Sunday, August 27, 2006
Late blommer...so what else is new!
Hey, my first post. Well, here we go...I'm looking forward to this. I am a Mexican, born in Tijuana, Baja California, who has lived in the former Alta California for most of his life. Openly gay, for eons. About to begin what I hope will my last semester at San Francisco State University. Somewhat moderate in my beliefs. We'll see how this goes.
Ciao!
Friday, May 9, 2008
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Sunday, September 03, 2006
41 and counting...
My 41st birthday. As I move forward into my forties. I am comfortable with being single. I have moments where I long for a partner and lover (I believe one cannot go without the other.) and I must say that in the last year or so, I am becoming accustomed to the fact that I may very well be alone for however many years I have left. I am quite independent, and coupled with my cerebral palsy, I believe this intimidates most people. There is also a saying in Spanish that says: "Mas bien solo que mal acompanado." Translation: "You're better off alone, than in bad company." Friends and acquaintances from all over the Spanish-speaking world have said this to me. It's good advice. Most, if not all, of these people are currently single and happy. There also seems to be, or at least I've come across, many of my peers, who are likewise happily single. Who knows what this means.
41 and counting...
My 41st birthday. As I move forward into my forties. I am comfortable with being single. I have moments where I long for a partner and lover (I believe one cannot go without the other.) and I must say that in the last year or so, I am becoming accustomed to the fact that I may very well be alone for however many years I have left. I am quite independent, and coupled with my cerebral palsy, I believe this intimidates most people. There is also a saying in Spanish that says: "Mas bien solo que mal acompanado." Translation: "You're better off alone, than in bad company." Friends and acquaintances from all over the Spanish-speaking world have said this to me. It's good advice. Most, if not all, of these people are currently single and happy. There also seems to be, or at least I've come across, many of my peers, who are likewise happily single. Who knows what this means.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Current readings and pornstar sightings
In a required English class at San Francisco State University, I am reading "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys." by Dan Kindlon and Micheal Thompson. When I saw what was required reading for the class, I thought, "I'm going to have so much to write about!" Indeed, painful memories are coming back to me as I read the chapters, and as I give my reactions to those chapters. I recommend this book to any male. I particularly recommend this book to any male of color who struggles to balance dual cultures...On a much lighter note, I was just at Rite-Aid at Larkin and Bush, here in San Francisco. Gay porn star Jason Adonis walked in with some intense looking eyes, no one else in the store seemed to recognize him and I must say it brought a smile to my face
Current readings and pornstar sightings
In a required English class at San Francisco State University, I am reading "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys." by Dan Kindlon and Micheal Thompson. When I saw what was required reading for the class, I thought, "I'm going to have so much to write about!" Indeed, painful memories are coming back to me as I read the chapters, and as I give my reactions to those chapters. I recommend this book to any male. I particularly recommend this book to any male of color who struggles to balance dual cultures...On a much lighter note, I was just at Rite-Aid at Larkin and Bush, here in San Francisco. Gay porn star Jason Adonis walked in with some intense looking eyes, no one else in the store seemed to recognize him and I must say it brought a smile to my face
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Someday's, I just need to be around gay men....
Bloomingdale's opened a store here in The City. Now, in a city like San Francisco, (God Bless, Free Speech) there is bound to be rehetoric and arguments about excessive cosumerism by some of our fellow residents. Indeed, some of it is very true, I still felt the need to get a bit dressed up, spray on some Chanel (Egoiste) and be amongst the masses of people. Dressing up does change, my disposition. No apologies. None. While it may very well be a stereotye, we gay men were out in force,looking pretty stylish indeed. I've come to a point in my life where I know that there is indeed a world beyond the gay ghetto, but sometimes I need my security blanket that consists of gay men coverging together. Take it or leave it.
Someday's, I just need to be around gay men....
Bloomingdale's opened a store here in The City. Now, in a city like San Francisco, (God Bless, Free Speech) there is bound to be rehetoric and arguments about excessive cosumerism by some of our fellow residents. Indeed, some of it is very true, I still felt the need to get a bit dressed up, spray on some Chanel (Egoiste) and be amongst the masses of people. Dressing up does change, my disposition. No apologies. None. While it may very well be a stereotye, we gay men were out in force,looking pretty stylish indeed. I've come to a point in my life where I know that there is indeed a world beyond the gay ghetto, but sometimes I need my security blanket that consists of gay men coverging together. Take it or leave it.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Putting my money where my mouth is...
Saturday, I take a bilingual competency exam at my Alma Mater, San Francisco State University, and at the end of the month I take a test for certification in court interpreting for the state of California. Although I've been a legal resident of this country for 40 years, my Spanish is better than ever. Over the past 15 years, I used every source possible, (short of living abroad), to improve upon my Spanish, and on Saturday, I'll get an idea of either how much more I need to work on or how well I've done.
P.S. My partner/boyfriend, Stacy and I are doing great together.
P.S. My partner/boyfriend, Stacy and I are doing great together.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Being Alive!
Just about a month ago, I told a good friend from Texas, my two brothers, and several co-workers that at the age of 42, I was happy being single, well scratch that, I met someone and I am in love and it's mutual! Stacy (Greek name; Anastasious) and I are alike in so many ways and we've become close rather quickly. So, I am grateful, you really never know when life will throw you a proverbial "curve ball", I'm just glad I caught it.
P.S. Thank you, Mr. Sondheim for writing a song that so describes how I feel.
P.S. Thank you, Mr. Sondheim for writing a song that so describes how I feel.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Insomnia...I can't get no sleep
(Cue the music...kidding) One of the symptoms of a functional depression is that sometimes, I don't get to sleep until after dawn. What usually happens is that, i spend the next couple of days, catching up on sleep, which means I end up rising after noon. Try as I may, I don't seem to get anything done as I try my hardest to sleep, except maybe surf the net or write in my blog. I also try to "quiet" my mind, but that does not seem to work, as up until last May, I was working a full-time job and attending school. As tired as I got, I enjoyed being busy and i miss that. I miss the discipline it took to balance, lectures, presentations, and work responsibilities. I have recently applied to bookstores in an effort to keep busy, and why not, pay off some bills, while I'm feeding my intellectual mind. Within the last week, I signed up to take a State Certified Court Interpreter's Exam. I fully intend on passing the test, and I will use the study guides suggested by the state's web page. Alas, the exam does not take place until May 31, which leaves me plenty of time to study and to find out how to get to Emeryville via public transportation. How is the idea of insomnia related to the opportunity to establish myself in a new career...one word: anxiety. More later...
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