Phantom

If I remember right... it posted last week so I think next week is the posting... but then again... i've been known to be wrong Edit to add: Yup here's the schedule

Figured as much 3 More to go! lets do it people!

I'm celebrating the fact that I'm going to New York City (specifically Times Square and the WTC site) and possibly head over to Canal Street to do some shopping (knock off city!).

Glad to hear You'll do fine... else ima have some words with ya Eric

Who knows.... between cliffies and misdirection.... you never know what the goat's real plans are

Can't believe I missed this! When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher, then I got older and wanted to be a social worker that specialized in different areas. Shocking? Yes. A Pain? You bet. Worth it? Always. Eric

My Gay anthem... that's an easy one Hung Up - Madonna I love the song because it was the first song I had the guts to dance to at a gay club (first time I went to one was in 2005) and was the first song I kissed to in public (rest of the time was usually behind doors or in private). I'll always love this one just for those reasons

Me think I'm gonna attack you with black hair dye

Or open up an umbrella around him

I have to agree.... lol

He is a pure breed... a purebreed of EVIL!

Glad to hear eveything went good! Feel better! On a side note... does anyone miss CJ as much as I do? Oh and I heard something in the news about a goat geting pulled over for a DUI... the officers found a bottle of tequila and a laptop filled with note on a book called Jake. Go figure

I chose a new one because it suits my outlook on life a little bit better... the infinity sign has many meanings to varous people. To me, I believe it means to feel infinte, or feel everything at once.

Happy Birthday!!!!! Have a blast

Ok. One of my favorite pastimes when i'm bored at work is to watch Queer as Folk, among other things. I watched an episode today that kind of reminded me about an experience that I think is not only important, but I feel strongly. Being able to donate my blood to a blood bank. I did some research and found that the ban comes from a 1983 ban on gay men donating blood because of an HIV risk. To me, this is understandable especially given the fear and the lack of proper testing at the time. Today, in my oppinion, is a different matter all together. When researching this topic, I was highly suprised that the FDA kept the ban in place even after 14 years. In 2007, after groups like the American Red Cross said that the ban should be lifted and in it's place a 12 month deferral should be put in it's place. Why? Because of new tests that can detect HIV in donated blood between 10 to 21 days. When I read this and found out that the ban was still kept in place with the reason that the FDA is trying to prevent HIV infections. Why, if there are tests that can prove someone is positive or negative within 21 days, would that be a concern? Why, if I've been in a monogmous relationship with a man, should that prevent me from donating blood? The FDA's answer to this, yes. Does that mean if I was straight, hired 12 different prostitutes within a week of donating blood, should this prevent me from donating blood? The FDA's answer to this, no. I never really thought about this in context before, but now that I have, I think that I should be allowed the right to donate my blood provided that it get's tested. That's it for now, i'm stepping off my soapbox

It's wet. That's all I gotta say. It's WET! Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall today south of me, but I can tell you that right now, I'm feelin the weather, and the rain (my commute to work is gonna SUCK!) and the wetness. As I'm writing this, I've learned that not only am I under a flood watch, but a tropical storm warning ACK! Needless to say I will be at work tomorrow, and shellin out the extra cash to take a cab there and back (i'm not waiting outside in this weather for the train!). Anywho i'm off for now... see you all bright and early!

*Offers a few GA bucks that he's saved for a rainyday*

Me think I might attack you with hair dye one day and take some pics Eric

I read through some of this thread Since CJ is away.... the kids will play ....Back to writing

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!! Hope ya have a blast

Perks of working in a garage lol... but I do think I might go tanning soon Eric

The Good: He has, whether he knows it or not, has played a small role in my writing style The Bad: He's spilled the secret on Eric's and tequila The Ugly: I now know how to make a nuke

Thank God for that... i'm glad to hear that it wasn't as bad as it could've been. Keep safe when your workin down there! Eric

It's a proven fact that most parents care for their kids and want to see them succeed and be happy. With me, that's no different then the way my parents act. We had a discussion today that lead into an argument about my life both present and future and while I was pissed at them for the way they carried out the argument, I can say that I'm glad (in a way) that they did. We talked about how I wanted to ultimately be a social worker and they both told me that it was going to be a hard choice to make. That's when they started to question why I was going to school to get my associates degree in criminal justice, bachelors in social work and my CDAC (certificate in drug and alcohol counseling) and not just go for social work. When I gave them my reasons, they pretty much told me that it was a waste of money to go that route, but I told them I disagree with them on that. Then we got into the discussion of me not only moving to california in the future, but taking a small vacation this november and going there for a few days to relax (and to look at schools if I can manage that). They almost hit the roof telling me that they think I only want to move to california because they're more accepting of gays. When i told them that wasn't the case, they pretty much called me a liar (and it isn't, I can make more as a social worker in cali then I would in NJ if you factor in the cost of living and such). Ultimatly we ended up agreeing to disagree and I put (somewhat) my plans for this november on hold until we can discuss it even more. I know that it is my life, and after talkin to a very smart person, I can see the reasoning behind their arguments and dislike of it. They are worried about me and want me to be happy, no matter what they believe. So I want to offer you guys and gals a second view on things. Remember that some of the times when you come out to your parents, or if you get into an argument with them, that ultimatly it is because they are concerned for you. Now i'm heading back to bed.

While I stand by what I believe, I agree that one experience I had doesn't speak for everyone, but I am talking about multiple instances where I did try and hide my feelings behind the bottle and such. I just needed to get this out of my system. Eric