"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. " -Helen Keller

Thursday, August 11, 2011

BlogHer with Beanis

Do y'all remember way back when I showed you the pictures of Beanis? Well, Beanis was made for my dear friend, Becky. The only problem was I kept forgetting to take Beanis to the post office. So, I was thrilled to hear Becky was going to BlogHer too. Problem solved...I could take Beanis to BlogHer with me. So, when I was packing for San Diego, Beanis went into my carry on bag. When we headed to the airport on Thursday morning, I was holding onto a secret wish.I was secretly hoping the TSA agents would search my carry on bags and I would get to look them in the face and say, "Yes sir, yes ma'am, that is a crocheted penis in my backpack." Sadly, my wish was not fulfilled.

Once we got to the conference, Beanis relaxed around the room and took in the sights. Beanis didn't come out to play until we headed for the parties. I was hoping to run into Becky at one of the parties so I just carried Beanis with me. I kind of figured Beanis would get attention but I vastly underestimated just how much attention he would get. I seriously could not walk 5 feet without someone saying, "OMG, is that what I think it is? Can I hold it? Can I touch it? Can I take a picture of it/with it?" I have Beanis to thank for meeting more people and giving away more business cards than ever before.

Beanis came out to play at the People's Party. Sadly, there was only time for a few guest shots but Beanis did get to meet the Hostess with the Mostess, the Bloggess. As I learned last year, she isn't big on crowds so she hangs out in the closest bathroom while the party she hosts is going on. So I took
Beanis to the makeshift bathroom that had been constructed in the ballroom and Beanis met the Bloggess. As you can see, Beanis looked quite content and secure in her loving embrace.

After we left the People's Party, we headed straight over to Queerosphere. The party was already hopping and there were fabulous people and fabulous drag queens everywhere. As Beanis entered the party, someone shrieked, "I've seen pictures of him already!" WTF, Beanis's reputation must be moving at light speed. Beanis got unbelievable action at Queerosphere and it's only fitting since he was a kick ass crocheted penis at a truly amazing party.
Beanis was one tired penis by the end of Queerosphere. He was more than happy to go back to our room and get a good night's sleep.

I was a little jealous that Beanis got to stay in the room and rest while I hit the fabulous sessions on Friday and Beanis was a little pissed off that I wouldn't take him to the Cheap Sally Party at the Stingaree on Friday night. I tried to tell him that he didn't have an invitation but he didn't seem to give a shit. However, Beanis was definitely mollified when we took him to the EdenFantasys party. There are pictures of him there but I haven't gotten a hold of them yet. Sadly, I think Beanis developed a bit of a superiority complex at the EdenFantasys party. He saw how much bigger he was than the dildos we were decorating and there was no living with him after that. After the EdenFantasys party, we headed straight to Sparklecorn. Beanis dressed up for the party...
he had a beer...
and took pictures with a few pretty women...
and then Beanis and the crew headed to our room for bed.


Come back tomorrow for the rest of BlogHer with Beanis and maybe my wrap up too.

8 comments:

lapis_lazuli615 said...

OMG, you got to mee The Bloggess??
I'm a HUGE fan!! *bows before you*

lapis_lazuli615 said...

*meet

Lynn said...

It's things like this that make me love you :D This post had me rolling and I needed cheering up! Thank you, my wonderful friend, for journaling your trip with Beanis! I have to say I'm jealous. Not only did you get to go to BlogHer, but you got to travel with Beanis! You lucky girl :D

MissNoAngel (find me on Twitter) said...

Hilarious! I totally saw that thing floating around Blog Her & wondered "what the heck?!". Now I know. Nice to meet you, Beanis!" :)

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT! Brilliant. Beanis should start a blog.

Deb Rox said...

I think this is the best line I've ever read on the Internet: "Beanis was one tired penis by the end of Queerosphere."

You - boldy, gorgeously awesome.

Lauren said...

This post makes me so ridiculously happy.

Quiet Dreams said...

Beanis is a star!

(and huge! I didn't realize how big he was until I saw actual people holding him--he looks deceptively small in that window shot)