So today is September 11th. Definitely filled with thoughts and memories. Sad for those that lost people on this very day just 5 years ago. Also wondering to myself why we don’t have this day off of work; after all, it is the least we can do to honor the memory of those lost, it was, after all, the biggest tragedy in American history (arguably), right? I’m just saying.
Also, today is one month from (thanks John!) national coming out day. I’m gay. So, I’m out now. But you already knew that. It is good to be out in life, though, and not have to carry around those feelings of being alone, scared, and be filled with self-hatred for who you are. I honestly think about that on this day, because I know that there are several other people struggling with coming to terms with their own sexuality, and are going through what can only be described as the hardest thing I ever went through. I only wish that just the act of coming out that first time was enough; as many other gay people know, we have to come out every time we are anywhere, just to be who we are, and we are always subject to judgement and discrimination based on that. But let’s not think about that today… Out and proud baby! (yeah, so I thought it was today when I wrote this. Oh well, I am human.)
I had a lot of fun this weekend, and it seems that I have been filling up my weekends with dinners and drinking with friends. I love that, and I hope to keep the trend going. I also said goodbye to a good friend this weekend; he is moving back to live with his parents and sort some things out in his life. I wish him all the best, and know that he has done the hardest part already; he is taking care of himself, and not ignoring his problems. I am so proud of him. (I know he is reading this… so, know that I am proud of YOU.) Love ya buddy. Hope you can come back soon.
As for everything else, it is just a Monday, folks! Can’t wait till it’s over!
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