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Finally leaving San Antonio for Austin. Fly to San Fran tomorrow
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10/27/09
October 11th is coming up. If you didn't know, that's official coming out day as decreed by the queers in power. The whole "coming out" process is a emotionally draining, difficult, agonizing process that is totally worth it and life changing. It's a deeply personal choice and one that has to be tackled with great sincerity. Personally, I wish I had done it sooner, my family and friends are awesome and I was greatly surprised. That said....Come out of the closet!!!
Sociology has taught us that coming out is great for the community at large. Its a huge step in the right direction for the entire Alphabet Soup (LGBTQAITAP) community. I know some of you guys and gals hate the whole community thing, hate being part of the group with ferries and flamers, but I hate to break it to you, your one of us. The Cohert Effect says that people who have a gay friend are more likely to accept the whole life style. Imagine that. If someone has a gay friend they seem to realize that we aren't all pedophiles and Satan worshipers who recruit little boys (I've heard that argument first hand). Its part of the whole Pride ideology; become visible in your communities, don't act like you are ashamed, and others (hopefully straight people as well) will follow.
I encourage all my gay friends to come out if they are able. Come out to your friends, family, strangers, dog. I know it's not that simple always, but sometimes that "they'll hate me, they'll abandon me" excuse is just that, an excuse. If that's you, take advantage of October 11th, take advantage of the excuse that everyone else is doing it, take advantage of this opportunity to better our community and act together.
Sociology has taught us that coming out is great for the community at large. Its a huge step in the right direction for the entire Alphabet Soup (LGBTQAITAP) community. I know some of you guys and gals hate the whole community thing, hate being part of the group with ferries and flamers, but I hate to break it to you, your one of us. The Cohert Effect says that people who have a gay friend are more likely to accept the whole life style. Imagine that. If someone has a gay friend they seem to realize that we aren't all pedophiles and Satan worshipers who recruit little boys (I've heard that argument first hand). Its part of the whole Pride ideology; become visible in your communities, don't act like you are ashamed, and others (hopefully straight people as well) will follow.
I encourage all my gay friends to come out if they are able. Come out to your friends, family, strangers, dog. I know it's not that simple always, but sometimes that "they'll hate me, they'll abandon me" excuse is just that, an excuse. If that's you, take advantage of October 11th, take advantage of the excuse that everyone else is doing it, take advantage of this opportunity to better our community and act together.
10/8/09
The mud is everywhere!!! I lost one of the two pairs of shoes I brought with me to Austin. By the time I got to them they were rank. The other pair just got a good bath, but alas the yellow converse are smashed in the trash compacter now. Sad face.
The three days at ACL were awesome. First day was nice and cool. The grass was sweet. I actually told someone it was the softest grass I've ever felt. None of that itchy crap. The second day however was a biblical storm. It poured. I think I gained ten pounds of water weight just from my shirt. The third day was a freaking mess. I've never seen more mud in my life. Three inches throughout the whole park. It was so wet however none of it ever stuck to your shoes, and the cleanest mud you'll ever see. One of my friends drove by the day after and said the entire park looked like a rodeo pit. There goes the new and improved park.
Best performance out of the whole weekend had to be the last I saw. The Dead Weather was beyond words, but I'll try. I've never seen a better set. The crowd was kind of dull at first, I don't think they had heard them before. The girl from The Kills, Allison Mosshart, had to be on something. I'm not talking the weed half the crowd was on, but the heavy shit. She was freaking out, laying on the stage, and generally going crazy. If she was at church someone might of said she was possessed by the Holy Ghost or the devil. At one point she stopped singing and just danced around. Sounds horrible I know but the performance was spectacular.
So in all the weekend was a total success. Saw a man crowd surf in green latex from head to toe. Had a homeless guy ask for some spare change "for a crack rock". Spent some time with good friends and made some new ones.
Oh and the bands I saw so you can see how cool I am:
The Knux, Avett Brothers, Coheed and Cambria, Thievery Corporation, Kings of Leon, Citizen Cope, Mos Def, Ghostland Observatory, Here We Go Magic, B-52's, White Lies, Arctic Monkeys, Toadies, and The Dead Weather.
The three days at ACL were awesome. First day was nice and cool. The grass was sweet. I actually told someone it was the softest grass I've ever felt. None of that itchy crap. The second day however was a biblical storm. It poured. I think I gained ten pounds of water weight just from my shirt. The third day was a freaking mess. I've never seen more mud in my life. Three inches throughout the whole park. It was so wet however none of it ever stuck to your shoes, and the cleanest mud you'll ever see. One of my friends drove by the day after and said the entire park looked like a rodeo pit. There goes the new and improved park.
Best performance out of the whole weekend had to be the last I saw. The Dead Weather was beyond words, but I'll try. I've never seen a better set. The crowd was kind of dull at first, I don't think they had heard them before. The girl from The Kills, Allison Mosshart, had to be on something. I'm not talking the weed half the crowd was on, but the heavy shit. She was freaking out, laying on the stage, and generally going crazy. If she was at church someone might of said she was possessed by the Holy Ghost or the devil. At one point she stopped singing and just danced around. Sounds horrible I know but the performance was spectacular.
So in all the weekend was a total success. Saw a man crowd surf in green latex from head to toe. Had a homeless guy ask for some spare change "for a crack rock". Spent some time with good friends and made some new ones.
Oh and the bands I saw so you can see how cool I am:
The Knux, Avett Brothers, Coheed and Cambria, Thievery Corporation, Kings of Leon, Citizen Cope, Mos Def, Ghostland Observatory, Here We Go Magic, B-52's, White Lies, Arctic Monkeys, Toadies, and The Dead Weather.
10/5/09
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