with. And occassionally you getting paid to be entertained or to be the entertainment is a blessing for sure. But I am quickly becoming damaged goods I am sad to say. I dont know what will kill me first, mercury poisoning, brain trauma, or the belief that I can fly. Probably the combination.

[Never]

Haha well its good to here you are steadfast in your beliefs. Makes sure that you are a strong person. I think you will live a long while yet and we will all see a better future because of your efforts. And I'm not just a talking cat. I'm a talking butterfly catching cat!