NaperVic

*thought more about this* Hi Joe, The underlying issue is that by trying to control you via curfews & college dollars, your mom is trying to get rid of the gay part of you. And while I have no doubt that you can be successful doing this on your own, you have a right to those college funds just as much as your brother and sister do. You've worked hard at being a good student and you deserve the opportunity to go to the best schools possible. If possible, have a sit down with your mom (and maybe your father too). Tell them what you've told us. Tell them that you will be going to school with or without their help. Tell them that you've earned the right to stay out later, that you've maintained excellent grades, work hard, and deserve their trust. Keeping you home at midnight on vacation will not prevent you from having desires for companionship of the same sex. It may prevent you from fooling around with boys (and girls), but the thoughts won't go away. I'm not sure you should come out and threaten them, but they need to understand that they risk loosing you if they continue along this path. Do they really want to risk loosing a good relationship with their son? Put it in those terms. Vic

I agree with Trebs. If you're an adult now (or going to be one), you'll have to learn to sit down and have a conversation with your mum. If you can do it calmly and respectfully, you might be able to convince her that you are trustworthy and that she's being irrational. However, easier said than done with your mom then anyone else. I can't talk to my mom for more than 5 minutes without me ending up yelling. Vic

Happy 17th Birthday Anna!!!! It seemed like only a year ago you were 16 and weren't getting a car...*sigh* I hope you get one this year! Take Care®, Vic

Happy Birthday Sam!!!!!! I hope what's his name takes you out for your birthday have a great one! Vic

Happy Birthday Nicks_A&W!!!!!!! Hope you have a great day! Take Care®, Vic

so I'm always bashing and making fun of all those people who used the MySpace and Xanga and Facebook *coughMSNcough* and *coughGAcough* and everything like that saying they really need to get a life and stop spending so much time on the computer trying to create relationships and 'friends' through them and what not.

And here I was nominating you for boyfriend of the year. I really thought you were going down to take care of his grandmother. Take Care®, Vic

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is National Coming Out Day!!!! http://www.hrc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/...t_Day/Index.htm

I voted 'doesn't matter to me'. I suppose if I were following one author, it would be nice to be on a regular schedule, but I wouldn't want all my authors posting on the same day. I also like the 'pleasant surprise' feeling I get when a chapter shows up unexpectedly. Vic

Happy Birthday to the Bestest Author In the WHOLE WORLD!!!!!! Hope you have an AWESOME 23rd birthday with friends, pets, family, and your significant other May you have success in your businesses And may you continue to write awesome stories in both the first and third person POV Your Number One Fan (and forum moderator) Vic

I'm so sorry for you Luc, but you probably did the right thing. All those 'signs' about him not wanting to touch you would send me over the edge. Vic

If you can promise me it won't snow, I'm in Vic

Seriously, WTH jared??? At this rate, you'll be older than me soon too *sends the cake and presents back to the store*

Happy 18th Birthday jaRED!!!!! Although it seems like you've gotten an early birthday present (in the form of a cute & sweet new BF), I hope you have an awesome birthday and a fantabulous year!!!! You're the best!!! Vic

Definitely go with the funnel cakes!!!!! I'm not sure what a dough boy is, but funnel cakes are awesome!! I hope you both have lots of fun at the fair. Take Care, Vic

Happy 32nd Birthday Howie!!!!! Hope you have a great one

If I had a quarter for anytime someone had a 'man period' on here, I'd be rich . Just thank goodness all of our periods aren't synching up Vic P.S. - Your dramatic flair could use some polishing, please see Luc, Mark_L, or myself for lessons

*Adam* isn't just interested in a pretty face, he wants someone who will actually speak...words.

Hey! My choices were from the grandma point of view!!!!! You are such a perv member Snow Dog.

My Vote? - Upper Right for the casual picture - Lower Right for the formal picture You are quite the cutie in all of them, *adam* is a fool. Vic P.S. - lighten up on the gel

Ummm, didn't Joe's hypothetical friend already try that approach? Ok, so the walk up to him and say hi from *Adam's* point of view looked more like: Vic