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Hey Nicole! Nope, I'm in Houston. I think maybe June is "Pride month" though, but I could be wrong. That's so awesome that you're going to go too! I hope you have a great time. LOL we'll have to be sure to swap stories and stuff Thanks, yep it was my mom I felt sorry for since she had to do the majority of the driving with it . That sucks about you and your sister getting stuck . Did you guys go in a ditch? Actually ours did several times, but usually just one side's back wheel, and it never got stuck completely. Whew! How'd they get you guys out anyway! Those things must be tough to pull out! Aww thanks, same here Have a great day and take care! Kevin

Awww thanks, James, I did! Have a great day!

Hey David! Thanks! I hope your upcoming move goes well too! I'm sure it'll be even more hectic than mine , but hopefully you'll be better prepared for it! Oh I dunno, I bet you're great at making new friends. I'm doing my best, but it's tricky since I've only met that one group so far, and if there's one thing I've always been careful not to be it's clingy, so I definitely need to meet some more people. I'm staying positive about it though, and I'm not going to give up Aww thanks! I can't wait to start posting again. Unfortunately I'm pretty behind on my reading though Of course it is kind of exciting to have so many great chapters of my favourite stories waiting for me! ***glances at the pile of boxes*** They can wait Anyway take care and have an Aweso...nice day Kevin

Awwww thanks Rob!! That's sweet to say I have been having a good time, but I couldn't wait to get back on and catch up with you guys! LOL well I've got the smiling part under control for now LOL the shopping though, well I'd really better hide my wallet! It won't be as bad once I get into a routine, but right now everytime I pass a cool shop I think "wow! that place looks cool, it can't hurt to go in and look around. I won't buy anything"...yeah right, "Ohhh, denture adhesive, well I don't have any of that at home" Take care and have an amazing day! Kevin

Hiya Vic!! Thanks for the welcome back, and you're right I'm having lots of fun Thanks for the tip! I guess you're right they can afford to risk over-booking and alienating people, but it definitely ticked me off! Put us behind for the whole trip! At least they did give me a little discount though. I sure hope I do find something fast though! LOL even if I can resist the temptations of the container store there's sure ALOT of other shops and things here LOLOL I'm going to have to hide my wallet from myself at the rate I'm going. Have an awesome day and take care! Kevin

LOLOL Sharon! Yep, brevity of word just isn't one of my virtues Thanks for the welcome back, and I'm definitely having a really good time so far! ....Now those boxes Well I've decided to cross my fingers that some kindhearted theif breaks in, has a change of heart, and decides to unpack everything and fill my ice trays instead of stealing Take care and have an awesome day! Kevin

Hey Ronnie! I'm sorry to hear that the Yearbook Lady isn't being fair to you . Try not to let her get you down though, it's her loss if she fails to utilize your talents. It definitely sucks that "Sabrina" took over the Annie assignment though . Hmmm just out of curiosity did you decide to call her "Sabrina" because she's a teenage witch? Anyway take care and I hope the rest of your school year is awesome! Kevin

Hey Everyone! Guess What?! I'm back! Sorta. I still have alota unpacking to do and I still need to find a job and make new friends, so I'm not completely back, but kinda sorta. So let's see, what do I really need to tell you guys about since the last time I blogged? -I quit my job. Everyone was REALLY great, especially my boss and his wife, they took me out to eat to this really nice sushi place, gave me some cash as a graduation/leaving present, as well as a couple of other gifts it was really sweet! Then when they dropped me off at home and were leaving for good they both gave me hugs and told me they loved me and were going to miss me. Needless to say I was pretty emotional. Especially since I basically "left" three seperate times, the time I just described (which was the official final time), and then once each when I left the two different locations for good and had to say goodbye to those respective coworkers. -Funnyish story, when we went out to eat there was this cute, young, obviously gay, Maitre D at the restaurant. Anyway, naturally enough I suppose, we were discussing my future plans. Well the Maitre D happens to walk by and stand facing away from us at the next table to seat someone else. Soooo being a normal, redblooded, (gay) guy I was checking him out when the next thing I know my (now former) boss comes out with, "So have you ever considered the priesthood" I practically chocked on the water I'd just been attempting to swallow lol. (and for the record I don't think I'd make a good priest. First off I don't want to do the whole, "being alone romantically" thing, and secondly I'm pretty sure many of my views (and not just about homosexuality, but in general) would get me excommunicated). -My grades for the semester turned out WAY better than I expected. Even in full slacker mood I still managed to NOT bring down my GPA at all. -I unfortunately had trouble motivating myself to pack and ended up literally staying up all night 2 days before the move to get it all done. -We had MAJOR U-Haul difficulties. While I'm proficient in handling a stick **blush** my mom (who accompanied me) doesn't know how to drive a standard, so she had to drive the crazy-big (23 foot long) U-Haul (automatic), while I drove my truck (manual). -Well first off they didn't have the truck we'd reserved when we went to pick it up the night before, so we had to come back early the next morning to get it (they did reduce our price and upgrade us to a larger size though). Which of course put us REALLY behind packing the sucker and getting on the road. -Of course I felt sorry for my poor mum (it just felt like a "mum" moment ) having to drive that huge truck, and so I volunteered to take Timmy (A.K.A. the whinny, crying beast from Hades) with me, while she took Lucky (A.K.A. the soothing angel of peace) with her. So the thing about Timmy is, he's neurotic AND vocal with it. He particularly didn't like it when we: Stopped, turned, parked, started, or continued to move forward. :wacko: And don't even get me started about how much he hated it when I got on the phone with the people in the leasing office of my new complex to tell them we were running late (I'm sure they were under the impression I'd been detained due to having to devise new methods of feline torture) -Of course the most interesting and unfortunate incident occurred the second time we stopped to get gas. My mom turned a little short and scrapped the side of the truck against one of those big iron/cement posts they put up around the gas tanks...well actually she got it STUCK against one of those posts. So she's upset and I'm thinking "oh geez, this is going to cost me THOUSANDS of dollars", but it falls on me to try to get the truck "unstuck". So I get behind the wheel, cut heavy and start to pull out of it. Which of course creates this horrible scrapping/popping sound. This actually manages to elicit a brief concerned look from Lucky before she decides it isn't worth her trouble and rolls over in her box (meanwhile I can hear Timmy screaming his head off in my truck parked several feet away despite the fact that the doors are shut). Anyway I successfully manage to get the truck unstuck and once again fortune smiles upon: there's no damage to my stuff inside, the truck's still drivable, and best of all the accident is covered by the insurance I took out when I rented it! -We were late getting to the leasing office, but the lady had stayed behind and waited for us! So I was still able to pick up my key etc. -Getting everything inside was tough, we had further to take it, several steps to contend with (even though my apartment is on the ground floor the whole property is slightly elevated), we also had a self closing/locking gate to deal with. This is quite an odd gate. You can walk OUT with out any trouble, but the heavy metal gate closes and locks itself and there's NO WAY to reopen it from the outside, you have to walk all the way around to the main entrance. Of course, fortunately, the gate is only about 9 feet high and constructed in such a way that it can be climbed -well that is if you're fairly young, strong, and agile. Which happily I am -- so I just kept climbing over and letting my mom in. Until we finally found something heavy enough to prop it open with. So let's see here's some highlights of what's been going on since I've actually been here: -I got a new phone (and number of course), which I'm absolutely crazy about! And best of all it has a camera on it! I've always wanted one with a camera. So I've been taking alot of pictures of Timmy and Lucky hugging and cleaning each other. They're so adorable! I'm defintely planning to post the pics of them later. I may even post pics of the apartment once I'm done unpacking (which I'm not even close to completing). And POSSIBLY, but much less likely, a pic or two of myself. I absolutely hate the way I look in pictures. I've got to be like the least photogenic person in the world! I just don't get it! I actually LIKE the way I look in mirrors, and I feel pretty good about my appearance in general, but geez get me on camera and I look like something Dr. Frankenstein couldn't quite vivify. -Before my mom left (on Wednesday afternoon) we went to "The Container Store" which is a really fun place! I'd read about it in Reader's Digest so I was excited about going. Anyway it was really cool. I bought a buncha junk. Anyway one of my ongoing problems (since before I moved) was solving my shoe situation (I just hated the shoe-rack I used to have). So of course I was looking for something nifty to put my shoes in. But I still don't really like the conventional shoe-racks they have. So anyway finally I see this cool cube-y boxed thing, which I think was actually designed for DVDS/CDS, and I really like it. But my mom's like, "no, you shoes will never fit in that, the boxes aren't wide enough", and I'm all like, "no, I'm sure they will". So anyway finally I'm like, "look I'll prove it", so I pop my shoes off and stick them in the cube-y box structure. LOL well JUST at that moment the guy in that department wanders up; now he's clearly gay and very excited about his job (which I think is just nifty!). So he looks at me and then at my shoes in the DVD case, and while practically bubbling with enthusiasm askes, "Have you considered a shoe-rack?" -Thursday night I decided to try go out and meet people (I had previously met one of my neighbours and had a nice conversation with some other applicants at a job interview - the job for which I decided wasn't quite right for me). So I went to this gay dance club, but it was like empty. SO I ended up walking along the strip (yeah it's so cool there's like a whole strip/area of gay clubs and other venues) and going to this like sports/karaoke bar (well actually I think they usually show Will&Grace and other "gay" stuff....so I guess it's not really a "sports bar"). It was okay, but there weren't that many people around my age there . This older guy said something to me that was a comeon, but I'm still not quite sure what. He either said, "Hey Cutie, what's up?", "Hey Kiddie (I was one of the youngest people there), what's up?", or "Hey Kitty ( ???), what's up?". In any case even if I had be interested (which I wasn't), he just kept walking. The funny girl next to me turned to me and said, "You shoulda said 'the rent' ". lol -Anyway just as I was giving up on meeting anyone in my age group, this group of 3 cute guys walks in. And best of all the one I was REALLY interested in seemed to be the "Third wheel", as the other two were clearly a couple. He was just my type! Blonde, blue-eyed, boyish, and with a great smile. So I decided to just be friendly and I went up to him and introduced myself and started a conversation. Well it went okay, his name was Chase, and he was pretty nice, but after a few minutes of "carrying the conversation ball" I decided he must either be really shy or just not interested. So I excused myself. Boy I felt lousy! I mean it wasn't even a real rejection, he was completely responsive to everything I said, and for all I know he may have had a boyfriend, or just been intimidated talking to a stranger, but I was suddenly thinking, "oh my gosh I must be ugly! ". So I went to the bathroom to check in the mirror, fully intending to maybe cry a little in a bathroom stall if I didn't like what I saw (yeah that's pathetic I know, but I was already walking out on a limb not knowing ANYONE and trying to introduce myself to strangers, and I just felt really vulnerable). But happily I did like what I saw, so I figured, "screw it if I'm not his type". -Anyway on the way out my self-esteem was like completely restored when this guy (again too old for me like the majority of people in that place) stepped in front of me, looked me over, and said, "you're really cute". So I guess maybe I shoulda even been a little intimidated by this older, bigger guy standing in my path making a pass at me, but it was like EXACTLY what I wanted/needed to hear right then, so I just grinned, said something to the effect of: "Thanks, that's really sweet of you to say.", and stepped around him. And it REALLY made my night . -So when I got home that night I checked out some stuff online and found some information for a "GLBT Community Center", and I figured maybe they could help me get involved in some sort of groups or something, and meet people. So anyway I went, but the darn thing was closed even though it was during normal hours! BUT by a huge stroke of good luck as I was leaving these two guys walked up intending to go in too, so we got to talking, and one of them, Brad, said he was going out with some friends that night (to the very same dance club I'd originally intended to go - which is apparently packed on Friday and Saturday), and he invited me to come along. At this point I discovered that they were actually a little younger than I expected, and similarly they were surprised to discover I was older than they expected. Brad, is 18 almost 19, and his boyfriend, Michael, is only 16! (and of course couldn't even get into the club). Anyway Brad was really nice and I figured I could use all the friends I could get, besides 3 years isn't that big an age difference (and it made me happy that I apparently could still pass for 18 or 19 w/o any trouble). -It was really fun, I met his other three friends, and we all danced and had a good time. (And I discovered that I'd better be careful around here, the guys seem to move REALLY fast. I was dancing with this one guy at the club and the next thing I know he's trying to kiss me, I didn't even freakin know his FIRST name, yet alone his last! Anyway I kept moving away so he didn't quite get my lips, but my throat, ear and cheeks certainly got covered in "pushy guy saliva. I was kinda irritated too, I mean geez! there wasn't even any conversation! Maybe I'm just a prude but...eughhh) Anyway then we went to this cafe' and hung out for awhile, then eventually we got food at like 4 in the morning at this all night diner. I had a really good time. And amazingly all these places were like "gay" places. I just can't get over what a huge gay settlement this city has! It's like everyone's gay! Especially in this one section of town which, by complete coincedence, I'm not quite in, but I'm in the neighbouring section (which still seems to be very "gay friendly", in fact I'm pretty sure my upstares neighbour (who I haven't officially met yet, it was a different one I referred to earlier) is gay). Anyway there's also going to be this huge "Pride" parade/event next month. And even though I'm not a big "Pride" person, I'm definitely going to go, it'll be fun and a great chance to meet people. -So today I finally went back to the GLBT center and this time they were open. So I gotta buncha info about meetings and groups and stuff, so I'll be attending those soon. -Me + no job + a million new places to shop = a BAD combination. LOL instead of unpacking I've literally been shopping every day since I've been here. Not just for clothes of course, but for like EVERYTHING you could think of around an apartment. It's been fun but I REALLY need to stop. So tomorrow I'm promising myself I won't even leave my apartment, I'll just stay and unpack all day! -I've also got a bunch of job interviews in the works. Apparently, unbeknownst to me, when you apply for "real jobs" the interview process takes much longer and you have to go through more phases, so I'll keep you guys posted. Okay so that's what's been going on with me. LOL sorry it went so long, you guys feel free to just skip it if you want. ************************* On another note I want to sincerely thank everyone who left me comments or sent me a PM in my absense. Your support and kindness meant ALOT to me, and it made everything much easier for me knowing that I had you guys behind me. Specifically I want to give a and my warm wishes and prayers to Nick for a full and speedy recovery with his surgery. I also want to give Kitty a big and my best wishes and prayers that everything with her dad works out okay, and that is prognosis is good and hopeful I want to give a big congratulations to Anthony on the birth of his Niece!! A special thanks to Ben, David, Vance, and Viv (hehehe alphabetical order), for keeping me company and sane (and in general being the awesome (hehehe sorry David) people that they are!), these last few days when I've had time to get on MSN. Good luck to Rob with all the mess that's going on with his plumbing and everything else Anyway finally a BIG to EVERYONE else, and I'm sorry I haven't caught back up on what's been going on with everyone else yet, I've just been randomly reading blogs. But you're all super-awesome and teriffic!! All the best and have an amazing summer everyone!! Kevin

Oh my gosh Nick!! I'm all freaked out now. I had no idea you were having another surgery and this one did sound really scary I feel like such a lousy friend for not being here for you at all. I'm proud of you for pulling through though, and I know it sucks that everyone was making themselves stressed-out nervous wrecks worrying about you, but just remember it's because they love you so much. And then try to gently remind them that if they really want to do something for you they should be nice to each other and avoid creating anymore stress for you. What you mean is that they should be dismembered, right David? Admittedly that's a little harsher than I usually go, but GEEZ!! It makes me sad that anyone would say that anyone else deserved to have cancer. I'm so glad you had a fun time in Florida, Nick, and I'm sure the little vacation was good for you! I hope you're all better now and pain and stress free, and again I'm really sorry I wasn't able to offer you any support . Take care, and please don't let the bitter, angry people get you down. THEY'RE the ones that are suffering and are unhappy, and while they may deserve a little sympathy and pitty they DON'T deserve to fill you with anger or stress. One of my favourite adages ever is: "Resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die" let them wait, Nick, you're not dying Kevin EDIT: I forgot to say: "YAY!!! I can't wait to read the updates for My Jump off and What's the Difference!! WOOO HOO, and I'm also eager to read the new poem! And thanks for the Reader's Excellence Award"

Hey everyone! Well this could be a huge mistake, and there's every chance I won't last a day without compulsively checking for updates, but I've decided that I'd better take a break from GA. Finals start Monday the 8th and end Saturday the 13th (and I do have one on Saturday ), then my move is the following Monday (the 15th). So in that time I need to pack (oh boy do I need to pack :wacko: ), Study for finals, find a new job for when I get there (really stressing out about this!), and try to say goodbye to everyone. That's going to be the hardest part. Lately I've been getting alot of the "so are you having a going away party or something?", and one of my friends even offered to throw me one, but I'd have felt bad accepting the offer. I dunno, maybe I should have some sort of party or something. It's just that my apartment is a disaster area right now, I got in that bad frame of mind the logic of which is, "well you're moving soon, no point cleaning up twice" . Plus I have empty boxes everywhere in preparation for packing (I do have 3 packed boxes though! ). So I just don't think I want to have anything at my apartment. So I dunno maybe I could reserve a room in a restaurant or something. Or maybe have everyone go to the park for a big picnic (that sounds kinda fun!). But in all likelihood I'll probably just opt to do a series of individual goodbyes. Anyway my last day of work is the Monday finals start. Wow! I've been there THREE YEARS! Patrick is the only person who's been there longer. I know I've been literally counting the days (5 now) that I have left, but I'm still going to miss it. More importantly I'm going to miss my coworkers. Especially in the last year it seems like I've really gotten close with them all. They even fulfilled one of those, "I've always wanted that" moments in my life when they threw me a surprise birthday party last August (and I really was surprised!). Plus when you get down to it they're the primary people (with a couple of exceptions) that I spend time with AWAY from work. So yeah . But it's been nice, and my boss is being great about it, he could have kept me until the 13th (and I'd have been okay with that), but instead the 8th is my last day. And it was so nice, when I found out I could go on the 8th I was like, "oh so you're okay with me leaving on the 8th?", and he was like, "well I'd like you to stay here forever, but you've got to go sometime." So anyway at least I can leave with no regrets. I also got most of the address changing stuff taken care of (look I'm ending a sentence with a prepostion, oh well). I still need to actually do the forwarding address thing with the post office, but I can only think of two more actual businesses/organizations I need to notify. I had fun today though. I used my all time favourite stress relieving tactic: I went shopping! (yeah yeah, I am so gay ) I mean it only makes sense right? I'm about to move. I'm desperately trying to save up all the money I can. I need to get rid of all my extra junk.....so I go shopping . LOL brilliant idea. Spend too much money and get more stuff to haul across the country :king: . But it was really fun, and I do feel better. Besides I don't want to get to Houston looking like a pauper. Soooo, you guys wanna know what I got? . I bought 3 new pairs of jeans, 11 shirts, a pair of "flip flops" (they're like really cheap rubber sandals, I don't know about everywhere else, but they're quite popular here), a real pair of sandals, a pair of sneakers, and a new pair of regular "going out" shoes. Yeah, I spent WAY too much, but "new city, new look" . And I know 11 shirts sounds outrageous but one of them was actually a long-sleeve wintery looking shirt (so I won't be wearing that one for awhile), and then 5 of them were nice shirts I could wear to work (assuming I find a job ), and then the other 5 were Tee's. Anyway it was actually when I got home that I realized that I spend too much time on here. The first thing I wanted to do was get on and check around on the boards and blogs. When really I promised myself all day that I was only getting to go shopping because I was going to make myself write my resum

Oh I'm so sorry Val There isn't really much I can say besides reiterating that this is a chance for a new beginning. I know that's small consolation now though. Take the time you need to grieve and get through this. Don't try to shut the emotions out, but try not to wallow in them either. Take care and I know you can get through this. Kevin

Hey Vance! We're very happy to have you here too!! I'm so glad things did happen as they did and we all got the privilege of getting to know you You're right there is a nice little "family feel" to this place. And you're writing is awesome! It would have been quite a shame if it hadn't reached a larger audience. Of course it's wonderful that it was primarily for you and Sam in the first place . I hadn't been fortunate enough to read your work until you came to GA and this combined with the fact that I read VERY slowly for pleasure (LOL if I'm not enjoying something I just shoot right through it) means I'm only about halfway through Shane and I haven't started on Tyler yet. I have to say though Shane is one of the best stories I've ever read , and I'm really looking forward to seeing how it comes out and getting to Tyler. I also eagerly await each new release of Cameron! Anyway I'm glad you're here too Take care and have an awesome week! Kevin P.S. Don't worry about over using exclamation marks, I have to buy them in bulk to keep up with my consumption!!!

Hey Nick! The dentist scares me so bad. I'm upset for days ahead of time. A wreck on the day I have to go. Then I just feel, for lack of a better word, violated for a day or so afterwards are you okay? I read it, it was teriffic! Take care and feel better, Kevin

Hey David Wow, that's really pricey! There's no cheaper way to send stuff? (this is mostly a rhetorical question, I'm sure you've looked). It's an awesome story! Sometimes I really love "dark" stories/movies/songs...other times I avoid them like crazy. Hard to say which ones I'll like and which ones I won't. You're story I love, Brokeback Mountain for example (which I thought was really dark and depressing) I didn't like a bit. The movie Closer (which really shows a grim view of love) I absolutely adored. There's just no telling lol. Awesome! Good Luck! I miss live chat . I haven't been in there at all in several days . Anyway when I go back I'll miss your presence, but yes go catch up on your writing! I like the title LOL now that I started using MSN (semi-regularly), I don't use AIM much. I'm AFriendlyFace05 though (see I'm original too ) Have an awesome week and take care, Kevin

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(LOL and the rest of my post ) Well I love Beautiful, and that video was kinda hot lol Yep, many great songs! I LOVE Dido, I can listen to Thank You over and over again non-stop for hours , throw in a little White Flag and I'm set! Lifehouse is one of my favourite bands ever! I like pretty much all their songs! Hanging By a Moment was perfect, Breathing, and Everything are just beautiful, Sick Cycle Carousel is really powerful, The Sky is Falling is one of my favourite songs to sing along too, and Quasimodo, while I'm sure it isn't intentional, actually fits wonderfully into gay rights/acceptance. I agree! I Love Eminem, I like almost everything he puts out! She's got a few songs I really like! Fleetwood Mac is really good! I think Tell Me Lies is my favourite Stevie Nicks song. I do love that song, but I think I prefer Killer Queen ***************************** Anyway I really like all types of music. I guess I should mention: Prozzak, Eve 6, Blink 182, Green Day, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers though. I also like Pink, Cowboy Mouth, The Beatles, The Supremes, Simon and Garfunkle, Nickelback (did you guys see the video for Savin Me yet? I LOVE it, and talk about a cute guy!! ), Fall Out Boy, The Decemberists, The New Pornographers, The Turtles, Weezer, Reliant K, The Elms, By The Tree, Toby Keith, Staind, Fuel, Matchbox 20, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jason Mraz, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Gorillaz, Gary Allen, Everclear, The Temptations, The Foundations, Franz Ferdinand, Brendan Benson, Keane, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Our Lady Peace, Pussycat Dolls, Seether, Shakira, Nelly, Frank Sinatra, Carly Simon, Petula Clark, The Dave Clark Five, The Monkees, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, Billy Joel, Reba Macentire, Brad Paisley, Cheryl Crow, ....well like I said everything from all types of music

LOL well I like just about everything so I'd rather comment on you guy's thoughts LOL I almost embarrassed, but yes I really like Kelly Clarkson, I've liked pretty much all her songs. I think my favourite is Because of You. I LOVE Crocodile Rock, and Tiny Dancer, but I think my favourite might be I Want Love I don't think I'd really thought of that song much (though I'd heard it), but I really like that video! LOL Tina looks good in that video Oh my gosh! I LOVE Good Morning Beautiful SOOOOO much. I think it's the most romantic song made in years. I'll seriously melt if someone ever wakes me up that way Isn't he originally Australian? I like that song, but I think I preferred These Words Thanks you so much Colin! I really love that song and I'd never seen the video, which I really liked by the way! You're right the guy is really cute! Yes I like them Side is my favourite song by him! But I really really like Why Does it Always Rain on Me too AWESOME band! I think perhaps my favourite song is Beautiful Day, but so many good ones! yep also good (Am I only allowed 10 quotes per post? It messed up after 10 )

Hmm I hate trying to choose. Actress: Well I like Angelina Jolie (Amazing actress and very hot), Jennifer Garner (cute), Jodie Foster (so good with drama), and Meryl Streep (Such a talented actress). I also really like Goldie Hawn (really hot in her day), Nicole Kidman (pretty and a REALLY awesome actress), Diane Keaton (Really talented!), Jennifer Aniston (hot and talented), Sarah-Michelle Gellar (superhot), Halle Berry (super hot) , T

Sorry, forgot about this. I disagree. You're right that neither have good "family" environments, but if it's just freedom Cameron is looking for perhaps he could find it with Cole, and perhaps they could be there for each other emotionally. Start there on family so to speak. Of course the problem is that Mr. Harris isn't going to just let Cameron stay there, and if he hands them over to social services neither will they. Had they met a month or so earlier they may indeed have been the answer to each other's problems in that lovely "happily ever after" way. Of course I'm hoping that still works out Actually I'm a little surprised social services will let Cole stay there by himself with his mother. Anyway they're both 17 and thus have less than a year left until they're legally independant anyway, so perhaps that'll take care of some of the complications.

I really loved this chapter! I can't wait to see what and how things develop between Cameron and Cole. Well I agree with you in that I don't think Kyle will mind either. As for being "happy about it" I'm assuming there was a degree of innuendo in that statement and I'd have to disagree. I don't think Kyle's gay. There's already been mention of his girlfriend, and he seems to like going to church (so clearly he isn't directly bothered by the anti-gay message). Anyway I'm curious about how Cole is supporting himself and his mother. I'm guessing insurance money from everyone's death and accident, plus maybe inheritance from Gram. I'd still like to hear more about it though. Anyway awesome story and teriffic chapter! I can't wait for the next one! (I LOVE that we know to expect them every Friday!) Take care and have a great day all, Kevin

Yes exactly, I was thinking Luke was about 12 or 13 when he moved to Arizona and met Aaron. Plus in the section just quoted Aiden said "the next one", I believe he'd mentioned 2 already BEFORE his Aaron. So they would indeed have had to be pretty young. Plus Aiden said he met Aaron "at school" which I assumed meant their current school. I guess he might have meant "my old school" (as in junior high or something), but it seems unlikely to me too. No, I think a better guess is that Dom just likes the name Aaron and used it twice. I never finish anything I write , but I'm pretty guilty of using the same couple of dozen names too. Interesting thought though Have a great day and take care everyone Kevin

Good Luck on the test!

Hey Luc,

Hey Viv!! WOW that sounds like quite a time at the girl scout get together! Way to go you ladies placing 2nd!! I think it's wonderful that you want to help everyone and save the world! Even if you can't, it's worth a shot right?! I can't wait to read these new stories, way to go inspiring people Have a great week! Kevin

Awww thanks Kitty! LOL that makes two of us But on the bright side I finally got started. Filled up 3 boxes last night and today I made most of the necessary calls (utility installation, truck rental, change of address notifications etc. )