Matthew

Ok, Kevin, I didn't realize I needed to clarify this. You won't get a cold in the bath, but if you use this in the bath, other medical maladies will probably follow...

Somewhat true. Being cold has no direct impact on getting a cold. A cold is caused by by a rhinovirus. Being cold has no impact on your immune system or the virus. The reason more people get colds in the winter IS because our houses become cultures for the virus. We're inside a lot with the windows closed which allows the virus to be spread more easily. But this is because we're in close quarters, not because it's cold outside. In fact, you'd be less likely to catch a cold if you stayed outside in the winter. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It is only associated with a cold because sympotms can be similar in the initial stages. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, but not from being cold. It can also becaused by inhaling certain chemicals. Taking a bath will not give you pneumonia, unless the liquid is a mixture of ammonia and bleach, or certain other toxic mixtures. The flu is also caused by a virus. In fact, the only thing that I can think would happen if you get too cold are things like frostbite, shock, death, etc. But you can rest assured of two things: Your fan can't cool you off that much, and if any of those things happened, you'd know. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional of any sort. This information is from a variety of sources and is true to the best of my knowledge. I provide no guaruntee that it's accurate.

NO!!! The beautiful thousand has now been sullied by a 1!

Congratulations Snowy! All you have to do is ask, I'll toot your horn any day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!

Haha Kevin, you've validated my arguments! You had to know that if you told me not to read it that I have to. But you have nothing to worry about. You're a great guy and I know your perfect husband is right around the corner. It's just people like me who are going to end up senile and alone. And I'll come and visit you and impose on you and your guy to fill my lonely days. You'll be fine.

No, and while I can't speak for everone, that's part of why I read GA stuff. Why leave this world to go to a depressing world that's just as bleak?

LMAO! Kevin, that was hilarious, you really juat made me smile . Although, to be fair, many of the traits you described are present in gay net fiction regardless of site, though GA's much more likely to have 10 true. On the negative side, it's also likely that you'll be confused, single, and closeted(in some cases) for the near future.

Hey Snow, you've offered incredibly helpful words to me during bad times, so here's to you: may each year be better than the last.

I saw the second one as very allegorical to homosexuality, especially the coming out scene. I've read a few interesting articles about the third one being related. Is about being gay: http://www.nycny.com/movies/x-men_the_last_stand/index.html http://www.ew.com/ew/article/review/movie/...26_1_0_,00.html - "''You can't cure being a mutant

Ok, Kevin, I gave in and read your blog. It sounds really exciting, though I've heard some of it already. I can't believe your dishwasher isn't among the highlights!

Well, thanks for the advice everyone, it was all really helpful. I now have a plane ticket to Florida and instructions on where to go to get fitted for a tux. It's interesting that you talk about me telling him I'm gay. I actually told him last summer. He doesn't really mind, but he certainly doesn't want to talk about it.

Believe me, suicide as an option has not gone unconsidered.

But don't you think that being there, especially as best man, is an affirmation of the event itself?

Well, I've talked to both my mom and my sister, and both have been sympathetic to my situation. So, unlike what I thought, my sister's not going to yell at me. I still have no idea what to do.

Thanks for the advice. The problem is that I can't really use an excuse like that 3 weeks in advance. Something I'm not willing to do is let him buy the plane ticket and then bail at the last minute.

Oh my God, I've heard the Green Day song so many times and never seen the video, it was so good. It actually made me cry. I thought he'd cheated on her.

For once I'm starting a topic that has nothing to do with suicide. A little background:I found out about 4 years ago that my dad was cheating on my mom, and has continued to do so since. About a year ago they told me they were getting divorced, completely my father's choice. I don't approve of this, I believe marriage is a lifetime commitment that you should stay with. Later, he introduces me to his girlfriend, who I'm pretty sure he was seeing before telling my mom he wanted a divorce. Now they're getting married. My older sister will no longer talk to him because of this. My older brother and other sister refuse to have anything to do with it. So, he calls me today, and tells me his best man can't make it because of unexpected military obligations. He wants me to do it. I give him the standard excuse of being a poor college student, but he offers to pay for everything. Then he starts CRYING(which he never does) about how none of his kids will be there. I have no idea what to do. Reasons not to do it: He betrayed my mother I'd feel like I was betraying my mother My sister would be pissed off at me I'd miss some classes I've never particularly liked the man Reasons to do it: he's my dad, and I'd feel bad if I hurt his feelings. Best part of all: He needs to know by Sunday!

So we're over a week into 2006 and for some reason I'm still alive. This is largely due to the communication and care that I've gotten from people who saw this thread and took a little time out of their day to say something. This has all meant the world to me. Unfortunately, although you all mean the world, nothing can change the world in which I must live. I honestly know that it's awesome compared to what some people go through. The problem is that I've been spending time at home and my time here over break has proven and cemented the fact that my sexuality cannot be reconciled with my faith, family, or friends. I cannot see a point in a life in which I deny myself either of those things. It's for this reason that my New Year's Resolution has been to stop procrastinating. I'm not going to do anything to myself while my mom's around, but I've promised myself that I will end my life after I get back but before school starts. But none of that is really important to why I'm posting this. I wanted to thank everyone who's leant support, advice, and comfort. You've all been great and I wanted you to know that. Unfortunately, as I said before, internet friends, as comforting as they might be, cannot change the facts of life. I know you guys would if you could, and that's what makes you so awesome. I didn't want to do anything without saying thank you. Matthew

Yes, I'm still around, I said I wasn't going to do anything while in Florida, and I'm barely back. It would be nice to meet someone who cared so much in the real world who isn't paid to do so, but I don't really meet people like that. What if the feelings of the moment, as they often do, dictate suicide? I really fail to see reasons to not commit suicide. I just don't see it getting better down the road. It's gotten a little less important, but it's still on my list of things to do.

Zack Morris, also really cute. He was in NYPD Blue, not sure if he still is. and looking back at the 3 ninjas characters, I feel like such a pedophile....

That is so wierd! My father just got a dvd of that show and I saw it for the first time, it's so bad! The kid is pretty cute, but I think at this point in my life I'd take the dad. My first crush would probably have to be AC Slater from "Saved by the Bell" I still remember the episode with him in the towel! Though the 3 Ninjas really triggered some memories of liking the oldest a bit too much.

I'm looking for something to cling to, a reason to live. Instead the more I look the more hopeless I feel about my future and the world I live in. I'm so tired of being convinced that things will get better and then comint out even more disappointed than ever. I just want to end the cycle.

Maybe I don't want to fight because I know they're right. Maybe it's not ok to be gay. On a different note, my mother just came up to me and we had the following dialog: mom "when are you going to talk to me" me "what do you mean" mom "when are you going to realise that i'll love you no matter what and talk to me about your problems" me "i don't know what you mean" so this was wierd dialog I could have done without.