I was lying in bed this morning thinking about my life from high school on out.  I had recently gotten a comment from one of my high school friends that said I was “one of a kind”.  The funny thing about that is nothing that would normally seem shocking to others; playing rugby, coming out, moving to New Orleans, working at a Strip club, performing Burlesque, moving to New York; those things were not surprising.  It was the mundane; joining a sorority,getting engaged to a man, becoming an accountant; that shocked them.  I guess there is some truth to who you are at a very young age will be who you are when you are older.

Tiny things, funny enough have stayed the same most of the time.  I always say I get along with men better than women but in reality the majority of my friends are women with a few select amazing men thrown in. (this is my shout out to you guys, Greg, Joey, Tom, Abe) I loved my posse of chicas from high school, Lola, Bunny, Nikita, Roxy and Cha Cha.  This is when Bambi was born and while I might be the only one still going by my nickname, there were personality traits I still see in all these women today.  These women are a perfect example of how we have all changed and yet, I think we still have the same inner workings we had back then.

In college, that was the one time I didn’t have a majority of female friends.  I mean, I ran in huge groups of women, my sorority sisters and my rugby team but it was the fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon that I really connected with. They viewed me as a the female equivalent to their brothers and I did feel like those guys were my family.  I remember they were the first group of people on campus I came out to. Well, my new girlfriend on the rugby team also, she knew a little bit before they did but as a whole, they were the firsts.  They were so supportive, I remember sitting at lunch helping some of the brothers figure out the signs some girls were sending them while we rated the other girls that walked by, it was awesome.  They supported me fully and I did for them. So many of them pop into my head while I write this it would be unfair to list just because they all mean so much to me as a whole.  That’s not to say I didn’t have incredible friendships with my sisters, it was just, I was never able to come out to them and I regret that.  I feel like while I did find out some intrinsic information about myself in college, for the first 3.5 years I was so worried about what everyone else thought that I didn’t get to figure myself out enough.

I did however get to figure myself in New Orleans.  Finding out I didn’t like office work, that even if I could rake in over $1,000 in a night I wouldn’t work for people that questioned my ethics, I could stand up to the man and not back down, that there was a passion for performing in me that was not getting met.  These are things I found out there, I also went back to my primarily female friends only this time with a twist. Most of my friends were gay like me.  I loved the crazy adventures I would go on with Jenna, how Andrea’s family accepted me into their fold. I also found my religion in New Orleans and that gave me something to use to better myself mentally and to form a foundation for the type of life I wanted.  I loved my church family very much and I constantly miss them and know they would be proud of me. It’s funny how if I could have stayed in New Orleans I was going to start go -go dancing, yet, due to elements out of my control I had to leave and that was put on hold and yet, I made it back to that anyways.

The initial moving to DC was a shock for everyone that knew me, Bambi’s living at home with her dad?? Bambi got a job as an accountant??? These things did not make sense to me but they were the things that had to happen at that moment in my life. Thank God I met my friend Kalyn at that job or else I would have lost it long before I finally did.  Once I was able to get out of that house though I found myself searching for a way to fulfill that passion to perform. I did that through my family with the Gurly show.  There were people in the troupe I didn’t trust but that’s par for the course.  There were however people in that troupe that helped me find my own voice as a performer and have always encouraged me to create.  Coco, Ginger, Roxy and Codie were my girls through thick and thin with that group.  They were there when others were cruel and being nasty, when I started to deal with the weight gain due to my medicine, they supported me no matter what and I love them all dearly for that.  They were actually some of the biggest supporters in me following my dream and moving to New York.

Now I am here and it all comes back full circle.  When I was about 9 or 10 I would dream of how I was going to move to New York City and become a Broadway actress.  I could envision my one room hole with a hot plate and how I would survive on rice and beans.  I would have nothing to my name but I would be living my dream.  In high school I got voted “Most likely to move to Hollywood” which was only because they didn’t have a “Most likely to move to New York City”.  Somewhere along my journey (about mid way through college) I started to think how unprobable that dream was, that I would never move to New York. But somehow, from figuring out who I was on the inside, a performer, and meeting the right people, The Wasabasco Crew, World Famous *Bob*, Fem Appeal, I found myself coming up here every month.  I started bringing my wife with me, she fell in love with this city and we took the jump.  In some ways it’s been amazing; we have an incredible apartment, we have made really awesome friends, we have a support network we never imagined having; and in someways it’s been hard; I still don’t have employment, I broke my ankle and have been unable to perform for the past 3 months solid; but over all this was the right decision for us and it feels like the truest option for us.  I am a performer, I always have been, I continue to be regardless of the hate that is out there and will continue in some form or another till the day I die.  Everything comes full circle, I dyed my hair pink in high school and pink continues to be my color of choice most often when dying my hair.

When you know who you are, you cannot deny that for anyone or anything.  You just have to have faith that it will all work itself out and that the world is larger than you are.  You just have to go with it.

Huggles and Kisses lovelies.

The new hair with some serious Drag makeup on

It truly did on Thursday night.  We brought our A game for sure to Palace of Wonders.  It was Bambi’s Burlezk Experience and the cast couldn’t have been more perfect.  I had the incomparable  duo, Codie Swift and Rusty Nutz to keep everything running smoothly with set up and pick up.  The cast couldn’t have been any better.  Kay Sera was a superstar considering it was her FIRST TIME PERFORMING EVER! She was so funny and sexy, I am glad she was there.  I also got to pop another cherry, Dolli Holiday’s first time on the Palace stage.  She wow’ed the audience with her fan skills but I knew she would.  My little sister, Roxy Casbah, sweetly but sadly is going to be taking a short hiatus from the scene so I was honored to have her perform with us.  And Last but not least, Reverend Valentine made the audience laugh with delight.  It was great.  My hosting wasn’t half bad either!

Lest we forget the audience, they were superb.  There were such notables in them as Shortstaxx, Trixie Little, The Evil Hate Monkey, Boo Boo Darlin’ and of course Michael.  Everyone else was awesome.  They even humored me when I performed my blockhead for them! It didn’t go in as deep as it can but I am a little stuffy.  

It was just nice to see where the show started and where it is going.  I am really proud of myself and how my abilities are taking shape and that I am feeling ready to make bigger and better moves for my future.  Everyone should get excited.  I know I am

Huggles and Kisses people and be prepared for more out there!

As much as I want to write about the amazing weekend I had I really need to just post my flyer so that any of you that didn’t see me in Atlanta can come to Palace of Wonders tomorrow and catch my show! It’s going to be crazy fun times!
Huggles and kisses!

Would not be as sweet. Last night’s number at Be Bar was insane. We had so much fun with it. Roxy Casbah, Codie Swift and myself did “Carwash” and lets just say, it was a hit. We had rehearsed but not enough to really be set in anything so we had all agreed, when in doubt, just wash each other. The audience dug that. We were so soapy and wet by the end of it but it was so obvious we were having a blast and that made the audience have a blast. And we didn’t even go down to pasties, that could have been dangerous, lol. But I was so happy to share the stage with one of my lil’s along with a dear friend. So sad for those that missed it!

The one thing that was awesome was that I got to reveal my newest addition on stage. Tuesday night I went over to British Ink Studios armed with an urn, a bottle of rum and a blender. I met up with Cynthia, an incredible talent and human being all over and she already had the design drawn up. It was perfect, we sized it exactly to match Snowball’s ashes and we started. The symmetry couldn’t be more perfect. I love tattooing with Cynthia because she is such an easy going spirit. She’s straight forward and has a huge warm heart and we share a lot in common. We talked about life, love, New Orleans, lost pets, more life, performing, photography, everything. One fun bit was I found a photo of my friend in one of the Tattoo Magazine’s getting pierced, that was amusing. She worked quickly and there was little to no pain. I just felt like part of me that was hidden under the skin was being allowed to show through. Like she was revealing something already in me. Tattoos are such a peaceful place for me to be mentally, very much a nirvana state of mind. Especially when done in a place with privacy, care, beauty and by someone who is an artist, not just an employee. Plus what is not to love when you can keep up with tradition and have a strawberry daiquiri after it’s all done.

When she finished the piece in 2.5 hours and I got to see the finished product I started to cry. It is exactly what I wanted and hoped it would be. I know Snowball is still with me. She is still leaving me gifts in her own way to let me know she is here. I may not see her but I know she is watching over me and trying to take care of me in the best way she can from the distance between us. She is an angel I have no doubt. I hope where ever she is she knows that I still love her and hope to pet her again some day. I didn’t want to let her go when I did but I had to do what was best. what I felt would cause her the least pain down the road. I hope she knows that.

So yes, art, art on stage and on my body. They are beautiful things and I am blessed for them. Another surprise blessing will be taking place tomorrow on another website. I am this week’s Candy Gram over on “The Candy Pitch”. It will be posted tomorrow sometime. I’m super excited and I hope my answers don’t sound too dorky! Let me know what you all think. Oh! And that reminds me, one feature on this website that can be annoying is that I only know the commenters by what you put in there. That can leave for some crazy shenanigans let me tell ya! But don’t you all go getting ideas now

Hope the world is showing its beauty to you all and that you remember the treasures that are in your life now and before.

Oh my goodness folks! We have a busy next two weeks. There are several shows as well as personal stuff. I like to talk through pictures so lets do it that way shall we?

I will be performing this Saturday to help raise money so that young girls in DC can rock out. Because every girl needs to know they ROCK!!

I will be performing at Phase One in King Idol. Bucking tradition by not being a king, booya!

Wednesday the 16th I’ll be doing a group number at Be Bar with the lovelies Roxy Casbah, Rusty Nutz and Mick Swagger. It will be hot, I promise!

On the 18th I will be either go-go dancing or performing in a peep show. I haven’t quite decided yet, any suggestions ?

While this is not this week or next I have to say something about it because I am just too excited! I get to be pick-up artist for Dirty Martini, The World Famous *Bob* and my dear friend Sugar Ann Spice!! They are all going to be so amazing and I am so glad that I get to help them.

So yes, it shall be busy busy busy in the universe of Bambi Galore. I truly hope you are able to make it out to enjoy in the fun!

huggles and kisses!

Hello everybody! This is when I tell you a bit about my past life, before Bambi found herself on the burlesque stage she found herself in a sorority. (Don’t question it, that is my jersey from college that I’m posing in) When I was in the sorority I had a bad deal with little sisters. I’d get them and then they’d leave, after like a year and a half. Everyone of them for different reasons and all valid ones. Ones that had nothing to do with me. But I always got more. I was also always was there for anyone that needed me, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a dress to borrow, and well, it seems that this too is my life now.

I have never said how wonderful my little Ginger Galore is. When she said she wanted to get into burlesque we didn’t even know each other. I just told her if she had any questions she could talk to me. She called, we talked, we got together to hang out and then out of the blue she asked if I would be her big. I was so shocked but so honored! I knew immediately that she had a natural talent and was a wonderful soul. And I was right. We became very close, true friends and she just became a more amazing performer. Well this weekend she has moved on. Moved onto San Francisco. I’m so happy for her because she is moving with her partner who is also an incredible human being and performer and she will make a great contribution to whatever she does out there. I will miss her but know its what must be.

Well as it turns out that just like in college when I would lose a little I would gain one, I have gained another burlesque little sister. Her name is Roxy Casbah and this Wednesday will be her first performance. She is going to be great. She is a natural performer, being an amazing musician in her other life. When going through her moves we talk in music terms and I think it helps. We always have a good time just hanging out, drinking fun fruity drinks and gossiping. She and Bambi are not the same and yet they are, its great. Different sides of the same coin while I felt Ginger and I were more like looking in a mirror as far as our performance styles. I hope Roxy and I are able to do a duet unlike Ginger and I were able to get together. We had wanted to so badly.

And so we have history repeating itself. Not that the past was bad, I loved being in a sorority and what it taught me about myself. It made me grow in the the fabulously done up beauty that I am. Can you imagine a time when I didn’t own a single skirt?! Well good luck Ginger on your move and new life on the other coast and welcome to the family Roxy, can’t wait to see what fun we get into.

huggles and kisses!