Break It Down

The biggest problem in this world is people who attribute the biggest problem in this world to one specific thing.

Why Gays Can't Be Exalted #1

worlds of only unicorns = not ecologically sound

I'm such a baby...

... when I'm sick.

Also, throwing up is especially no fun when all you have is bile in your stomach and duodenum 'cause you eliminated everything else and weren't able to get something back in in time 'cause you were curled up, unable to move, and praying for death for a few hours.

Also II, flu + depression meds = not so much absorption of the meds = extra not good.

And yes, I'm totally whining. I told you that I'm a baby when I'm sick.

In other news, I think my boyfriend is gay.

Blork

There once was a bird whose name was Blork. Blork was a friendly bird. One day it ate a pea and threw up.

The End

moral of the story: Peas are gross.

re: Rob's Recent Post

(which can be found here)

The core of what I ultimately told my parents:

All that I ask from you is that you sincerely pray to know whether or not you can trust me and how you should treat me (i.e. whether or not you should treat me and my future male spouse as you would treat any of your other children and their spouses). I will respect and honor whatever choice you make just as I hope that you will respect and honor the choices I am making.

It's made a big difference (compared to trying to reason with them, explaining my decisions). I believe the reason why it has been working so well so far is three-fold:

1. I make no threat to their beliefs;
2. the focus is on me as their son and how I'm doing in life instead of on a principle; and
3. I stand as an example.

Debating principles, I believe, is futile. Their stances will be sufficiently challenged as they watch me walk the path I'm taking. Therefore, it is necessary that they are watching... and they won't watch if they feel like I will constantly threaten and question the beliefs they feel are holy.

And asking them to pray about me, whether or not they can trust me, really puts the focus on watching me, where it ought to be.

They also know that if my future husband is not seen as part of the family as is any other sibling's spouse then they will lose me. My mother would not (could not) stand for that.

My approach has been working so well with my parents that I'm considering sending a mass email to my siblings with the same message.

Granted, this is my family. Not everyone reacts the same. But it is the approach that I recommend. Take it for what it's worth.

I have more thoughts, but I'm just not organized in thought right now

On Illegal Aliens

Last I heard, people had donated around $500,000 toward getting rid of illegal aliens in Arizona.

As I understand, one of the biggest arguments is that illegal aliens are stealing jobs.

... so, instead of people rallying together to donate $500,000 TO CREATE MORE JOBS (my dance academy, for example, currently has 8 positions that are currently volunteer positions because many people where I live cannot afford higher tuition prices for extracurricular activities), people have donated half of one million dollars toward forcing people out of this country.

Is this really how the world works? Racism, hatred, vitriol, finger pointing, back-stabbing, the list goes on forever and ever.

Really?

Why must people think, "Gee, there's a lack of jobs... I know, let's kick out the illegals!"

Why can't people think, "Gee, there's a lack of jobs... what can I do to create more?"

Why do people give money when they hear, "FAMILIES ARE UNDER ATTACK!!!!"

Why won't people give when they hear, "Tooele is a talent-rich but a rather economic poor county. Gangs are increasing (just look around at all the recent tagging). Drug use is common. There aren't a lot of affordable after school programs where kids can go and learn things that the school system is not able to teach and provide. As a nonprofit dance academy, our goal is to serve as one such a program; however, in order to provide the necessary scholarships to run the program, offering our services to any child regardless of financial situation, we need your help."

I'm quite disenchanted with people right now.

They seem quite content "burning witches" and completely ignore how to really help society become a happier, more productive entity.

Gritz

I have decided that it's time to really take my diet seriously. And by 'diet' I don't mean, "I gotsta lose weight," but "I gotsta eat more and more healthy food." I think it will help me sleep and regulate my clinical depression better.

So, if anyone has any recipes they'd like to share with me, I would greatly appreciate it.

For reference:

• I don't like pig (except italian sausage)
• I don't cook with onions (blech)
• I don't eat squash (except raw cucumbers)
• I don't like bananas and find apples boring
• I love peppers
• I love kiwi, pineapple, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, and similar fruits
• I enjoy potatoes, carrots (raw or cooked), broccoli (steamed), green beans (steamed), spinach (raw)
• Panag curry is perhaps my favorite curry--I love curry
• Pasta is heaven
• Breads and cheeses are bliss
• Cooking with herbs and spices is love
• Grilling is preferred (as cleaning my stove-top is hell)
• Fresh is best; however, I don't buy into that organic pooplah

Please comment or email me with any recipes you think I might enjoy.

My gaunt cheeks are depending on you!