Re: Calling all Gimp Goddesses!

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In a message dated 5/21/02 11:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time,

codemann@... writes:

> Isn't not good to call yourself a goddess? It sounds a little

> condescending I would think ? Goddess good for your title yes, but go as

>

Your thinking of it as " spoiled " " pampered " " snob " " royalty " " sexy "

" beautiful "

But it's not that......it's more 'spiritual' if you will..... wicca and other

religions have gods/goddess but they aren't really like Cinderella or

royalty. It's more respect and being part of the earth/universe. Knowing what

your good at, how you better the world, how you effect others, being proud of

who you are...

I made a sticker on my chair " Gimp Goddess " true some may think it's flirty

or because I think I'm sexy (well I am;o) but it's really because I know I'm

very much a woman and I respect myself and I'm not ashamed of my

chair/disability.....

I also call myself a bohemian nymph...... many (men) get that meaning wrong

too.. lol

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In a message dated 5/22/02 12:00:07 AM Central Daylight Time,

gtdeakin@... writes:

> . i have a tight, low cut " PLAYBOY " t-shirt that i love to wear

> out. even if i may think the magazine is degrading to women in a " PC " way,

>

Well, actually the playboy bunnies (when first starting out) gave women good

paying jobs that gave them freedom for men/getting married at a time when you

either had to get married or be a nun or secretary.

Playboy doesn't force women to pose or do real " porn " stuff. They don't use

underage girls. I cant say playboy is that " bad " ......i do wish they would do

more with different body types (playboy is strict on breasts size...age..and

stuff) to show beauty in all women.... If anything women's beauty fashion

magazines do more harm......women read what's " In " how they should act,

dress, shave, eat, date, dress, see how " fat " they are.....they are very

superficial.... Very few straight women buy playboy....I mean most men just

jerk of with playboy...not like they thinking too much;o) and very few men

end up with a centerfold!

Now other mags are more negative to women.....

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Isn't not good to call yourself a goddess? It sounds a little

condescending I would think ? Goddess good for your title yes, but go as

far as calling oneself a goddess could be misleading to some. Just my

two sense is all.

Take Care,

Cody Namesnik

codemann@...

Calling all " Gimp Goddesses " !

Hey Gang!

I'm working on a project/book which explores and attempts to define

today's

woman with a disability.....the Gimp Goddess. As you can see, the

" label "

that I've chosen to represent disabled women who are living active and

successful lives might not be politically correct. I didn't intend it to

be.

Instead, I want it to be brutally honest, informative, enlightening,

entertaining......and FUNNY! I want to let people know that the Gimp

Goddess

of today holds a job (or two), lives away from Mom and Dad (often far,

far

away), is married and raising a family and house full of pets, and still

finds time for hobbies and volunteer work........eventhough, she might

not be

able to feed herself, wipe her own butt, or put on her own mascara.

Still,

the Gimp Goddess is capable and can get ANYTHING she wants done.

But, I want to hear from you guys....err, I mean Goddesses. How do you

define

a Gimp Goddess? What makes us Goddesses? Share your thoughts with me. I

want

this project to reflect not just my viewpoint but the perspective of us

all.

So, think about it, and let me hear from you!

Vicki

San , Texas

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I actually love being referred to as a GODDESS. ive never even thought of it

being condescending, but rather empowering. I think it encompasses the whole

being of a woman.....now if it were " princess " , thats a bit condescending in my

opinion....im sure we all have our definitions.....i think sometimes disabled

need to shock people a bit w/ how we define ourselves. i have a tight, low cut

" PLAYBOY " t-shirt that i love to wear out. even if i may think the magazine is

degrading to women in a " PC " way, i dont take myself so seriously, and i get a

bigger kick outta of the glances i get when i wear it, cause people usually dont

idealize us as the typical sex symbol, even though we can be just as sexy as any

able person.

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Isnt it funny though that if a guy called himself a GOD he'd be considered a

wanker. (Wanker is Australian slang for a male that is really stupid but

they think they are the greatest)

Taleporos

RE: Calling all " Gimp Goddesses " !

I actually love being referred to as a GODDESS. ive never even thought of

it being condescending, but rather empowering. I think it encompasses the

whole being of a woman.....now if it were " princess " , thats a bit

condescending in my opinion....im sure we all have our definitions.....i

think sometimes disabled need to shock people a bit w/ how we define

ourselves. i have a tight, low cut " PLAYBOY " t-shirt that i love to wear

out. even if i may think the magazine is degrading to women in a " PC " way,

i dont take myself so seriously, and i get a bigger kick outta of the

glances i get when i wear it, cause people usually dont idealize us as the

typical sex symbol, even though we can be just as sexy as any able person.

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i think gimp goddess is good! it's catchy! i always think of myself as

medusa anyway. ;-)

n

From: VickiLJurney@...

Reply-

Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 23:01:23 EDT

Subject: Calling all " Gimp Goddesses " !

Hey Gang!

I'm working on a project/book which explores and attempts to define today's

woman with a disability.....the Gimp Goddess. As you can see, the " label "

that I've chosen to represent disabled women who are living active and

successful lives might not be politically correct. I didn't intend it to be.

Instead, I want it to be brutally honest, informative, enlightening,

entertaining......and FUNNY! I want to let people know that the Gimp Goddess

of today holds a job (or two), lives away from Mom and Dad (often far, far

away), is married and raising a family and house full of pets, and still

finds time for hobbies and volunteer work........eventhough, she might not

be

able to feed herself, wipe her own butt, or put on her own mascara. Still,

the Gimp Goddess is capable and can get ANYTHING she wants done.

But, I want to hear from you guys....err, I mean Goddesses. How do you

define

a Gimp Goddess? What makes us Goddesses? Share your thoughts with me. I want

this project to reflect not just my viewpoint but the perspective of us all.

So, think about it, and let me hear from you!

Vicki

San , Texas

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:

Considering the way that most Americans view women with disabilities, calling

us " wankers " is a step up!

Vicki

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:

I agree that a degree of shock is necessary to rattle society's cage. Our

mere presence as active community participants raises eyebrows on a daily

basis. This does, indeed, make us strong women. Not only can we (and have we)

transcend our physical, disability-related, limitations but also we are able

to overcome societal attitudinal barriers. Doing this does show that we are

empowered.

Vicki

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In a message dated 5/22/2002 12:04:12 AM Central Daylight Time,

esma1999@... writes:

> But it's not that......it's more 'spiritual' if you will..... wicca and

> other

> religions have gods/goddess but they aren't really like Cinderella or

> royalty. It's more respect and being part of the earth/universe. Knowing

> what

> your good at, how you better the world, how you effect others, being proud

> of

> who you are...

>

> I made a sticker on my chair " Gimp Goddess " true some may think it's flirty

>

> or because I think I'm sexy (well I am;o) but it's really because I know

> I'm

> very much a woman and I respect myself and I'm not ashamed of my

> chair/disability.....

>

>

This is EXACTLY how I see us as Goddesses!

Vicki

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In a message dated 5/22/02 12:03:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

esma1999@... writes:

> Your thinking of it as " spoiled " " pampered " " snob " " royalty " " sexy "

> " beautiful "

>

Isn't this the description of a Diva??!! :-) :-) :-)

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In a message dated 5/22/02 12:01:53 PM Central Standard Time,

Grassberry@... writes:

>

> Isn't this the description of a Diva??!! :-) :-) :-)

>

Yea... most female terms have a negative spin...... princess, goddess,

b*tch...

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On 22 May 2002, at 14:54, Taleporos wrote:

> Isnt it funny though that if a guy called himself a GOD he'd be considered a

> wanker. (Wanker is Australian slang for a male that is really stupid but

> they think they are the greatest)

This made me giggle , " wanker " means something very

different in UK. It's a term for masturbation

TuftySue

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That sounds like a fantastic idea. As I was reading through the massive

number of emails (I don't have internet access so every few days adds up), I

was thinking how it would be cool if a photographer made a book along the

lines you were speaking of. Sort of like the woman (can't remember her

name) who photographed herself and other women who had mastectomies. To

show that different is fascinating and beautiful. I have no problems with

the words Goddess or Gimp, as they're kind of paradoxical in a way. The

spiritual and the mundane physicality of humans. It's wonderful to accept

my odd figure as sexy, I have a playboy bunny shirt too. And black vinyl

and see through stuff It's really good to hear disabled people open

about their sexuality, as so much emphasis is placed on body image and who

is attractive. A friend of mine, when she met me, was struck by my very thin

hands, and wanted to photograph them. It's fantastic to take over something

you may first think of as abnormal, and put it in a context that lets you

show how beautiful it is.

I have a tattoo and want alot more ... I think part of my urge to do this

was maybe not to shock, but just to take responsibility for my body, I've

thought of getting my hands and legs (the affected parts) tattooed. Rather

than dismiss my body as something controlled by wasting, I want to

accentuate and reclaim it. I've heard alot about tattooes on this list,

does anybody feel this way about it? I hope that makes sense, please keep

posted on how the book goes ...

Kim

>But, I want to hear from you guys....err, I mean Goddesses. How do you

>define

>a Gimp Goddess? What makes us Goddesses? Share your thoughts with me. I

>want

>this project to reflect not just my viewpoint but the perspective of us

>all.

>So, think about it, and let me hear from you!

>

>Vicki

>San , Texas

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I must say a " Gimp Goddess " to me would mean:

A woman who has a good head on their shoulders, but it may tip over if

you bump her the wrong way. Someone who's hair & nails are noticed b4 the

wheelchair or tubes & machines. Someone who's smile is one with self

respect and dignity. Her love to last that God has given her to

represent the love she has for others. Her beautiful dreamy eyes that

have only been able to have been looked through by her. Visions only she

can see. A Gimp Goddess would also love for people to see her as her. Not

just a Goddess & not just a Gimp but rather a Gimp Goddess!

~jodi & MM

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In a message dated 5/24/2002 1:57:19 PM Central Daylight Time,

tuftyone@... writes:

> I fancy one on my ankle too, but they're supposed to be more

> painful down there. maybe some day tho.

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In a message dated 5/24/2002 1:57:19 PM Central Daylight Time,

tuftyone@... writes:

> I fancy one on my ankle too, but they're supposed to be more

> painful down there. maybe some day tho.

Wow, so much for sending blank email! After all we've been through, you're

worried about the pain, sis? =) If you really want it, GET it!

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Hi Kim

On 22 May 2002, at 21:09, Kimberley wrote:

> I have a tattoo and want alot more ...

What tattoo do you have? Where is it? I have barbedwire wire and

hearts and my left arm and like you I want lots more. I am having a

celtic one above my arm as soon as the recent work is healed.

> I think part of my urge to do this

> was maybe not to shock, but just to take responsibility for my body, I've

> thought of getting my hands and legs (the affected parts) tattooed.

I fancy one on my ankle too, but they're supposed to be more

painful down there. maybe some day tho.

> I've heard alot about tattooes on this list,

> does anybody feel this way about it? I hope that makes sense, please keep

> posted on how the book goes ...

Yeah, it makes perfect sense to me. I have my tattoo, piercings,

red hair and wear the clothes I like etc because this is my body, I

want to make it look beautiful

TuftySue

Wanna E Me? sue@...

Wanna See Me? http://www.tuftysue.co.uk

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On 24 May 2002, at 15:52, blueyedaze@... wrote:

> In a message dated 5/24/2002 1:57:19 PM Central Daylight Time,

> tuftyone@... writes:

>

>

> > I fancy one on my ankle too, but they're supposed to be more

> > painful down there. maybe some day tho.

>

> Wow, so much for sending blank email! After all we've been through, you're

> worried about the pain, sis? =) If you really want it, GET it!

I know, compared to everything else getting a tat is a piece of pxxs!

I'm just waiting for all the scabs to drop off (yuck!!!) this one to see if

I need a touch up then I can get my next

Tuftz

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Wanna See Me? http://www.tuftysue.co.uk

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In a message dated 5/25/2002 12:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time,

tuftyone@... writes:

> I know, compared to everything else getting a tat is a piece of pxxs!

> I'm just waiting for all the scabs to drop off (yuck!!!) this one to see if

>

> I need a touch up then I can get my next

Is it all itchy yet? =) Why would you need a touch up?

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On 25 May 2002, at 19:08, blueyedaze@... wrote:

> In a message dated 5/25/2002 12:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time,

> tuftyone@... writes:

>

>

> > I know, compared to everything else getting a tat is a piece of pxxs!

> > I'm just waiting for all the scabs to drop off (yuck!!!) this one to see if

> > I need a touch up then I can get my next

>

> Is it all itchy yet? =) Why would you need a touch up?

Past the itchy stage, just scabby. I tried picking some off last

night and I took a bit of colour off too, that's why I might need a

touch up

Tuftz

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Wanna See Me? http://www.tuftysue.co.uk

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In a message dated 5/27/2002 3:53:17 PM Central Daylight Time,

tuftyone@... writes:

> Past the itchy stage, just scabby. I tried picking some off last

> night and I took a bit of colour off too, that's why I might need a

> touch up

You're not supposed to scratch it at all cuz that makes the color come off.

No more picking. =)