Auction FAQ!

[shadesong]

All auctions run til 11:59pm EST on Monday, July 27th! Watch my LJ from 9am EST Saturday 7/25 to 9am Sunday July 26th - every half hour, I'll post the flash fiction and poetry that inspired these pieces (and some brand-new stuff)!

All proceeds go to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center! (When the auctions end, I'll notify winners; donate the amount

Comments

[ohlordies]

Hi shadesong. I just wanted to let you know, as dorky as it is, how wonderful it is for me to see that I'm not the only person who uses LiveJournal. I almost felt like I was the only one. This gives me hope in some bizarre and almost karmic way.

I just ended my therapy at BARCC last week. I was participating in a yoga therapy class, which had its last session today. I plan to participate in the trauma information group in the fall. I am still feeling very vulnerable, of course. I just wanted to let you know how good it makes me feel to see users on LJ and BARCC speakers -- and writing! -- all put together! I also have some pipe dreams of becoming a writer... I have a lot to write about.

Thank you for all the work you are doing. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you.

[shadesong]

Awesome! How was the yoga class? I've heard of it, and it sounds like a great idea...

[ohlordies]

It was wonderful for me. It may not be for everyone.

I've always been interested in yoga personally but I think I was far too critical of myself during "normal" yoga classes. This gentle yoga approach helped me focus more on how my body felt, now how "correctly" I needed to do the poses. I was still critical of myself getting the poses right, but the yoga instructor used phrases like "This is not a performance" which were incredibly self-affirming.

I learned how to get in tune with how my body feels, how to learn from my body's needs, and how to breathe properly. By the end of every class, I felt like I could breathe at least ten times clearer than in the beginning of the class. I learned a lot. It was extremely helpful and in some ways very vital to my healing process. I have made promises to myself to practice yoga, even in its simplest forms, each day. It really does help.

Zan is an amazing teacher, and an amazing person as well. I will miss her!

[moonstone_fae]

I've been friends with friends of yours for years but never thought to check out your blogathon. Shame on me!

As a victim of repeated date rape that spanned my 16th & 17th years of life, I can honestly say I wish things had been talked about back then. Sure we'd heard about rape, who hadn't, but date rape was not spoken of. Nobody talked about it so of course I had no idea. I hope that the group you're supporting is able to get that word out the people everywhere. I look forward to your posts this weekend.

[hani]

I'd like to participate in auctions, but I won't have consistent Internet access until August 3rd, most likely. Possibly July 31st. Are the funds going to be needed ASAP?

[trektone]

Hello! I'm here via jimhines. Was perusing the pages but didn't see info I was looking for, so I hope it's not inappropriate to post here. Feel free to redirect me to the info.

Is shipping part of the bid or will that needed to be calculated in a different place prior to the "final" total? And should each offer be considered a separate donation, or if one wins multiple, the various should be totaled?

Thanks and good luck!

[shadesong]

Shipping is included - and you can total up your wins and just tell me which items you won when you send the e-mail receipt. :)

[trektone]

Thanks!