Alive with Pride :)

Where do I start…

It has been so long since I have blogged. I’m not sure if I should just start with how wonderful things are now or back track to my last blog and work my way up. One thing is for sure it will be as random as ever.

Trips-

The last trip I reported was Ft. Lauderdale. I have since traveled to Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; San Antono,TX; Fairmont, WV. This is the most I have traveled in a long time. Well actually the most I have every traveled. The last mini vacation has made a huge change in my life. More to that story under another heading lol.

I plan to take a few more weekend trips that include Fairmont, WV and back to Chicago to see my co-host Kevin who will be in my favorite city. Then I’m sure Jonathan and I will go to the Quad city to visit Ally.

Work-

There is really no change to my work world. So nothing to really talk about there. I was recently asked to help with the next training class so I’m excited about that. I enjoy actually talking to people in person rather than being bitched at over the phone.

Friends (so you think, you know who you are AD)

After years of having people treat you like shit you should be able to recognize those taking advantage of you kindness. I had a situation were a guy who started at my job befriended me. We sent IM’s and talked all day long. We had even hung out outside of work. I enjoyed hearing about his life lessons and everyday life.

Then I guess the biggest mistake of all… Going beyond the lines of friendship…we slept together. There was even talk of going on an actual date. I was feeling really good about the whole thing. I wanted to make a special dinner to spend time alone and have the chance to talk. It seemed to go well. The next day I brought leftovers and everyone went crazy over the dish I had made.

The weekend comes and goes and not a word. I have been in this gay world way to long and know the game. I have played the game. I eventually got the answer I expected in an email. I did get a small bit of hope of the friendship returning. There is no sign of that now. I get an email now and then. Oh well. As you can tell this still bothers me a little. I feel like I wasted my time even being this persons friend. He is young , but he plays the gay game better than most. Good luck to him, he should do fine.

too much time taken on that lol

Love (Jonathan)

I smile as I type this part of the blog. I started talking to Jonathan on gay.com in February when he moved to Cincinnati. I have never lived anywhere else other than the tri-state area and enjoy talking to those who have lived elsewhere and has moved here.

I would do random checks on the new guy to see how things were going . I learned alot about Jonathan during these chats. If you read his current blog (click on his name in the title) and he sheds light on what he was going through at the time. His strength inspires me everyday.

This brings me to the trip to WV. The birth place of the soon to be world famous photographer Jonathan I Raines.  I decided to take a road trip with the “new guy” and travel to his home town.  What a great and crazy way to get to know someone you have only met once, but it happened and now I have never been happier!!

We have had a month of ups and downs, but through it all being honest and sharing everything has made this an amazing experience.  We are so honest with each other and look after one another every time any decision is made. I see Jonathan in my life for a long time to come.

More than Rocks and Water Love you babe…

OK I’m tired..see ya next week