kitchenwitch Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hey everyone, Based on the enormous amount of community interest in a unified AAW campaign across the globe, we've gone back to an official set week of ace awareness this fall!! If you're on a college campus or in a community where you want to do more IRL education and awareness, please save the date! There will definitely be ways to plug in as the summer goes on. :) SB Link to post Share on other sites
Thecatlady Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ha. It's the week of my birthday. I'm still getting a kick out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
Notte stellata Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ha. It's the week of my birthday. I'm still getting a kick out of it. LOL, mine too! I'm glad to see AAW is back to a set week in late October! :D Link to post Share on other sites
misspikul Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Mine too! That week is the best in the year ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Never_More Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Okay, I now have a deadline by which to get a black ring. Link to post Share on other sites
Scarf Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ah excellent, I'm so glad there's a set time for this this year. I won't be on a campus (or even in my home town) but I will be making plenty of noise on the internet at least. Link to post Share on other sites
Blood-of-Cherries Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 that's great but I don't know what I can do. Link to post Share on other sites
INACTIVE ACCOUNT Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 YAY I'm gonna paint my nails, put some flags up and generally not do anything much. I wish I could go out more. The rents are so strict. Even if anyone in Melbourne was organising any kind of event or anything, I wouldn't be able to help. I don't know what I can do. But it's good that it's happening :D Link to post Share on other sites
rainstainedhope Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm excited :D No idea what I can do for it but plenty of time to think. Black ring shall be acquired by then I hope :D Link to post Share on other sites
nateoke Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Oh no, this falls in final exam week so there won't be much opportunity for me to find other aces. But it's great to hear that there is a set week where we can all spread awareness. Link to post Share on other sites
KateJ Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'm going to be on holiday in New York that week! Not really related :) but now it's officially booked I just love saying it lol Link to post Share on other sites
FOXracingfan Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome! That's super close to my birthday! I plan on being out by then. I'll definitely find some stuff to wear that week! I must get my black ring before then too. Thanks for letting us know when Awareness Week is! Link to post Share on other sites
DexM Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It would be great if I could have a job by then. I have no idea what I could do. But I always feel I could do more Link to post Share on other sites
ItAllMakesSense Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I can't wait! I'm planning in having my new black ring by then because my current one is losing black diamonds :( Link to post Share on other sites
crescens Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I want to organize something for this where I work, but I'm just too shy to do any kind of speaking or anything, and I'm not comfortable being out at work either :( I'm trying to figure out what I can do (other than maybe send out a bulletin through the agency daily newsletter with a link to AVEN during that week). Link to post Share on other sites
Oxalis Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Kitchenwitch, will you guys be attending any particular conferences or anything for AAW? Link to post Share on other sites
kitchenwitch Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 In 2014, we're planning to attend Creating Change in Houston, TX, January 29-Feb 2, and World Pride in Tornto, June 20-29. We've submitted to the World Pride conference already (in joint effort with AVEN) and we'll be submitting to Creating Change sometime in September. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Oxalis Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks for the update! :lol: I wish I were closer for Houston, but I'll DEFINITELY see you at WorldPride 2014! Try and stop me! XD Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsaucy_Malika Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 i really want to go something for AAW. i have a black ring and stuff i could talk to people. but i dont know what else i could do. i was thinking handing out flyers to people but yeah i dont know! I WILL THINK OF SOMETHING! Link to post Share on other sites
controlled_abandon Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Sweet! I marked it on my calendar. I'm starting at my new university this Fall, so maybe I'll be able to organize something there. I'm hoping the LGBTQ(etc.) group there is open to asexuality. And yeah, black ring... I need to get one of those. Link to post Share on other sites
Mortussia Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Total noob here, but can someone tell me what a black ring is/signifies and why? Thankies in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Total noob here, but can someone tell me what a black ring is/signifies and why? Thankies in advance. They symbolise asexuality, and they're worn on the middle finger of one's right hand. :) Okay, so... I have to find someone else to educate for Awareness Week. I'm currently out to nearly everyone I know. :P Link to post Share on other sites
SpadeofAces Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I had to cancel my meetup to accommodate school. Link to post Share on other sites
Phaetion Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I came up with something for next week...but it's risky business. My plan is to use my old lanyard form years ago, stick all sorts of asexuality stuff in it, and wear it for four days (because that's when I'll be at my university). Yes, even in classes. Yes, I'll be walking past thousands of people and, on occasion (I would imagine), ask about it. After all, the LGBT manual does mention asexuality. Some would say it's admirable or brave, others think it's completely suicidal. Either way, I feel the need to do something that week. Yes, I am concerned with the potential discrimination I'll face but I figured it's best take a stand . Link to post Share on other sites
SpadeofAces Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Here is my first video for day one of Ace Awareness Week, 2013: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x16696y_asexual-ace-awareness-week-2013-day-one_creation#from=embediframe Keep Calm and Stay Ace! Link to post Share on other sites
SpadeofAces Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Here is my second video for day two of Ace Awareness Week, 2013: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x167k74_asexual-ace-awareness-week-2013-day-two_lifestyle Asexuals party hardest! Link to post Share on other sites
Cyfyndyfy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Yay! I even marked AAW on my calendar .:D Although judging from the previous posts, AAW wasn't a set week? After reading about AAW online, I naturally assumed that it was always October 20-26... whOOps. I won't be doing much either. I go to my uni's QSA [Queer-Straight Alliance] meetings and am curious to see if they mention AAW this week but I highly doubt it. If they do, it'll be a short five minute announcement or something. =P I would paint my nails but I just painted my nails with the blood of my enemies soooo can't :P I'm new to AVEN so it'll be interesting to see if AVEN does anything on here. Link to post Share on other sites
Tea.EarlGrey.Hot Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yay! I even marked AAW on my calendar . :D Although judging from the previous posts, AAW wasn't a set week? After reading about AAW online, I naturally assumed that it was always October 20-26... whOOps. I won't be doing much either. I go to my uni's QSA [Queer-Straight Alliance] meetings and am curious to see if they mention AAW this week but I highly doubt it. If they do, it'll be a short five minute announcement or something. =P I would paint my nails but I just painted my nails with the blood of my enemies soooo can't :P I'm new to AVEN so it'll be interesting to see if AVEN does anything on here. I had it marked on my calendar since a few months ago, but...... I'm not sure what my source was..... hmmm In other news, I'm still wondering what I can/should do, since I'm not out to anyone and don't really feel comfortable with that at this point. Link to post Share on other sites
Cyfyndyfy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yay! I even marked AAW on my calendar . :D Although judging from the previous posts, AAW wasn't a set week? After reading about AAW online, I naturally assumed that it was always October 20-26... whOOps. I won't be doing much either. I go to my uni's QSA [Queer-Straight Alliance] meetings and am curious to see if they mention AAW this week but I highly doubt it. If they do, it'll be a short five minute announcement or something. =P I would paint my nails but I just painted my nails with the blood of my enemies soooo can't :P I'm new to AVEN so it'll be interesting to see if AVEN does anything on here. I had it marked on my calendar since a few months ago, but...... I'm not sure what my source was..... hmmm In other news, I'm still wondering what I can/should do, since I'm not out to anyone and don't really feel comfortable with that at this point. I vaguely remember my source being tumblr lol As for some suggestions about what to do for AAW... since I won't be doing much either I don't really know what to suggest? I'm out to a few close people but not to QSA [and don't plan to be]. My plans were to just be active on AVEN and learn more about asexuality/myself. I'll probably end up browsing a bunch of asexuality tumblr sites and the like. Do whatever makes you comfortable. c: Aside from my reply, I scrolled up and saw World Pride 2014 in Toronto and that looks super cool! I'm two states away from Toronto so it wouldn't be such a bad drive/plane ride up there. I hope AVEN gets recognized at World Pride, would give me more of a reason to go. :D Link to post Share on other sites
SpadeofAces Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Here is my third video for day three of Ace Awareness Week, 2013: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x169aze_asexual-ace-awareness-week-2013-day-three_lifestyle Asexuals Don't Do It Like A Boss. Link to post Share on other sites
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