Monday, June 26, 2006
I'll have 20 fish tacos and a side of Mexican food.
Best friends are not easy to come by. They take a great deal of work,understanding and luck. I will never know why I have been so blessed to have more than one but I would have never made it this far without each of them.
Because it was a day that ended in "Y" Taylor decided that we had not spent much time together just the two of us since he moved to DC a year and a half ago, so he cashed in some points and flew me out to San Diego to meet him for some fun in the sun. SD is a very laid back town with things to do but never things you HAVE to do. After working like a mad man the last few months I relished the idea of a relaxing trip.
San Diego is special because that was our first trip together. It was during that trip that we discovered that we travel well together, especially driving from San Diego to Phoenix via the desert. The return trip was well over due and we did all the fun things like Hamburger Mary's, the cliffs in La Jolla and hanging out at the boarder of Mexico, where I bought a pair of orange pants for $4.97 ! (I am so ready for football now!)
Taylor decided to take two days of the trip to see Palm Springs. He also surprised me with a 1 hour spa trip. Palm Springs was really a one of a kind place and I was really taken back by how drastically the landscape and temperature shifts there.
The biggest bonding element between Taylor and I is our undying love for all foods of the Mexican persuasion. I say that because "we" know the difference between Chipotle and Baja Fresh, between Texas and California and why Moe's don't know crap about fish tacos. Our love is so great that we almost ate it every meal on the trip and I still came home and had some Taco Bell because it is all different.
Now on my first trip to San Diego I discovered the fish taco because SD is the birthplace of it. I was hooked!!! Since then I have found good fish tacos, no actually great fish tacos in Atlanta but you always remember your first and when it comes to first love and fish tacos only one word is spoken. Rubio's. If you have never had a spicy fish taco from there then I suggest you fly out to California this very second and eat two. I was actually sad to leave knowing I could not have them at home but Taylor reminded me that I could have more when I am in San Francisco with Jennifer in August.
Taylor has been my angel on several occasions and as always he came in a rescued me at the right moment. This was a awesome trip, filled with lazy days, beaches, great conversation and lots of food.
Thanks Taylor, I love ya.
Because it was a day that ended in "Y" Taylor decided that we had not spent much time together just the two of us since he moved to DC a year and a half ago, so he cashed in some points and flew me out to San Diego to meet him for some fun in the sun. SD is a very laid back town with things to do but never things you HAVE to do. After working like a mad man the last few months I relished the idea of a relaxing trip.
San Diego is special because that was our first trip together. It was during that trip that we discovered that we travel well together, especially driving from San Diego to Phoenix via the desert. The return trip was well over due and we did all the fun things like Hamburger Mary's, the cliffs in La Jolla and hanging out at the boarder of Mexico, where I bought a pair of orange pants for $4.97 ! (I am so ready for football now!)
Taylor decided to take two days of the trip to see Palm Springs. He also surprised me with a 1 hour spa trip. Palm Springs was really a one of a kind place and I was really taken back by how drastically the landscape and temperature shifts there.
The biggest bonding element between Taylor and I is our undying love for all foods of the Mexican persuasion. I say that because "we" know the difference between Chipotle and Baja Fresh, between Texas and California and why Moe's don't know crap about fish tacos. Our love is so great that we almost ate it every meal on the trip and I still came home and had some Taco Bell because it is all different.
Now on my first trip to San Diego I discovered the fish taco because SD is the birthplace of it. I was hooked!!! Since then I have found good fish tacos, no actually great fish tacos in Atlanta but you always remember your first and when it comes to first love and fish tacos only one word is spoken. Rubio's. If you have never had a spicy fish taco from there then I suggest you fly out to California this very second and eat two. I was actually sad to leave knowing I could not have them at home but Taylor reminded me that I could have more when I am in San Francisco with Jennifer in August.
Taylor has been my angel on several occasions and as always he came in a rescued me at the right moment. This was a awesome trip, filled with lazy days, beaches, great conversation and lots of food.
Thanks Taylor, I love ya.
Back in the Highlife again....
Festival time is Atlanta is often too much for me to handle. Masses of drunk, annoying people are scarier than zombies to me so I usually avoid the large ones (Dogwood, Music Midtown, Jazz etc...).This weekend I broke the rule and ventured out. I actually went to two festivals in the same day!!!! One of my best friends in the world was in town for the Pride Festival this weekend. * My Pride disclaimer *
1. Masses of gay men annoy me more than anything even more than drunk sorority girls. Sure there is things to look at but when that many get together the obnoxious levels go through the roof. I like mine in the small circle variety.
2. As Rob stated in his latest entry. There is really nothing political about it anymore. Just one big party for people to act in ways that set us back 10 years in the we are just like you department.
3. I am a misfit among them anyway so maybe it's angst but it's me so accept it. You do your thing and I will do mine.
Back to my story. So I met Brad, Jamie and James out Friday night at a sports bar close to their hotel. It was fun as we laughed and picked kicking back with a few beers. Saturday I actually got up early and went to the gym then headed over to Midtown to meet up with them at the park. After finally finding a parking place and walking two miles to the park I met up with the guys. Ok there were so many people there and it was so hot that I actually was disoriented. Two observations:
1. GLBT people come in all, shapes,sizes, races and modesty levels.
2. I know that I am the King of the South of 20 slackers. I have not been to a bar in Midtown (before Friday night) in many months, and I spend all my time in East Atl and L5P establishments. The reason I point this out is all those people I saw in the hour and a half I was in the park and I saw ONE person I knew.
After leaving the guys at the park I heaed home to meet Keri and Vic and head down to the East Atlanta Village and The Earl for the 10th Annual Corndog-O-Rama. Ok this thing was a blast. Hipsters, hippies and corndogs everywhere. The crowd was much smaller than the one in Midtown, like a neighborhood BBQ. Vic had signed up for the corndog eating contest which was hosted by Col. Sanders son. Vic did not win but she did not seem to really care. The best thing about the festival was it was cheap. $3.50 for corndogs and $2 for a 12oz Highlife tall boy. So after drinking and eating $25 of corndogs and Highlife I was in a happy place. There was so really good bluegrass like music and great people watching. *Side note*
I want to marry a hipster, who likes to travel and listen to NPR so if you know this person be sure to pass along my contact information.
Drained from the sun and a bit drunk from the cheap beer we heaed home for showers and naps. That night Kyle was having one of his impromptu porch parties so I heaed to L5P with a quick stop off for a case of Highlife. What a perfect night, rainy weather, a candle lit porch and 20 people just hanging out.
Sunday I had invited Brad, Jamie and James over for a late lunch after the parade. I was heaed to the parade but the weather looked like it might make it a no go so I went to the store instead. The parade did happy but in the rain and Brad and the boys came over and we grilled out in the rain and played celebrities into the night.
So all in all it was an outstanding weekend. It is truly not what you do but the company you keep. Thanks to Brad, Keri, Vic, Kyle, Jamie and James for a great weekend. I would not trade it for all the dirty hippies in the world.
1. Masses of gay men annoy me more than anything even more than drunk sorority girls. Sure there is things to look at but when that many get together the obnoxious levels go through the roof. I like mine in the small circle variety.
2. As Rob stated in his latest entry. There is really nothing political about it anymore. Just one big party for people to act in ways that set us back 10 years in the we are just like you department.
3. I am a misfit among them anyway so maybe it's angst but it's me so accept it. You do your thing and I will do mine.
Back to my story. So I met Brad, Jamie and James out Friday night at a sports bar close to their hotel. It was fun as we laughed and picked kicking back with a few beers. Saturday I actually got up early and went to the gym then headed over to Midtown to meet up with them at the park. After finally finding a parking place and walking two miles to the park I met up with the guys. Ok there were so many people there and it was so hot that I actually was disoriented. Two observations:
1. GLBT people come in all, shapes,sizes, races and modesty levels.
2. I know that I am the King of the South of 20 slackers. I have not been to a bar in Midtown (before Friday night) in many months, and I spend all my time in East Atl and L5P establishments. The reason I point this out is all those people I saw in the hour and a half I was in the park and I saw ONE person I knew.
After leaving the guys at the park I heaed home to meet Keri and Vic and head down to the East Atlanta Village and The Earl for the 10th Annual Corndog-O-Rama. Ok this thing was a blast. Hipsters, hippies and corndogs everywhere. The crowd was much smaller than the one in Midtown, like a neighborhood BBQ. Vic had signed up for the corndog eating contest which was hosted by Col. Sanders son. Vic did not win but she did not seem to really care. The best thing about the festival was it was cheap. $3.50 for corndogs and $2 for a 12oz Highlife tall boy. So after drinking and eating $25 of corndogs and Highlife I was in a happy place. There was so really good bluegrass like music and great people watching. *Side note*
I want to marry a hipster, who likes to travel and listen to NPR so if you know this person be sure to pass along my contact information.
Drained from the sun and a bit drunk from the cheap beer we heaed home for showers and naps. That night Kyle was having one of his impromptu porch parties so I heaed to L5P with a quick stop off for a case of Highlife. What a perfect night, rainy weather, a candle lit porch and 20 people just hanging out.
Sunday I had invited Brad, Jamie and James over for a late lunch after the parade. I was heaed to the parade but the weather looked like it might make it a no go so I went to the store instead. The parade did happy but in the rain and Brad and the boys came over and we grilled out in the rain and played celebrities into the night.
So all in all it was an outstanding weekend. It is truly not what you do but the company you keep. Thanks to Brad, Keri, Vic, Kyle, Jamie and James for a great weekend. I would not trade it for all the dirty hippies in the world.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Not sure if this me but my background says I am
| Your Inner European is Irish! |
 Sprited and boisterous! You drink everyone under the table. |
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Normally I wouldn't but it looked fun....
| You Are Austin |
 A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You're totally weird and very proud of it. Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way. Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick |
I just couldn't help myself
Ok the gay marriage ban debate is up for a vote again today in the Senate. I know it won't pass and I know it is just a ploy for the right wing to use the opposing votes as an election tool in the fall, BUT the idea of banning it to save marriage makes me sooo mad. I would rather then say they disagree with the lifestyle or something along those lines, but the sanctity of marriage is a myth. If they wanted to save marriage they would put an end to uncontested divorces. So playing my favorite role as instigator I wrote my senators an email and decided I would publish it here. I think divorce is fine but I think gay marriage is too but I wanted to make a point and hope that maybe they might see how crazy this all is so......
Dear Senator,
I understand that you are voting to ban same sex marriages in order to protect marriage. Well as a child of divorce I think banning uncontested divorces is a larger threat to the sanctity of marriage. Right now people can marry and divorce at will with no consequences. Please tell me how that is healthy for children and the institution of marriage? I beg of you as my representative to do something about this growing issue in America. Did you know that less than half of all marriages end in divorce? Marriage is under attack alright, by people who don't take it seriously. If you truly believe in saving marriage then I expect action on this soon.
Thanks you.
Sincerely,
Dear Senator,
I understand that you are voting to ban same sex marriages in order to protect marriage. Well as a child of divorce I think banning uncontested divorces is a larger threat to the sanctity of marriage. Right now people can marry and divorce at will with no consequences. Please tell me how that is healthy for children and the institution of marriage? I beg of you as my representative to do something about this growing issue in America. Did you know that less than half of all marriages end in divorce? Marriage is under attack alright, by people who don't take it seriously. If you truly believe in saving marriage then I expect action on this soon.
Thanks you.
Sincerely,
