Hey everyone!! How is your 2010 going so far? Mines been busy to say the least!!
Mardi Gra is coming up super super soon!! I'll be at the Girlthing parade viewing/afterparty at Spectrum - who's going? Please come say hi if you're there!!!
If you keep up with what's going on in the US right now, you'll know that there is a debate raging about the "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" policy of the US Armed Forces.
There is a strong case for the policy to possibly be repealed. This would be a huge win to thousands of people who have been discharged due to this policy, and we can only hope we see the flow on effects here.
I encourage you to read up on the current trials, and check out the 'courage campaign'.
Lastly, if you have any questions, want to tell me I'm rad, or tell me I should quit - you can do it here: http://www.formspring.me/gemkm
Leave a message!
See you all soon at Mardi Gra!
Until next time,
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Remember
I had a moment recently when I questioned myself - my actions, who I was as a person and what I was doing here on earth.
It was a horrific thing to go through mentally, I broke down every notion I held about myself and I'm not sure that I liked what I found.
I think that in the aftermath of 2009, a year that held so much promise, so much turmoil and so much revelation for me, my community and the world I needed to really see what I wanted in my life. I do know this.
Last year lesbian relationships were splashed across the tabloids and lesbians were making their mark in political fronts here and abroad - yet in the same year Iranian citizens faced execution for simply existing as themselves.
I guess what I am saying is this: every minute of our lives is an opportunity. A chance to challenge the powers that be, and to better ourselves and those around us.
Don't ever step down from who you are, or who you are fighting to be. I believe that in 2010 the change and progression will be tangeable, I think you'd be crazy not to want to be part of it.
Question everything.
Until next time,
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
It was a horrific thing to go through mentally, I broke down every notion I held about myself and I'm not sure that I liked what I found.
I think that in the aftermath of 2009, a year that held so much promise, so much turmoil and so much revelation for me, my community and the world I needed to really see what I wanted in my life. I do know this.
Last year lesbian relationships were splashed across the tabloids and lesbians were making their mark in political fronts here and abroad - yet in the same year Iranian citizens faced execution for simply existing as themselves.
I guess what I am saying is this: every minute of our lives is an opportunity. A chance to challenge the powers that be, and to better ourselves and those around us.
Don't ever step down from who you are, or who you are fighting to be. I believe that in 2010 the change and progression will be tangeable, I think you'd be crazy not to want to be part of it.
Question everything.
Until next time,
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
Monday, December 14, 2009
2009: In review
Hello hello!!
So December is here - and it's a time of finishing up so I thought I would do a little list of thongs that I remember here at Lestbot World.
Early in the year we discovered our friends over at Snatch and Grab at Phoenix - and now we have something to do every Thursday night!!
I came out to my family!!! The most liberating/scary experience of my life!
That whole Lyndsay/Sam thing happened.... Maybe best not to go there.
My local club Krave(come along!) celebrated 1 successful year in it's new home at Wyong.
I became a 'published author' with my article in LOTL magazine(the one with Peaches on the cover), and I became a contributor to the website www.samsame.com.au - which really has everything that's going on in one location!
We find out that people are being executed for committing 'homosexual acts' in countries such as Iran. *Please remember, that you don't have to be a politician to make a stand. Be aware of what is going on around you - you can make a difference.*
All in all, this is a VERY tiny amount of what happpened this year, and there's plenty more unfolding each day.
Until then though, have a super Merry Christmas, and I will see you in 2010!
Love and best wishes,
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
So December is here - and it's a time of finishing up so I thought I would do a little list of thongs that I remember here at Lestbot World.
Early in the year we discovered our friends over at Snatch and Grab at Phoenix - and now we have something to do every Thursday night!!
I came out to my family!!! The most liberating/scary experience of my life!
That whole Lyndsay/Sam thing happened.... Maybe best not to go there.
My local club Krave(come along!) celebrated 1 successful year in it's new home at Wyong.
I became a 'published author' with my article in LOTL magazine(the one with Peaches on the cover), and I became a contributor to the website www.samsame.com.au - which really has everything that's going on in one location!
We find out that people are being executed for committing 'homosexual acts' in countries such as Iran. *Please remember, that you don't have to be a politician to make a stand. Be aware of what is going on around you - you can make a difference.*
All in all, this is a VERY tiny amount of what happpened this year, and there's plenty more unfolding each day.
Until then though, have a super Merry Christmas, and I will see you in 2010!
Love and best wishes,
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
Friday, November 20, 2009
Accept Crime.
Currently in Iran, three men are facing the death penalty for allegedly being homosexual. It's funny how our governments will immediately rush to the aid of hostages, victims of natural disasters and even criminals - but when 3 lives will be lost, simply for being 'different' there is something terribly terribly wrong. These men ought to be congratulated for having the courage to stand up for themselves and who they are, in a country that is so often rife with discrimination and injustice. So please, do some reasearch on this case if you can and remember to never, EVER be afraid to be yourself.
Recently I was listening to the new alexisonfire record "Old Crows / Young Cardinals" and one of the songs, "Accept Crime" really stuck with me. It resonates with the LGBTI communtiy on so many levels so I urge you to have a listen.
On a lighter note - I am now a contributer for the country's top website for LGBTI news - www.samesame.com.au
I'm currently reviewing the new Michael Buble album 'Crazy Love' so expect it on the site soon!!
Lastly - what would a LesbotWorld post be without a mention of my good friends over at Snatch & Grab?? Their monthly Girlthing event is this Saturday the 21st at QBar, Oxford St Sydney.
There will be copies of 'Sainthood' by Tegan & Sara to give away and one of my best buds, Dansy 4 Your Name will be doing a Dj set. All that plus the usual cheap drinks, good looking girls and dancefloor antics.
So I'll see you there!
Until next time....
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
Recently I was listening to the new alexisonfire record "Old Crows / Young Cardinals" and one of the songs, "Accept Crime" really stuck with me. It resonates with the LGBTI communtiy on so many levels so I urge you to have a listen.
On a lighter note - I am now a contributer for the country's top website for LGBTI news - www.samesame.com.au
I'm currently reviewing the new Michael Buble album 'Crazy Love' so expect it on the site soon!!
Lastly - what would a LesbotWorld post be without a mention of my good friends over at Snatch & Grab?? Their monthly Girlthing event is this Saturday the 21st at QBar, Oxford St Sydney.
There will be copies of 'Sainthood' by Tegan & Sara to give away and one of my best buds, Dansy 4 Your Name will be doing a Dj set. All that plus the usual cheap drinks, good looking girls and dancefloor antics.
So I'll see you there!
Until next time....
Gem / Lesbot World
- From my iPhone
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A shameless plug
Hey ladies! November is here and it's hectic!! Just a quick note to let you all know about the My Name 4 Your Name single launch at Hot Damn on Oxford St next Thursday Nov 12th. It'll be a party, so come have a beer and say hi!
Ruby Rose is touring as part of the Neon Essentials 2 release and Girlthing/Chicks with Picks is on again so check it all out!
Until next time...
Gem
- From my iPhone
Ruby Rose is touring as part of the Neon Essentials 2 release and Girlthing/Chicks with Picks is on again so check it all out!
Until next time...
Gem
- From my iPhone
Monday, October 26, 2009
October!
Girls! October has almost ended and it has flown by!
I just got myself a nifty little app for my phone so hopefully updates can be a little more consistent now.
Firstly, thanks to ALL of you who gave me feedback on the 'coming out young' article I wrote, that is featured in this months LOTL magazine (the one with Peaches on the cover.)
It means a lot to me that people took the time to respond to my story - as I have had it a lot easier than some!
So again, thanks! I really hope that I'm able to contribute to LOTL, and indeed the local
Lesbian community again in the future.
Okay! I love being social so I hope I'll see some of you at GIRLTHING on November 21 at QBar on Oxford St Sydney!
My very very good friend (and MN4YN guitarist) Dana is Djing on the night and there'll be a shitload of fun on the night so please to come out and have a dance.
And finally, speaking of dance: our talented friend RUBY ROSE has mixed a bunch of wicked tracks on the new Neon Essentials CD. There will be a TOUR to accompany this release happening very soon, so hit up neon essentials on the web to see when Ruby and friends will be in town!!
That's it for now ladies, until next time!
Gem / Lesbotworld
- From my iPhone
I just got myself a nifty little app for my phone so hopefully updates can be a little more consistent now.
Firstly, thanks to ALL of you who gave me feedback on the 'coming out young' article I wrote, that is featured in this months LOTL magazine (the one with Peaches on the cover.)
It means a lot to me that people took the time to respond to my story - as I have had it a lot easier than some!
So again, thanks! I really hope that I'm able to contribute to LOTL, and indeed the local
Lesbian community again in the future.
Okay! I love being social so I hope I'll see some of you at GIRLTHING on November 21 at QBar on Oxford St Sydney!
My very very good friend (and MN4YN guitarist) Dana is Djing on the night and there'll be a shitload of fun on the night so please to come out and have a dance.
And finally, speaking of dance: our talented friend RUBY ROSE has mixed a bunch of wicked tracks on the new Neon Essentials CD. There will be a TOUR to accompany this release happening very soon, so hit up neon essentials on the web to see when Ruby and friends will be in town!!
That's it for now ladies, until next time!
Gem / Lesbotworld
- From my iPhone
Sunday, September 27, 2009
What's happening in Lesbot World?
Well well well!! Turns out my casual job has turned into a 36hour a week stress fest!
It's great money but unfortunately I've missed out on some of my favourite Lesbian events, including Snatch and Grab's new monthly party Girlthing! (sorry ladies, next time!) S&G are also supporting a new Sunday arvo gig called Chicks with Picks, so head to the Snatch & Grab MySpace to suss out the details on that one.
Also, if you are unaware, there's a little movie coming out in the next few months called Jennifer's Body. It involves blood sucking demons, and Megan Fox making out with another girl. Now, previously I have been skeptical of the portrayal of 'celesbians' in the media....but in this case I'm willing to ignore everything I've said. It's written by former stripper Diablo Cody, who also did Juno and United States of Tara - so I'm anticipating I'll enjoy it anyway.
I'll be making a quick trip down to Albury, then over to Adelaide in October with MN4YN, so please check out www.myspcae.com/mynameforyourname for the details and come say hi if you're in the area!
Gem out!
It's great money but unfortunately I've missed out on some of my favourite Lesbian events, including Snatch and Grab's new monthly party Girlthing! (sorry ladies, next time!) S&G are also supporting a new Sunday arvo gig called Chicks with Picks, so head to the Snatch & Grab MySpace to suss out the details on that one.
Also, if you are unaware, there's a little movie coming out in the next few months called Jennifer's Body. It involves blood sucking demons, and Megan Fox making out with another girl. Now, previously I have been skeptical of the portrayal of 'celesbians' in the media....but in this case I'm willing to ignore everything I've said. It's written by former stripper Diablo Cody, who also did Juno and United States of Tara - so I'm anticipating I'll enjoy it anyway.
I'll be making a quick trip down to Albury, then over to Adelaide in October with MN4YN, so please check out www.myspcae.com/mynameforyourname for the details and come say hi if you're in the area!
Gem out!
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