Category: holidays

Pride Cometh

The motherland is gearing up for the first gay high holy day of the season. The gym gets busier by the day, the bars have already put out flashy banners, and the city is slowly filling up w/visitors. Yes, gay pride is coming again to SF. I’ve weighed in more than a few times on pride here but feel compelled to do so again.

I’ve already seen and heard that many folks once again don’t celebrate pride anymore. They feel it represents aspects of the community as undesirable. Aspects many would rather middle America knew nothing about. Why? Because it forces them to challenge their beliefs. Oh, I’ll be the first to admit pride is no longer just about celebration however, that doesn’t mean we should stop. We are more visible than ever. We have more rights than ever. However, one only need to look as far as the local news to see that gays/lesbians are still tormented, tortured, and even murdered by the ignorant.

Gays/lesbians come from all walks of life. We cross the divide of race, sex, and nationality. It is foolish to think we will ever speak w/one voice; we are simply too diverse. Does that mean we should abandon those who came before us? Or how about those coming after us? Will they see a community as large and diverse as humanity itself or will they see nothing?

I came out very young. Even though I decided to live openly for myself, I was still very naive and scared. Seeing my first pride parade gave me hope. I realized I was not alone. I realized I didn’t need to settle for second class citizenship. I realized that there were people just like me out there in the world. It was such a relief and it was then I knew I’d be alright. I have not forgotten those fearful years. I find it an act of cowardice to even suggest we abandon a celebration of who we are. We would be turning our backs not only on the very liberties we’ve fought so hard for but also those coming up behind us. There may come a day when we no longer need to celebrate in unity. That day is not yet upon us. While many of us have come to terms w/being gay, many more have not. We may not identify or even agree w/parts of the gay “community”. We don’t have to. We only need remember that everyone has the right to live openly and free of persecution simply because we are different.

It is with an open heart I welcome you into the fold. Fag, dyke, queer, lesbo, tranny, daddy, twink, bear, bunny, lesbian, gay, or whatever you call yourself. Welcome. And realize you are not alone.

Holy War

Brothers and sisters, harken unto my voice. I am declaring a fatwa. Not on who but what, grease and fat! As the first of the three gay high holy days1 approaches, it is time. The Motherland, one again, is preparing to receive her lost children unto her bosom. She will have you clean and deserving or not at all.

I declare unto you, go forth and make war on the fatty and greasy foods. No more will you be slaves to their evil influence. You must resist the temptation to indulge in their sinfulness2. They are infidels and will only try to subvert you into their hideous ways. Instead, you will prostrate yourself in daily workout routines. You will not skip your cardio workouts. You will burn away the years of evil residue and build up. Make it so for I have spoken. I have declared they are the “axis of evil” and must be defeated at all costs! Make it so my children.

1 Gay Pride, Up Your Alley Fair, and Folsom St. Fair.
2 That means no Taco Bell brettcajun!

Blogapalooza 2007 II

**Update*** Several folks have already expressed an interest in an Saturday get together as some are arriving Friday and will miss the one on Friday. I’ll try to arrange something for Saturday for those who can’t make the Friday shindig.

Ok blog fans, the date is fast approaching. The big blogger weekend aka SF Pride is not far off. I’m creating a page w/links to blogs or emails for all those planning to attend. That way everyone can rub elbows, talk shop, discuss room & board options, etc.

I know DanNation is also working on a more specific date and time however, I’m just looking for numbers vs events. Once the weekend approaches and more folks have an idea of their schedules, I’ll try to arrange a get together. Again, nothing fancy or overly pretentious, just a space for the group to meet, maybe grab some food or drink, and chat. I took the weekend off so I’ll have time to play vs worry about work. The only kink would be getting called for the EMT gig however, I’m really not expecting to be called in the first group.1

Anway, last year’s gathering was very fun and I got to meet quite a few folks. I’m hoping to add more to the list this year.

1 No, not giving up just being realistic.

Easter Smeaster

What did I do for Easter? I’m afraid to say, it might be sacrilige What being baby Jesus’s birthday and all. I was screaming “oh god” so I guess that makes it ok. hehehe

What did I do? I got my nipple ring resized. What? You though I was referring to something else didn’t you? Well, no worries, I did that too. Anyway, I decided to go up a size on my nipple ring. And while it may not look very big in the picture, it hurt like a mother. It is tender as hell now too. I had to break out the lube just to get it in. And even then it took quite a bit of effort. It gives new meaning to the phrase, “if it doesn’t fit, force it.”

Moving on. I don’t celebrate Easter and had forgotten till someone pointed it out to me. Where did the time go? The year just passed and already it’s April. I’m back at work later today. The shitty part is I’m working on a holiday. Even worse, it is an unpaid holiday. You would think Easter would be a paid holiday in our rather righteous country. So much for priorities.

The vacation was restful. Well, somewhat restful. After the entrance exam, I was able to relax and enjoy the down time. I must admit it was very nice just wasting a few days away w/nothing to do other than ride the bike, play xbox, or just veg.

Happy VD

I was looking for a good picture to give eveyone a thrill on valentines day. Then I stumbled across this one. I just had to share it. The guy looks hot, sure. However, if I ever had a date get undressed wearing something so incredibly “gay” underneath, I think the date would be over. I’d be laughing so hard I wouldn’t be able to do anything else.

What was he thinking? Pastel? Even worse, pastel with mesh? Yeah, this guy is hot enough you can still see his hotness however, most of us don’t quite reach that level (including myself). I’m just trying to imagine someone I know coming out in that outfit trying to look sexy. What I get in my mind leaves me contorting in a fit of giggles.

So instead of something overly sexy this VD, I leave you with this. I hope it brings you as much laughter as it brought me! Now, if you’ll excuse me. I’m off to the gym to see if I can’t shape my body into a shape something similar to him.

Christmas

Today, I’m trying to look beyond the tragedy to the season itself. Not being a “christian”, Christmas has never had the same meaning for me. Christmas is the one time of year when you put the bickering behind you and you share in the spirit of closeness, be it a lover, family, friends, co-workers, whatever. Forgetting the woes of the outside world, you rejoice in the spirit of togetherness and humanity. You take a moment to remember we are not alone in this world and that connection should be celebrated. That is the meaning of Christmas to me.

Back when I had a social life, I would always host a party for anyone who didn’t have a place to go for Christmas. I’d even invite people I wasn’t overly fond of if I knew they had know where else to go. Some of my favorite Christmas’s were spent that way. This year, I can’t host a party but I can be close to those I’ve grown to care about. That is enough for me.

I’ve also made quite a few blog friends in the last 3 years and while I can’t be with you this holiday season, you are in my thoughts and I wish you a very safe and happy holiday.

Moby

Tic Toc… II

I’m late getting my xmas cards out this year. Partly, as I can’t find my wax seals. The other part is I’ve been procrastinating looking for the damn seals. Everything got shuffled in the move back in March so I have to dig for’em.

Anyway, cards are going out today/tomorrow.

Been Good or Bad This Year?

Ya know how I said this year had been good to me? Remember all the overtime I’ve been working? Well, Christmas came early for Moby this year. I decided to put some of my hard earned dough to good use.

Yes! Your eyes are NOT deceiving you. I bought a new Panasonic 42″ Plasma (read flat screen) TV

Ain’t it a beauty? I’m as surprised as you are. It’s amazing how far I’ve come financially in the past 2 years1. I’ve gone from barely affording a plane ticket to buying a new plasma TV! I’m so excited I could just pee myself.2

(In my best TV announcer voice)
But wait! There is more! Oh yeah baby.

I couldn’t settle w/just a plasma TV. Oh no, yours truly had to have some new fangled gadget to display ON it. Never fear….

…is here! I got the premium one so it comes w/a HD-DVD drive as well. This way I don’t have to worry about buying yet another DVD player. The really good news? I paid for it all in cash. Now that my friends is a nice feeling.

Yeah, I’m bragging but I think I deserve it. Looking back over these past few years, I have worked hard. I recovered from a very destructive relationship3, I moved three, count’em 3 times, my social life is pretty much non-existent, I’ve only taken 1 vacation in 2 years and I’ve done my share of charity work. So, I fell pretty good seeing some benefit from all my hard work. Anyway, I’m not quite done yet. I still have to buy stuff for the roomie and my nephew/niece back in Texas. Other than that, my shopping is about over for the season. Either way, I’m enjoying to fruits of my labor and I promise no more gloating. *g*

1 All the boocoo overtime didn’t hurt none either.

2 Actually, when the TV arrived at my doorstep. I did pee a little.

3Not to mention the $10,000 in debt that came with it.