I have to admit...I got a little emotional.
didn't think I would.
guess I didn't think i'd see the day!
that Americans would stand up.

I actually feel like my vote counted this election.
for the first time.
ever.

Never thought I'd tear up over a president.
because the last 29 years
I thought
and felt
nothing.

but in the end....it's JFK like status.
not complacency.
but
it's not that he's mixed, or black, or different, or white or anything
just that

we need something new.
and now we got our wildcard.

and that's all I really
needed.

oh. p.s.
i'm excited of the prospect of having a MIXED person in office!!!
putting us mixed-folks on the map!!!
(although they only say he's black... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr he's MIXED!!!!)

I’d like to show a little love for the OTHER folks on the ballot.
you know, since we are a democracy (although communism is more aligned to our current two-party-no-differentiation-between-the-two-party-system)

Um, so in case you don’t want Obama or McCain… your choices are… drumroll please….

Cynthia McKinney President, Rosa Clemente Vice President (Green Party)

Alan Keys President, Wiley S Drake Sr. Vice President (American Independent)

Ralph Nader President, Matt Gonzalez Vice President (Peace and Freedom)


Bob Barr President, Wayne Root Vice President (Libertarian)

or, ya’ll can just choose me as your write-in candidate

heheee

I haven’t really talked about this upcoming election. That’s because, for the first time in my life…I really don’t give a fuck who wins.

My level of complacency is fueled even more as the media keeps telling me “this is the most important decision in my life”. I couldn’t disagree more. This falls pretty much in between picking out socks or whether to bring an umbrella at a 20% chance of rain in my book. I’m not sure who I might vote for… and furthermore I don’t think my vote will count for a hill of beans. I’ve studied the candidates. I’ve watched the pros, the cons, the pointing fingers, the EVERYTHINGYOUNEEDGUIDETOSEEWHYWEFAILASHUMANS
and i feel nothing. Not swayed one way or another.
Adjust.
I feel like I can adjust.
to anything.
to Obama
to McCain
even to Bush
AND FURTHERMORE
I think these fucking wackjobs with there McCainPalin or ObamaBiden bumper stickers and signs should get a fucking life.
Something fishy is going to happen this election… and I’m not just talking about Al Gore actually winning with a switcher-roo surprise ending in a Bush.
Something that changes the face of America forever, and the system of voting that we currently use, and our race relations (FORTUNETELLERALPHAFORSEESCIVILWAR). I’m not talking about any doomsday scenario… just a test of fate.

And I’m okay with that. because it’s history and future and present
all rolled into

complacency.

i hate to say I told you so but…

this is the reason i didn’t want my fuckingtaxes to go to a business.


to all that say “yea” from the SENATE

you've dug the grave... now we all must lay (or is it LIE) in it.
fucking idiots

she wanted to be different. i guess.
so she replaced
her teeth
with
littleglasscasings.

they held white confetti…she shook.
and they danced in her mouth

and although I despised her for her ability to block out the harsh comments of the world when I was unable to do so
when she smiled

those snow globes
made a
winter
wonderland
of
white.

so i was thinking:
raising gas prices to $10 a gallon = CHAOS
= state level response instead of waiting on the feds
= state wide think-tank meetings
= faster solution
= pain… (wait for it, wait for it) then pleasure
SEE, it’s OH SO SIMPLE!

I’m glad the bank bailout didn’t pass… here’s why:
maybe now we can get away from BLINGBLING
and go back to barter (SEE ALSO: It cost MORE to produce a penny then a penny is actually worth)

(i’ll trade you my woolen cap for you’re spare tires)

Take That… Overspending
Take That… Gluttonous Reason
Take That…BuyingShitYouDon’tNeed

It’s a brand new day…. and

“what do I do well thanks for asking i ring my bell and i like to dance”

teehee

ATG weighs in on the debates:
um, I try to be unbiased…I’m neither for nor against any particular party. Yes, I’m a registered Democrat, but really my viewpoints are more conservative in general.

so let’s break it down by individual…

i scream to both candidates:
WE GET IT! YES THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN. I DON’T NEED TO HEAR 65 MINUTES OF “WE NEED TO FIX IT”, “WE NEED TO FIX IT” without a single solution on HOW! Furthermore, I wish it wasn’t such a “Obama does this, McCain does this” I’d rather hear… HERE’S WHAT THE FUCK WE CAN DO TO MAKE THINGS BETTER RIGHT NOW

McCain – you’re old pen comment was dumb, yes to cutting spending, yet you have not stated HOW you intend to do that or what will be cut. Raised taxes is the LEAST of my worries, and I AM THE MIDDLE CLASS. Um, spending freeze??? I bet our public schools would LOVE that.

Obama – same old same old, tax cuts, new spending, new programs but a shifting. And I HIGHLY doubt you will go line-by-line through US spending debits/credits (um, don’t they have accountants for that???)

Moderator – respond directly to him was your main comment… um clearly, you did NOT attend Moderating 101

Here’s what I think:
We need to focus on education, for adults and our prosperity. Educate on how NOT to get into debt, how NOT to try to keep up with the Jones’, how NOT to purchasealargehousewithapicketfencethatyoucan’t
affordsoyoucanworktoomuchsoyourkidsandwiferesent
yousoyoucanbuymorecrapsoyoucanpaytoeraseyour
carbonfootprintsoyoucanrecycleyourlife.

Foreign Policy – let the UN take care of it, we should NOT be playing Democracy Crusaders
Abortion – to each his/her own
Financial Situation – how much are we bringing in, what is going out? Um, all greedy-motherfuckers who fucked up the system should have to volunteer 5 whole years, 40 hours a week, and work for free to build houses, infrastructure and aid in the rebuilding of US
Dependence on oil – um, take a fucking walk! raise the gas to $10 bucks a gallon, I bet that would curb US desire to have 3 SUVs with customized plates!!

alphatheGREAT says: back to basics. learn to grow our own stuff, learn to whittle, learn to entertain without being entertained, learn to give, learn to live, have a community block party, get rid of useless shit, spend time with your family, throw out your cell phone… oh and TURN OFF THE DAMN TV.

roger that.
over and out.

RIP


I would like to share the sad news that my cousin Billy died last night in a fatal car accident. He was an awesome guy who is survived by his two infant children and his wife. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they are going though a very difficult time.

Here's a picture of us in happier times.

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKING GOING ON!!!

Um, so yesterday, on my REAL birthday, the gods seemed fit to surprise me with a bit of fun by playing a little game called: let’s scare the sh*t out of California!

Ah yes my lovelies, a 5.4 earthquake I got to witness. Put that on the record books for other events alphathegreat witnessed up close and personal:
terrorist attack of 2001
New York blackout of 2002
California wildfires


ah yes, mighty gods, you have done your part to scare the beejesus out of me!!!

So just in case you need a visual:

picture alphathegreat training a bunch of folks via phone… when suddenly she feels a jolt soon to follow with what can only be explained as the world around her rocking uncontrollably. I got off the phone ASAP saying “holy crap, I think we are having an earthquake!”… and I got under my desk. NOTE- picture below was staged for reference point, this is not the ACTUAL encounter I had with the gods…



I’m watching as my television is on the brink of coming off the stand, my candles are shaking all over, the refrigerator is being whipped about like it’s nobody’s business… and there I am thinking… SHIT!!!! Should I run out on the balcony and get ready to jump to the palm tree next to my apartment if the building starts to go!!!!!

Then it was over.

phew.

P.S. the 007 type move of jumping to the palm tree was totally lame… as the tree is over 5 feet away from my balcony AND I probably would have been stabbed to death by the palm fronds!!!!

Anywhooo, I’m still with us today my bloglits…
hail Mary full of grace
over and out

...gonna party like it's my birthday...oh yeah, um it IS my birthday!!
Happy Birthday to ME!!!! Thanks to all my lovely LA'ers who came out to see me last night!







um, so MSN had this horoscope thing for Leo's since it's our month, and I must admit it was totally on point! See below:

When the mighty Lion enters center stage, everyone notices. This dramatic, creative, and outgoing sign has the keyword magnetism for good reason. Fiery and self-assured, a Leo's charm can be almost impossible to resist. Whether it's time spent with family and friends or efforts on the job scene, a Leo is going to bring a lot to the table.

Friends and Family

By far the most generous of the zodiac, Leos make loyal and giving friends. They'll go out of their way to help even when it conflicts with their own schedules. The Leo is a strong, confident personality who has the ability to make almost everyone comfortable. Unassuming and gracious, they love to host parties and events. The Leo is rarely found alone - interacting is second nature. Close friends are chosen for their ability to keep up with the Leo's energy along with a strong sense of dignity and a commitment to individual values. When family is involved, the mighty Lion will do whatever it takes to defend loved ones. Loyalty for the Leo is for a lifetime. They pride themselves on being there for family through thick and thin.

Career and Money

Leos are doers. I will is the key phrase for this sign. There's a lot of energy packed into this sign, and they're always going to be busy, regardless of whatever else is happening around them. They are ambitious, creative, and optimistic. It's not enough for a Leo to just do the job. In order to suffice, it must be done to the absolute best of their ability. Once committed to an employer, they will go all-out, but the best situation for the Leo is to be his or her own boss.

Careers that allow for the Leo's dramatic flair, such as acting and entertaining, are ideal. Such positions give the Lion free rein. Other occupations such as management, teaching, and politics are well-suited, too. Anything that puts a Leo in a leadership position will give this sign the opportunity to do what comes naturally.

Leos love to surround themselves with the things they fancy. Because money usually comes readily to the Leo, there's always more where that came from. Money is meant to be spent as far as this sign is concerned - and spend they will. Generous in spirit, a Leo will give away their last dollar to help a friend. They're always confident that there will be more, and there usually is. There's never a lack of work for a Leo. In fact, there's generally more work available to them than they can keep up with.

Love and Sex

This fiery sign is passionate and forthright with affections. When it comes to sex, you can expect the Leo to be adventurous, fun, and highly energetic. There is a definite line of division between sex and love for Leos. Mates are chosen for their willingness to allow the Leo to take the lead, shine brightly, and be independent. They look for uninhibited lovers who aren't self-conscious. As accepting as the Leo is, a mate needs to be an intellectual equal to cut the mustard. Leos are loving, fun, and very giving to those in their personal life.

LEO TIDBITS

Health
Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. The anatomical areas for Leo are the heart, sides, and upper back.

Ruling Planet
The ruling planet for Leo is the Sun. Considered the masculine principal of the horoscope, the Sun rules men in general, health, leadership, rank, authority, progress, energy, dignity, the capacity for experience, and the sense of identity.

Color
The color of choice for Leo is gold.

Gemstone
Leo's star stone is the Ruby.

Lucky Numbers
Leo's lucky numbers are 1, 4, and 6.

Compatibility
Leos are most compatible with Sagittarius and Aries.

Opposite Sign
The opposite sign of Leo is Aquarius.

The Perfect Gift
The best gift for a Leo is a status symbol item or a family-related collectible such as a keepsake album.

Likes
The theater, being admired, taking holidays, fun with friends, expensive things, bright colors

Dislikes
Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being king or queen

House
Natural sign of the Fifth House. This house focuses on sports, children, creativity, amusements, love that you give, love affairs, speculations, and romance.

Famous Leos
Alpha Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas, Steve Carell, Barack Obama, Casey and Ben Affleck

Best travel destination
Italy, France, Romania, Peru, Chicago, Los Angeles

Strength
Warmth, humor, pride, joy, creativity, passion, generosity

Weakness
Arrogance, stubbornness, inflexibility, self-centeredness, laziness

Charismatic marks
Regal manner, powerful, strong, muscular

Best environment
In the sun! Also any place where Leo has a chance to be creative or shine in front of others

v.c. andrews
that's where i've been
her novels
like crack
i'm eating them up
onebyone
(stop me if you've heard this one)

summer reading, you're delicious.

it's been a fun ride lately folks, muse is in hiding due to the 100 degree weather, but here's some pics.... i'm thinking my and the man have a weird fetish with inanimate objects!

So I got my government sponsored coupon for a tv digital converter, because I am among the minority of the population that chooses not to engage in the act of purchasing “entertainment” in the form of cable. So i think it’s quite interesting that the good old .gov (see also dotgov) is using the money garnished from my wages (SEE ALSO: taxes) to give folks two (yes, count them 2) $40 gift cards to purchase digital cable converter boxes (total = $80 for up to 2 converters).

It’s also quite interesting that the converters cost a minimum of $60 each, so basically you are paying $20 bucks for a box that was most likely made in China for $3 bucks, and I gotta shell out thousands in taxes and then pay even more… interesting… just so that the television I own (and I REFUSE to buy a flat screen just because it’s sexy… I’ll keep my energy efficient SONY model until it breaks~ FUCK YOU AMERICAN WASTE).

BUT, I can’t complain… i mean at least the government isn’t telling me how many children I can have (Carbon Copy: China) or what religion to be (Blind Carbon Copy: Afghanistan)

REWIND: to last week, when I got a total of 8 channels, 4 of which only came in sometimes, most of which had fun little fuzzies all over that made it impossible to see the what was happening.

FAST FORWARD: to today, over 40 channels, including an all Armenian, all Chinese, all Phillipino and several Mexican stations. PBS comes in loud and clear, and suddenly I find myself distracted by the American Experience


DOUBLEFUCKYOUENTERTAINMENT… for making me stay inside instead of gallivanting, smelling flowers and spending my economic stimulus check!!!!


okadokay my bloglits… I’m out (ten-4, roger that)


one more tidbit… so me and the boyfriend are moving in together. 28, and the first time I’ve ever lived with a man in the boyfriend-girlfriend capacity. WISH ME LUCK!!!

i've been in hiding
dearest blog
don't hate

she'll be back.

muse.
muse.
muse.

COME BACK!!!!!

Things you don’t know about me… and maybe don’t want to know:

i keep porn in my dvd player, so when/if i die and folks have to go through my apartment, they are uncomfortable

i buy strawberries and blueberries and stick them in the freezer, then put them in mixed drinks and wine

i can’t cook to save my life (SEE ALSO: burning water), but i’m really good at microwaving

i pick things out of other people’s garbage, repaint them, then put them in my apartment

i love cactus's or cacti... or whatever you call them

i find tree stumps, shells and rocks and place them in my home… along with porn and other people’s garbage

i make candles, on the weekends, when most (single) people my age are out at bars and clubs

i own an obscene amount of Woody Allen movies

i subscribe to the following magazines: Popular Science, Real Simple & Money

today… i rearranged my record collection

i love tattoos… have 2, but plan on getting much more (of earthy things like butterflies and trees)

i have 13 earring holes… and wear earrings in all

that’s all for tonight… no really, get your own life

half the world is shit
i’m running out of toilet paper
the other half is fucking my wife
while the nanny fills kkk with white papers

it’s like that
love i’m sure

wrong recipe
stale bread
and my wine’s turned to vinegar.


get this girl some: silenceisgolden

while the key grip runs away with the worst singer (my idol)

onomatopoeia just threw up on my sleeve

or maybe that was imitation

either way she copied it from the script
as the machines were running the nation.


(alpha.fuckingdot.com.com.com.com.com)

.. and the dish ran away with the cool…

fuck the war
fuck recession
fuck the struggle
fuck unethical politicians
fuck consumerism
fuck the stock market
fuck religion
fuck the conspiracy theorist
fuck
fuck
fuck
fuck
fuck
doublefuckingfuck

fuck the world...

i'm eating ice cream.

a day in the month
of ATG

like the end
of a parade
you’re all appearances
until that final right turn
then
then
then
they see you take off your mask
and check your voicemail
and place
a
slice
of gum in your
mouth.

indeed.
it’s the onslaught of existence
and and and
nobody
can remain in character for long.

That’s the part that is so fuckingspectacular
about this whole life thing
i mean Jesus…
was a protester
that’s all.
he saw inadequacy
he saw fallacy
he saw malice

so he stood.
until he hung.

we all stand. i’m sure
until we hang.
nobody has a clue.

but today… we all hang… noone stands.
fuck the machine
-alphathegreat

I want to be
a
muse
duh.

but a muse to them.
the everknow
people
that know
what you know
and we know
but proclaim as if
war is not the andsir.

she’s misfortunate (you? no.) becauseshedoesn’tlike.
TRUST
not just what I’m putting my money in.
sever
e
thoughts. keep coming on.
like mailchauvinism
(this stamp’s been licked)
get this girl some FUCKLABANTER

cause her ideals are still sitting
alone.

todayi’mfeelinglike
the whole world
is ...
with it’s protesters
and daylight
and long hair
and medieval devices
you’re watching you.

and it’s packaged like
deep fried curly
lies
and iced cream of
lethargic pies
filled with lilacdaisylovingspies
shooting down orbits
of yesterywhys

(give them another chance)
so they can get angry
and happy
and famous
and unhappy
and unfamous
and…

ohdidimentionthatyouragentcalled
me
dia
like migrant workers
farcing on my calendar
space
but the web
site
wasn’tregistered. yet.

GETHTISGIRLSOME: FUCKING ADULATION
before the
director text’s “Cut”
in myface.

one more
fucking
observation
'cause I'm just that much pissed off.

if you are 28+, you should be banned from getting a Grammy.
cause we heard your shit already.

Oh… And P… double FUCKING S…
will somebody tell black people that sunglasses
indoors
= NOT COOL

So I actually watched the Grammy’s. For the first time in my life.
I was going to take in a comedy show… but got a case of the lazies.

they proved that talent is dead.
why, oh why
were the only people that performed from 30+ years ago?
because that was good. (then)

that was talent.
(then)
today. we get second rate bullshit.
BULLSHIT.

Muse mourns for the museic of a day when people felt.

FEEL!! I FUCKING WANT TO SCREAM.

and P.S. how the fuck did Tina Turner look better than Beyonce.

sheesh, send me under a fucking rock.
2008. suck my fucking dick

creativity is god.

always with
their
moving parts
women with their giggly breasts
men and their erect apertures, protrude-like phallic walking sticks
gallant
with their looks
and there sighs

life displacement
on the brink of extinction
with every twist of in
se
cure
ity

odd.

to be so offended by one’s own being.

dancing batteries bumping on pluses (or pulses) and minuses
POSTIVE
to make what we wanted to be ourselves
moving anyway from who
we
were
to feel a(space)part
of some
thing
nothing
every thing
some thing
some thingsome thing

any
thing
is better
than stuck
with your own you.

a tribute. to the old folks i’d have fucked back in the day (if I weren’t a fetus and or less than a thought):

Bob Dylan
Woody Allen
Hugh Laurie
Janis Joplin
John C. Holmes
Diane Keaton
Kurt Vonnegut
Don Henley, Ozzy Osbourne, maybe Dire Straits. maybe I said. and…
myself (reincarnated as a big brass bed)
Jesus’ shadow.

in that order.

only the people they play… not the actual.
dig it.

offensive? maybe you should vote...

So... the stats say I'm most in line with Ron Paul... too bad I'm a registered Democrat. Only a few short days until I vote, and yet I haven't the foggiest idea whom I shall vote for. More to come...