This scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg , South Africa & London.
A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man.
Very disturbed by this, she called the air hostess.
"You obviously do not see it then?" she asked.
"You placed me next to a black man. I did not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."
"Be calm please," the hostess replied.
"Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available."
The hostess went away & then came back a few minutes later.
"Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in Economy Class. I spoke to the captain & he informed me that there is also no seat in Business Class. All the same, we still have one place in First Class."
Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued.
"It is unusual for our company to permit someone from Economy Class to sit in First Class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting."
She turned to the black guy & said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in First Class."
At that moment, the other passengers, who'd been shocked by what they had just witnessed, stood up & applauded.
This is a true story. Well done British Airways!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
The Ladyboys of Bangkok
Well another great show from the Ladyboys last night. The Ladyboys are 16 biological male Tai men, most of whom who live and dress as women. Now many of them have had the full monty sex change and truely are women in my eyes. I mean the beauty of some of them is breathtaking, actually. Some of them have yet to have the full sex change and so still have thier male genitals. Some of them however, live as men and perform as men to complement the true ladyboys on stage. You know, there are actually so many transexuals in Tailand that they are known as the 'third sex' over there and are actually exhalted in thier culture.
This was the third year running that I have seen this now and I think this was definately the best one so far. I arrived there just on time for the opening act whilst my friends were already there and settled with thier drinks about half an hour earlier. Thats just typical of me too. I'll be late for my own funeral. Anyway, after fumbling through the crowds, I was ushered to my seat by this pretty little Tai woman and the fun began.
They performed some of the classic acts that are asked for year after year along with some simply fabulous new routines. Now they dont actually sing the songs, they mime then whilst doing amazing acts and dancing. Its hard to describe but this has to be seen to really be appreciated.
One of the classics acts that it done is to 'My Way'. A ladyboy comes on stage dressed as a woman at a dressing table. She slowly begins taking off her earings, clothes and make-up whilst mimimg with wonderful meloncholic expression to Shirley Basseys version of 'My Way'. During this act too, she puts on a pair of trousers and a shirt. Then, she smears face cream all over her face and drops to her knees whilst acting as though she is sobbing the song to the rafters. It really is very powerful and give me shivers whenever I watch it.
Then right towards the end off the song...at the point when all the trumpets are singing and the music is at its peak, she then turns her back to the audience, rips the wig off and removes all make up in a matter of seconds. He then suddenly strides to the front of the stage, having seamlessly changed from female to male identity, and then belts out the last line of the the song in male voice (Sinatra version) 'I did it my way...'
Absolutely amazing and real tearjerker. It gives a true moment of clarity that i'm sure would touch the heart of anyone who watches it. A powerful expression of being true to ourselves and accepting ourselves for who we are - and accepting others for who they are too.
Another classic that is done is to the song 'Raining men' - this is depicted below. At the end of that act, all the audience get squirted with water, lol. The ladyboys strip right to their underwear for that one (as you can see!)
A new feature of the show was a Madonna tribute act done to 'Like a Virgin'. I cannot beieve how much like Madonna this 'woman' was! She must have looked at her perform for hours to get it just right. I mean she moved JUST like her, writhing on the floor and everything! They also had a whole pirate set - in which one of them was Captain Jack Sparrow! He really was just like him, looks, costume, movement and everything. The show is so full on and varied.
I just dont know whow they kept going or how they have the energy though. I mean it was one song after another after another after another. The dance routines are simply perfect and forbidable, IMO. After we saw them though, they had another show that very same night! Right after ours. Unbelieveable. The show is now taken worldwide, so if it ever comes to your neck of the woods, I cant recommend it enough.
..and Hazel, yes, I did drink the Sabai! lol. Theres no way I was drinking that Tai wine again. Remember last time when we were walking home?? I couldnt believe how drunk we were on just a couple of glasses of that loopy juice...
This was the third year running that I have seen this now and I think this was definately the best one so far. I arrived there just on time for the opening act whilst my friends were already there and settled with thier drinks about half an hour earlier. Thats just typical of me too. I'll be late for my own funeral. Anyway, after fumbling through the crowds, I was ushered to my seat by this pretty little Tai woman and the fun began.
They performed some of the classic acts that are asked for year after year along with some simply fabulous new routines. Now they dont actually sing the songs, they mime then whilst doing amazing acts and dancing. Its hard to describe but this has to be seen to really be appreciated.
One of the classics acts that it done is to 'My Way'. A ladyboy comes on stage dressed as a woman at a dressing table. She slowly begins taking off her earings, clothes and make-up whilst mimimg with wonderful meloncholic expression to Shirley Basseys version of 'My Way'. During this act too, she puts on a pair of trousers and a shirt. Then, she smears face cream all over her face and drops to her knees whilst acting as though she is sobbing the song to the rafters. It really is very powerful and give me shivers whenever I watch it.
Then right towards the end off the song...at the point when all the trumpets are singing and the music is at its peak, she then turns her back to the audience, rips the wig off and removes all make up in a matter of seconds. He then suddenly strides to the front of the stage, having seamlessly changed from female to male identity, and then belts out the last line of the the song in male voice (Sinatra version) 'I did it my way...'
Absolutely amazing and real tearjerker. It gives a true moment of clarity that i'm sure would touch the heart of anyone who watches it. A powerful expression of being true to ourselves and accepting ourselves for who we are - and accepting others for who they are too.
Another classic that is done is to the song 'Raining men' - this is depicted below. At the end of that act, all the audience get squirted with water, lol. The ladyboys strip right to their underwear for that one (as you can see!)
A new feature of the show was a Madonna tribute act done to 'Like a Virgin'. I cannot beieve how much like Madonna this 'woman' was! She must have looked at her perform for hours to get it just right. I mean she moved JUST like her, writhing on the floor and everything! They also had a whole pirate set - in which one of them was Captain Jack Sparrow! He really was just like him, looks, costume, movement and everything. The show is so full on and varied.
I just dont know whow they kept going or how they have the energy though. I mean it was one song after another after another after another. The dance routines are simply perfect and forbidable, IMO. After we saw them though, they had another show that very same night! Right after ours. Unbelieveable. The show is now taken worldwide, so if it ever comes to your neck of the woods, I cant recommend it enough.
..and Hazel, yes, I did drink the Sabai! lol. Theres no way I was drinking that Tai wine again. Remember last time when we were walking home?? I couldnt believe how drunk we were on just a couple of glasses of that loopy juice...
Friday, June 22, 2007
My gosh....could this be....an update??!!
Well hello there, all!
Finally updating after an eon of silence. So whats been going on with me? Loads. But i'll give it you in a nutshell. I have moved back to my home now after my husband and I decided to give it another go. I moved back here in December so that I could spend christmas here. Everything was great, christmas passed busily and happily as usual....but was however tainted by a hoard of unpacked boxes laying around. This was due to me thinking it would be a great idea to move back a week before christmas. Thats just me all over though. I function on instinct, act on impulse, live day to day and let my heart rule my head. I had hoped that by now I would have grown out of living that way, but it seems to be a trait that is firmly embedded.
Anyway, due to me acting impulsively, it turned out that moving back home was yet another rash decision and example of my heart ruling my head. Things have not worked out. They did at first, but I have accepted that my marriage will never work out long term. Its a sad process, almost like a bereavement, but this time, I am much more prepared for what is to come. I did all my grieving the first time round. So the next thing is just to sort out the legal separation, the house and the finances…and of course the children. We will make it as painless as we can for them, obviously – but it was never going to be easy. The only positive thing I can say is that they are likely to have much happier parents and a much more serene atmosphere around them once we are separated.
Moving on, I now have a new job. I am still teaching, but this new job is full time and considerably more money! Its at a college that has a great reputation and wonderful resources; and its still local. I get 12 weeks paid holiday a year and I never work weekend or nights (obviously). So everything fits! I start there at the end of August and finish my current contract next Wednesday – so I have a nice summer break before I start.
I’m going to have to get some sort of job over the summer though, so I’m going to get a bar job, I think. I have always enjoyed bar work and it will give me some extra pocket money to tide me over. I may try and get some singing gigs again too, if I can borrow the equipment of my friend, that is! When I get this new job, though, I’m buying my own gear.
I’m still love my nights out and am actually off out tomorrow night to see the ‘Ladyboys of Bangkok’. They are a group of transsexual Tai men who put on a show. You honestly would NOT know that they are men – at all. Many men feel really weird and uncomfortable watching the show because these ‘men’ are often so much more physically attractive than ‘real’ women! Nothing worse than getting involuntarily aroused, lol. I'll probably blog about how it went on Sunday.
I’ll close this entry now but will regularly update from now on xxx
Finally updating after an eon of silence. So whats been going on with me? Loads. But i'll give it you in a nutshell. I have moved back to my home now after my husband and I decided to give it another go. I moved back here in December so that I could spend christmas here. Everything was great, christmas passed busily and happily as usual....but was however tainted by a hoard of unpacked boxes laying around. This was due to me thinking it would be a great idea to move back a week before christmas. Thats just me all over though. I function on instinct, act on impulse, live day to day and let my heart rule my head. I had hoped that by now I would have grown out of living that way, but it seems to be a trait that is firmly embedded.
Anyway, due to me acting impulsively, it turned out that moving back home was yet another rash decision and example of my heart ruling my head. Things have not worked out. They did at first, but I have accepted that my marriage will never work out long term. Its a sad process, almost like a bereavement, but this time, I am much more prepared for what is to come. I did all my grieving the first time round. So the next thing is just to sort out the legal separation, the house and the finances…and of course the children. We will make it as painless as we can for them, obviously – but it was never going to be easy. The only positive thing I can say is that they are likely to have much happier parents and a much more serene atmosphere around them once we are separated.
Moving on, I now have a new job. I am still teaching, but this new job is full time and considerably more money! Its at a college that has a great reputation and wonderful resources; and its still local. I get 12 weeks paid holiday a year and I never work weekend or nights (obviously). So everything fits! I start there at the end of August and finish my current contract next Wednesday – so I have a nice summer break before I start.
I’m going to have to get some sort of job over the summer though, so I’m going to get a bar job, I think. I have always enjoyed bar work and it will give me some extra pocket money to tide me over. I may try and get some singing gigs again too, if I can borrow the equipment of my friend, that is! When I get this new job, though, I’m buying my own gear.
I’m still love my nights out and am actually off out tomorrow night to see the ‘Ladyboys of Bangkok’. They are a group of transsexual Tai men who put on a show. You honestly would NOT know that they are men – at all. Many men feel really weird and uncomfortable watching the show because these ‘men’ are often so much more physically attractive than ‘real’ women! Nothing worse than getting involuntarily aroused, lol. I'll probably blog about how it went on Sunday.
I’ll close this entry now but will regularly update from now on xxx
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