Someone. Anyone?

Can anyone reveal the secret to asking a guy out? Well, getting up the nerve to do it, anyway. I have been trying to ask this one guy out for several months, now, to no avail. Each time we talk, it seems that we have common interests. I always come so close to uttering those seemingly simple words; "Do you want to go out for coffee, sometime?" Yet, when the conversation reaches that point, nothing. Nothing at all. I have been given tons of ideas on how to do it (thank you all.) I have psyched myself up to "just do it" when I get there. Then, my nerves kick in. We have a pleasant, short conversation, and I'm gone; without a date.
UGH!
Is there some spell somewhere to just skip this part? (Kidding, of course, but wouldn't it be a dream?!)
Just ranting. Totally rhetorical here, folks.

SQUEE!!! (Again.)

It sneaks ever nearer; the snake in the tall grasses, time on the heals of aging models, the dessert cart at the restaurant inching closer to the back of the woman on a diet (aren't we all?) Really what I'm talking about is none of these things, but the anticipation and excitement built up remains. My sister and I leave for Anime Boston this Thursday afternoon! I say again, SQUEEEE!!!!
Both Steph and I are jumping for joy inside! She's excited about the convention for the fashion and costumes, as well as seeing me get excited over it all. (She is my older sister, after all. They always get happy when the younger sister is happy...don't they?) Aside from that, we'll be sharing a room at the Hilton (with a pool for me and a fitness center for her) and eating out at some really fantastic restaurants with amazing vegetarian selections (she and her boyfriend are fresh vegetarians. She calls herself pescetarian, but doesn't eat much fish really. Her boyf was on and off veg for a while, from what I understand. I've been a vegetarian since Thanksgiving Day '97.) Generally, we'll be having a grand "sisters weekend" with all the fine things the city has to offer.
In addition, I'm really, really looking forward to karaoke on Thursday night organized by fellow con-goers on the AB forums, but mostly meeting J. Michael Tatum. Ah! Who'd have thought that voice actors could hold such glamour? I first became familiar with his voice as Kyouya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club. From there, I could pick it out in anything else I would see for which he had worked. His tone has a comforting, lulling deepness that cannot be properly described in words. One must simply listen, and your gutteral sighs of longing will describe the beauty of his sound utterly.
Then again, he's not the only thing the con has going for it; AMV showings, Masquerade, formal ball, informal dance, manga library, swap meet, dealers, artists, etc, etc, et al! I adore the random dancing in the halls to the Levaan Polka or Caramelldansen! And the glomping and hugs! Yea! Just a few more days and I am so there.

Please Help.

Hi, all. *^_^*
I realize that I don't post nearly as much about witchy things as I had originally set out to post. However, defending women's and animals' rights are both nature-centric...sorta... Well, they are both issues about which I am quite passionate. Therefore, I must blog about them.
Recently, I received an email from the Defenders of Wildlife (as I do as often as animals need our help) with a plea to sign a petition to protect the last remaining Lobo wolves in the wild. By the nation's count, there are a measly 42 of them. Now, while 42 is the answer to the question of life, it may spell disaster and extinction for the Lobos. This saddens me. Defenders of Wildlife need 40,000 more signatures on their petition. They work hard for the animals because, as the ASPCA puts it, "We are their voice." Please help and sign the petition. While you're at it, sign up for online newsletters and updates for when animals really need us! If you have money to spare, why not make a donation, too?! (I won't hold it against you if you don't, friends.) When you get to the site, click on the current actions button on the left-hand side-bar. It'll show a whole slew of animals that could use your help. Remember, alone, we may be one single voice, but together, we can save entire species from extinction!

http://www.defenders.org/take_action/

Thank you!
Love,
Renee of the Fae on behalf of all of the living creatures of the world.
P.S.: I'm not getting paid for this "promo;" it is something I feel I should post with incentive. Of course, saving animals is an incentive...

Oh yeah! Uh-huh! *^_^*

Woo Hoo!!!! I'm doing the preliminary victory dance right now and for the rest of the week! Though it was very, very close, comprehensive coverage for women (and families) passed in the House of Representatives today! This is ginormous!!!! My state's rep, William Delahunt cares about women, our rights and the future of this country. He cares enough to stand up to the bullies in Washington to make sure that we get the health care we, as human beings deserve! I've sent my message to thank him.
Please, take a moment and click the link below to see where your representatives' loyalties lie. Fight against them if they need convincing that we shouldn't have to worry if screenings and check ups will be covered, along with a number of procedures! But thank them if they stood up with Mr. Delahunt in the race to save women's health and, ultimately, lives. It takes a lot to stand up to a bully, but with our support, I think it makes their job more worthwhile and, maybe, just a little bit easier.

VICTORY! Thanks to supporters like us, Congress passed health care reform, and we were able to keep the Stupak abortion ban out of the final legislation! But there is still much work to be done to ensure that all women can get the quality, affordable care they need. I contacted Congress today to let my representative know that I will continue to be vigilant about any new restrictions on private health insurance coverage for abortion. Will you join me? Find out how your representative voted here:
http://www.ppaction.org/network/hcr10fvng