My word where does the time go? A whole week since posting? Unheard of! Deplorable! Whatever. So I mentioned on the Facebook that interim classes were getting in my way. No lie. 8am-noon on Mondays through Thursday. It can really dampen the spirits of a young socialite as myself, even if it is the absolutely most useful and educating class I have taken this far at the Capstone. I try to ignore my scholarly obligation, however, when the moon shines on my soul and turn up a good bottle of merlot anygay. There's a strange air in town. I feel the emptiness where once so many of my queers were always afoot. No wine wednesdays or parties around every corner is just straight up depressing.

But moving right along, I would like to introduce a little project persay. Last semester there was a heavy theme of the social scene. I wanted to really promote an outward and unabashed identity that was present in the Druid City. We need that. We need to see each other not afraid to be who we are. Someone from Birmingham once argued that there can't be a gay scene in Tuscaloosa and that I only thought that because I was one of the very few who was comfortable with being so out. Now I think CampusQueer, with your help, has disproved that. We went from Guerilla Gay Bar and First Friday once a month, to Gen & Juice once a week, to having our own damn bar again, not seen since the days of yore at Michael's.  I don't know if any of you have realized but that is a HUGE fucking deal. Don't take it for granted. Support your queer events! I'm proud of the progress we are making!

Now back to that little project I mentioned. I want to take the summer to investigate this town and what it has to offer it. Kinda like a travel guide for the T. I want to promote a sense of community too. So beginning soon, perhaps after this horrific interim, I want to bring to you CampusQueer's "What's the 'T'?" It's still all in the works and depends on cooperation from local businesses, but who can deny free advertising? Even if it is directed towards a bunch of loose-lipped queens, jort-wearing lumberjacks, hags, fags, and trannies of all shapes and sizes. We are damn good business I'd say. Stay tuned and let's make this happen. I'll continue to see you OutAbout!

Over and Out,
CampusQueer

I am exhausted girl. It has been one hell of a weekend. Seeing all your beautiful faces and reveling in the end of an amazing semester was just tee-top-terrific. I wish Spring '10 could last just a little longer. One more Guerilla. One more wine wednesday. One more of it all. I have a lot of things I want to say right now, but I'll save that for the special day on Thursday: the one semester anniversary of CQ! So stay tuned. And now onwards to the OutAbout scrapbook.




Dance Alabama! End of the Year Party: Sponsored by Ricky Martin, Homosexual

So I didn't want to sit there taking photos of all the senior send-offs first off. And I stepped a foot right at the beginning of the intermission after leaving LoveGame. Otherwise, I just wanted to officially say "THANK YOU!" to the amazing people of Guerilla Theatre who, once a month, bring us into the round at Allen Bales and share everything the have to offer just for us. Everytime I go, Guerilla is just the antidote I need for anything and everything. I leave filled up with absolute inspiration and deep satisfaction for my life, except for not being up on stage with you (which I plan to change next year.) And to the seniors, well I sure as hell expect your underlings to step up to what you made so amazing this year. And of course we love our hosts, the president and vice-president of APO, Glenn (official GingerQueer) and Mistah Bobbi. Congratulations to the new APO officers pictured to the right. Give us what we crave! And "All the Things That I've Done" was something I will forever remember from last night. Again, thank you so much. You made me laugh, cry, scream out, and pee my pants a little bit during "Buttons." 

And today started the seniors' final cabarets, featuring Dianna Duffy. Opening with one of my favorites songs from Scot Alan (from a recent CQ post) as well as "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway. She was spectacular. She will definitely be missed from the UA stage. I'm glad to have come to know her this past month and wish it could have been more. I missed the next performance at 5 to meet mother in Hoover, but will keep you informed on the FB of upcoming cabaret's this week. Last about an hour and are free and are amazing! A worthy break from finals for sure.