I just got a comment from Lesbian Life Style on my last post informing me that I have been nominated for a Lezzy Award. I am still trying to figure out what this means exactly but in all of the mean time I have been asked to grab this graphic and link it to the award nominations and quite obviously, ask you, my fine flanneled friends, to also nominate me (top 3 blogs with the most nominations in a particular category by the 22nd go to “the final round.” Again, not totally sure what that means…)
I was told that I have been nominated under “humor” and “personal” and am assuming that is because there is no category for “unemployed faggot dyke who has a fish and raccoon as closest friends, with an entire blog about Cher, her dog and her girlfriend, that posts photos of animals balancing random items on their head and chooses to watch Golden Girls reruns on Friday nights while simultaneously tweeting everything Blanche says rather than hanging out with real-life people award.” I’m not saying that shouldn’t be considered as a category in the future but honestly 1. Hi. You lose. I win. and 2. How very, very sad.
So, if you feel so inclined to nominate (vote for) this blog, well, shucks and thank you in advance! (fyi: Thanking someone in advance is a popular sales technique that makes the “customer” feel like they are special and like they have already done something nice, causing them to feel a temporary obligation to do so… do not be fooled by this.)
The rules for this award are that I must remain a lesbian for the duration of this contest and that you can nominate (vote) once every 24 hours. So, if I don’t make you laugh or tell you anything personal or if you suspect that I might be straight- do not vote for me! But, in the spirit of competition, I promise to make out with Violet every day for the duration of the voting period, and, like always, I will continue to share with you the personal, self-deprecating moments that come my way.
Click the pink box to make me rich and famous (that’s what she said):



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February 16, 2010 at 2:17 pm
a.
Er…voting begins 2/22, yes? Clicking the pink box now would allow us to nominate you…but that’s already happened…or is there some advantage to being nominated over and over? Would it make you feel more special?
February 16, 2010 at 2:33 pm
jessejames
As I understand this award business, I THINK the 3 blogs that get the most ‘nominations’ by the 22nd make it to the final round? Which is why you can vote once a day right now.
And yes, it would make me feel more special.
February 16, 2010 at 2:34 pm
JMc
Darn it. ‘a’ beat me to it! I am definitely going to vote unabashedly for you in the humor competition, especially after today! As for personal… well, you have my vote there too. Since I know you personally, and I think that is what they meant.
Huzzah for the Lezzys!
February 16, 2010 at 2:47 pm
jessejames
Ha! If that is what the “personal” category means I am screwed! I have maybe 4 or 5 friends with thumbs and that’s it (and Cher doesn’t even know she is one of them)! I bet I can teach the Seal how to use a computer before the 22nd though. The raccoon is out of the question and I don’t have enough patience to try with the fishies. So your vote is huge! Also, being 2 of the 5 thumbed friends, we need to find another time to meet up for drinks or something of this nature…
February 18, 2010 at 3:45 pm
JMc
Yes, another meet up is in order! In the meantime, we will be voting vigorously.
February 16, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Kim
Ummm… I don’t *think* of myself as stupid, but I can’t find anywhere on that site where you can actually vote. Can someone tell me where I have to go? I would have thought you’d click on the name of the category, but they’re not links…
February 16, 2010 at 3:14 pm
jessejames
Hey Kim,
I think if you click on the box thing that I posted and then click on the blue box thing on the lesbian lifestyle page a little pop out box named “untitled document” will open up in a new page with the categories. And let’s just say you were going to vote for me, for example… then you would type either “justlikejessejames.com” or justlikejessejames.wordpress.com” under ‘humor’ and/or ‘personal’. You have to give your email and then after you send it, you have to confirm it through your email. A few steps, I know.
If Violet would put a damn ring on it, you could vote this blog for engagement/wedding, but this is not the case.
Hope that helps. Let me know if it works.
February 16, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Kim
Ahh, I see. I have to say, that is some strange information architecture they have going over there! Anyway, DONE!
February 16, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Kim
Ooops, and i meant to say: thanks Jesse!
February 16, 2010 at 3:14 pm
~k
i think i’m challenged…or maybe i can’t vote in Canada? cuz i can’t figure out how to vote for you. (cuz i would, you know…whether you’d promised daily-make-outs with the lovely Violet to “prove yourself” for the duration or not… btw: will the Seal balance the two of you making out…cuz that would be like the icing on the cake! *grin*)
ps: i love that you watch GG reruns and have animal-friends and aren’t super-club-dyke all the time. seriously. definitely makes your more “personable” and real. aren’t you employed as a caregiver-type? or did i do a dramatic misread?
cheers,
~k
February 16, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Kim
~k: I’m outside the US, and I was able to vote, so you will be too – just follow Jesse’s instructions in her response to my question above.
February 16, 2010 at 5:55 pm
~k
my “untitled document” still looked like “Nomination” rather than “Vote”, so either i just voted, OR i just re-nominated you, Jesse. either way, consider it support! *smile*
February 16, 2010 at 5:55 pm
greg
Proud to say I voted for you earlier today (and I rhyme – double score!).
February 16, 2010 at 7:17 pm
jessejames
Aw, thanks, greg. I have to say though, that the “personal” category needs to go your way! (I’m going to start voting tomorrow- spent today figuring out what this was about. I will attempt to encourage the masses.) ‘Personal’ is what you do, and it is what you do oh so very well. You are a HUGE inspiration for me to try and be a bit braver in what I write. Your blog is amazingly intimate and honest and in the moment. Your blog IS personal.
I have NO idea how this nomination thing works or how many folks it takes or what, but starting tomorrow I am launching a ‘greg IS personal!’ campaign!
And yes, double score for rhyme.
February 17, 2010 at 6:10 am
greg
Ok, that was insanely sweet. Thank you. BUT, I’m not completely comfortable with the award thing. I still feel like I’m only “talking” to a select few people (I guess that’s why the whole “personal” thing makes sense – I truly feel like it’s small and I really, really like small).
Now. Let me remind you why you rock (you know, in case you forgot): Your posts about your work with your old high school was nothing short of inspirational; the post about your good friend’s mother and her illness was heart-breaking and beautiful; your post about losing your friend; your recent post about packing and more than anything, because love is my favorite thing, your posts about Violet and your love for her (especially your anniversary post). All quite personal I’d say.
February 17, 2010 at 5:56 pm
saintchick
Congrats you deserve this. Start writing a kick-ass thank you speech, and you know I expect you to work a little ( i pray a lot) of Cher into it !
February 17, 2010 at 7:53 pm
jessejames
By definition, can one give a speech without Cher and still call it meaningful? I think not. Thanks for the votes and for the confidence. I am going to take this nomination as a compliment and assume the big kids take the rest of this race. Still, I’m flattered. Thanks.
February 17, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Blazer
Congratulations! Of course I will vote for you, didn’t even have to ask. I may not be technically your friend but I do have thumbs!
February 17, 2010 at 8:16 pm
jessejames
If we’re not friends then I exaggerated the numbers in that earlier comment. Thanks for the votes, Blazer. You are good people.
February 18, 2010 at 5:12 am
tongue-tied
congratulations!
i feel certain you will win
what will you wear
to the awards ceremony?
February 22, 2010 at 5:56 am
Kelly
Congratulations! Your blog is a finalist in The 2009 Lezzy Awards in the following category/ies: Best Lesbian Humor blog & Best Lesbian Personal Blog.*
Voting runs from February 22nd at 12:00 pm EDT to 12:00 am EDT March 2nd. Please visit http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/the-rules/ for The Lezzy Rules, FAQ, and to pick up a voting graphic for your blog or podcast website.In the mean time feel free to Twitter and Facebook your ass off for votes! There’s nothing like some friendly lesbian competition!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach me at Goldstardyke@gmail.com
Good luck!
Kelly
http://www.thelesbianlifestyle.com
Managing Editor
*Please remember that blogs can only win in one category. If a blog wins in two categories I will chose which category it wins based on content and the 2nd runner up will take the defaulted category.
February 22, 2010 at 6:38 pm
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