9:46 AM - Going to make this quick because I have a final report to finish (I hate the last week of classes). However, next week I have zip, nada, nothing to do, so maybe I'll go for some walks and show off my style :)
Day two is presented on my hand. Most arm/hand art will be on my right since I'm left-handed, but maybe I'll work on my right-handed skills and try and make some art on my left side. Also, I had forgotten how sharpie can bleed on dry skin. Oops. Doesn't look too bad if I do say so myself, the message is still clear.
10:59 AM - First submission! Yahhooo! Our first NO H8 submission comes from Dylan, who took his own interpretation in presenting his NOH8. Everyone has their own style when it comes to having something to say, and thats what makes it so cool. Thank you Dylan!
Also, Anna has a story to share about how discrimination and suspending of rights for homosexuals affects the world-over.
"Hi, so I saw you protesting the NO H8 and all that and wanted to bring another very sad and disapointing fact to your campaign. Uganda is about to pass a law stating that any Uganda caught practicing homosexuality will face life in prison or even death depending on the extent of their "crime." Not that i'm expecting you to continue with the Ugandan problem cause I really respect what your doing for NY, just wanted to let you know whats up in other parts of the world as well... you can google it by just ugandan homosexuality bill or something of the sort... its getting big news..."
"its just so upsetting to me cuase I was in UG and it was such a forward moving nation at the time, this really takes it back! A LONG WAY!! and America is no better.... who are we to decide the life of someone else.... all a bunch of hypocrites!!! gosh i hate that!! "
"Yeah, I have some friends still in UG and they are all for this, they dont realize what it means, and that it was EXACTLY what Christ didnt want!! Its so upsetting to see christians get all into this, and never hear them mention things like gluttony.... which is one of the seven deadly sins, but i dont see any country killing all its fat people.."
That reminds me of the Prop 8 musical (I don't know who's seen it, Jack Black is in it as Jesus. It's funny but poses such a valid point), and in one part they bring up the fact that the Bible says that shellfish is a sin, though people aren't holding protests and passing unfair laws about shellfish...hm. Just something to ponder.
11:15 AM - There's a gathering in Albany! Gay marriage supporters protest in Albany today, and it's gotten notice from Capital News 9. Check it out! http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/489412/gay-marriage-supporters-protest-in-albany
7:13 PM - After a full day of classes and work, and organizing an entire cabinet of tempera paint and getting covered in splotches of rainbow all over my skin, my sharpie is looking a little shabby. Going to reapply it when I clean up and get ready to head out to my class sponsored bar night. Should be interesting to see what a bunch of drunk people have to say about whats going on in their state! Haha. Note to self: The hand really isn't a great place to put my protest, especially with all the Say No to Swine Flu! and clean up from art hand washing I do daily.7:28 PM - Second submission! Thank you to Corey for your support in our fight against hate and needless discrimination. Like my friend said today "you'd think people would have learned by now to be more accepting..." It's true that we have come a long way as a country and as human beings, but there is such a long way left to go!
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