Post Secret Fridays - Issue 054 - My Special Issue

I have been posting postcard secrets in my blog for well over a year now, and none has hit me as hard as the one I'm posting today.  It's hard to look at these cards every Friday knowing that somewhere out there, someone sent this card in to PostSecret.com, and the compelling images and riveting words truly touch my soul.  

It isn't so much that most of the cards are about unhappiness or depression, but it touches the human spirit in a way that makes one believe they can help.  As a gay man, I remember being suicidal in my younger years, from the molestations to the fear of rejection from family and friends for being born this way.  

I will always look back and reflect on all the lessons I have learned growing up, and the ones I continue to learn today in hope that my puzzle of life will be complete some day.  

I am truly blessed to have the man of my dreams (Ryan), our dogs, our home, a wonderful job, and our wonderful family & friends. There's truly nothing more that I could ask for.

 

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.

 

-----Email-----

Hi Frank,

When I saw the secret about the person wanting to cross the street, my heart sunk as I remember how I felt when I looked across the street at all the cars and realized being hit was better than making it across.

Thankfully, the realization scared me enough that I got help — and I too am glad I didn't. I've now been treated for depression for almost a year. Words can't describe how I felt at the time, but this postcard somehow captured it and even makes me feel a little better that I wasn't alone in these thoughts.

And if you are curious, I was right here:

-----Email-----

I'm the person who sent in the secret about crossing the street, and I just wanted to say hi to the other person who sent in the email and had the same secret. Hello other person - I'm so glad you didn't do it either.

This is exactly why I decided to send in my secret. I think there are probably an awful lot of us out there that have been in that situation -I know the statistics say that something like a person out of every four will suffer from depression in some form at some point in their lives. No one really likes to talk about it but I think maybe we need to.

The isolation was the worst part of it. As soon as someone knew what was going on in my life they started helping me and things began to get easier, so I just wanted everyone else to know that there is still hope. Call someone. It doesn't have to be a family member or a doctor - there are helplines or you can just tell a friend. Things can get better. Yes it takes time. And No you are Not the only one.

-----Email-----

The postcard, and response, of individuals wanting to step into traffic made a knife turn in my stomach. I commend both for getting the help they needed. Not only are they changing their lives for the better, but they've stopped themselves from changing the lives of the individuals in the vehicles.

I've never been suicidal myself but just over a year ago that very thing happened to my sister, mother and I--in the dark of night, on the highway, a man walked in front of our car. He didn't survive.

I don't have a photo of the side of the highway, but I do have a photo of the car. It's jolting. But I think it shows that even if someone does go through with suicide, their decision affects more than just the ending of their own life. It transfers their hurt, pain and depression to those in the vehicle who are "lucky" enough to survive someone else's suicide.

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Till The World Ends

Yes, the song and video grew on me. WOAH OH OH OH OH OH WOAH OH OH OH... 

I blogged about the release of this song back on March 4th, and my views remain the same.  While the song only has two verses, the catchy chorus gets us every time; And sometimes that's all one needs.

So Good Morning and let's get our Saturday started... Till the world ends...

OMG Hilarious! - Doll

Hot Doll For Dog - Literally

Princess (2001-2010)

Just when you thought you heard it all, they introduce us to sex toys for dogs.  Oh... how my little Princess would've loved this toy, God Bless her.

She used to have a small stuffed lamb that would squeak every time she played with it, And I mean really played with it.  Ryan would always laugh hysterically when he found her humping this poor lamb, and as she humped the lamb the squeakiness would get louder and louder, 'squeakie, squeakie, squeakie, squeakie,' it was hilarious.

I actually don't know where the company is located, because it's in English, and I believe, French, but the site is called hotdollfordog.com. 

Everything was going okay until I saw the video, oh dear Lord, please help me.  The advertisement starts off with what sounds like a 'Home Alone' soundtrack playing in the background.  Then it proceeds to state what the toy offers, beginning with  curves/fluidity, it's contemporary, offers stability, and has audacity. I guess the audacity part is because the fact the toy has a plug in it's rear you could remove if you have a male pet.

So what do you say? Need a Hot Doll for your dog?  Well I guess if Princess was still around, she'd want one. Until then, our other four chihuahuas will have to suffice with what they have.

Movies to Watch: Crazy Stupid Love

Call me stupid, call me crazy, or just call it Crazy Stupid Love, But after watching the trailer to this movie, I think my partner and I are going to fall in love all over again - with Ryan Gosling.

In just this 2-1/2 minute clip, Ryan has managed to get naked, not once, but twice; And I'm loving every minute of it.

The movie actually seems pretty interesting; It's a comedy, romance / drama.  Some old school actors are in it, alongside Marissa Tomei and Kevin Bacon are Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, and Josh Groban's first time as an actor.  

According to Wikipedia:

Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream - he's got a good job, nice house, and great kids. Cal gets the surprise of his life when he learns his wife Emily (Julianne Moore) wants a divorce. His "perfect" life quickly unravels. In today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as Mr. Unsmooth. Spending his free evenings sulking at a local bar, Cal is taken on as a "wingman" to handsome thirty-something player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). In an effort to help Cal start living his life again, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style. They aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica (Analeigh Tipton) who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal's makeover, the one thing that can't be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.

The New Job

So how's your new job?

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God Hates You and Me

This is one of those posts I hate to write about, because I hate to give publicity to those who enjoy hating others, but when it involves the man upstairs, it becomes my issue, when it involves the man I love, it becomes my issue, when it involves our family, our military, and so forth - IT BECOMES EVERYONE'S ISSUE.  I believe in God whole-heartedly, and truly believe that he is not as hateful as these people portray him to be.

The Westboro Baptist Church uploaded a video on Tuesday that is beyond anything I've ever seen. Not only did they feel the need to imitate the NOH8 campaign started by Adam Bouska to create their own version, they felt they needed to promote hate on every level. 

It is so disturbing to me that the children in this photo are being taught to hate from birth and to believe that God hates the majority of people.  These idiots picket the funerals of our military soldiers, celebrities, and abuse victims who have died, all in the name of God.  They spew hatred in every ounce of their sermons, and the messages they deliver affect people's lives.  I blogged about one of Fred Phelp's children in February on the abuse he had endured while living with with his father and his other siblings, it is really upsetting.

Why do I post this video? To remind us that we have crazy people out there, and that it starts with people like this.

I am truly thankful to the Lord for my parents and Ryan's parents who raised us in Christian households who showed us what love was all about; And while they dealt with problems and personal issues that arise in every family.  They had God in their hearts and it was their faith that kept them going.  I'm Gay... and I Love God.

I Quote That - Beautiful People

OMG Hilarious! - Care For Me

Dogs on the Sun Strip

When I found this photo online, people were commenting on how the owner trained their dogs to lay in line like that. But every dog owner knows, dogs love to lay in the sun. Mine and Ryan's chihuahuas do it all the time; I think we may even have some photos of our dogs doing the exact same thing.

Movies to Watch: Immortals

 

There are three genres I like most, United States History with emphasis on the Civil War, Greek Mythology with emphasis on Hercules and Poseidon, and Science Fiction with emphasis on Star Trek Captains, Kirk and Janeway.

Coming on the 11th day, of the 11th month, in the 11th year of the millenium, The Gods Need A Hero and it's in the form of the IMMORTALS.

And the storyline?

Years after the Titanomachy, the Titan Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) declares war on humanity. He searches for the Epirus Bow, a legendary weapon created by the war god Ares, which will allow him to free the rest of the Titans from Tartarus and take revenge on the Olympians who brought about their downfall. In accordance with ancient laws, the gods are unable to take a side in the war between Hyperion and humanity. It is left to a peasant named Theseus (Henry Cavill), chosen by Zeus (Luke Evans) and accompanied by the priestess Phaedra (Freida Pinto) and a slave (Stephen Dorff), to protect his homeland and save the gods.

A trailer hasn't been released,  but the images down below will give you an insight into what you can expect from the creator (Tarsem Singh ) of 300 and The Cell.  He will be creating a masterpiece and I'm really excited about it.

 

The movie is going to be chock-full of gorgeous guys, with equally gorgeous bodies.  So many, I can't even post all of them at this time.  I will use these images and comments courtesy of blogger, Tyrell who put these together.

First up, the picture at the top of the page is Daniel Sharman who plays Ares in the upcoming flick. In Greek Mythology, he is son of Zeus and lover of Aphrodite (playa playa). I think that him and Luke look very similar proving the apple clearly doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Or in Greek terms, thank Zeus lightning struck twice.

Meet Luke Evans who will be taking on the heavy duty role of Zeus. No big deal, just playing Greek mythology’s “Big Man Upstairs”. I wonder how big his lightning rod is? Luke also played Apollo in Clash of the Titans. This man loves to be a god.

I couldn’t let this gorgeous gal’s movie poster go to waste. This is Isabel Lucas who plays Athena, goddess of of civilization and warfare among other things as well as Zeus’ daughter and brother to Ares. She’s a big player of power in this film so watch out.

We are all very familiar with this hunk of a man, Superman's Henry Cavill. He takes on the role of the peasant, Theasus, who will soon become an Athenian hero. With a body like that, he can be my hero any day (or time period).

And finally, Kellan Lutz who will be taking on the role of Poseidon. Doesn’t he put the motion in your ocean?

OMG Hilarious! - 2%

Student Voting Laws by State

In a really sad turn of events, Student voting laws are changing for the worse.  If the laws go through, it will definitely change the outlook of the 2012 election... pretty much what the Dark Side (Republicans) are looking forward to, in excitement.

The following chart pretty much tells the story...

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I Quote That - What Matters Most?

“In the end
these things matter most:

How well did you love?
How fully did you live?

How deeply did you let go?

— Siddhārtha Gautama

Steve Trevor Has Been Cast In New Wonder Woman Series

Ryan and I watched a few episodes of the Knight Rider reboot that aired from 2008-2009, and to be frank, it wasn't as great as I expected it to be.  Once the car started changing colors and wishing it was a transformer - it started getting too bombastic for me; We eventually stopped watching it altogether.  But I can't say the same for Justin Bruening, the star of the show - he was a total hottie.  An actor and former Abercrombie & Fitch model, the 32 year-old was cast as Mike Traceur, the son of Michael Knight from the original Knight Rider series.  

Since the show ended, Justin hasn't had much luck finding a new job, until now... well... that is until recently. 

Bruening has joined the cast of the new Wonder Woman series which began shooting in March.  He will be playing the government agent (Steve Trevor) who crash-lands on the island of Themyscira and falls in love with Diana.  According to Deadline, in the new television series they've broken up and he's working as a lawyer in the Justice Department. Apparently they are not over each other.

If you ask me, they have done a great job with the casting of the new series, and I'm really looking forward to it.  This doesn't go to say that I don't have my doubts I'm just trying to stay optimistic.  My biggest thing is... how will the transformation take place?

Total BS Breakup Lines

So what do you really mean when you breakup with your significant other?  The following chart drags out what you really feel...

Gaga to Launch 'GMA' Summer Concert Series

On Friday, May 27th, in NYC, Good Morning America is kicking off their Summer Concert Series with Lady Gaga.  And here is the big GMA announcement made yesterday morning.

The video starts off with:

REVOLUTIONARY - BREATHTAKING - FEARLESS - ORIGINAL - There is only one Lady Gaga, 7 Number One HIT songs, Over 50 MILLION Singles Sold, 5 GRAMMYS, Billboard's ARTIST of the year, Number 1 on TWITTER with 9 MILLION followers and 31 MILLION fans 'like' her on Facebook, And get this... There have been over A BILLION combined views of her videos online and that number is growing fast and her single, BORN THIS WAY has smashed records.

So.... what say you? Are you going to allow Good Morning America and Lady Gaga ignite your Summer!  I know one fan (my partner Ryan) who will probably be anxious about this.

OMG Hilarious! - Mumps

I Voted Republican...

Everyone knows I didn't vote Republican this past November...

But had I voted I definitely wouldn't be wearing this shirt. Then again, maybe I should.

The 2012 re-election campaign of President Barack Obama was kicked off today.  And while many people have their doubts, there is no doubt in my mind that progress WAS made.

A lot more was done the past 3 years that wasn't done over the previous 30 or 40 combined, and I wouldn't let anyone tell me otherwise.  Well they can try, but it's pointless if they did.

Feel free to share this post with anyone, and remember, who we vote for matters.  Even if you're state is predominantly RED, it's our duty as Americans to take voting seriously, and help turn it BLUE.

Keeping It Old Skool - Issue No. 4 - Voltron

I didn't realize how much time had flown by.  I haven't posted a "Keeping It Old Skool" issue since mid-February.  Don't get me wrong, I've wanted to post one each week, but with all the current events and hot guys I had to get my priorities in order, LOL.

I was 13 years old when my mother bought me this amazing toy, I played with it for hours on end, and it was the coolest toy ever!  She had no idea what it was, she just wanted to make me happy.  The coolest thing about the toy was the fact that it was like the cartoon, but better!  So not only did I have the 2D version I saw on TV, but I had the real VOLTRON! In. My. Hands!  In the cartoon, Voltron was made up of five pilots who would command these five robot lions, which could be put together to form the greatest Robot of all time.  The five were in charge of protecting the planet Arus (ruled by Princess Allura) from the evil King Zarkon (from planet Doom), his son Lotor, and the witch Haggar, who would create huge Robeasts to terrorize the people of Arus.

According to Wikipedia: 

The original series was created by Peter Keefe in 1983 using material he had licensed from the Japanese cartoons Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV. The series was dubbed into English and edited, rewriting the scripts with reduced violence and the removal of Japanese cultural and location references.  A sequel to the original series, was made in the 1990s using computer generated imagery (CGI) techniques.

 

Ahhhh, the joys of 80's commercials! :-)  I don't remember what happened to my Voltron.  I think I may have dissected him, as investigating how things were made were a pastime favorite of mine.

To Own A Lightsaber

President Obama's 2012 Re-election Campaign Begins

It's official, the Obama re-election campaign officially started Monday, April 04, 2011.

"This campaign is just kicking off. We're opening up offices, unpacking boxes, and starting a conversation with supporters like you to help shape our path to victory. 2012 begins now, and this is where you say you're in." 

- barackobama.com

 

President Obama's re-election campaign had this to say:

The politics we believe in does not start with expensive TV ads or extravaganzas, but with you — with people organizing block-by-block, talking to neighbors, co-workers and friends.

And that kind of campaign takes time to build. So even though the race may not reach full speed for a year or more, the work of laying the foundation for our campaign must start today.

In the coming days, supporters like you will begin forging a new organization that we'll build together in cities and towns across the country. And we'll need you to help shape our plan as we create a campaign that's farther reaching, more focused, and more innovative than anything we've built before.

We'll start by doing something unprecedented: coordinating millions of one-on-one conversations between supporters across every single state, reconnecting old friends, inspiring new ones to join the cause, and readying ourselves for next year's fight.

Visit  barackobama.com - Get Involved.

MTV's Official Teen Wolf Trailer

As you may know by now, or maybe you don't.  MTV has decided to reboot another television show; Quite surprising, since their reboot of SKINS, didn't go so well.  As a matter of fact, it was a disaster!  But TEEN WOLF, may show some promise... 

After taking a look at the trailer, I'd have to say Taylor Lautner of Twilight has some competition on his hands, and it comes in the name of Tyler Posey.  Not to mention all the other hot studs on this upcoming series.  It seems everyone is on the wolf bandwagon these days, with the likes of Twilight, Vampire Diaries and True Blood, it was only a matter of time.

OMG Hilarious! - April Fool

Stranger Than Fiction Haleloo!

I don't even know where to begin with this. I'm going to make it short, because I don't even know where to begin with this.  Wait.  Did I just repeat myself?

So here I am, quietly reading my Entertainment Weekly, when the name D.J. Pierce creeps up.  I sat, asking myself quietly, why does that name sound so familiar?  Then I put two and two together, and figured out it was Ms. Shangela Laquifa Wadley from RuPaul's Drag Race.  Okay, so Entertainment Weekly helped me figure it out. Either way, the bitch has managed to walk away with reportedly an NBC television script also featuring Don Johnson and viral video celebrity Chris Crocker.

Here's a clip of the article and Shangela's role in it:

So what’s the deal with the show — and Shangela’s role on it? Here’s what’s what. A Mann’s World centers on Johnson, who plays Allan Mann, a Beverly Hills hairdresser (yes, really) who is having trouble staying relevant. And this is where Shangela comes into play: In the pilot, Shangela — err, D.J. Pierce — is set to play Snip, one of three fabulous, top-tiered stylists who come into Mann’s salon. (One-third of the trio will be played by Chris Crocker, who became famous after releasing a crying jag about Britney Spears’ infamously botched performance of “Gimme More” at the 2007 VMAs.) Also starring in the show are Sex and the City‘s Mario Cantone and Ellen Barkin. Sex and the City‘s Michael Patrick King is set to produce. Not a shabby cast or creative team, to say the least!

All I have to say, Shangela said it best when the show ended last week,  

“It’s a sad feeling because I definitely came back into this competition wanting to win. And it’s not been easy, but I’m leaving a winner,” Shangela said. “And it’s just a lesson for everyone who’s ever wanted to pursue a dream they’ve had. Live your passion, and live it to the fullest. Halle-lou!”

Poster of the Week - Issue No. 8 - Cluelessness

Continuing alphabetically, I bring you this week's poster, "Cluelessness."

In Brightest day, In Blackest Night. No Evil Shall Escape My Sight...

If you ever had any doubt in your mind that Green Lantern was going to be anything else, but fabulous, think again.  Over the weekend, new footage of the movie was released at WonderCon, and I'm telling you, this is going to be the best summer anyone has ever seen.  With the end of Harry Potter, Captain America, Thor, X-men, omg the list continues.  What an amazing adventure it will be!

"In brightest day, in blackest night. No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might. Beware my power, Green Lantern's light! "

Ryan Reyolds looks fit and muscular in the brand new trailer, so I take back what I said about all superheroes emulating Captain America.  Well... Chris Evans is unmistakably hot.  

Watching the trailer in 2D was really awesome, but I can't imagine what 3D will do to this movie.  I cannot wait.  Thanks Ryan for sharing this with me yesterday.

April Fool's 2012

Okay, I may have missed out on creating any drama with April Fool's Day this year, but my friends sure had a fun time doing it.  Either way, in 2012 this is what you can expect, so "favorite" this post to remind you. :-)

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Now Here's a Mashup Worthy of a World Tour!

Justin Bieber and Slipknot on tour together, now wouldn't that be a sight to behold?  It's amazing what you find on the internet these days, because without it, we'd be clueless.  I'll be honest, most of the time I skim through a video so I can review it, and then blog about it.  Not this time!  I was simply mesmerized by the amazing sound and sat through the whole darn thing.  It was actually quite good.

You don't believe me? Turn up the volume and enjoy!  It's Psychosocial Baby ~

OMG Hilarious! - Dr. Seuss