I merely wished to make a clarification; officially I am no longer the manager of Sheryl Nome. We had a falling out, things were said, and so forth. I don't think I need to go any deeper; I already have enough tabloids asking me about it.

--however, I didn't think she had it in her to steal my property. While, personally, I'm not particularly sorrowful over having one less bill to pay, I was using my own personal funds to rent a property and then I suddenly got a call from the landlord saying Sheryl switched it over to her credit card.

How does one handle a situation like this, I wonder? It's incredibly awkward.

Really, gentleman, I'm getting quite concerned that some don't know how to treat a lady. Why, today, someone told me that they did something ridiculous like paying for themselves on a rendezvous.  Feminism is one thing, being gullible is another; if you're trying to be a strong woman make him pay for your date. 

( LADIES )

( GENTLEMAN )
[ooc; y-yeah dating advice. as always, joan is ... from the 60s. o/ if you feel uncomfortable replying to this post or any of her future posts, there is an entry in her journal. :)]

There is a crackle, and then the sound of someone humming under their breath. Sounds of revelry can be heard in the background, along with shifting fabric and the clack of costume beads]

Masquerade, paper faces on parade...
hide your face so the world will-

Ah. There it goes.

Is it not odd, how so many strive to be 'whole' and 'complete', to have no part of themselves hidden from the world? Its as if we truly believe a world without masks and illusions would be preferable. As if we could stand constantly showcasing our sins and mistakes, our embarrassments and hidden desires.

I, for one, find that a bit naive. There are things one never wishes to show the universe or be constantly reminded of, and that is hardly a fault. And would not the world be boring if all illusion was gone? Far better to construct ones masks well, and not lie to oneself about what they conceal.

So why not wear a mask for a night, and let ones inner soul free? Sin and decadence have their place, after all. Humans need no patronizing fog to over come our inhibitions; we have created an entire holiday for it.

Would anyone be interested in joining me for Mardi Gras?

[ooc; o/ feel free to treat this like an open log too???]

Vehhh, it's that time of year: Carnival is over and it's time for Ash Wednesday. No more parties and parades and floats and beautiful masks, at least not for a while.

But that's okay. Carnival was a lot of fun.

Though, now I need to figure out what to give up for Lent. I thought about giving up pasta and then I felt faint and had to lay down.

Is anyone else giving up something for Lent?

Is it stupid to think you can love two people at once?