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This was a potential sticking point for DK and I - I am an over person, he's an under person... We decided that whoever changed the roll, got to do it their way... (even though mine is of course, the correct way).

I never had a piercing before, but got one 13 days ago - my right ear which as Dan mentioned, we now have matching triangular purple amethyst earrings in. Since he'll probably tell the whole story to someone, I'll admit - I was nervous, I WAS the one who had the idea (so no, wasn't talked into it), and Dan had to hold my hand while it happened (ya, I'm another one of the anti-pain freaks - even SEEING some other people piercings makes me... well... wince). :wacko: But it went great, the guy who did the piercings was fantastic - very patient, understood I was nervous, called Dan over when he was all ready so Dan could hold my hand. And the piercing itself was kinda anti-climatic. Not that much blood, easy to take care of, etc... So at 39, I have my first piercing - though as I told the guy who gave it to me, "No offense intended, but one is more than enough for me." And Snow Dog - the cutie was in DCA... though we did go over to Disneyland later in the day. And to answer from another thread - ya, we were there Wed night listening/watching the fireworks show (ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC SHOW - even better than the "Believe" show which is saying a lot). Thurs night though we weren't there, as we were in Hollywood seeing Wicked - again great show. Gonna have to miss them Fri night too, but will get the Sat and Sunday showings. You're welcome to join us if ya wanna...

I have my ears pierced (hoops in both, and a second piercing on the right for matching purple studs with Robert). oH, and this is Dan typing because I'm too lazy to relog this account to mine (I'm on the laptop in the hotel room. We've been at the disney parks since this morning and robert is taking a nap before we go to the play tonight) Off-topic...we saw this boy today wearing one of those skin-tight starter shirts baseball players wear, nice shorts, beautiful young man and boy did he know he was beautiful..sheesh. Where were his parents letting him dress like that?

You log on just for my posts? I feel, um, special :king: Snow Dog <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Southwest, with 14-day advance purchase, is only $378 for roundtrip from John Wayne to Lambert-St. Louis Airport...

Congrats to Vic... Though it will be some time before I lose mine, esp at the rate I'm going... Hmm - wonder if this is something Dan could help me with. "Hey hon, wanna help me lose my cherry?"

I love it when... ... it's less than an hour til the weekend starts, and less than three hours before I get to Ceres. ...I'm overqualified for certain positions. ...I'm giddy, raunchy and twitterpatted, all at the same time. and most of all: ...that for once in my life, plans actually matter, because I have someone mature and dedicated enough to help make and achieve those plans.

Hmm

Sorry - what was the question?!? <----------- BTW, I updated my avatar pic

Big Happy Birthday Vic! From Dan and Robert (who is currently working on putting the couch together.

I love it when... ...I find out my favorite author (other than Dom) can see/read again! ...I know that I'll probably be tickled/swatted at for the Dom comment.

I love it when... ...I leave work on Friday feeling as giddy as a schoolboy, because of how much I am looking forward to my weekend. ...I just finish sending a G'night PM - and see that I've GOTTEN one from the same person I sent mine to. ...I have not only so many friends who support and encourage me in my relationship, but a few people I haven't really met congratulate me and wish us well. and most of all, being able to follow certain people's advice (a la) ...we have a room waiting for us.

I love it when... ...my boyfriend accidentally (on purpose) leaves one of his shirts behind (and it smells so good). ...the future seems so bright, I gotta wear shades (or at least transition lenses).

I love it when... ...I open myself up to risk, and it pays off. ...my friends support me and are happy for the positive things that are happening in my life. ...after living in my new place for five months, I finally find time to set up my bookcases and unpack all of my books. ...I know my favorite author has the next three chapters written of one of his stories, so for at least through June 17 I'll be able to get my usual Friday fix. ...I see the outpouring of support for my new favorite website, showing that a community is there that wants to keep this great resource. ...I see the youth of today at a better place than I was at their age, and so many others wanting to help support and keep them well and safe. ...though egos are present, so too is common purpose and people learn to work together against their common enemies. Yes - a lot of negative exist in this world. And while I am not a Pollyanna, it is sometimes equally important to celebrate the positives.

The "gender roles" side I think is no one's business but yours and your partners. I personally LIKE doing dishes, and my ex was good at laundry (though both of us hated matching socks). He also loved outdoors and yardwork. As long as you both feel that you are contributing equitably to the total relationship, who cares what each of you do. As to your mom - I agree with others - it's her issues, not yours. I had no real problem with my mom when I told her I was gay. I actually thought I had a REALLY good coming out, and told friends "She just wants me to be happy, and make sure I finish school." I bragged about what a great coming out experience I had. But then again - I wasn't with anyone at the time. I did have one boyfriend who met her and saw her a few times, but I never really introduced him as my boyfriend (though if she had half a clue, she'd have known). So then, eight years later, I introduced her to my ex (well, my partner at that time, of course). She hated him and told me directly she didn't like him. Just like with the first boyfriend, my ex would be with me as I stopped by to see her every once in a while (she lives between Sacramento where I live and San Francisco - so I'd stop by when going to SF). She finally told me that he wasn't welcome in her house and she didn't want me to bring him by. I told her then I wouldn't be seeing her again if that was the case - she tried to tell me that it was ME deciding to keep her out of my life - ya, right... But in retrospect, what REALLY happened was me "being gay" was fine - but me having a partner meant that OTHERS might find out that she had a gay son. As long as there was no way for others to know, she was ok with me being gay. Could be similar to what your mom is going through - not so much about you being gay, but "what would my friends think." And a lot of her criticizing might not have anything to do with the actual issues she brings up - instead they are just designed to try to drive a wedge between you and your bf. Hang in there...

Damn - was only a few hours, but was starting to get withdrawl symptoms Whatever you did to restore it, Thank You Myr!

A few of us were talking in the live chat (if you haven't tried it - join us sometime - just click on "Live Chat" up in the upper right there)... When someone complained that they were misspelling words due to sticky keys, the response back was: When your keyboard needs its own condom - you know you're a member of GayAuthors.org We giggled over coming up with a gayauthors motto, and one followup was: Sticky Fingers, Sticky Keys, but our stories are here to please! So... (and just in fun): Anyone else got any cute ideas for a motto?

Easiest thing is just up in the upper menu bar (the one under the "Gay Authors" banner that starts "Blogs" "Help" etc - click on "Live Chat" there

I think it is more of a friendly rivalry from two authors who both seem to want to read the other's story, RATHER THAN GIVING US A NEW CHAPTER OF THEIR OWN heheheh

I love your blog (with one exception) and being able to use the thread in The Cafe - a separate forum might be cool, but I can also live without one (for now). But the blog came up Um... one thing that isn't great about the blog format is knowing when there is a new comment on any of the previous entries. Sometimes I remember the comment counts of the last three entries - but sometimes someone new will see one of your old blog entries, make a cool comment and I'll miss it for a while... On one of the other blogs (Myr's I think), he has a listing on the right of the recent comments... What's your thoughts on implementing something like that for yours?

Yup - I agree, it was great and thanks again to Dan for his time (and Myr and all of the rest who were there and made it a great experience).

I'm hoping to be there - I setup MSN Messenger this morning, but have never really used it (I'm an AIM diehard)... So a "baby steps" version of how to get into the chat would be appreciated