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Sunday, July 20th, 2008
1:14 pm	As requested... THREE NAMES YOU GO BY: ~ D ~ Deedster ~ Niese THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD: ~ dfinns5 ~ druns ~ dafinns5 THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF: ~ Eyes ~ Butt ~ Breasts THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON’T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF: ~ Stomach ~ Thighs ~ Nose THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE: ~ Irish - 50% ~ German - 25%  ~ European Mutt - (Scottish, French, Dutch) THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU: ~ Rampant Homophobia ~ Fire ~ Spiders - The big hairy ones THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS: ~ Music ~ At least one good laugh ~ Courtney :) THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING NOW: ~ My "Irish Girls Loe Me" t-shirt ~ My "guy" shorts, which I loooove ~ The necklace that never comes off my neck THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS: ~ Third Eye Blind ~ Sim Redmond Band ~ DJ Tiesto THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS (RIGHT NOW): ((so complicated)) ~ Disturbia - Rihanna ~ I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry ~ Burned With Desire - Armin Van Burren THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP: ~ Laughter ~ Communication ~ Honesty THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERRED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU: ~ Soft Skin ~ Nice Eyes ~ Nice Tush THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES: ~ Writing ~ Reading ~ Physical Activity THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW: ~ Go to the Pride Picnic as soon as my gf hurries the heck up in the shower :) ~ To be packed with the apt cleaned and everything ready already for Maine on Thurs :) ~ Write...but I don't have time this week THREE CAREERS YOU’RE CONSIDERING/YOU’VE CONSIDERED: ~ Engineering (which I'm doing right now) ~ Public Relations ~ Teaching THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION: ~ Ireland ~ Seattle, Wa ~ Back Packing through Europe THREE NAMES YOU LIKE: ~ Aidan ~ Roslyn ~ Madison THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE: ~ Have children ~ Travel more ~ Write a book THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL: ~ I can be an emotional sap ~ I have long hair ~ You'll know if when I have PMS :) THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY: ~ I can be the biggest tom-boy ~ I like to play in the dirt / physical sports ~ I have a boyish body frame that isn't very curvy (1 Comment |Comment on this)
1:08 pm	Happy Pride! Testing...Testing...*Tap Tap Tap* Is this thing still on???? Yes, hello ladies and gentleman... I've been away for a while but just wanted to let you all know that I'm alive. I'd like to start writing in here more often. I am going to be starting a lot of writing soon... For what I shall not tell yet... :) It's PRIDE! weekend in Rochester! Courtney and I are off to the picnic this afternoon The parade yesterday was a blast. We marched this year with ESPA Great Fun! :) One of the best prides yet! So, waiting to leave in a few. Will report back more at another time very soon! Ta-Ta-4-Now Folks! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
4:57 pm	RIP Jack You heard it here folks! I've given up the jeep *weeps quietly* I've got a good deal on an 02 Chevy Impala that I couldn't pass up. My jeep was nickle and diming me to death in repairs, aside from monthly loans (A lot of you know this) So, yes, Jack is no longer. Right now, I'm car-less for another week! So much else to write about the good in life :) That shall come later :) *waves* Current Music: Madonna - This Used to be My Playground (1 Comment |Comment on this)
4:47 pm	Saint Patrick's Day Party You're Invited! What: A Saint Patrick's Day Party When: Saturday, 03/15/2008, 6:00pm - ? Where: At our Apartment - Ask me for directions if you need them on AIM: dafinns5 Why: Because everyone is a little Irish around St. Patty's Day :) Join us as we celebrate the greenest holiday of the year! :) What to Bring: Snacks/Soda to Pass! BYOB What to Wear: Green of course! What I'll supply: Green Stuff (beads and decor) Irish Music! Prizes and Candy! Bring a sleeping bag / pillow if you want to stay the night...I'm sure we'll be watching moooovies and playing games into the night I'll be attending the Rochester St. Patty's Day Parade Downtown that afternoon if anyone wants to join me! Start is at 12:30. Roads are shutdown at 11:30... (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, October 19th, 2007
4:52 pm	Halloween!!! Rochester Rocky Horror IS BACK! ROCHESTER ROCKY HORROR HALLOWEEN SHOW !!!!!!! Date: Friday, October 26th Time: 8:30PM Place: Webb Auditorium located in building 7A, room 1350 Price: $4 admission, $1 prop bags Bring all your friends. The more people we get to come to this the higher the chances they'll want to keep us. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http://www.rochesterrockyhorror.com DIRECTIONS And be sure to check out our other sections for useful information. Such as: ~Links to our official homepage and other Rochester Rocky sites. ~Cast lists in the database section. ~Upcoming shows and events in the calendar section. ~Photos from our performance and crazy candids of the cast. ~Audience Participation scripts in the files section. Current Music: Finger 11 - One Thing (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, August 6th, 2007
9:27 pm	...Moving... WOW! I'm Alive...I've come back to LJ :):) Sooo, after 5 years of being very comfortable in my humble abode (tiny apartment) in beautiful West Henrietta (which many claim is in the middle of nowhere) ***EDIT:  my girlfriend says "IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE", so it must be true!*** I've decided that I need a change of pace and new atmosphere. Oh, and yeah, I'm moving in with my girlfriend (hehehe) I'm going to get yelled at for not mentioning that that is the bigger reason why I'm moving :) *wink* love ya babe! *ehem* so, yes, Courtney and I officially have our own place in B-E-A-Utiful Rustic VIllage Apartment (<-- points to link) We are moving into a 2-bedroom place with our adorable little kitties *Pets Lucy who is on desk drinking water from a plastic container* We are also going to need some help in moving *nudge nudge* Yes, this means you reading this *taps foot and crosses arms* :) J/K, well, not about needing the needing help part of course ;) So, we're picking up the key a few days early to get a jump start on moving. (Wednesday Evening, Aug 29th) I don't need to be moved out right away because my roomates are staying where they're at. Courtney on the other hand needs to be out by the last day of August. So, we were thinking, Wednesday evening timeframe all the way through Saturday evening (September 1st). We're mostly moving by cars and trucks and 1 day of a big van (Friday).  So the majority of help we'll need will be from Friday afternoon-Saturday afternoon. We're looking for some people to help out when they can...We'll provide food and drink and entertainment  *denise will not be dancing however so don't worry* :) So, if you are reading this and are interested in picking up a few boxes to toss around, please let me know. That way I can count  you in and figure upon food, etc. (P.S.  *ahem* if my memory serves me correctly, we've helped at least a few of you move... hint hint nudge nudge... just kidding!) O-tay! Back to packing! :) (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, May 4th, 2007
7:28 pm	CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVITIES!!!!! Hosted By: Me! (Denise) Attendees: When: On the 5th of May of course (Saturday, May 5th) Tomorrow! Who: Anyone who wants to join in on mexican food, drink, and fun! Where: 167 Countess Drive, West Henrietta, NY 14586 (Mapquest it Bitches!) :) When: 6 O'Clock & on...Come anytime after 6:00... Why: Because you want to be the cool kid and join the other cool kids! Peer Pressure! Peer Pressure! ;););) Bring: Something good to share with others (cause your mother taught you that sharing was the polite thing) :) Pick something from any category below, this is the list of things we'll need... Be creative! Don't be THAT chip person! :) - Quesadilla Supplies - Sour creme, cheeses, meats, lettuce, tomatoes, hot sauce, salsa, peppers, wraps, etc... - Chips, Pretzels, Appetizers, etc - Soda, Juice, H20, Sparkling Grape Juice, or anything non-alcoholic - Candy - to stuff the pinatta - BYOB!  I'll have some coronas and possibly some margaritta mixers, but not enough to water the city or town so help to chip in where you can!  :) Call / Text for questions... (315) 391-7407  or  AIM me (dafinns5) Adios Amigos! :) This entry is restricted to friends cause I don't want the whole neighborhood showing up for a block party...But if you know of someone I've left out or if you want to invite a friend, please feel free... Try to give me a call  if you're coming so I have a heads up and can make room for all! :)  Cell: (315) 391-7407 - Verizon SPANX! :) Hope to see everyone tomorrow! :) (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
11:30 am	Day of Silence! - TOMORROW - Wednesday April 18th RALLY WITH HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS!!!! "Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies in schools. My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. I believe that ending the silence is the first step toward fighting these injustices. Think about the voices you are not hearing today. What are you going to do to end the silence?" Day of Silence Website - http://www.dayofsilence.org GAGV Youth Center Website - http://youth.gayalliance.org Arrive in Silence - 4:00 Break the Silence - 4:15 GEVA Comedy Troupe - 4:30 Pizza/Live DJ/Dance - 5:00 to 7:00 GAGV Youth Center 1st Floor Auditorium Center 875 East Main Street (Use Prince Street Door) Contact Toby Greenfield (Youth Services Director) at 244-8640 ext 13 for more information on this event! SPEAK UP! SPEAK OUT! What are YOU going to do to END THE SILENCE! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
5:28 pm	GAGV-YAG Network Recently we started a MySpace account for the GAGV Young Adult Group Network (GAGV-YAG) Here is the link if anyone is interested... The group is for ages 18-25 and provides more of a social atmosphere for young adults. We have a monthly movie night and a monthly topic talk night... For more information on events, click on the google calendar on the MySpace page... http://www.myspace.com/gagvyag Current Music: None (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
4:16 pm	Phones/Addresses/B-Days/Etc Hey Everyone! I'm trying to get a complete contact list of people I know... If you can all e-mail me your info at dfinns5@yahoo.com that would be great... :) First Name / Last Name / Cell Phone / Current Home Phone / Work Phone (ext?) / Current Street Address / City / State / Zip / Birthdate / E-Mail SPANX! :) (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 18th, 2007
6:09 pm	QUIZZIE QUIZZIE ( SURVEY NEW ) Current Mood: bouncy Current Music: DJ Teisto (Comment on this)
Friday, February 2nd, 2007
2:01 am	ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!!! GIVE YOURSELF OVER TO ABSOLUTE PLEASURE AND JOIN THE ROCHESTER ROCKY HORROR CAST AS THEY DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN... WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2007; DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 WHERE: ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT); BLD 06 - RM A205 (06-A205)  (CAMPUS MAP) WHO: The Rochester Area Cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show; THE ANCIENT SPIRITS OF EVIL WHY: Because we can't get enough of the floor show and the crazy call backs; not to mention the shit-to-throw-bags ($1 @ the door) HOW: By dressing up and running around acting out our parts... ROCHESTER ROCKY HORROR WEBSITE IS BACK UP AND RUNNING...CLICK HERE Rochester Rocky Horror is now on MYSPACE Add us as a friend for the most up to date news on shows and other Rocky adventures... Come in costume and help us to get up and dance the TIME WARP AGAIN.... Admission is $4; which benefits the possibility of a return to full time, bi-weekly RIT shows like last summer... Current Mood: bouncy (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Friday, January 26th, 2007
9:20 pm	A Must See... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xo56nmUTcI (Comment on this)
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
1:14 pm	Rocky Horror Picture Show... TONIGHT @ RIT - 9:00 Doors open @ 8 College of Science; Building 8 - Rm 1250 Cost: $4 More Info... (Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
6:27 pm	STEREO I work currently for a subdivision of Corning located in Fairport... The work there is related to precision optics with lenses and metrology  (measurement) equipment They worked on some lens units back in 2002... Currently those lens units are assembled on the STEREO Spacecraft aboard the Delta II Rocket for NASA that is being launched around 8:00PM tonight STEREO will use stereoscopic vision  to construct a global picture of the sun and it's unfluences on the environment I thought it was pretty damn cool :) I was asked today to make a "sideways move" at work. I say sideways because I'm really just changing over to help out a department with product to get it out the door. A lot of engineers have the attitude of being "above" working with their hands or "getting dirty" I on the other hand, LOVE IT! Overall, I think this will be good oportunity to get more visibility and gain more understanding of products, which can only help me in the long run if I stay there :) I've been dying to understand more about products there and everyone I ask seems to never know of any "manual / folder / instructions / details/ etc" You mean to tell me this shit gets done off the top of all your heads!!!??? *shakes head*  Bring in the process engineer :) (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 22nd, 2006
10:48 pm	1. YOUR SPY NAME: (middle name and current street name) Ann Countess 2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your dad's side, your favorite candy) Jack Reese's 3. YOUR RAP NAME: (first initial of first name, first three or four letters of your last name) D. Finn 4. YOUR GAMER TAG: (a favorite color, a favorite animal) Blue Cat 5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Ann Liverpool 6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (first 3 letters of your last name, last 3 letters of mother's maiden name, first 3 letters of your pet's name) Fin-Tin-Spo 7. JEDI NAME: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards) Nna Nitram 8. PORN STAR NAME: (first pet's name, the street you grew up on) Whiskers Juneway 9. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, the automobile your mom drives) The Blue Ford 10. YOUR ACTION HERO NAME: (first name of a main character in the last movie you watched, last food you ate) Luce Pudding Current Mood: tired (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 12th, 2006
1:18 am	Blessings Of The Day 1) Having an awesome friend who uses the "blessings of the day" often...and since I'm feeling in a particularly good mood, I'm "borrowing" this idea from her :)      Thx Jess! 2) Currently listening to Madonna's Song "Jump" (Which I LOVE) From her newest Album "Confessions On A Dancefloor" 3) Being greeted at 1:00 AM by a surprisingly active Hamster (Jessie) who seems happy to see me and a purring cat (Spooks), who missed me :) 4) Plugging through a ton of numbers throughout the day on experiments at work and coming to some conclusions; nearing the end of something big 5) Watching some great shorts films tonight at ImageOut and a great movie called "Coffee Date" which was exceptionally cute and heartwarming 6) Today was National Coming Out Day... 7) Remembering that around this time 3 years ago, I really was lost on "who I was" and nearing the beginning of my journey in "coming out" 8) Having to go through those "tough times" to really understand who I am today, and appreciating them... 9) Knowing that sometimes the most cherished times in a persons life are not the "grand / happy times" but instead the toughtest ones because they CAN be most appreciated 10) Having a great girlfriend who I love very much and having that mutual feeling returned :) *I Love You* 11) Heather Small's (Proud) and the song line "Realize That To Question Is How We Grow" and "What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud?" 12) Being fed free lunch on Thursdays at work (which is tomorrow) :) 13) Being in the midst of a really good book at the moment 14) Realizing today that I actually like my new wallet 15) An awesome strawberry banana smoothie from Equal Grounds 16) A somewhat clean room 17) Knowing my snake is healthy because he shed his skin in one long complete piece tonight 18) Remembering / being appreciative of Matt Shepard. His death brought to light just how serious a problem hate crimes and LGBT violence is in this country...        RIP ~ (10/12/98) *To Live In Hearts That Love Is Not To Die* 19) A warm bed that is currently waiting for me... GOODNIGHT :) Current Mood: calm Current Music: Rod Stewart ~ Maggie May (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
10:44 pm	Enjoy the rest of the decent weather while you can....Which is Wednesday Thursday Day - 58° Rain Thursday NIght - Low 30's Rain/Snow Friday Day - Upper 40's Rain/Snow Friday Night - Low-Mid 30's Rain/Snow Saturday - Around 50° Chance of AM Snow (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, September 25th, 2006
10:21 pm	Another Liberal Solider I found out on Sunday that a good friend of mine, a late co-worker of Redcom, and my golf buddy of 3 years, passed away last Wednesday... He had brain cancer, a rare form that spread very quickly...Most likely the same kind that my cousin Shelly was diagnosed with that took her life when she was 24. Tony, was in his late 50's to early 60's...He lived a good life, was well liked,  was smart and social...He was a very liberal man, very kind-hearted, wanted social justice, knew fluent Polish, and fought for peace amongst Indian Treaties...He always looked on the brightside of things and could shrug a shoulder like it was nothing when something work-related bothered him. He always had some kind of fun, political, anti-conservative slogans ("We Have A Friend In Cheeses", was my fav) around his cube and could always be found flicking someone the middle finger for a joke for no apparent reason after yelling their name to get their attention...Only to be returned the same gesture in the same kidding manner (For some, it was an everyday game between them and him I had noticed)...Even if it was thrown across the golf course to another fellow league member...I golfed with him for 3 years. We weren't the "avid" golfers of the league, but we always had a one over on the HR Manager for cheating his way through the league for most of those years...He was a mean bastard; a stuck-up one at that...But we always had a laugh when we both knew what he was really about...I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to my friend. I saw him a few times on his visits into work prior to his Chemo. He traveled to Duke University to be studied for the type of cancer he was diagnosed with and braved many operations with his head held high. I was let go from work in April, shortly after seeing him once more in work. I wasn't briefed on his faultering progress as time went on until a few weeks ago over beers at Happy Hour. I was told that it was a matter of time, that he was terminally ill and there was nothing they could do for him. The cancer kept returning despite the many operations and hours of chemo to try to remove the tumor. He was home and in good spirits, like most would find him during work...I wished I could have attended his services, but  heard the news on Sunday when I stumbled upon an old co-worker whom I realized attended the new chruch I''ve been going to. Another elder co-worker whom I wouldn't peg as being liberal, but seeings as he attends a Unitarian Church, there must be some liberal roots in him somewhere :) Tony will be donating his body to science and then he will be cremated after time...He was just awesome like that. I remember reading the back of his license once and seeing how he had marked wanting to be a donor. He was always one to give something to aid the common good of others...I miss him and I know he is in a better place...If I ever return to play at Victor Hills, it won't be without a thought or memory of our good times through the years :) RIP Friend! You Will Be Missed! ***To live in the loving hearts of those we've left behind is not to die*** (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
8:10 pm	JESUS CAMP Courtney sent me a link today that was very disturbing to me... It was for a movie called JESUS CAMP Movie Website I guess I'm all for people believing in what they believe in. I don't think that I'm "RIGHT" or that I'm "WRONG" I'm just me, and everyone is everyone else...We all share various different beliefs, and it can be great. I don't believe there is a right or wrong way with religion... However, this shit above scares me because it's EVANGELIZING...These kids are being BRAINWASHED to believe that people are either WITH THEM or AGAINST THEM...Just like George Bush says about terrorism...Read up on more links with various kids and such...I was quite disturbed... Wasn't this country founded on freedom of religion and from religious prosecution.... What is the future going to bring with "revivers" such as these... Current Mood: scared (1 Comment |Comment on this)