Portlandiaphile - February 4th, 2005

[info]damnportlanders
Hi there!

I just transferred to a college around here. I'm only 20 so I can't go to the bars, but I was wondering if any of you fine folks could tell me where I could go to meet girls who like girls!

I look straight so it's hard to pick up people, any help would be much appreciated!

danke,

Anna P.

current tunes: animal collective
[info]damnportlanders
This sucks

I so badly want to own Halo 2...but all I see is that it will probably never be available for a PS2. I haven't bought Xbox or PS2 yet, but still...I'm trying to figure out which one I'd be happier with. I am absolutely in love with the Grand Theft Auto Games...haven't played San Andreas, but I have to wait until June of this year for it to be available for the Xbox? Sucky sucky. I want to buy a PS2 solely for the GTA games. The other 2 are available for Xbox now....plus Halo 2.

argh....

so confusing.

Why can't they cater to my needs?

What do you think PDX? What would you do? (No...I'm not buying them both...heh)
[info]damnportlanders
downtown bars west of the river, north of a world gone wrong
Myself and a few others are volunteering at St. VdP tonight. And since I have a minor desire to become unhinged afterwards, that begs the question...

What's your suggestion for the hippest bar downtown for the tragically unhip? I say unhip cos we're Lovecraft-style Ancient Ones in our late 20's/early 30s with no need to don patterned socks or LBDs.

Yo.

Don't say Kell's, [info]mariotta ;)
[info]damnportlanders
jamie_adhd
When i was younger my mom used to tell me to save my money for a rainy day 'n all that... but this is Oregon and she wonders why i can't save any real money.. it has only recently occurred to me that is a stupid thing to tell your kids. Good thing I never listened to her either way :P

oh well.. i'm going back to praying to the porcelain idol.

current state: hyper+sick+loopy
current tunes: Green Day - American Idiot
[info]damnportlanders
Where does an overweight girl buy a bathing suit in Feburary in the Hillsboro/Portland area?
[info]damnportlanders
theXplodingboys at mt. tabor tonight with railer and kuma
forget that the mercury finds kuma to be megalomaniacal. the mercury doesn't like anyone. the real deal is, there is a great show being put on tonight. if you've seen railer before, you won't recognise the band... all but two members have changed from a year ago. there are new songs being played by both theXplodingboys (upwards of 15 songs) and railer. so, come check it out!



sabala's has really improved the old mt. tabor pub with new lighting and sound. it is run by all the eX-satyricon people, so the drinks are pretty cheap (wells are 3$) as well. bottom line,

current state: hopeful
current tunes: cure - high
[info]damnportlanders
Ferret fuzzbutts....
Oh where oh where can I take my fuzzie to get her shots.. I prefer the east side but I will drive for a good vet.

THANKYOUVERYMUCHIREALLYAPPRECIATEIT

current state: Gracias
[info]damnportlanders
Upcoming Show: The Gentry's CD single release party @ Lola's, Saturday 2/5
For those fine dp'ers who are interested in good, fun live performances this weekend....

The Gentry's CD single release party (for "We Want More") is taking place at Lola's Room (1332 W. Burnside) on Saturday night. The band will be performing, along with special guest The Happy Jack Londons. DJs Gino Mari, Acroyear, ACEFuckFACE, and Geriatrik will be spinning throughout the evening. The doors open at 8:00 P.M. for this 21+ event, and the admission is 5 dollars.

Hope to see many peeps there--I will be spinning sometime during the evening.

-m (DJ Geriatrik)

(the flyer for the show, behind the cut) )

current state: excited
[info]damnportlanders
My company will be hiring very soon. Must be available to work by February 21. (This is when the position will be available).

No screwing around either...it's a really great company to work for (seriously...it is a GREAT job...I look forward to coming to work), but this position will be something that will be long term. Don't think about applying if you're going to be here for maybe six months. They want someone to grow with the company and will make a committment for a couple years. (No contracts or anything...just a promise).

You will not have more fun or respect than at this job. We're pretty small (8 employees total), but if you work hard, the boss will definitely reward you, trust me.

Duties include, answering phones, filing, (perhaps some warehouse work...putting away stock, filling orders if regular guy is out), placing orders, checking on customers, etc. Basic office stuff.

No previous knowledge required! Believe me...if you're looking for a challenge, you'll get it here! Two weeks vacation after 90 days
Company paid medical insurance
401K
(In the summer, we get one day each week to take a half day...it's nice)
There are no time cards or clocks to punch
No "breaks" like "you get 15 min @ 11"...no, nothing like that. You want to walk outside for a min? Go ahead. You want to go in the warehouse and have a smoke? Go ahead.
Listen to the radio while you work (it's pretty cool...heh)
Hours are from 8:00am until 4:30pm Monday thru Friday.

And now, the all important reason that you look for - start @ $12.00 an hour

You know what's also cool? Casual dress...you don't have to wear suit and a tie or uniform...or anything. Jeans and a T-shirt are fine. Not too scuzzy, but not uptight either. Oh, and no shorts...boss has a thing about people wearing shorts (except when you're in the warehouse)

Email Resume to:

JOHN@GSASSOCIATES.NET

P.S. Address is 3530 NW. St. Helens Road, Portland, OR 97210 (I trimet every day, so it's do-able, for those that need to know)
[info]damnportlanders
[event] Listening to Courageous women @ PSU
Listening to Courageous Women Voices
Portland State University’s Women’s Resource Center presents the film Peace by Peace: Women on the Frontlines, and guest speaker Jensine Larsen, founder and editor of the Portland, Oregon-based World Pulse Magazine as part of its Feminist Film Series.

When: Thursday, February 10, 2005 from 6 - 8p.m.
Where: PSU's Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 228 (1825 SW Broadway)
Cost: Admission is free and open to the public.
film desc. & contact information )

current tunes: Issay - Koi no Hallelujah
[info]damnportlanders
Damnhippy info?
Anyone know of a good resource to check out a corporation for environmental/labor stuff? I have an angle on something but I want to see if I'd be entering a deal with the devil. Again.

current state: curious
current tunes: The Go! Team "Bottle Rocket" (on woxy.com)
[info]damnportlanders
This is really sad

Glad everything turned out ok for him...but still...heart-wrenching.

-the above link will re-direct you to MSNBC.com and a story about the train wreck in LA a few weeks back. Just so you know
[info]damnportlanders
Im going, anyone else going?
2/12/05 Sweet Dreams @ Madame Butterfly's

good beats great sushi

Asashi!
[info]damnportlanders
Hi. New here.
Hi. I just joined this community. I'm Jen, 23. I live in Oregon City. Just Wanted to say hello. Looking forward to getting to know all of you. :)
Feel free to read my user info. Talk to you all soon.

current state: chipper