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I might not make the deadline, this novella needs serious editing and I've been trying hard at rewriting a major part of it. At 60 pages, this thing is a monster to edit and rewrite. I could write like Mark Twain, but I doubt readers like a million grammatical errors in a story in the present day I'll see if I can finish rewrites tonight. Wish me luck

Let's see, my past indiscretions with Live action TV: Drake and Josh Kenan and Kel Charmed (Don't kill me, but I just love seeing a group of girls kick ass) Xena (I might not be a lesbian, but I really love the wacky storylines) The OC Summerland The original 90210 (I saw re-reruns) Queer as folk (Saw re-runs) Cartoons: Spngebob (He's a yellow sponge who works at the underwater equivalent of McDonalds and has a pink colored friend, who I think is really just code for boyfriend . It's almost a surrealistic example of reality.) Fairly odd parents (It's funny and embarrassing) Catdog (Still don't understand why I like it) Rugrats My current indiscretions: One tree hill (I was hooked by the high melodrama) Gossip girl (Guys are somewhat hot) Supernatural (More eye candy and plot might be decent if they just let slash writers in) Don't like any cartoons made presently, not enough satire and rely on too many gags. My number 1 embarrassing TV fix: As the World Turns I'm a sucker for gay couples.

Editing is incredibly difficult for this.

Happy Birthday Trebs! :2thumbs: Hope Dan is treating you good

Thanks guys, Jack, I respect your opinions and I understand whee you are coming from. It is so hard to find a stable, understanding, and caring partner around my age. At 22, most of the guys are still in college and they are more interested in a quickie than a long term relationship. In this economy, there are even guys, who simply want a job and think sex is the best way to get it from me. Yeah, that had almost happened to me, when you have a job in a downturn economy with a moderately high profile firm; people do flock like vultures. I didn't even know the guy was gay in college or interested. Older guys have a little more stability in my mind, because they are more experienced and less likely to go at you for something. I also have a thing for a academics and he's a doctoral student, which is pretty cool.

Thanks, it is my most in depth story to date.

Well, it is difficult to write, but I enjoy it immensely. Today marks the 6 month anniversary of me holding production of this story in order to finish my other story ideas, which have had rather anemic showing of support; except for Love and Again, which I want to thank the 5000 views for from you guys. I'll most likely go back to Love and Again in the next few months to conclude the Alexander arc, after I do more work on Exodus. This story is getting really big in my mind and I had to change a couple future plots during the interim to incorporate new ideas. Hopefully Exodus will be done, then I can move onto my next project in peace, which is the sequel book to Exodus.

Happy Birthday Drew!:2thumbs:

Yeah, that's another reason why I am afraid. He's an awesome guy and we both want the same things. A long term relationship with some one we like. I don't know; it is such an odd thing. I never thought I'd be dating an older guy either. I guess it's my fear of the unknown that prompted me to get your opinions.

Thanks guys and Krista, I do have misgivings, because I am inexperience and he's much more experienced. By the way, he's a former Israeli soldier, too (I really enjoy our conversations about the middle-east); it is such an odd combination for the two of us. I am Asian and he's Jewish; I'm conservative and he's a liberal. Yet, we both love spending time with each other and it does seem odd. I won't lie, I was a bit scared of him due to his age. We met through a mutual friend and my friend "outed" me to him, but he told me he was gay, too. It turns out that our mutual friend did not know he is gay, so it was such an odd first meeting. I'm different from most 22 years olds, I have a career, finished off my master's degree, and I am seeking stability in my life. One reason, my on again/off again boyfriend and I could not work out our differences was mindset issues. He was still in college finishing his senior year and I was out, so I guess Krista, you were right about transition issues. Perhaps, I am more suited to date an older guy than I am to dating someone my own age, because most guys in their 20's are living life large and are seeking their direction, but I have gone through that early. I've tried going through a slut phase, but I really don't like stringing tons of guys like it doesn't matter. I care for people that I date or f**k, so it makes slut phases impossible for me. There are tons of gay guys in Boston, but most are looking for a hook up, but I don't.

Dating a guy 15 years older than me. What am I getting myself into now? I had a falling out with my boyfriend and I kind of opened up the relationship to other guys. Now, I find myself attracted to this older man. We're both gay, he's back in college studying engineering and I just graduated with my master's a couple months ago. I know many of you guys have said it earlier that this kind of relationship is screwy, but there's a connection here. I don't know if I should pursue it or not?

I'm confrontational, but I prefer debating people. I don't think we had any arguments yet.

Aww, now with Sylvia set, I need to make enough to feed an army.

I agree with much of Quaker philosophy, except for the pacifism. I still can't agree to that philosophical standpoint, but I do like equality, fairness, and hard work. The openness is what drew me in recently. I am not ready to join just yet.

I heard many good things about Woodstock and it brings out my inner flower child thinking about it. I wish that the spirit of the 60's were not killed off by the same generation that turned into Yuppies by the 1980's, trading free love for a free Mocha Late. I always wondered what those days were like, where anything seemed possible and dreamers still walked the earth.

Oh my God, I think I am in love with you. Thanks, I love the show. Jack, I got some designer pantyhose and bra's for you (Of course, I didn't get them retail.....there my ma's ). Well, I guess Mattie could be maxwell. I'll die my hair and be Niles, hmm....who should be C.C

Darn, I am under 1%.

They are testing vaccines right now with good progress: Kid's doing clinical tests This story makes me feel good, if anything gives me just that small glimmer of hope in mankind and the generations that follow us. Perhaps, we will still make our mistakes, but there are still people out there that care for others first, which makes life worth living just that little bit more.

Sweet, we need to start a Gay Fran Drescher Fan club. Can I be the president? I love those little scenes between C.C and Niles; they had the smartest little witty remarks on TV, ever! (Next to Fraiser)

Joyeux Anniversaire!!! :D

Yeah, the MHC (Mass historic commission) behind Mass historic society is pretty odd bunch. I had work with them on a renovation project, interesting people, but I think a few are a bit uptight about preservationist ideals. My advice if I ever have to work with them again, make sure you give them a little space in negotiations and keep the history in mind. They're not bad people, just serious about the history. I like Lexington, it's pretty neat area; though, I only explored by accident through Mass. Ave from Cambridge, when I was job hunting.

Let's see, I'm a pretty odd religiously. I have had more or less Catholic background; not "confirmed" and I have strong issues with the way the church is conducted under the traditional stagnant backdrop. I also have a background in Baptist teachings, they are very strong believers and I can understand how that might rub people the wrong way. I did not agree with Baptist principles of "salvation" through Christ; technically, I could not accept the thought that any merciful God would condemn anyone that may not choose to believe in a particular set of principles. As a Chinese boy growing up, I was influenced by Daoist principles and Buddhism. Most people don't really believe in them as religions, but they do observe the holidays and traditional stories. I actually enjoy the Daoist histories a lot; Daoism is one of the world's first scientific association. The early founders of Daoist thought practice observational natural science: recording chemical reaction, Astronomy, Engineering, and offered other insights into the natural world. Later on, the group did betray many of its founding principles and incorporated polytheism with less emphasis on scientific exploration. However, I think the concepts were still remarkable along with their clarity of thought in terms of the nature of existence and the nature of God (Yes, it's complicated, but the Daoist do have a non-corporeal belief in a unified entity God). Later on, I learned about early Hinduism in history class, my favorite history teacher in middle school and I talked about everything about the nature of the singular God concept in different ancient and modern religions. I was hooked. I spent a lot of time in middle school, high school, and college discussing with my history teachers the finer points of civilizations and philosophy. I have not met a history teacher or professor that I cannot talk with about the nature of civilizations. Some of them were class conflict historians, structural historians, social historians, neo-classical historians, and others sub-disciplines of history. You can say, my knowledge of religious thought is kind of connected with my love of history. Today, I don't know what I can be considered as. I believe that there is a God, but I would consider him/her/it an internalized entity of our spirit, an incorporeal form of nature. I think the closest religion would be Quaker tradition for me, who also believe in an internalized God with less emphasis on the practices or traditions. I am not a big fan of organized religion, who I view have diverted their search for spiritual meaning in order to pursue more worldly aims and political power. I don't agree with the use of traditions and practices that hinder a person's free will.

Sounds fun, where can I sign up?

Agreed, Don't cruise if you can have a decent meeting with some one. It's a throwback to the past and I will admit that I have thought about it from time to time; the anonymous sex with no string attached is interesting, but I would rather keep my HIV negative status.

The jokes and physical comedy were extremely memorable. I love the new york background with a slight amount of high class versus low class blending.