So last Monday my BFF and I went to Minneapolis’ annual awesome gothy-goth get-together: Goth Prom!

It was so kick-ass, my peoples. The theme was “Steampunk.” (Think “Van Helsing”).

So with that, I tore up an old bridesmaid dress, put a black corset on over it, wore a fitted black velvet jacket over that, wore my big/stretchy black fishnets underneath with my knee-high black boots, then finished the look off with a gold chain spy/eyeglass, a cameo necklace, a black pearl necklace, a faux nose ring (got a real one now though), and had DARKENED HAIR.

My sis last Sunday royally screwed-up my hair, turning it grey/white, but it was perfect for Goth Prom. I got it fixed on Tues so it’s now red/brown/blonde (very weird, but cute). I’ve had crazy hair issues all week….bleh (that’s another blog altogether).

So anyways, back to Goth Prom. It was HYSTERICAL. A 40 something year old submissive guy kept kissing my boots and even discreetly put a note in my boot (a very naughty one I might add), which I found when I got home whilst undressing, I won a fee piercing, ran into a bunch of old friends, and drank some TASTY UV Vanilla and Cokes. Oh and saw Ron, this local semi-celebrity guy with no legs who has a fetish for chics walking on him in heels (he doesn’t like wheels though…yes I asked).

He refuses to use a wheelchair and the club was so flippin’ dark that I nearly ran him over. Oops :/ So yeah, the guy is like 2 feet tall! Annoying!

Anyways….here are the rest of our Goth Prom piccies!

- Tiff

In this podcast I interview Judy Siegle, a C6 quad from Fargo, ND. 

She’s a Paralympian (in the quad wheelchair-racing category), and uncannily enough, broke her neck the same day I was born (8/11/79).

Oh and she wrote a book too, and we talk a lot about that.

Listen!

- Tiff

Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film “The Orphanage” (”El Orfanato”), is an amazing horror film that literally INVENTS a new genre of horror.

And the best part, it features characters with disabilities. A very interesting, relevant movie for me (and I’m sure for you too).

The reason I believe it invents a new genre within the genre of horror, is because you actually cry tears of joy for the “scary bad people” at the end of the film.

Talk about a mindfuck. I truly loved it!

It’s on DVD and Netflix’s “Play Now” feature, so check it out asap. If you’re a horror fan and don’t mind subtitles, and have a disability on top of all that, you’ll really like this film.

Your sorta-movie reviewer extrordinaire…

- Tiff

…until they were killed by the bastards at Chrysler in the mid ’90s. I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to own an electric minivan. I wonder if this oldie - the EPIC - could’ve been equipped with a lowered floor and stuff (anyone know?), so us gimps could drive it….

I bet Mark E. Smith at Wheelchairjunkie.com would know.

Anyways, for more info on the EPIC and TECVan by Chrysler (and the real conspiracy behind why they were discontinued), visit this very informative site: Allpar.com.

BRING THESE BABIES BACK, FUCKTARDS!

- Tiff

<—- This is where Myanmar is located.

India, China, and Thailand border this not-so-well-known country.

The reports of over 100,000 dead from the horrific recent typoon that hit this country last week, have been plain shocking.

More on the tragedy can be found on CNN, with info on how to donate.

- Tiff

So, waddya think?

From the guys that brought you “Superbad” and “Freaks & Geeks” (Seth Rogen most notably), I present to you the upcoming pot-smoking, murder caper, summer comedy: “Pineapple Express”

w00t!

It opens early August and I CANNOT wait. James Franco is in it and he’s my new celebrity boyfriend, don’t ya know (licks lips evily). I even have a picture of him from a photo-shoot he did for French Vouge on my nightstand (yes, I know I’m a dork).

What can I say? There’s just something about chin-length hair on a guy (Johnny Depp!) that gets me everytime.

Plus, M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” kick-ass song (which btw is sampled from a Clash song) is in the trailer, so you’re pretty much required to love this movie.

RIDE THE EXPRESS!

- Tiff

It was just published yesterday, and it talks about all the really exciting and varied options there are (stem cells, olfactory cells, estim, schwann cells, pharmeceuticals, ‘aggressive PT,’ and gene therapy) to hopefully treat SCI, and soon find a cure/treatment.

Advances offer hope for spinal cord injured patients

It’s just good to see this kind of stuff in the news.

The more public awareness on SCI, the better! For real! We can’t let Paris Hilton, pointless primary coverage, and news on Scarlett Johanson’s engagement hog the news ALL the time.

- Tiff

Last night I threw the best party in the history of theme parties thrown by the Tiffster.

We did it “Bollywood” style last night, and look! Wearing a sari in a wheelchair and not looking COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS is possible! Crazy, I know.

The coolest thing about this pic is that my friend here is also my PCA, and she came in a homemade “Kali” costume (the Hindi Goddess of death and destruction). How sweet is that?!

And I thought my Indian get-up - with bangles, a bindi, a gold necklace, big gold dangly earrings, and a fake nose-to-ear chain (not pictured here…since it was faux it kept coming off) - was cool.

Oh and btw, Bombay Sapphires with lime juice are DANGEROUS! Crazy Indians…I don’t know how they can drink ‘em without becoming bumbling alcoholics.

- Tiff

I’m giving props this Friday eve to Logan Olson, a sexy chic wiith a TBI who started Logan Magazine not so long ago; a mag for young women with disabilities.

What a great concept! And it looks so professional too. w00t!

- Tiff