SPRING BREAK!! I am so ready for spring break, I can't even express my joy. I am not going anywhere, have no special plans but I do have a long weekend planned of doing nothing for 4 days. Well okay not actually nothing but fun things intermixed with homework... I am hoping to finish some projects, start my tomatoes and maybe actually learn how to use my sewing machine.
Happy Spring Break!
P.S. did I mention the weather in Minnesota is going to be awesome!?!?
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Lions! Tigers and Bears! Oh My!
Twink. Bear. Chub. Chaser. Otter. Top. Bottom. Versatile. Butch. Masculine.
Sometimes it is so hard to keep up with all the labels that come along with being a Gay male... makes me want to hide my head in the proverbial sand. At the moment, I am acutely aware of the labels that apply to me, mainly because I am a single, chubby, hairy guy.
Why does it matter, you ask? I a finding that I am in the mindset and market for a boyfriend... I want to have a someone special but the labels are getting in the way, well so is in age maybe. Anyway, I haven't always identified as a Bear but more so a preppy/twink trapped in a bigger buys body. I have come along way in accepting my bear identity and I am slowly getting there in acceptance.
Anyway, the point of this post... I am a chubby guy who links the Tall, Thin, Hairy Guys! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find that kind of guy into a guy like me? Okay, let me qualify this, I seem to find a lot of guys who are interested that are from far away or are partnered! So, if you are reading this and you think you are or know a Tall Hot Chaser for me, send him my way!!
Sometimes it is so hard to keep up with all the labels that come along with being a Gay male... makes me want to hide my head in the proverbial sand. At the moment, I am acutely aware of the labels that apply to me, mainly because I am a single, chubby, hairy guy.
Why does it matter, you ask? I a finding that I am in the mindset and market for a boyfriend... I want to have a someone special but the labels are getting in the way, well so is in age maybe. Anyway, I haven't always identified as a Bear but more so a preppy/twink trapped in a bigger buys body. I have come along way in accepting my bear identity and I am slowly getting there in acceptance.
Anyway, the point of this post... I am a chubby guy who links the Tall, Thin, Hairy Guys! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find that kind of guy into a guy like me? Okay, let me qualify this, I seem to find a lot of guys who are interested that are from far away or are partnered! So, if you are reading this and you think you are or know a Tall Hot Chaser for me, send him my way!!
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Hello 2012
Happy New Year!
I had briefly thought about writing some big long post about my resolutions and stuff but decided against it. Why? Well simple, I don't usually make resolutions, I do reflect on goals and considering things I want to work on for the New Year but I don't consider them to be resolutions.
In any event, I am looking forward to what I hope will be an excellent New Year, 2012 has a number of great things coming up for me. The most important one being my return to school after a semester off and then not to mention I turn 40 this summer. I am looking to have a fantastic year both personally and at school.
I had briefly thought about writing some big long post about my resolutions and stuff but decided against it. Why? Well simple, I don't usually make resolutions, I do reflect on goals and considering things I want to work on for the New Year but I don't consider them to be resolutions.
In any event, I am looking forward to what I hope will be an excellent New Year, 2012 has a number of great things coming up for me. The most important one being my return to school after a semester off and then not to mention I turn 40 this summer. I am looking to have a fantastic year both personally and at school.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Holidays and Family Issues SUCK!
First of, I know that I owe my blog some pictures of my projects but I just haven't taken the time to take any pics... as it is I am behind on at least one holiday knitting project, haven't finished my jock for the jock swap... so, pictures will have to wait I guess.
Second, that blank post back there, you know the one you have been secretly thinking what the hell was he doing? Well I was trying to use the Droid app and that blank post is what happened, oops!
So, the real reason that I am writing this post, I would love to write this as a note and post it to my Facebook page but I am not sure if I should yet. I have mentioned previously the family issues going on with my mom and my siblings. No need to rehash the details... I do think however that it is time I say something, as we approach the holidays, it is really bugging me. I never realized before now how important close friends and family are. I know this sounds lame... but it is really weighing on me. I recognize that I am not the best about staying in touch but when I make an effort it is genuine and true, even if though it may be as often as it should be.
As I am preparing for the holidays and my mom's visit, I can't help but think about the fact that we should all be together in Montana. Yes, I have my own reasons for not heading home, mostly money and time off. However, I can't help but be disappointed in my brother's and their wives behavior. The fact that they haven't talked to their mom or even made an effort when she has attempted to do so. More over, I am horrified that whatever their reasons are for being upset with their mom, they are keeping their kids from their grandmother. I almost wonder if they are doing this on purpose knowing that she lives for her grand kids.
I certainly don't mean to vilify my siblings, I am just extremely disappointed. I was extremely close to my grandmother and would give anything to spend time with her again. I am saddened that my niece and nephews are being denied that same opportunity because of their parent's stubbornness. As a matter of fact, their opinions and issues are spilling over to their kids, my niece acts like she is in trouble when she talks to her grandma which means she is hearing what is being said. I say a big SHAME on you to my siblings and their spouses.
I don't feel better having put this out there but it will eventually help. Now I need to do what I can to make sure my mom and I have a very special holiday.
Second, that blank post back there, you know the one you have been secretly thinking what the hell was he doing? Well I was trying to use the Droid app and that blank post is what happened, oops!
So, the real reason that I am writing this post, I would love to write this as a note and post it to my Facebook page but I am not sure if I should yet. I have mentioned previously the family issues going on with my mom and my siblings. No need to rehash the details... I do think however that it is time I say something, as we approach the holidays, it is really bugging me. I never realized before now how important close friends and family are. I know this sounds lame... but it is really weighing on me. I recognize that I am not the best about staying in touch but when I make an effort it is genuine and true, even if though it may be as often as it should be.
As I am preparing for the holidays and my mom's visit, I can't help but think about the fact that we should all be together in Montana. Yes, I have my own reasons for not heading home, mostly money and time off. However, I can't help but be disappointed in my brother's and their wives behavior. The fact that they haven't talked to their mom or even made an effort when she has attempted to do so. More over, I am horrified that whatever their reasons are for being upset with their mom, they are keeping their kids from their grandmother. I almost wonder if they are doing this on purpose knowing that she lives for her grand kids.
I certainly don't mean to vilify my siblings, I am just extremely disappointed. I was extremely close to my grandmother and would give anything to spend time with her again. I am saddened that my niece and nephews are being denied that same opportunity because of their parent's stubbornness. As a matter of fact, their opinions and issues are spilling over to their kids, my niece acts like she is in trouble when she talks to her grandma which means she is hearing what is being said. I say a big SHAME on you to my siblings and their spouses.
I don't feel better having put this out there but it will eventually help. Now I need to do what I can to make sure my mom and I have a very special holiday.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Pictures and Projects
so, I finally downloaded the blogger app on my Evo and it is part of my plan to take some pictures of my projects and some finished projects over the weekend. After seeing Breaking Dawn Part 1 last night, we need a Twilight marathon to bring my roommate up to speed which means even more knitting time... YAY!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Open at Midnight
A local television station, Kare11, recently aired a story about stores opening up at Midnight on Thanksgiving rather than the customary early Black Friday morning. One of people interviewed for the story was a gentleman who works at Target and stated an online petition to get to Target to give Thanksgiving back. Now, to be fair this guy wasn't just targeting Target but they just happen to be his employer.
As part of the research, Kare11 requested comments on their Facebook page in response to this story idea. Many people posted that retail people should be thankful they have a job, while others in the medical field commented that they have worked holidays for years. I get their point but it really isn't a fair comparison, as a nurse you enter into your profession or a hospital setting knowing that holidays are a part of the deal. Also, as a medical professional you are paid significantly more than someone working retail. Point of reference, I won't receive holiday pay as a part time sales associate... but I digress, this is just one example and there are so many.
So anyway, I was reading all of this and getting a little frustrated because the general idea of the story by Kare11 is the fact that more and more time is being taken away from people's families. Think about it, over the last decade or more we have become more and more a 24/7 society, no longer working 40 hours, no longer taking a true vacation where you aren't checking on work. I remember back when I was a kid and then holidays were something special, surrounded by friends and family, where the only thing open on Thanksgiving was the hospital and an occasional convenience store.
This thanksgiving, I will be hanging with friends and resting, knowing that on my day off from my full time job, I will be working a mandatory 12 hour shift at my part time retail gig. The store I work at is opening at Midnight with 100 others at the Mall of America. I didn't draw that shift and I am grateful but I am not looking forward to a 12 hour Black Friday either. Woo Hoo!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
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