IceBucketChallenge

I prefer my ice in a cocktail shaker. Shaken not stirred.

#IceBucketChallenge

Giving to a charity (which ever one it may be) is because you know someone who's had/suffered the disease or you CHOOSE to.

I give to a LOT of charities because I CHOOSE to. Wether I donate my time, give moneys, or do the fundraising. Here are a few.. AIDS Foundation, Cancer Society, LA Works. PLUS I help care for 2 family members. By MY choice!! That's just to name a few.

This whole IceBucketChallenge has been tossed my way several times( the challenge or to donate) while I'm not saying it isn't for a good cause. It's simply one I'm not interested in. In any way. It to me has become a sort of a fad OR trend. 

It very much saddens me when folks get pissy at me for the choice I've made.

I won't be forced into donate by bullying.

So Ill kindly ask... Don't bother me with it again. I can't help everyone, every charity or foundation. SORRY. 

#SimplyStated

Our Industry -- Must read!!! RT

In post of recent events within our industry it's made me see more of who/what people really are. 

Remember there's 3 sides to every story. 

Hers, his, and the truth. 

Whether you agree, disagree or are indifferent. Pictures DONT LIE. 

Some of the remarks from some industry people are just cruel and inhumane. 

I'm really shocked at this as coming from what we call the  "adult industry". 

It's ok to have an opinion. Sure I get that. But really if this was your close friend, sister, daughter or even mother, would you still have the same ill thoughts? I don't think so. Now is defiantly NOT the time to toss around negative words or accusations. 

 

What has impressed me is those that have chosen to set their opinions aside good or bad and see this is a human being that needs us/our support. The outpour of support shows unity. Remember we are all in this together. In one way or another. On one level or another. BE KIND. 

GOOD READ- PLEASE for the sake of my industry DO YOUR PART IN AB1576.org Thank You

I wrote this to an assemblyman this morning:

I am writing to voice my opposition to AB 1576. 

I reach out to you today to encourage you to vote "NO" on AB 1576. 

As a performer in the adult entertainment industry, I do not support this Unfair Bill. Ive been in the industry going on almost 5 years actively, testing monthly until most currently testing twice a month. I've not had an "ISSUE".  I'm a mature adult and am able to make conscious decisions in my path of employment as well as with my body. I believe that the testing that is currently in place is sufficient for our industry and it works. We test upwards of 24+ times a year. The average citizen test one time. If that.

If this does indeed happen YOU as well as OTHERS will take away that right. With a state thats in the deficit, trying to run a multi billion dollar industry out is not sensible nor logical. The state will be spending money in the wrong place. 

As a Tax Paying, Law Abiding Citizen would you like your rights to be stripped? The answer is NO! Neither do I! 

While those that are not in the industry may believe this is a good idea please understand that not only is this a sight that viewers do not want to see, its VERY uncomfortable for both the male and female performer. With long hours on set even this law is not fool proof. As we all know "condoms break". So where is the security in this? There isn't any. Ultimately what will happen is the adult industry will continue going on underground or move out of state. Again where is the security in this? There isn't any. Things will only become worse for everyone.

In closing please know Im 100% against AB1576. 

Regards, Shay Fox

PLEASE HELP MYSELF AS WELL AS OTHER PERFORMERS IN THIS FIGHT.. 

Update for Aids/LifeCycle 2014-- PLEASE READ

It's come to my attention that my Best Friend that I do the Aids/Lifecycle with has sold his house, is moving across country, starting a new job and won't be partaking in this years ride. With that being said... I won't do it alone.. I'm sad & I'm going to miss him. But unless I can find someone that I'm willing to spend the 7days with (that I actually like enuff to do so).. I won't do it either.  I don't like doing things alone w people I don't know. Especially for that long. It was our thing to do together.. Thanks EVERYONE who donated. YOUR DONATION WILL STILL GO TO THE CAUSE. Thanks for your understanding as well. XX 

Last day of the ride Ventura to LA 61.9miles

Pretty excited for today. In no time Ill be home. Pretty excited. Just a few short 61 miles to the finish line. OY!! Got ready drank my daily shake and out the door to get more ibuprofen.

I've got to do this. More coast line riding today only with a shit ton of cars and people. The ocean is beautiful. So beautiful. I wish I could have enjoyed it more but I had to pay extra attention to the other hazards like other people. I rode and rode and rode some more. Skipped rest stop 1 got to lunch filled w water used the rest room and was on my way. I think I came into the lunch rest stop rider #748!! There was defiantly fire under my feet to get home!! Got to Malibu which can I add is long as hell. But I kept thinking I'm in Malibu. I'm almost home!!! Yeah wrong it was the longest stretch of the day. But just past that was the ice cream stop. Don't think for a moment I didn't stop for that one!! Yum Ice Cream makes everything better. The city if commerce comes out every year to serve us all ice cream. What a fantastic idea if I don't say so myself.. Here's a pict of  drag queen that was there 

Her name was Ginger. It's amazing all the support from each community we ride thru. From farmers to businesses to just people showing support. Gives me so much inspiration.

Riding on only one more hill. Peddle peddle push push . I reach the top!! Finally LA. Oh how I've missed you. With only a few miles more, I stop to text my friends that were meeting me at the finish line. Mounted my bike and peddled like a crazy woman. To the finish line.

My friends were there with big hugs for me. I started to cry a little.

 I did it. I can't believe it. While I didn't ride the whole 545 miles I did my very best. Next time Ill know what to expect and train. This isn't by any means for the weak minded. 

 

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for standing by me and showing me love and support thru this whole journey. My heart grew tremendously from this. 

XX Shay 

Post # 6 Lompoc to Ventura 86 miles

445 am wake up, get ready for the day. Get back to the campground grab some ibuprofen and get yet more tape on my knees. I'm starting to feel as tho my whole legs are gonna be taped by the end of this ride. 

Here's a pict of the medical guy

Er Um girl that taped me :) 

Get to my bike and saddle up for today's long ride. It's gonna be the longest ride I've done yet. We leave camp and head to another huge hill. It's really doing a number on my knees. I keep going. As I'm bout a quarter of the way up I wanted to quite. With my knees hurting so terribly bad I was almost gonna throw up. I got off my bike and started to walk it. I was gonna wait for a sweeper( a vehicle that comes and gets us to take us to the next rest stop) but I kept walking. Riders passing me I was getting nowhere fast. So I mounted my bike and kept going. Remembering the day before that after a few hours that pain would diminish. I didn't quit! With only one day left I wanted desperately to do the last to days. Up up up and finally over the hill I drop onto the freeway highway 101 or we call it PCH highway. I'm not super excited to ride the freeways along side of big rig trucks and speeding cars. But I did. Finally I drop onto the coast line. It's cold, misty, but incredibly beautiful. My goal was to get to the end. I past the first 2 rest stops with out stopping and peddled on. To lunch I go!! 

At each of the lunch rest stops the Roadies do something fun. Today was the games show the Dating Game. 

It was pretty funny to say the least. Oh did I forget to mention it was RED DRESS DAY? Yes we all dressed in

Red to make awareness thru the towns we were riding thro. I mean if 2200 riders don't make that statement already!! None the less seeing everyone dressed up in all kinds of different outfits was fun too. You know the queens and princesses LOVE to play dress up so you can only imagine.. I plunged on skipping rest stop 3 & only stopped for water at 4. Onward to the end I made it!!! Yessss 

Dropped my bike. walked to my hotel, ran a bath, ordered room service and went to bed, This girl was beat! 

Post #5 Santa Maria to Lompoc

Today's ride was round 41 or so miles. They some more hills and valleys. With my knees in pain bout the first hour and half, that transferred to the bum area! Who would have ever known all of us would inevitably end up w a chaffed bum area. All in all that's what hurts the most consistently. This is something you'd never know because everyone is still so happy. As we pull off the long road into a campground drop our bike, grab our baggage we head to the hotel. 

You see camping everyday is an option for all riders I just can't see putting up  a tent each night and taking it down in the morning. Plus I wanted a tub and bed!! Without room service to me is camping!! Lol 

So we are walking out of the camp grounds, and saw a lady pushing 2 kittens (1 yr)  and a bunny in a stroller. Might have been the sweetest thing ever. None of the little animals were trying to get out they were just enjoying the ride. So the story goes that the little bunny raised the 2 kittens!! 

The lady said one of the kittens was for adoption. 

So guess who might have a new baby cat soon?? ME!  As a kid growing up I had a cat that looked EXACTLY like this one. She melted my heart. I'm such a lover for animals and children. We've exchanged info. Will follow up more on this one... Stay tuned for updates 

Oh I forgot to share this nice bruise from my one of many falls. She's a good one and gets darker by the day!