- I had a stressed relationship with my hyper-religious mother.
- I had no idea what I wanted to do with my hair.
- I was kinda gay.
- I was dating a grumpy bear, and managed to be happy, if not content.
- I couldn't grow facial hair to save my life.
- Angel (best friend and clothing store owner) would always try to take pictures of me in his new arrivals (aka "modeling") and cop a feel in the process. (see above pic)
- I slept in a Murphy bed.
- I had just started to use twitter.
- I was a GoGo dancer at Marcellas.
- I was dangerously close to becoming a twink.
I guess a lot has changed. Nowadays...
- After a few incidents, I made a decision to cut my mom out of my life. I'm completely ok with it.
- I'm in a perpetual buzz cut, when I can get around to visiting the barber (Angel).
- I'm more gay than ever, if that's even possible. Maybe I'm just more aware of who I am.
- I'm dating my wonderful red bear John, and despite the distance, I'm happy and content.
- I've got a good amount of scruff that I refuse to shave off.
- Angel has other models for his clothes, but he still tries to cop a feel.
- I sleep in a single bed, in a house with Angel.
- I'm somewhat of a Twitter social evangelist power user. I just can't kiss enough ass to break 1K followers.
- I'm a Visualist at Club Marcella. no more dancing on a pole, just dancing light.
- Call me a twink and I'll rub your face off with a cheese grater.
Every year, my life makes a serious change. I'm growing up it seems. Its good to look back on yourself and see where you were, what you've become, and feel proud. A picture is worth a 1000 words... try it. Look on a picture from years ago and then one that's current. how much have you changed?
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RE: First Picture
"Close to becoming???"
I think you were. Then you overcame. Growing up, none-the-less.
Sam Ritchie | May 4, 2009 5:12 PM
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Naw, man i was dangerously close though. but you're right.. looking at me then I was something sassy. I'm still sassy, but the scruff hides it well.
Growing up rocks; if you do it right, you learn a lot. I hope I never stop growing up.
Nathan Strang | May 4, 2009 5:41 PM
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Don't have much to add, but I really liked this post.
Nick | May 4, 2009 5:37 PM
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Make this a series.
Betty Greene Salwak | May 4, 2009 7:18 PM
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Do you mean Nathan should make this a series or Bilerico Project should make it a series featuring different contributors?
Bil Browning | May 4, 2009 9:05 PM
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Yes!
Betty Greene Salwak | May 5, 2009 4:16 AM
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Wait - that was an either/or question you just answered with "Yes." Which one does it answer? :)
Bil Browning | May 5, 2009 11:05 AM
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Yes to both, Bil. Learning the backstory and the evolution of your contributors adds depth and human interest to TBP; it’s a good mix with the political commentary. (It doesn’t have to be in list form, although I don’t think TBP is in any real danger there.)
Betty Greene Salwak | May 5, 2009 4:31 PM
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Clever idea even if completely self-indulgent. Have to admit I read it, altho I don't know why. Pix of cute kids always suck me in. I guess this is OK as eye-candy, but TBP, please don't get any more deeply into the inane syndrome of lists as a substitute for real journalism.
beachcomberT | May 5, 2009 8:42 AM
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Boo!
Nick | May 5, 2009 2:33 PM
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