This update is dedicated to Deana and Niza… I hope it’s everything you hoped it would be 
I live. It’s true. I live.
I’m not kidding! This is an important statement in my life at this moment. Let me explain… yesterday I stared death in the face and nearly succumbed, but in the end, I rose from the dirt victorious.
Okay, so that’s all a little dramatic (I like to throw some drama into my storytelling). But here’s what happened: last night was a big Vox Underground Culture Pub, and there was a lot of work to do. We were all very excited and the feelings of anticipation were running high. In preparation for the big day, I decided to go horseback riding with my sister in the morning. Something about being with her, racing through the trails on powerful beasts and breathing in the scents of the morning sounded like a good way to prepare my soul for the big day. Everything went great, until the last stretch of trail… all the danger had passed, all the sharp turns and galloping, and I decided to take off my jacket as we approached home. I had to set the reigns down to do that, and as I slipped my arms out of the sleeves, Travis, my not so trusty steed, spooked and took off galloping and bucking. I grabbed the reigns and held on long enough for him to gain some speed and then I fell off. As I bounced along the trail, I saw my life flash before my eyes (just kidding, but it sounded good). When I woke up (I never really blacked out), I spit the dirt out of my mouth, clutched my throbbing ankle, and shook clods of dirt from my hair. A neighbor caught my unruly, evil horse, a kind couple stopped in their car and drove me home, and my sister took over the care of the beastly beasts. Against my initial desires, I decided to go to urgent care later in the day to make sure the ankle wasn’t broken and that my neck and head weren’t damaged too badly. As everything stands today, I’m fine! My body is bruised and very sore, but I’ll be fine.
So that’s my exciting update for today. Hopefully more tomorrow with Vox news and pics, which is MUCH more exciting than my little mishap. Such a good night it was!
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November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
deana
AGH! That is scary…and I like your way of telling it!
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
breathefire
We’ve missed your thoughts here. Thanks for updating.
Your story is a perfect example of why I trust machines more than animals that weigh as much as machines. Call it the ignorance of an urbanite if you’d like, but I’ll meet you at the end of the trail on a motorcycle instead!
Looking forward to updates from the Voxtropolis Thousand Oaks event!
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
live
Thank you for your story,Staci.I’m so glad that you had a good day.
I had a very good day today too.Finally,I found a ticket,so I’ll be able to leave tomorrow.I love my mom more than myself.I think I can love people more than myself,which I’m proud of myself.
I can’t think about anything else to say.
Steve and Deana,thank you for all your love and compassion.Please pray for me tomorrow.Thanks.
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
lindsayg
Staci… my hobble-ly friend. I love you. Hope your feeling better, and I really hope to see you soon.
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
stacijoy
Deana, thanks for your urging that I update… it’s so good to connect with you guys again here!
Steve, can I have a motorcycle too? It’s going to be a while before I trust a horse again, and I’d rather try my luck with gears and wheels!
“Live” — please stop by again! I don’t know your name!
And my dear pirate friend, aka, LindsayG — I’m feeling much better, thanks! Did you wear your new hat today?
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
poisal
Oh Staci, oh Staci. I too relieved my mind before the even, with a few hours of skating on the ice of the Easy Street Arena, but sadly I do not have a dramatic story and injury to accompany your own. All I have are my thoughts and the scabs and scars of my previous skateboarding fiasco.
I hope that you regain full mobility soon and I will talk to you soon, probably with a nice phone call later today, since it is currently very early in the morning.
~Adam
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
niza
i’m so glad you updated. i love the way you write, you’re a good “storyteller”… haha.
well, anyway, alex said that the event was AWESOME! i wish i had been there
but i can’t wait ’til i see ya in feb 
muah and hugs to you sweetie!
November 14, 2006 at 2:40 p11
breathefire
Motorcycles for all Staci! Or you could also trying a mountain bike on those trails the horses take you on.
November 16, 2006 at 2:40 p11
stacijoy
Adam, I wish I had been able to answer your phone call… I was in a meeting and I’m now about to go to bed. Tomorrow we shall talk!
Niza, you are so sweet! I wish you could have come… remember when DoSul came to play at our events in our “early days?” Loved those times, and I look forward to the future too. Especially when it includes you
Steve, maybe YOU could try a mountain bike on the trails! I wish I had the power for that (I’m working on it!). I’ll take the free motorcycles you appear to be handing out!