There was light in the sky, now there’s only the dark
Yes, I’ve rather cribbed the lyrics of the very obvious video to fit in with tonights blog. I did think about something like the ‘Darkness over the US’, but some might have thought that was about politics lol! Mind, dear Donald is such an idiot that be probably thinks tomorrows eclipse is more fake news from us moderates, and lefties lol!
A wonderful woman I know (though only in an online sense) told me today that tomorrow will be the first total solar eclipse to pass over the entire US since Independence in 1776! So yes, been a while! I remember the one here in the UK in 1999, though the only way I saw the total eclipse was on TV, as it passed through the South West corner of the UK, and even though I was in Somerset, that wasnt enough for the total version, though it did get pretty close, all the same.
The lady I know is driving up to Wyoming to get to the total eclipse zone, from her home in Colorado, I hope she has a safe trip, and a wonderful time. Apparently the solar eclipse is seen as a portal for change, and liberation, but lets stay away from US politics lol! It seems some of this will be seen in the UK, just before sunset, though better in the north of Scotland, than here in Yorkshire, because it stays light longer up there at this time of year, but I should get something, which will be nice. To quote her, re the eclipse
Once darkness passes over the sun and is cast aside like an old cloak, allowing brightness to shine forth again, who will you be?
No, I dont expect to come out of the eclipse, looking like Clara (Elaine) Johnson, or Jean Harlow, or the robot from Metropolis, but never say never, lol. In truth, at the moment, it might be handy if I come out the other side as a woman more comfortable with the fact that she’s going to need a wheelchair to get her through all the airports when I fly to, and from the US in 3 weeks time, for starters! I know, not my fault that my body is starting to fall apart, but all the same…I must admit, it will be an interesting experience, all the same, but still wish I didnt need to do it!
Seemingly the next total eclipse in the UK isnt until 2090, so definitely wont be around for that! There is a pretty good (over 90%) eclipse in 2026, which I might just manage, though whether I’ll be spending more time in a wheelchair by then, who knows? Or maybe I’ll change tomorrow, into a young Elaine Johnson, and get myself a role dancing in theaters? Yes, I know which I think is more likely lol!
Right, video time. Yes, the very obvious one. I decided, perhaps rashly to try and find a live version of this, and found this one from this year. Yes, not surprisingly, Bonnie’s voice isnt what it used to be. But if you want to give it a try?
Oh fine, for those who prefer the original…? Or simply love the Jim Steinman orchestration as much as I do?
2016 – Holding out for a hero?
Yes, I know, its a couple of days early, but there’s a good reason for that, more on that at the end of the blog. Facebook, and Twitter followers know already, but for those who dont…! Normally this is a cheery event, but circumstances mean its less so this time around.
Well, one thing I can definitely look forward to in 2016, is a new me! Strictly, I’ve already applied for a few jobs as Harlean, but I guess that is going to peak far more in the New Year. Hopefully very quickly in the New Year, the passport will be back, in my new name, and gender, as I’m strictly without ID at present, so fingers crossed, as doing interviews, and registrations would be, err, entertaining without one! Wouldnt it be ironic if after all these interview battles as Stevie Nicholls, that Harlean Carpenter got one quickly. No, I’m not quite as sure as that, but we will see.
The main thing I’m looking forward to, when I can afford it at least, is that first flight as a woman named Harlean, that really is going to be a special moment. Ideally, that will be May, to New England, to meet up with Kate, but as I say, short of financial salvation, or a lottery win, I need a job before then! If the job, or financial situation solved itself, I have no idea about the second holiday at present. Money, I’d love to do another 4 week stay in Hollywood, but if I’m in a job, not going to happen. Ah well, something will hopefully sort itself out.
How long before money becomes a really major issue, did you ask? About 10 weeks I guess, really beginning to get concerned about that now, I never imagined it would get to this.
Beyond that, I guess I might pluck up the courage to find a partner, though I’m not quite sure who would want me, I’m hardly a great prize, lets face it! But yes, if I can find a decent site, that doesnt want a fee for the privilege, I might dip my toes in, and find out what its like to be wooed again. Snag is, I can hardly pay my part of any date at present, ah well…I need a rich hero lol!
Or find myself a wealthy Mistress, or Master, to be a thoroughly submissive slave to? I know, might be fun, but I’m not prime material, age, or body! Who wants a hypno-bot, or even better, a real one lol? Fine, I’d be a human one, but…
But yes, its hard to look forward to 2016 with conviction at present, because so much depends on finding that job, or a wealthy benefactor, or both. Or a lottery win? Fine, I’ll stop laughing on that one now!
The other option is to find a time machine, go back to the 1930’s, where I’d have a small fortune, and…kidding, I think?
So yes, all in all, as Bonnie Tyler says in the video, I’m holding out for a hero. Job offer, benefactor, or a lottery machine churning out the right numbers, any would do!
Yes, fine, as I mentioned, I’m doing this early for a purpose. The last blog of the year, feel free to suggest a subject you’d like to hear me waffle on. Only condition, its something I can easily type about 600 words on, and thats it, the rest is up to you. Comment here, send it by Twitter at @harleanlook, or on my Facebook page at Harlean Stephanie Carpenter, or as more likely from past experience, do nothing at all. Be a devil, and just come back in 2 days time, and see what I selected.
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