photo diary: capital pride 2014

FINALLY... I popped my Pride cherry!

For whatever reason, I've never been able to witness one in real life, but I got the special treatment for my cherry popping ceremony! I joined a coworker on stage to help host the festival on Sunday. We introduced some acts, danced on stage, and mingled with all the fabulous guests backstage. While I'm a little sad I didn't get much time to just scope out the people beyond the stage, everything looked amazing from the front.

[Some people were all "OMG THAT SHIRT IS SOOOO NOT OKAY." Um, have you checked out FCKH8.com?!]

I'm new to the Betty Who fandom, but she was awesome. Super nice, super talented, super fun, and super fresh.

[Bonus!: She came into the studio on Tuesday for a performance and very quick Truth or Dare... video to follow soon hopefully.]

Ever since she released her "American Girl" song, I've been waiting for Bonnie McKee to really pop. Hopefully her time is soon... in the meantime, I'll admire her awesome hair. 

I was really pumped to see Karmin again. This is now the 4th or 5th time I've been able to talk to them, so it's exciting to have my first artists that actually remember me just by seeing my face. I didn't get any pictures, but it was fun to talk about their new home projects and other things they've been up to. 

Also, they put on the best show I've ever seen them do. Nick got so into it, they sounded awesome, it was just really good. 

Let me tell you how adorable Rita Ora is in real life. Actually, I don't know how to properly do that... but she was even prettier than I thought! And even though she was running extremely late on time, she stopped to take selfies with fans through the fence and sign some things. 

DJ Cassidy- also super nice. Dude knows how to dress and rock some turn tables, too! I've never seen a DJ get up and perform in a concert setting like this. It was certainly interesting, but he had the crowd going the entire time! 

People working the event kept thanking me for being there, but that seemed a little weird. Truth is, I wouldn't have missed it for anything. I was thankful they allowed me to work the stage and be in front of so many beautiful people! It's true what all the artists say- it really is one of the most fun crowds you'll ever come across.

Until next year!

love,

elizabethany

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watch: fckh8's new video about being full of sh!*

It's crazy to me that so many people I talk to when I wear my FCKH8 shirts have no idea what the charity/website/videos are! If YOU are one of those people, you need to educate yourself like now.

And their latest video is all about the politicians and being full of sh!*. As usual, they took the shocking route. Even when I'm used to their antics, I still gasped a little.



SO funny. SO true. SO OMG.

I think it's almost time for me to get a new t-shirt. I still wish I could collab with them somehow. I need to get on trying to make that happen.

love,
elizabethany

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must watch: "i want to know what it's like" will totally evoke your emotions

If you haven't seen this yet, you definitely need to... no matter who you are or what you're doing right now. Stop. Take a minute, and watch this incredibly moving video.



SO well done. SO emotional. I just love it. Nothing more to say, really.

Here's the documentary it's supporting and how you can help support the cause.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: 5 reasons to be gay

FCK H8 is at it again, and I'm lovin' it, as usual!

Which belief are they attacking this time? "Gay people choose to be gay, they're not born that way."

Watch it. Don't you scroll down.



They have the best way of going about all of this stuff. On my list of things to do: See if there's any way I can join forces with them or be a part of one of their videos.

Share it. It's a free way of giving money to a good cause.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: a kid's reaction to a gay couple

If there's going to be a video that shows there's nothing to worry about when it comes to kids having gay parents, this is it.

This kid learns two guys are married, and he takes it perfectly... Then just wants to play ping pong.



Too cute. Share this.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: fckh8 vs. tennessee

If there's any charity/organization/whatever group that is helping a good cause that I absolutely want to support, it's FCKH8.

They're helping out equality and making hilarious videos to do it. I dig it.

Tennessee is trying to pass a law forbidding teachers and kids to use the word "gay." Here's what they have to say about it:



Kids dropping the f-bomb? Is there a problem with that? I say no.. Especially not when they're doing it for a good cause.

And knowing my money is really going to support something good, I think it's time to buy some more shirts.

love,
elizabethany

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watch: fckh8... serious, hilarious, talk

Tweet For my 2,400th post, which I'd like to consider a milestone of some sort, I think this video is absolutely fitting.

Everyone knows about NOH8, but there's a new campaign that everyone can be 100% involved in, and should be.

Watch the video. Embrace it. Love it. Spread the love. Give someone a hug. And scream FCKH8!!!!!



Making kids say the F-bomb- kinda iffy. The video as an effing whole- effing fantastic.

I'm buying buttons and stickers right now. Not joking. [I can't afford the shirts.]

love,
elizabethany

PS: Thanks to a bunch of the TJ's for posting, RTing, etc this video/site so that I could then send it along to all my friends. :)

meet degrassi's transgender character: adam

TweetI watched Degrassi for a few years, once they were the new cast, but before all these super new kids were hitting the scene. Once JT was dead, it faded out for me.

They're continuing to step their game up and put real-life issues in teen's faces. The latest: a transgender.

Sure, it's been done on TV before... but has it been done on a show directed towards teens?! I don't think so. It's real life and it's something I think should be taught at a young age, so I am super glad someone's taking the reins with this one.

Meet Adam:



I really think I'll catch a few episodes just to see what he's all about. Jordan seems pretty cool, I hope she rocks out with this role.

Keep it up, Degrassi. After 30 years on TV, you still got it!

love,
elizabethany