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Feb 26, 2012

Cuestionario de looner

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Nombre o Alias:
Género:
Edad:
Ocupación:
¿Qué edad encontraste que te gustó globos?
¿A qué edad globos hizo parte del sexo para usted?
¿Es este fetiche compartido con su significant other?
¿Por qué o por qué no?
¿¿Revelan su fetiche de la familia? ¿Amigos?
¿Qué pasa con globos ¿te encontrar atractivo?
¿Cómo se involucran globos en una experiencia sexual?
¿Encontrar otros objetos que pueden contener aire estimulante? (guantes de látex, condones, etc.).
¿Son sexualmente estimulada sólo por el espectáculo de los globos? (en una fiesta tradicional)
¿Tamaño, la forma o el color del globo hace una diferencia?
¿Son globos de helio globos regulares de soplado más atractivo?
¿Si un globo tiene un globo dentro, que es más estimulante?
¿Prefiere volar globos o inflar con helio?
¿Alguna vez rellena globos con algo distinto de aire? (agua, arena, mayonesa, jugo de pickle)
¿Son los globos Plata (florete) atractivo?
¿Tienes una memoria específica de globo desde la infancia? ¿Bueno o malo?
¿Te gusta pop globos?
¿Obtener conectado a los globos y odio cuando ellos pop?
¿Tienes un momento favorito looner?
¿En su opinión hay cualquier daño en un fetiche de globo? (Físicamente, psicológicamente, etc.)
¿Lo que otros piensan de Looners?
¿Siendo un Looner tiene algún efecto sobre sus relaciones con los demás?
¿Que encontró que la actividad más agradable con un globo? (oler, sentir, estático, apareciendo el sonido, etc.).
Cualquier otro comentario por favor escriba tanto como le gustaría.
¡Gracias!
Pattie Crider
York College de PA
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Feb 22, 2012

Looner Proposal

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This proposal is aimed at determining if the sexual fetish of balloons, referred to a “looners” may cause physical or psychological harm to a participant.  Determining this is my first objective but I also have interest in learning more about this sexual fetish and the people who participate.

My executive summary will explain what is considered a sexual fetish and how I became aware of balloons as a sexual fetish.  At this point, I have found no print copies in any format to use as a research tool.  All the information about looners is on the World Wide Web.  As I gather information and perform my own research online I plan to give a clearer meaning of this fetish and why it is labeled a fetish.   In doing so, I believe my conclusions will give honest answers to questions non-looner people have.

I have prepared a questionnaire and e-mailed it to people I have found online who are part of the looner community.  One person I have successfully reached online appeared on The Learning Channel’s show, “Strange Sex” and talked with them about his balloon fetish.  I have emailed him the questionnaire but I am not sure if he will reply.  Since sending out the questionnaire, I have received five responses.  Some responses are anonymous but all of them are answered honestly.

Click to see questionnaire.  http://girlboxer1970.com/2012/02/19/looner-questionnaire/

From the information I gather on the internet combined with first hand research, I believe a conclusion will be reached concerning the possible harm in practicing this fetish.  Also, a clearer definition of looners will be established and I will include respondent’s comments to help clarify what makes a balloon a sexual object and why.

~P.

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Feb 19, 2012

Looner Questionnaire

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Static electricity is free!

I’ve compiled a two page questionnaire.  Anyone who has a balloon fetish is welcome to copy and paste this to a word document and email it to me at pcrider@ycp.edu.  write Looner in the subject line.

You may use an alias if you wish, but I will not be revealing anyone’s name.

Thank you!

~P.

Looners Interview:  Thank you for answering my questions about the sexual fetish involving balloons.  Please answer all questions that you are comfortable sharing.

Name or Alias:

Gender:

Age:

Occupation:

What age did you find you liked balloons?

At what age did balloons become a part of sex for you?

Is this fetish shared with your significant other? (boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband)

Why or why not?

Do you reveal your fetish to family?  Friends?

What about balloons do you find appealing?

How do you involve balloons in a sexual experience?

Do you find other objects that can hold air stimulating? (latex gloves, condoms, etc.)

Are you sexually stimulated just by the sight of balloons? (at a traditional party)

Does size, shape or color of the balloon make a difference?

Are helium balloons more attractive/stimulating than regular blown balloons?

If a balloon has a balloon inside, is that extra stimulating?

Do you prefer blowing up balloons or inflating with helium?

Do you ever fill balloons with something other than air? (water, sand, mayonnaise, pickle juice)

Are the silver (foil) balloons appealing?

Do you have a specific balloon memory from childhood?  Good or bad?

Do you like to pop balloons?

Do you get attached to the balloons and hate when they pop?

Do you have a favorite looner moment?

In your opinion is there any harm in a balloon fetish?  (Physically, psychologically, etc.)

What do you believe other people think of Looners?

Does being a Looner have any effect on your relationships with others?

What do you find to be the most enjoyable activity with a balloon? (smell, feel, static, popping sound, etc.)

Any other comments please write as much as you would like.

Thank you!

Pattie Crider

York College of PA

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Feb 15, 2012

Definition of Looner

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Now that is a big balloon!

What is a “looner?”

That’s what I will be researching!

Wikipedia’s definition:

A balloon fetish is a sexual fetish that involves balloons. A balloon fetishist is also referred to as a “looner.” Some balloon fetishists “revel in the popping of balloons and [others] may become anxious and tearful at the very thought of popping balloons”. Others enjoy blowing up balloons or sitting and lying on them.

 

Very interesting topic to research.  Keep an eye out for posting as I do my research.

If you are a Looner and would like to be interviewed please email me at pcrider@ycp.edu.  Put Looner in the subject line of the email.

Thank you!

~Pattie

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Feb 15, 2012

4 year old bitch

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You know Emily?  I saw Emily!

More people than I can imagine saw that 4 year old bitch.

She’s from Dayville, Conneticut.

Acting all high and mighty!

Emily you have a long stupid name that makes no sense.

Damn girl, you looked fantastic taking “Best in Show” at the Westminster Dog Show 2012.

Even more impressive is you just gave birth to fifteen pups.

You go bitch!

~P.

P.S. Congrats to Emily’s owner and handler.  Beautiful Irishsetter! 

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Feb 11, 2012

Jersey Shore, PA

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I have two admissions to make.

1.  I’ve never watched the television show Jersey Shore.

2.  I didn’t know where Jersey Shore, PA is located.

From what I understand, the television show has cast such a negative view of New Jersey, that even New Jersey doesn’t want them filming their show there.  Wow, that’s pretty bad.

Since NJ doesn’t want Jersey Shore anymore, Pennsylvania has stepped up and invited the cast to Jersey Shore, PA.  Who knows if they will take Pennsylvania up on the offer.  My thought is if their own state doesn’t want them, why invite them here?!

The last thing we should do is invite people behaving badly into our state.  We have enough of our own Commonwealth problems!

No New Jersey Shore,

~P.

 

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Feb 9, 2012

Making and Presenting a Slideshow~ Tips

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This is a blog just because I’m frustrated in my writing class.  We are currently doing presentations on underdogs.  Everyone in the class is assigned an “underdog” and we have to explain who are underdog is, what happened and why they are considered an underdog.

I did mine on David (vs Goliath) and posted it on my blogsite.  http://girlboxer1970.com/2012/01/28/off-with-his-head/ The photos from my presentation slideshow  are with in my story online.  The actual slideshow presentation I showed in class had only one slide with words on it, comparing David to Goliath similar to a fighters card.  The rest was photos that gave examples of what I was actually describing or referring to.

Here are some simple tips for making a slideshow that works well with your oral presentation.

1.  Think “less is more.”  Slideshows crammed with words is a complete waste of time.  Professors don’t want to hear you read what’s on the screen anymore than you classmates do.  Use only few words and more visual examples to make understanding your topic easier.

2.  Pictures are great in slide shows.  Make sure they will appear focused on-screen.  Only put two to four pictures per screen. (remember less is more.)  Cite where the pictures came from.

3. Don’t use more slides than you can show within your presentation time frame.  Five or six well-done slides for an 8 minutes oral report is good.  The focus should be what you are saying.  Flying through sixteen slides  is to quick for an audience to grasp and that defeats the whole purpose of the slideshow.

4. Check your slides carefully for typos.

5. Don’t depend on a video clips to fill up your time.  If the professor wanted video after video, it wouldn’t be an oral presentation.  Keep the clips short and to the point.  If you really want to show “that winning touchdown” just have video of the throw and catch, not the last four and a half minutes of the game.

6. Try making your slideshow before writing what you want to say.  Seeing a picture, chart, graph, quote, etc. can help you organize your thoughts before writing the verbal part of your presentation.  This makes everything flow much better.

7. Know what slide is coming up by writing it on your notecards, paper etc.  Make some sort of notation on your notes so you know it’s time to move to the next slide.  Again, makes it flow.

8. Do not have gum in your mouth for Christ’s sake!

9. Act professional during the presentation.  Humor used properly will keep your audience’s attention.  If the presentation is on a somber subject then humor would not be proper.

10.  Finally, for the love of God, do not use these “filler” words: um, right, kinda, you know, okay, sorta, and, like.  “This slide is…um….of David. And he was a shepard….okay.  God thought David was sorta special, you know.  Kinda like a “superhero”….um….okay”  (You get the point)

Hope this may help anyone who reads it.  Other ideas for tips?  Add in the comments!

Good luckies!

~P.

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Feb 2, 2012

There is a dog in the hall

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My day went rather well.  Nothing earth-shaking happened and I appreciate the occasional, uneventful day.

First off was Spanish II and we had to do oral presentations.   I spoke as “Maria Gonzalez” about my visit to Cancun.  I  told them about the Mayan ruins, the beautiful beaches, and shopping for hand-made goods.  I took an empty bottle of Kahlua that was shaped like the Aztec architecture in that region, two hand-beaded necklaces, a woven purse, a painted clay dish and the tickets I had for entering the ruins at the city Chichen Itza.  I managed to speak my new name, where I went, what I wore,  what I did, bought, liked…etc.  I earned an 82% and that made me happy.

Second was Document Design class but we had a speaker instead.  She talked about internships, resumes, cover letters…blah blah.  I did my homework for Human Communications during her presentation.  Occasionally I would look up, nod my head and even make a relevent comment.  Other than that, I was absorbed in HumCom and finished the paper before she was even done her speech.

Last class was Writing 202 and we were discussing our topics for research.  My professor asked what my topic was and I said dogs.  I deliberately gave a super broad topic and waited for her to say, “And what about dogs?” to nudge me on with my specifics.

“I want to research skin care for hairless breeds of dogs.  Due to this breed of dog’s extreme tendency to have acne-ridden, dry, skin I hope to find the best way to care for my dog.”

“I see,’ Nancy answered.  “Your dog doesn’t have hair?” she asked.

“Not really,” I answered.

Jumping into the conversation someone yelled out, “Can she bring him in the day she presents?

That’s not really a cool idea.  If I’m giving a presentation, the last thing I want to worry about is Ying peeing on the floor while I talk! 

“Actually, he is in my car right now, I’ll go get him,”  I offered.

I ran out to my car and put Ying on the leash.  We walked down the hallway like we owned the place.  My classmates thought Ying was so cute and so well-behaved.  He walked around the room saying hi to everyone, then curled up at my feet.  At least he behaves in front of crowds.  My example of summarizing a chapter of a story earned me 47/50.  Happy with that too!

Class was over and we beat feet and paws off campus.

Me and Ying…..out.

~P.

 

 

 

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Jan 28, 2012

Off with his head

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Choosing the next King

Almighty God used his servent Samuel to establish the kingship of Israel.  Samuel was instructed to invite Jesse, a sheep herder to a sacrificial ceremony.  During this ceremony, the future king was to be appointed.  Jesse arrived in Bethlehem with six of his seven sons.

Each son was brought before Samuel for God to decide if he was worthy of the kingship.  Jesse’s six sons were presented and each rejected.  God instructed Samuel to ask for the seventh son.  Jesse had let him in the fields with the herd.  When the youngest son, about seventeen years old arrived, God found him to be worthy of the title “King of Israel.”  David was immediately anointed a chosen man of God.

The Philistine’s were gathered in Judah on one side of a mountain while the Israelites were gathered on the other side of the creek.  The Valley of Elah separated the Philistines from the Israelites and there they engaged in an ongoing war.

The Philistine champion, Goliath of Gath made trip to the valley each morning and evening for forty days.  He was a giant of a man, standing over nine feet tall and armored to the hilt for battle.  He taunted the Israelites challenging them to “choose a man and have him come down to me.  If he is able to fight and kill me, we will become your subjects; but if I overcome him and kill him, you will become our subjects and serve us.”

David was in Saul's camp and Goliath in the Philistines camp

David, still a teenager was sent to the battle zone by his father with food and words of encouragement to his seven younger brothers.  When David arrived, he saw and heard the words of the giant Palestine but he did not run in fear.  Fearless, David declares he can slay the giant because he is a chosen servant of God.

The Israelites were dumb-founded by the young man’s bravery but not convinced he would be their saving grace.  They offered him their best spears, swords and armor but David passed on their gifts.  Carrying his shepherds’ staff, he made his way to the creek choosing five smooth stones from the stream and put them in the leather bag at his waist.  David approached Goliath with his sling in his hand and said “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin but I come against you in the name of the Lord.  Today I will strike you down and behead you.”

Enraged, Goliath charged David.  David slipped a stone from his bag and slung it at the Philistine.  The stone struck Goliath in the forehead and he fell, face first, onto the ground.  David ran to the giant’s body, pulled out the dead man’s sword, and sliced off his head.  The Philistine’s retreated in fear and King Saul was pleased.  He appointed David a high rank within the Israelite army.

Michelangelo's "David with the head of Goliath"

 

David was the underdog.  How David stacked up against Goliath?

David:

  • Scrappy teenager
  • Sheep herder
  • Rags for clothes
  • Slingshot and 1 stone
  • Faith in God

Goliath:

  • 9 Foot 6 Inches
  • Trained warrior
  • Fully armored
  • Multiple weapons
  • Defied God

What it boiled down to was faith.  David had faith in God to protect him from Goliath and lead him in slaying the giant who defied God.

Give it up for the little guy!

~P.

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Jan 28, 2012

Money printing and torture

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A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens writes about two cities in his novel, one in France and the other in England during the year 1775.  He contradicts himself in the opening of his novel stating, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”  The state of good or bad times depended on who you were in that era.

France was printing and spending money wildly, but that didn’t solve the country’s financial problems.  The country had stooped to torture as punishment for committing a crime.  The punishment did not fit the crimes committed.

English government was unorganized and the country was consumed with crime.  The citizens were spooked by religious prophecies and tales about ghosts.  No one was safe from the threat of robbery or the possibility of death in leaving one’s home.

During this year, the people living in these two cities continue forward on the road of life before them regardless of personal danger.

(Summary of Chapter 1)

~P.

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