I am a slender built 5ft 10inches tall, 160lbs, Native American(my mom’s
mom) and Irish/Black(my mom’s dad)... I am gay and comfortable with it. I do not have to fit any stereotypes nor do I intend to...my style of dress is HomoMetrosexual...I work out 5 times a week (want to get toned and cut)...you wanna know more? Continue below!
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I was born May 1, 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts (my mom and I moved back there January 1, 2000).
I am the youngest of two (my half-brother is 6 years older and my complete
opposite). My dad died before I was born, and in 1985 my mom, brother,
and I moved to Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. Being the only gay,
black kid in a predominantly straight, white school system was tough (my coming out story). No matter what I I never let the prejuidice, ridicule, or all the other odds stop me from doing what going to school.
I was picked on daily from 7th-8th grade and although I wanted to move;
instead I played “Mansion” with my girl friends Megan, Kelly, Angie, Mo,
and Sarah to escape. I wanted to be a fashion designer and date Jason
Priestly. My mom wanted me to be a lawyer. This changed the
summer before my senior year...Kelly, Megan, Angie, Mo, and Sarah had moved
away. I had become friends with Jill and her neighbor Jamie.
When Jill moved Jamie and I became friends. She was my first friend
to bring me into adulthood. Jamie and I weathered ups and downs that
would kill friendships. The two of us formed a relationship beyond
friendship. I became a surrogate part of her family. She and
I share so many things in common one would think we are related.
I love Jamie and her family (considering my mom’s side is not welcoming).
My dad’s side of the family has yet to be found by me. Instead of
being a lawyer or fashion designer, I decided on a career in soaps after
watching my mom’s soap Guiding Light and not being happy with the quality
of writing. When I realized how difficult it would be to get my ideas
on-air, I created my own soap. After graduating with high marks in
my business classes, I figured if I get a business degree I could run my
own production company. I don't feel discriminated against as a gay
black male, and I know what that feels like. I didn't let the fact
that I didn't have a car to get to my college a town away stop me. I rode
four buses a day to get there before I finally got a car. Throughout my
four years of college I went back and forth on deciding whether or not
to continue my soap. Upon graduation I decided to enter into
Sundance (didn’t make the final rounds). I put my aspirations of writing
aside and found a job. That was a BAD year. After being unemployed
for 3 months in 1999 I was offered a position as sales associate at Structure. In 6 months I was promoted to Assistant Manager. I quit Structure January 2001, and began in Hartford CT at MassMutual as a Customer Service Rep. I really like working an actual 9-5 job. We have vacation time, bonuses every year, its just a good thing for me. Am trying to find something more there. I feel like a grown-up now. :) I am also still writing. As of June 2004 finished writing my dramatic and horror screenplays, working on a gay romantic comedy PLUS my coveted soap opera I have been putting off writing for years and writing two more! April 27, 2004 went to my first broadway musical HAIRSPRAY with Sawyer :) and June 30,2004 we went to see Madonna in first concert experience. It was great seeing Hairspray plus now I am in love with Richard H. Blake. hehehe. Well that's a brief synopsis of me. I am honest and this is my piece of cyberheaven so here are some things I have realized about the gay "community" go here...I got a new job woot woo. As of April 4, 2005 I am a Marketing Analyst within the Lead Generation Center. Now I'm living AND working in Springfield. It's so nice. I got a slight raise, commute is now 4 mins instead of 40. I save on gas and money for food at night. I know places where I can get a meal for 2 bucks :) I started working out again after work 3 times a week. Things are slowly just getting better awwwww No boyfriend yet. Have a couple work crushes and a dates here and there, but nothing yet. We'll see...Work crushes aside as of May 27, 2005 I am no longer on the market. That's right I FINALLY have a boyfriend. He is awesome. I am so excited! I'll keep you posted :) Well our relationship ended three weeks later, but I don't regret it. He is going to stay in my life as one of my closest friends and I am hopeful it will happen to me again, just not in the immediate future :)