I haven't been doing much lately. I'm tattooing and piercing from home because I need a portfolio with actual pictures in it to get a job at a tattoo shop. I've applied to billions of jobs, modeling/tv/mainstream/whatever, and have gotten nothing back. I've applied to be an egg donor and even that hasn't happened yet. Been waiting about 5 months. Meanwhile the money I've saved up all my life is dwindling to nothing, and I've been using my credit card for even the most simplest of purchases. I figured I could do that and conjure up at least $20 a month to pay of the credit card, while I have no money to pay for things I need now. Like gas to go find applications for jobs, or to help someone out.

Anywayz, I have many piercings and tattoos wanting to be done, but the people have flaked out, or they simply don't have the money for even the cheapest of my prices. I considered selling some paintings I was thinking of doing, but I have no money to pay for canvas. I'm stuck. My mom is trying to convince me to go into the airforce or navy, which I've always wanted to do, except you can't really be yourself. Especially someone like me who is all about being myself. Tattoos, piercings, being bi, and all. Plus I don't want to be sent to Iraq. I have enough things to worry about here without having to worry about getting shot and killed. In my opinion, helping my friends/family/aquaintances here in this country is more important than dying for a cause I have conflicts with.

So, having said that, I'm sorry for not being on much. Or not uploading stuff. It's pretty hard when I have no time, no money, and a lot of stress to deal with.

Here is my # 623 695 5539. txt me if any of you guys that might live in the state of arizona (and be willing to travel or live relatively close to Glendale) want a tattoo or body piercings.

I got fired from Alley Kat Tattoo awhile back, then the boss wanted to rehire me about a week later, but I said no cause it's waaaay too stressful and I just wanna relax, get my shit together ya know?

So yeah I am still piercing/tattooing, mainly myself, gotta get up a portfolio so I can work in a shop again.

I am currently doing touch ups on anybody who wants a touchup on their tats. I'm an apprentice at Alley Kat Tattoo and Body Piercing on 48th ave and Glendale in Glendale Arizona and am in need of anybody with tats to practice on. The touchups are $20 for two hours and I promise to be gentle. ;D Their will be at least one artist their to watch and make sure I'm not doing something wrong, so don't worry. We have a very clean and sterile environment (I know because I work their and personally clean it on an hourly basis) and all our needles, tubes, and machines are perfectly sterilized. Also we are currently giving discounts on tats.

Just ask for me (my name is Courtney for those of you who don't know)if you want a touchup and I'll be happy to do it for you.

Alley Kat Tattoo is currently offering a few discounts for the new years for our quality tattoo work. that is 15 dollars off any tattoo over 50 dollars and 25 dollars off any tattoo over a hundred. we have portfolios for all our artist and we can work with what ever style that you are going for. so make sure you mention this add in order to get these awesome discounts. We have three locations, one on 43rd and olive, one on 48th and glendale, and one on 85th and grand so feel free to stop by any of our locations or contact our 48th location at 623 930 7171

Sooo come see me at Alley Kat if you live in Arizoina! I'm at the 49h shop. ;D

So you see, this is a play that will be happening at GCC on this coming Saturday about the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay male who was beaten and left to die tied to a fence around 10 years ago in Laramie, Wyoming. This play is in observance to him, to honor him and any other homosexuals that may have been hurt or died from the hatred of homophobic people.

This group [link] will be going to GCC to picket and protest the play and tell everyone at GCC that they are fag-loving sinners who are all going to hell. They have sent countless letters to GCC itself as well as anyone's email they could find who attends, saying that "God Hates Fags" and encouraging not only intolerance and discrimination, but violence. This is an outrage and blatant slap in the face to society, not to mention the Christian faith, because they are in fact "Christians." Or at least that's what they call themselves while they twist words in the bible, completely skipping over the "Love thy neighbor and thy enemy as thyself" parts.

Anyone in Arizona, I urge you to go to the play. It'll be at night, at seven I think. I'm not too sure on the details. Just see it. It is very moving. Maybe attempt to get across to these people that their hate is uncalled for, and completely not what a loving god would want for his people.

Thanks.