| First Person I Came Out To: |
Some friend |
| How old were you when you came out?: |
17 |
| About Me: |
I was born and raised in and around Austin, TX. Don't meet too many people that can say that. I work for Farmers Insurance Group answering questions for people that either refuse to accept change, or just have no clue. It is a cool place to be right now. I enjoy, but am not limited to, movies MUSIC, comics, reading, new DVDs, and going to shows. I also like to drink with my friends and go out occasionally to some favorite bars. I like to drive with all the windows down and listen to music really loud with no where to go. I love my iPod. Sometimes I think too much. That can get me into trouble, mostly it just makes my head hurt. I consider myself to be witty and enjoy being around people who are equally or less witty than I. No one likes to be out witted. I am always down to talk to new people and gain a new perspective on things. People, no matter how different can make you think about something in a new light.
One thing I cant stand though is the superficiality of the world. I am who I am and if you don't like it then go away. I don't want to deal with the people that don't want to know me because of some stupid. I find myself at odds with gay men. Every time I meet a gay man they are overly concerned with image and stats. I cant stand that. Unless you look like (fill in name of sexy, hot actor) then you are aren't good dating material. Also what is up with every gay man on earth just wanting to have sex? Yeah don't get me wrong sex is great and super fun but I don't know you so why should I just sleep with you? Its like you cant meet a gay man without them trying to get a hand down your pants. I'm gay but I am sick of being stereotyped by the world because of the gay majority. Where are the regular guys? Maybe I am looking in all the wrong places. Where do you meet gay men that don't refer to themselves in the feminine third person??
I'm ready to finish school. It has thus far taken me forever to decide that yes, school is the way to go. Sometimes you have to learn on your own, and I have. I am going to work with sign language, teaching people who either become deaf or have children who are born deaf. I want to bridge a communication gap between hearing and deaf worlds. This decision has come after working in a business related field that I thought I would like to make a career in, only to realize that I cant sit and push papers around my desk. And the fact that I already know sign language and just helping someone in a store is super rewarding. I want to put a smile on someone's face and show them something about life that they may not have known or been able to, had I not shown them or taught them. I want to feel rewarded while rewarding others. Selfish generosity?
After the school decision (and reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night Time by Mark Haddon) I kicked my own ass and decided that I need a plan. However long it may take me to get to the end of the road, I want a map. I want to know that the end of the road is where I planned it to be. Sure things can and probably will happen in life to lead me off that road but I need the road or I will never do or see the things in life that I want. I want nothing more than to grow old and make a life and see the world and raise a couple mini adults and maybe a dog. My family is important to me however difficult they maybe and I have more so recently realized that I love them all. Growing up is hard and I love this self awareness that has come to the forefront of my life. Awareness of my needs and goals and expectations. Its a great feeling and I'm excited to cross that finish line and see my accomplishments behind me, and ahead of me. *
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| Who I'd like to meet: |
People who are honest and can carry on a decent conversation. Pretty simple right?? |
| Favorite Person: |
My Grandmother, my Uncle Jim, my Mom |
| Favorite Quote: |
In response to being told he was drunk my a woman at a social gathering, Sir Winston Churchill said, "Well you madam are ugly, but tomorrow I will be sober!" |
