I am not a person who goes out there and is terribly vocal about what I believe in. I’m not big into confrontations and maybe that’s why. Here, though, is something I do believe in. And with vehemence. Gay rights. I shouldn’t just say “Gay rights” though. These rights, which I believe are general human rights expand the entire community of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people.
Right now, I feel like we’re on the brink of something. At the turn of the (last) century, people were fighting for women’s right to vote. Then there was the fight to gain the right to vote for black people. Now, we’re trying to extend the right to marriage to all peoples. Not just those that happen to want to marry someone of the opposite gender. I mean, who decided that marriage should only be for straight people? Also, who cares? Why is it anyone else business who marries who? Does it hurt you in any way if a same sex couple marries? No. Just because it makes some people uncomfortable (which is sad but that’s a person’s right to be comfortable or uncomfortable with whatever) doesn’t give them the right to dictate whether or not they can marry.
What’s my reason and point? Well, on Facebook there is a group asking people to basically boycott everything for a day. If you don’t have Facebook, just look below the cut for more info! I really hope you join in because, really, there’s just no excuse.
Woohoo! Today marks 1 year for me and Gael. I have to say, this couldn’t make me happier. Before him, I had one boyfriend that broke my heart and then another. Then another. After that I just stopped having “exclusive” relationships and “dated around”. When things got too heavy or intense I broke it off.
I’m sure those of you who have been reading me since last summer remember how dramatic everything was (weren’t a reader then? curious? just click on the calendar & go back to my entries from this time last year.) and what a mess I was.
I have to say, it was all worth it. Through all the rough spots, through all my nuttiess, through it all Gael has stayed with me. I have to give him quite a bit of credit because I’m sure I haven’t always been the easiest person to deal with (though he’s not, either! ♥) yet he’s stayed. I guess I’d have to call that love. Amazing, isn’t it?
Updates on our little life we’re slowly building together?
Either this weekend or the next we’re moving in together. Permanently without constant harassment from people who don’t approve. Though we’ll have to start paying rent, it’ll make both our lives a lot easier.
Our plans of moving to Richmond (Virginia) at the end of the year are becoming more concrete. Not completely yet but I’m aiming for November to have nearly everything figured out.
Aw, actually, that’s it! I thought maybe there was more but not really.
So! Here’s to love! I’m still rather cynical but not as cynical as I used to be. 
Filed under: Friendships, Pictures, Relationships | Tags: animals, birthday, codename Gael, Mouse
I have 2 things to share with you today. One good thing and one bad thing.
I’ll start with the bad thing since I’d rather end this post on a happy note…
Yesterday at 3.30pm EST my mother took my dog, Bear to a vet to have him put to sleep. Apparently he had really bad arthritis in his back legs, had almost no bladder control, and was in a lot of pain and kept my parents up all night howling. My mom said it was a really tough decision and it took her a few months to finally make it. I’m really, really sad about it, but the last thing I want is for him to be living in pain. I’d rather him not be with me but not in pain anymore. (Oh jeeze, I’m crying now 
) My mom asked if I wanted to keep him but again, I didn’t want him to be in pain and unhappy. I had to say no.
Rest in peace, Beary- boo. You were the best dog anyone could ask for. You always listened to me when I ranted, came to me and sat with me when I cried, and were there for me 100%. I’ll forever miss you and be choking back tears each time I think of you.
(sorry for how bad I took in the picture. totally not my “angle” at alll. 
)
Now for some good news…
