I know that this past weekend was the Capital Gay Pride, which I intentionally planned to miss this year. A few friends of mine asked me if I was going and told them that I was not interested and that if attend I would expect more other than just parade of gay men and other entries, different performances, countless festivities and vendors, etc. I guess, by having attended it for many years, I got the hang of it and rather increased my expectations from year to year about the whole concept of why we celebrate gay pride. I would expect more in terms of improvements to its advocacy efforts for gay rights in the government and/or its outreach agenda(s) to those gay men who are less fortunate in any aspects throughout the DC metropolitan area or anywhere for that matter(!). No offense to those who attended it – but I hope that those first-timers learned some sense of importance why DC celebrate gay pride every year and most importantly the message that it brings to spectators. If they haven’t already, they should develop various themes that showcases various events that involves gay men in the DC area, which discusses and makes people aware of many current and potential problems in our area and how every single DC gay person can contribute to minimizing these events. I can go on and on with my comments – but if you stop and think about it, ask yourselves how significant gay pride really is and to what extent it educate and represent its gay population. Anyhow, having the rain on top of that during the parade would not have been my idea of celebrating it. I’m sure several folks weren’t happy about – but I’m also sure some liked the rain or I should say being “wet”. Couldn’t be any better, right?!
So I rather planned something more interesting other than the above, which I’m glad I stuck myself with. Last Saturday, my roommate and I went to see “Incredible Hulk”, which was very entertaining. However, I was expecting the movie to have had more action in it, although it had some good visual effects throughout the movie. But, it was pretty good, nevertheless. I’m sure the comic line is more surprising than the movie, but you know it’s Hollywood—it has its own perks and tweaks! Anyway, later that evening we ended up at good ‘ole IHOP in Manassas by which reminded me the routine me and my friends used to do after catching a movie. Everyone would say "Hey, let’s crash at either Denny’s or IHOP! (lol)". Those days were fun! Also today “Fathers Day” I went and paid my Mom and Step-dad a visit, just because it's Fathers Day. It turned out to be one of the fun days that my family and I have when we all get together. We didn’t do much but played Wii all damn day long. In fact, I’m still soar from playing “Boxing”, playing against the Wii console. Man, I’m telling you that was incredibly fun. I normally wouldn’t throw a punch at a person, but making that guy’s face purple was fuckin’ awesome! Other than boxing, we did tennis, billiards, ping pong, baseball, hockey, bowling, golf, and of course my favorite flying game called “Blazing Angels”. My dad and I were playing it and I can’t wait to play with him again. To those who might have a second thoughts about Wii, it is definitely worth it. It creates fun activities with friends and makes your family bond stronger. Definitely worth it!
You might be thinking “Miami?”… well, Miami is my destination for Summer this year. Last year my “bestfriend” and I went to San Diego and Los Angeles. There I decided to travel every year for Summer when and where I can afford regardless whether my “bestfriend” can afford it or not. My "bestfriend" is currently trying to getting back on track financially so him going with me most likely is in question. Anyhow, so I was shopping around and so I picked Miami this year. I’m thinking flying down there in either late August or early September. Tickets are surprisingly inexpensive for right now, but it could always go up as summer goes by. As part of my planning, I’ve been shopping around for hotels in the South Beach area or downtown Miami, main attractions other than the beach, check out some of the best and popular bars and clubs down there, which I’m really looking forward to, and possibly meet people and become friends. You know me I’m always in the market for making friends all around U.S. I already made one in San Francisco, when I was over there two weeks ago. What a nice (and hot!) guy! Can’t wait to see him next time I go back to SF, which is yet another business meeting in two years. But, I hope I’d be able to visit SF (or him) before then. So anyway, Miami is my next travel destination, then New York and New Jersey for Christmas shopping (probably in late November or early December), and New Orleans, LA in January for a business meeting.
Can’t you just tell I love traveling? Probably yes…but I would say that is nothing. I ultimately would like to travel every three months! That would be really nice - but it would be nuts, too! … but I love it!
Anyway, have a great work-week everyone! Take care always!
d-Jae
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