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Hey Nick! LOL well the meat part isn't really a big deal for me. Meat's not one of my favourite foods usually. Also when I say "I'm not eating meat" I mean like red meat and poultry, I'm still eating fish and shellfish (which I generally prefer anyway), and I'm still eating like eggs (though I seldom actually eat them ) and dairy (GOTTA have my cheese). It's the chocolate that's nearly impossible Anyway take care and have an fantastic day! Kevin

Hey Sharon! hahaha! Well that was the first time I've been to BOARDERS, I don't think they have them in Louisiana, at least not my part. I've always done that with Barnes & Noble though and Books-A-Million (which I'm not sure they have in other parts of the country, but I don't think it's quite as nice as B&N and Boarders anyway). LOL, books are fun Have an amazing day and take care! Kevin

Hey Davey! awww I'm sorry . I'm surprised you guys don't! And mine would be great all over again hope we do get to chat soon! Take care and have a terrific day! Kevin

***Warning this blog entry is long, rambling, and insanely enthusiastic and cheerful (and a real delight to write). I'll definitely looks like a stupid, ditzy, flammer. So read at your own risk *** Hey Everyone! So I know I said I was going to write about something "heavy" and I still intend to, but I just had too awesome of a day today. So Instead I'm going to talk about that! So first of all I stayed up all night relaxing and reading. Then in the morning Vance got on and we chated and played chess and scrabble! It was so much fun! (thanks Vance ). Then Ben and Davey got on and I got to chat with them! ( ) So then I normally would have gone to sleep, but I decided, "I don't wanna! :boy" So I didn't! Instead I took a nice, long bath and spent a lot of time fixing myself up. I even tried a new hair style, which I probably won't make a habit, but it was fun for a change. Anyway I wore a pair of black and white lace up shoes (you know those retro looking ones that EVERYONE'S got now), my favourite pair of tight jeans (and I was good and even wore underwear underneath today! ) One of my spikey belts (I have so many now, I'm such a belt-wh*&^), and a snug, solid blue shirt. So then (there's a good chance all my paragraphs are gonna begin with "So"....SOOOOO get used to it, lol ) it was around lunch time, but I decided since I was already being bad and staying up all night I'd just go ahead and break my temporary chocolate embargo - A few days ago I decided to give up alcohol, chocolate, and meat; predictably chocolate's the only one of the three I've given a second thought to. So I went to this nice Chinese chain called P. F. Chang's, because I LOVE their "Great wall of chocolate" It's like a 7 layer chocolate cake covered in raspberry sauce (which really makes it!), and fresh fruit (Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and of course raspberries). hehehe, and I really only wanted the cake so I just ordered that and a glass of water So (now I'm just doing it on purpose ) then as luck would have it a branch of my bank was right next door! So I got to deposit the money I had gotten for my birthday from family. Then I headed over to a "Boaders" bookstore (Texted Viv too ). It was my first ever time in one! It was pretty cool! LOL, so of course now that I was all set I decided to finally go ahead and break down and go to the huge Houston mall! The Gallaria! It's immense! Actually after I was "done" shopping I briefly got lost in it looking for the store with the exit to the parking garabe I'd used. But believe me being lost in a mall isn't exactly one of my worst nightmares So anyway I must admit I kinda preppy. First I went to Abercrombie and Fitch and bought a pair of jeans (I feel like I really exercised restraint just getting one thing). Next I hit Hollister and bought another pair of jeans (different style and colour of course), an orange polo shirt, which was probably a mistake because it's a little bigger than I like my shirts, but I really wanted an orange shirt! A belt, but it wasn't spikey obviously, it was one of those "well-worn" brown leather ones, and then at the check out counter the sales girl talked me into getting so "Jake" cologne. Well it had a really cute, well-built topples boy on the box . Actually that's like the best part of shopping at those places - all the giant pictures of scantily clad guys! So finally I made it to Express for men, which was the main objective of the trip. My cousin got me a giftcard to there for my birthday. I must say (just pretend I said "so") that these people REALLY shined with customer service! I was approached and helped by like 5 seperate people! LOL, they were running a sale on jeans, and of course I needed ANOTHER pair of those . It really was a good deal though! They were all on sale for 20 dollars off, THEN they gave me another 15 dollar coupon for showing the fitting room clerk my outfit. Which actually worked out great because he was gay and I wanted his opinion anyway! LOL and yes I am sure that the store was really doing that and it wasn't just something he did Anyway, OH MY GOSH! I'm in love with these jeans! I described the pair I put on this morning as my favourites, but these are DEFINITELY my new favourites! They're....okay I'm gonna say it, FABULOUS! They're actually completely different from the other two pairs, which were those kinda silly tattered ones people like. These were a really dark, dressy blue, straight leg, slim fit, low rise. They're just so great! They fit me almost perfectly too! Anyway I also got some good "professional clothes". I didn't really like the way my dressy clothes for work looked, I mean it's fun for a little while, but blah. Anyway I got this pair of khaki pants, which is designed to be a "modern cut", they didn't make them in my size (28) though (how can 30 be the smallest size? There's lot's of guys way smaller than that! ), so they're still a little big, but I definitely like the way they fit better. I also got this nice purple button-down shirt (which I can actually wear with the new jeans because they're that dressy!), and this really great belt (see what I mean about me and belts?). It's awesome! It's a black/brown reversible and the buckle just looks so classy and sleek. THEN, the best part happened! One of the myriad clerks approached me and asked if I'm be interested in opening an Express credit account and saving 15%. So I was like, "yeah sure". Then he was like, "oh wait, you're 18 right?" (MAN, that made feel good! It's almost as good as last weekened, when it was litterally 2 hours before my 23rd birthday, and I got I.D.-d for an R rated movie! ). Then he ran the credit check thingy and was like, "Wow! you have really good credit." So needless to say with all the great stuff I got, and all the compliments I'm going back there more often! (yeah yeah, I know they're PAID to say that stuff, but it frickin works!) So anyway after all that I was on preppy overload so I went to Hot Topic (yeah, whatever they're commercialized too). Guess what I got? hehe yep a belt, but see each one of the 3 belts I got today was a really different style so it doesn't count right? Anyway I also got one of those black, spike armband/bracelet thingys and two pretty cool T-Shirts, (both black obviously). One says "I Haven't lost my mind." Then in smaller print, "It's backed up on a disk somewhere". The other one, is the one I was just crazy about!!! It has "I Know What Boys Like" in purpley-blue lettering. I was just in love with the shirt, but it's too frickin loose! Especially for a shirt like THAT. I don't know, I guess I'm supposed to have boobs to fill it out . I'm hoping it'll shrink though, and either way I just had to have it! So anyway I was so excited about my new stuff, that I decided to swap belts and put on the new hot topic one (it's black with like closely packed rows of solid silver metal "button" things). I also swapped shirts to the one about losing my mind, and I put on the spike bracelet. The ensemble worked with the shoes anyway, and my, now 2nd favourite, pair of jeans is really versatile. Then I went back to the parking garage and dropped off all my stuff, and here's the best part (oh heck the whole frickin day rocked!) I then went ice skating (they have that in the mall) for like 3 hours! It was so much fun! Hehehe and I've STILL never fallen! I had a really great time! So by the time I left my feet were really hurting, so I actually drove without shoes! I used to have this huge no-walking-barefeet-ever thing (I'm not "shy" about my feet, I actually have a mild foot fetish---other people's obviously, I just don't like "using" my feet w/o some type of protective covering) so it's really amazing that I was completely comfortable doing it! I decided I wanted to go to the museums, and though I've been once I wasn't THAT familar with the section of the city, plus I wanted a bottle of water, so I even stopped at a gas station and went in, in just my black socks!! (which is actually something that would have REALLY been right up my fetish's ally if I saw another guy doing it ) LOL, I funny thing happened too. I said, "How much further to the museum district?", and I THOUGHT I heard him say, "about a fortnight!", but he really said, "About the forth [traffic]light". HAHA, I was thinking, "Geez, I don't want to go that badly!". Anyway as luck would have it by the time I got there it was after 7 and all the museums close early on Sundays. BUT, I didn't let that get me down! I had parked near this sculpture garden so I went in there and checked that out instead. Which is something I would have eventually wanted to do anyway! And it was pretty cool! They had some really great ones (though I don't see the need to back a "Pilgram" nude). I also climbed up on this wall thing and read The Reader's Digest for awhile (well till it got COMPLETELY dark). So anyway on the way home I stopped at that gay cafe' I always go to, which is just so cool, not just that it's a "gay" cafe', but that I have this like "hangout", it's just like on Friends or Fraisier with everyone just sitting around visiting! Only with everyone being homosexual! Anyway I ran into two of my friends, which I think is also pretty cool that I've got like new friends to run into! And they introduced me to the 5 other people with them (some of whom had also just met that night so it wasn't awkard for me...lol but I probably wouldn't have been anyway. I was feeling especially out-going tonight), and we all just sat around for an hour and a half or so and told stupid jokes and sang numbers from musicals. It was so much fun! OHHHH and 2 of the new people were a cute lesbian couple! GOSH I miss my lesbian friends! I really hope we end up being friends! SOOOO then of course I came home and wrote this blog entry, but the best part is that Matthew was on and I'm getting to hear all about how his trip is going! (Miss ya, Matty! ). So I told my friends I was just going home and going to bed since I've been up like a day and half now. I was planning on just soaking in a nice hot bath (Thanks again, Vance! ) and relaxing. BUT, my feet don't hurt anymore and inspite of it all I'm not tired. So I'm half-considering going back out and hitting the dance club! Of course it'll be packed and the line will be CRAZY, but still I dunno.... Anyway I realize that this blog is incredibly rambly and badly written, but the mind-numbing effusiveness is pretty indicative of my current bubbly mood, so I'm just going to leave it. Anyway have an awesome day everyone and take care!! Kevin

Hey David Awww thanks! Now I wouldn't say that! You're blog is VERY interesting! Besides I was just being goofy take care and have a great day Kevin

Thanks, Eric!! **corners Lucky**, "It's time for you to exfolieate, sweety!" Have an awesome day Kevin

Hey Kaiten! Hehehe! I'm so glad you enjoyed it It's nice to write a silly one every now and then Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Happy Birthday Drew!!!! I hope you have a really fantastic day and get everything you want! May your year also be filled with much joy and happiness. Take care! Kevin

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Hey Luc! I'm so sorry you're having a rough time adjusting *sigh* I'm off the chocolate for now . Well kind of, I've already "slipped" a few times , but I'm making progress. Anyway I wish you the best, Luc Take care! Kevin

Hey glomph! lol, of course, but only if they tested the product on something else besides humans before they tested it on humans before animals. hehe, have a fantastic day and take care! Kevin

I agree with Luc. That was too much! Thank you Kevin. I needed that awww you're welcome Tim! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Have a great day! Kevin

Awww thanks CJ! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! LOL I hadn't planned on putting that line in either, it just occurred to me on the spur of the moment. Take care and have a terrific day! Kevin

Wooo HOOO Thanks Alan! ***puts his award on his mantelpiece*** Have an awesome day and take care! Kevin

Aww thanks Luc! I'm glad you like it!

Hey Bob! Thanks Great point! I hope some day the world is such that a typical straight guy will want to learn more about gay issues. Aww thanks I just read something IN one of those books I wanted to discuss Anyway take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Awww! Thanks Vance!

Do you guys mean like this: "Hey, I'm going to The Lounge now to read the language thread. You guys wanna come with?" Or "Tomorrow I'm going to the announcement forum to see if there are any updates. You want to go with?" Yes, I think this originally began in the midwest or North too. However, I've had a couple of friends who were extremely fond of the expression and used it frequently (and seemingly naturally). I believe it was also a common part of the dilect of a character on a popular television series (though I don't remember which one); that could explain why it's growing in popularity. It annoyed me a little at first, but it's growing on me. Now I think it's kind of cute.

LOL that must be what CJ is hunting: inquisitive people! Looks like you can scratch that item off your list and move on to the next one Actually a little goaty told me (and swore me to secrecy on the details I'm afraid) that this scavenger hunt would not only be TONS of fun, but would also offer fabulous prizes!

Happy Birthday Jared!!! I hope you have a really awesome day and a terrific year!

Ya know that a Zephyr is an old rollercoaster and a baseball team! *nods* You make a `right-hand turn' instead of a right turn. haha! Yup, I hadn't even realized it until I read this. You judge a restaurant by its bread. That or the quality of the bathroom. Someone at a crawfish boil says, `Don't eat the dead ones

Hey Vance! Awww man! That really sucks about all that junk at work . Ben's right, they need to lay off on the extra work or lay on some serious extra money! YAY for you three day weekend! I've always wanted to see Queer as Folk, but I've still never seen a single episode! Sounds good from what I hear though! Take care and I'll talk to you ....well now actually Kevin

{Paraphrased scene from Friends} Ross to Susan as he surveys their book collection: "You guys sure have a lot of books about being a lesbian" Susan: "Yeah, well you have to pass a test or the won't let you do it" So I was at Barnes & Noble and I realized that my own personal library was completely devoid of books about being gay. So I sauntered (I was going for a gay book after all) over to the Gay Studies section. A long with three other titles (I'm also now the proud owner of The Joy of Gay Sex - which actually, not quite as hot or informative as I was expecting, but I figured it's a "must have" for a modern gay boi ) I decided to purchase a book on "coming out". I mostly consider myself "out", but there's still some family and old friends left that I need to tell so I figured why not. Anyway, interesting thing about buying a book about coming out, you kind of have to already BE OUT to buy it. I'm definitely out enough to buy it. It was actually kind of fun watching the sales clerk try to act casual and unflustered, but the irnoy struck me. It's sort of like getting a book on wedding planning AS a wedding gift. "Why thank you, MaryJo, I'll be sure to keep this handy for after the devorce when I'm dating seriously again." I also noticed an intriguing label on my facial cleanser. It seems I needn't worry, the product wasn't tested on animals. Now I think that's a very good and important thing for some consumer goods. Like chain saws for example. "yeah Bill, looky here, this baby'll take the head off a full growed elk in 3 seconds flat *spit* says so right here on the box." Still it is a relief to know that no where out there is a white rat having to endure "radiant, non-oily skin" *gasp!*. We all know they don't test condoms on animals. Rodents have notoriously poor access to birth control. This is of course how rabbits got such a bad rap. Of course they don't test those coming out books on animals either. No, the prefer to use young gay people. "Well that sure didn't work! George, make a note to leave sky writing out of the revised edition." Anyway take care all and have an awesome day!! Also I do hope no one takes anything in this entry seriously. I have the utmost amount of respect for the coming out process and I'm firmly against all animal testing. Besides I've already decided what my next entry is going to be about and it'll be painfully serious.

Hey Drew! Yeah, I'm pretty close with my family too, but I have a pretty small immediate family: My mom, grandparents, an aunt and a cousin. I have other family members, but I'm not nearly as close with them. Anyway to be honest I figure by the time I'd actually be in Canada or the UK (for good), I'll be much older and well.... (I'm not gonna finish that sentence) You're right, Massachusetts would be a cool place to live too! Anyway take care and have a terrific day! Kevin

Happy Birthday Gary!! I hope you have an awesome day and a great year! Take care, Kevin