It's time

This video has definitely been making its rounds across the internet. On the off-chance that you have missed it, I'll post it here. It's pretty amazing.

Woof Wednesday: David Wright

 

 

 

MyTunes Monday: Louder Than Ever

Photologue: Summer Fails (Part 3)

These photos were taken right before the leaves really started changing in September along the 1.5 mile running path near my townhouse.

Part 1

Part 2

Photologue: Summer Fails (Part 2)

These photos were taken right before the leaves really started changing in September along the 1.5 mile running path near my townhouse.

Part 1

Part 3

Photologue: Summer Fails (Part 1)

These photos were taken right before the leaves really started changing in September along the 1.5 mile running path near my townhouse.

Part 2

Part 3

The F Saga: Letter & Response

From Me:

I had a pretty sleepless night a few days ago. It was mainly due to the fact that, rather randomly, I was really concerned. I have been for some time now, but I guess I just reached a boiling point.

One of my major fears for you is that you are going down a road that will only become progressively more difficult to turn away from. I know of so many stories where other people are in/have been in similar situations. A common theme among them being how life would have been different if they had been themselves, especially in their youth. A seemingly endless string of what-ifs are threaded through these stories. Having my own set of what-ifs in life, I know that they tend to leave a sour taste that I would not wish on anyone, least of all people I know. This is definitely something that, like most things in life, is better dealt with sooner than late. I’m really not trying to push overmuch because this is also something best dealt with in ones own time, but the potential damage done (to others as well as yourself) by waiting will only grow, not shrink, with time.

If you ever need someone to speak to, you know how to get a hold of me. I’ve been told I’m a good listener. Even if it isn’t me however, it is best to talk to someone instead of bottling it up inside. That usually doesn’t end particularly well for anyone involved.

From F:

Hey Rob, I'm really comfortable with the choice I've made so nothing to worry about. I appreciate the concern but this isn't a problem I expect to deal with later in my life. It is something I was curious about but really nothing more serious. Good luck in your journey and, again, I appreciate the concern but I am happier with [girlfriend's name] than I ever could be otherwise.

I would believe him except for one not-so-minor detail. When I asked him point blank if he was gay, he said yes. He didn't qualify his answer, he wasn't drunk or otherwise of unsound mind, he just said yes. I'm almost inclined to mention that, but that is an incredibly bad idea, so I'm not going there. While I do think his response warrants a response, I'm finding it a bit difficult to do so (it's been a week since his response) without sounding condescending (a very bad habit of mine), or like I'm trying to drag him kicking and screaming out of the closet (which would be counter-productive). Usually, I'm quite the wordsmith, but my forge is ice-cold. You can only help those who want your help I suppose.

Something else I'm thankful for: not having to go through some torturous coming out process. Granted I haven't told the parents (yet), but at least when I actually realized I'm gay, there wasn't really any agonizing about it.

Things For Which I Am Thankful

This is in no particular order:

-I'm healthy. This is especially good since I can't really afford health insurance

-LGBT equality has taken some very important steps forward this year. DADT is dead, marriage equality has spread to New York state and been (at least temporarily) protected in Iowa, Michigan will be protecting its LGBT youth in schools, and some good news in North Carolina.

-Even though it crushes my soul at times, I have a job that pays the bills and keeps a roof over my head in these turbulent economic times.

-The Green Bay Packers are still undefeated (although we play the Detroit Lions at Detroit today after two short weeks in a row).

Mmm...apple pie!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Humour Files: Can Water Make You Gay?

Woof Wednesday: Bradley Cooper

Bradley "'People's' Sexiest Man Alive" Cooper

Halloween Pics

Tiger Woods & Little Red Riding Hood. This can't end well for her.

It IS a hard-knock life.

They did each others make-up (not really).

Role playing anyone?

Have I mentioned that I love Halloween? It's pretty awesome.

Aaron Rodgers' Popularity

MyTunes Monday: White Daisy Passing

A Dark Day

I'm no fan of the materialism of the coming holiday season. Commercials for sales make me gag. The mere thought of Black Friday makes me ill. I think it speaks very poorly of our society that we begin what should be a happy season by beating each other up over cheap LCD's at Wal-Marts across the nation. It's a terrible way to start the season. I hope that this isn't the case in other countries, but I see it as a scourge here in the States. I think if those three wise men had seen what those gifts would lead to in the future, maybe they wouldn't have brought those gifts all those years ago. Maybe I should question how wise the really were (j/k).

Making the whole thing even worse this year (I didn't even know this was possible) is the fact that many retailers, including Target, Toys R Us, and Macy's, will be opening at midnight. This means that the people working at such stores will have to leave their families on Thanksgiving Day in order to attend to the unwashed masses. This is one of those things that defies words. Having worked a Black Friday or two having to be at work at 4 or 5 in the morning was pretty terrible. I can't imagine what it would be like for people who have kids, or have family in town, or anything of that nature, to have to leave them at 10:30 or 11:00 on Thanksgiving Day having to go to work and deal with hundreds (or thousands in larger areas) of greedy people, many of whom will treat you like dirt. This is why I boycott Black Thursday and avoid it like the Black Death, I don't see much difference between the two.

Before I get pegged as a Grinch, I'll have some happier holidays posts coming later this week. I just had to get this off my chest.

Backyard Brawl!!!

Why are Virginia Tech football fans better than University of Virginia football fans? Because Tech fans don't need to make a video like this.

LET'S GO HOKIES!!!

Woof Wednesday: Maxime Mermoz

Dorm Antics

The last half of this video is ridiculous and hilarious.

MyTunes Monday: Titanium

Humour Files: Caught White-Handed

Veterans Day

Remember, freedom isn't free.