I'm sure most of you are at least semi-aware that I want Warren to win this one. Still, bringing up the Cosmo centerfold was lame. There are a lot of people who use what they have until they don't need to use it anymore. His centerfold in Cosmo was an example of just that.
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I wonder if anyone in my family would do this to save my life.
She lost 135 pounds to save her brother's life
She lost 135 pounds to save her brother's life
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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My friend posted this on Facebook and I couldn't agree more:
"Why do people associate everything with the sitting President as opposed to the Congress? When are we going to put some blame on the people who have helped us get into this cluster-screw to begin with? Last I recalled, the President doesn't make financial decisions....right?" Maybe I need to go back to undergrad courses to learn how the President passes the budget, raises taxes, etc. CONGRESS...CONGRESS...CONGRESS"
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You have to be fucking kidding me!
This reminds me of the story of when a hotel drained its pool after Lena Horne used it. Gay really is "the new black"!
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This reminds me of the story of when a hotel drained its pool after Lena Horne used it. Gay really is "the new black"!
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Seven Days Since my Last Post
I was very busy this week. Previewing apartments, posting ads, running all over the city. The week didn't work out as well as I planned, however. Every single prospective client who called flaked out on me. One actually rescheduled me several times and then never showed. That was very frustrating and it drove me to indulge in some stress eating. Nothing too terrible but nothing that could be classified as "good" for me. Note to self: People are people and you can't change that. What you can do is make the best of every new situation and hope that the results work in your favor. If they don't just move on to the next one.
I wish somebody had taught me these lessons when I was younger. I might have avoided that pesky little stroke.
XOXO
Scott
I wish somebody had taught me these lessons when I was younger. I might have avoided that pesky little stroke.
XOXO
Scott
Sunday, June 5, 2011
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Put Some Chase in Your Face: Bait, Chase, Catch by Aaron Cobbett
Put Some Chase in Your Face: Bait, Chase, Catch by Aaron Cobbett: "A little more perspective on my escapades with photographer Aaron Cobbett....Here I seem to have gotten myself all tied up... keep your eyes..."
SARAH PALIN GIVES HER VERSION OF PAUL REVERE'S RIDE - WHDH NEWS
This is what happens when history falls into the wrong hands.
So the Guy at the Other Table at Starbucks
was not Rob Thomas but he was a dead ringer. As a huge MB20 fan, I was ecstatic at the prospect of actually meeting him. He did say someone asks "Are you Rob Thomas?" at least once a day.
(Sigh)
(Sigh)
The New Weight Watchers Program
So, as part of my strategy to get to goal weight I've been looking at different plans. Not surprisingly, my research keeps bringing me back to Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers has always been a great plan, though some incarnations have been rather tedious. Best example of this is the Fat and Fiber plan, which emphasized eating 25 grams of each on a daily basis.Or the one before that, where you rationed out all the different nutritional components. The points program was the best because it was all about portion control. A close second was Core, later known as Simply Filling, which stressed fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
Now there's Points Plus, which seems pretty interesting. While the Points program was about calories, fat, and fiber, the Points Plus program has substituted the calories component with protein and carbohydrates. They've also made fruits and vegetables "free" foods. That's something I can really get into!
(to be continued)
Now there's Points Plus, which seems pretty interesting. While the Points program was about calories, fat, and fiber, the Points Plus program has substituted the calories component with protein and carbohydrates. They've also made fruits and vegetables "free" foods. That's something I can really get into!
(to be continued)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Top Reagan Economic Advisor: Return To Clinton-Era Tax Rates Would Not Hurt Economic Growth
I know many who consider Reagan to be the best President ever, as I am sure you do. Please forward this to them.
Top Reagan Economic Advisor: Return To Clinton-Era Tax Rates Would Not Hurt Economic Growth: "pOne of the most prevalent conservative mantras is that higher taxes kill job growth. Leading right-wing lawmakers have repeatedly used this belief to justify tax cuts for upper-income earners and oppose tax increases. In defending the Bush tax cuts for the richest Americans last fall, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said he opposed “job-killing tax [...]/p"
Top Reagan Economic Advisor: Return To Clinton-Era Tax Rates Would Not Hurt Economic Growth: "pOne of the most prevalent conservative mantras is that higher taxes kill job growth. Leading right-wing lawmakers have repeatedly used this belief to justify tax cuts for upper-income earners and oppose tax increases. In defending the Bush tax cuts for the richest Americans last fall, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said he opposed “job-killing tax [...]/p"
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
High Line to Open Second Section Next Week - DNAinfo.com
I am currently loving the Highline, so I can't wait for this!
High Line to Open Second Section Next Week - DNAinfo.com
High Line to Open Second Section Next Week - DNAinfo.com
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Dear Mouse on the Other Side of the Wall
You and I probably came to New York for the same reasons: Fame, fortune, a handsome boyfriend with a West Village townhouse, a compound in the Pines , and a NetJet ownership. And I realize that, early every morning when you run all around inside the wall, it's probably because the size of your apartment is getting to you. Believe me, I have been there.
That said, please be forewarned. Should all that scratching yield you a spot to squeeze through on my side of the wall, it will be on like Donkey Kong.
XOXO
Scott
That said, please be forewarned. Should all that scratching yield you a spot to squeeze through on my side of the wall, it will be on like Donkey Kong.
XOXO
Scott
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Police Hunt Cross-Dressing Suspect In Village Dunkin' Donuts Riot - DNAinfo.com
I've seen her around. The police are putting on such a show with their spotlights and checkpoints. Had they been going after quality of life violators things may not be so out of control now. Giuliani was a lot of things but on this he was 100% correct. Going after people who infringe on the quality of life in a community is a first point in stopping much bigger crimes.
Police Hunt Cross-Dressing Suspect In Village Dunkin' Donuts Riot - DNAinfo.com
Police Hunt Cross-Dressing Suspect In Village Dunkin' Donuts Riot - DNAinfo.com
The Devil is in the Details
I think that's true.
Now that I've put my thoughts into words and written them down into a plan of action (mostly), those old feelings are already coming back. What if I fail? What if all my efforts yield nothing? What do I do then?
I know, I know, "If at first you don't succeed". I know there are a lot of people who go through
life with that in mind. I also know that a lot of people are just going through the motions, not listening to their hearts. I've spent my entire life being jealous of the former while existing among the latter.
When I moved to New York in March, I did so with several goals in mind. Get to a healthy weight, succeed in business, pursue my writing and photography. Slowly but surely I feel that things are starting to come together. As long as I keep telling myself not to give up and not to fuck it up I think (hope) I'll be ok.
Actually, I know I'll be ok.
Now that I've put my thoughts into words and written them down into a plan of action (mostly), those old feelings are already coming back. What if I fail? What if all my efforts yield nothing? What do I do then?
I know, I know, "If at first you don't succeed". I know there are a lot of people who go through
life with that in mind. I also know that a lot of people are just going through the motions, not listening to their hearts. I've spent my entire life being jealous of the former while existing among the latter.
When I moved to New York in March, I did so with several goals in mind. Get to a healthy weight, succeed in business, pursue my writing and photography. Slowly but surely I feel that things are starting to come together. As long as I keep telling myself not to give up and not to fuck it up I think (hope) I'll be ok.
Actually, I know I'll be ok.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Day 4
Today is Day 4 of coordinating my life plan. I pick a Starbucks, set up my computer and then read, write, find inspiration, and plan for this new chapter. Today I'm at the Starbucks at Broadway and 63rd, right next to Lincoln Center. It doesn't get anymore inspiring than Lincoln Center.
I have two plans I'm working on. One is personal; one is professional. Both are equally important to me which is why I decided to take the week to focus on both. I've been doing a lot of reading on both and learning there are a lot of people out there like me. They want it all, they envision it all, but just don't know how to plan for what they want.
Writing down your goals and how to achieve them isn't easy, especially for people like me. See, I hit a bump in the road and immediately race back to the starting line. And then I stand at the line, frozen in my tracks. I also allow the insults of others, said under the guise of concern, to permeate everything I do. That's another thing I have to work on. Letting the things people say to me roll off my back.
Must remember: For some people, the only taste of success they have is taking a bite out of you.
I have two plans I'm working on. One is personal; one is professional. Both are equally important to me which is why I decided to take the week to focus on both. I've been doing a lot of reading on both and learning there are a lot of people out there like me. They want it all, they envision it all, but just don't know how to plan for what they want.
Writing down your goals and how to achieve them isn't easy, especially for people like me. See, I hit a bump in the road and immediately race back to the starting line. And then I stand at the line, frozen in my tracks. I also allow the insults of others, said under the guise of concern, to permeate everything I do. That's another thing I have to work on. Letting the things people say to me roll off my back.
Must remember: For some people, the only taste of success they have is taking a bite out of you.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Lisa Lampanelli Rocks!
Lisa Lampanelli donated $50,000 to GMHC. That worked out to $1000 each for every member of the Westboro Baptist Church.
What a great way to exercise your freedom of speech!
Lisa Lampanelli on WhoSay
Todays Quote
"The men whom I have seen succeed best in life always have been cheerful and hopeful men; who went about their business with a smile on their faces; and took the changes and chances of this mortal life like men; facing rough and smooth alike as it came." Charles Kingsley
Gay Troops
As vehemently opposed to Don't Ask Don't Tell as I am, I can't for the life of me imagine why anyone gay or straight would want to serve in the military of this country. But there are plenty of people out there both gay and straight who do. So I applaud the first ever convention of gay troop members.
Gay Troops to Hold First Ever Convention in Las Vegas
Gay Troops to Hold First Ever Convention in Las Vegas
To the Guy on Grindr
who was all about picture etiquette. Um, I know Ben Andrews. He's neither 24 or 6'2.
Just saying.
(Follow up: It really was Ben Andrews!)
Just saying.
(Follow up: It really was Ben Andrews!)
Really, Newt?
A $500,000 line of credit at Tiffany?
I imagine he'll drop out of the race, but an arrogant prick like that is hard to read.
All that Glitters May Redefine Run by Gingrich
I imagine he'll drop out of the race, but an arrogant prick like that is hard to read.
All that Glitters May Redefine Run by Gingrich
Yesterday
Yesterday was invigorating. Read, wrote, blogged, explored the city. More of the same today but I'm exhausted. Could it be that I'm too old to get home at 4am anymore? I didn't do this in my twenties.
Making up for lost time, perhaps?
Making up for lost time, perhaps?
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Now that Bin Laden is Dead
I hope Giuliani, should he actually run, will have a more comprehensive plan. "I was there on 9/11" is not really a clear-cut plan for a country with the kind of problems we have now. Photos of you running up West Street won't help stimualate the economy, Rudy. I was there too. Does that make me qualified to run for POTUS?
NY Congressman hints at Guiliani in 2012 WH Run
NY Congressman hints at Guiliani in 2012 WH Run
Love This!
Life is a journey,
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,
Just chances we’ve taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now
Not a destination,
There are no mistakes,
Just chances we’ve taken
Lay down your regrets cause all we have is now
Going Back to the Gym
I've been seriously considering going back to the gym. I haven't been since NYE when I took the very intense Carve class. Then this thing with my foot got pretty bad so I have taken some time off. A lot of time actually as it's practically June. Now I'm reading that people in my situation should just walk. I hate walking, lol! Not hate really. I used to love it but since the stroke it's such a chore. I get so tired after a lot of walking I can hardly function. Even in a city full of energy like New York it can be debilitating to walk very far or for a long time.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Millionaire GOP Congressman Tells Town Hall: ‘I Ain’t Wealthy…I Live Like The Rest Of You Folks’
I think it's great that he lives like the rest of us. I hope he also understands that he's got a duty to give to those less fortunate than himself.
Just Like You
Just Like You
Sorry, But I Won't Be Attending Because I'm Gay
While I understand the sentiment, I'm not sure I agree with the execution. Can I attend a family members wedding? Is it right of me to expect people to just "understand"? My brother is neither in favor of or against gay marriage and he would be devastated if I didn't attend his wedding. Is it worth hurting peoples feelings just to make a statement?
Not Going to the Chapel
Not Going to the Chapel
Grindr
Despite my initial reservations, I am now addicted to Grindr!
I'm not sure why. It might be that there's so many gay men in this city. It might be my need to connect with other gay men on a spiritual level. It might be the two hot puerto ricans I found in my building.
Whatever it is, Grindr has helped lift my spirits.
I'm not sure why. It might be that there's so many gay men in this city. It might be my need to connect with other gay men on a spiritual level. It might be the two hot puerto ricans I found in my building.
Whatever it is, Grindr has helped lift my spirits.
Monday, May 23, 2011
What a Lazy Day
Did nothing today but lay in bed thinking.
I have so much I want to accomplish but don't know where to begin.
I've always wanted success for myself, happiness for myself, everything in the world for myself.
Problem is, I have always taken the easy way out.
Just when something promising comes along, I have run like hell. I'm tired of running.
I'm tired of taking the easy way out.
They say anything worth having is worth working hard for.
I have been beaten up all my life, and that makes it difficult for me to see that I don't deserve what others have solely based on my circumstances.
Clearly, I know that to be true. I just hate the thought of it.
I have so much I want to accomplish but don't know where to begin.
I've always wanted success for myself, happiness for myself, everything in the world for myself.
Problem is, I have always taken the easy way out.
Just when something promising comes along, I have run like hell. I'm tired of running.
I'm tired of taking the easy way out.
They say anything worth having is worth working hard for.
I have been beaten up all my life, and that makes it difficult for me to see that I don't deserve what others have solely based on my circumstances.
Clearly, I know that to be true. I just hate the thought of it.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
I Found This 2311 Days Later
I'm glad to see that you are awake! This is your brain talking. I had to find some way to communicate with you. I feel like I barely survived WWIII and am still not quite all in one piece. That's why I need you. I need you to take care of me.
As time passes and you and I feel better and better, people, even doctors, will tell you that we are fine, "it's time to get on with life." That sounds good to me and probably even better to you. But before you go rushing back out into that big wide world, I need you to listen to me, really listen. Don't shut me out. Don't tune me out. When I'm getting into trouble I'll need your help more than I ever have before.
I know that you want to believe that we are going to be the same. I'll do my best to make that happen. The problem is that too many people in our situation get impatient and try to rush the healing process; or when their brains can't fully recover they deny it and, instead of adapting, they force their brains to function in ways they are no longer able too. Some people even push their brains until they seize, and worse... I'm scared. I'm afraid that you will do that to me. If you don't accept me I am lost. We both will be lost.
How can I tell you how much I need you now? I need you to accept me as I am today... not for what I used to be, or what I might be in the future. So many people are so busy looking at what their brains used to do, as if past accomplishments were a magical yardstick to measure present success or failures, that they fail to see how far their brains have come. It's as if here is shame, or guilt, in being injured. Silly, huh?
Please don't be embarrassed or feel guilt, or shame, because of me. We are okay. We have made it this far. If you work with me we can make it even further. I can't say how far. I won't make any false promises. I can only promise you this, that I will do my best.
What I need you to do is this: because neither of us knows how badly I've been hurt (things are still a little foggy for me), or how much I will recover, or how quickly, please go s-l-o-w-l-y when you start back trying to resume your life. If I give you a headache, or make you sick to your stomach, or make you unusually irritable, or confused, or disoriented, or afraid, or make you feel that you are overdoing it, I'm trying to get your attention in the only way I can. Stop and listen to me.
I get exhausted easily since being hurt, and cannot succeed when overworked. I want to succeed as much as you do. I want to be as well as I can be, but I need to do it at a different pace than I could before I got hurt. Help me to help us by paying attention and heeding the messages I send to you.
I will do my part to do my very best to get us back on our feet. I am a little worried though that if I am not exactly the same... you will reject me and may even want to kill us. Other people have wanted to kill their brains, and some people have succeeded. I don't want to die, and I don't want you to die.
I want us to live, and breath and be, even if being is not the same as it was. Different may be better. It may be harder too, but I don't want you to give up. Don't give up on me. Don't give up on yourself. Our time here isn't through yet. There are things that I want to do and I want to try, even if trying has to be done in a different way. It isn't easy. I have to work very hard, much harder, and I know that you do too. I see people scoff, and misunderstand. I don't care. What I do care about is that you understand how hard I am working and how much I want to be as good as I can be, but I need you to take good care of us, as well as you can do that.
Don't be ashamed of me. We are alive. We are still here. I want the chance to try to show you what we are made of. I want to show you the things that are really important in life. We have been given another chance to be better, to learn what is really important. When it is finally time for our final exit I would like to look back and feel good about what we made of us and out of everything that made up our life, including this injury. I cannot do it without you. I cannot do it if you hate me for the way being injured has affected me and our life together. Please try not to be bitter in grief. That would crush me.
Please don't reject me. There is little I can do without you, without your determination to not give up. Take good care of us and of yourself. I need you very much, especially now.
Love,
your wounded brain
As time passes and you and I feel better and better, people, even doctors, will tell you that we are fine, "it's time to get on with life." That sounds good to me and probably even better to you. But before you go rushing back out into that big wide world, I need you to listen to me, really listen. Don't shut me out. Don't tune me out. When I'm getting into trouble I'll need your help more than I ever have before.
I know that you want to believe that we are going to be the same. I'll do my best to make that happen. The problem is that too many people in our situation get impatient and try to rush the healing process; or when their brains can't fully recover they deny it and, instead of adapting, they force their brains to function in ways they are no longer able too. Some people even push their brains until they seize, and worse... I'm scared. I'm afraid that you will do that to me. If you don't accept me I am lost. We both will be lost.
How can I tell you how much I need you now? I need you to accept me as I am today... not for what I used to be, or what I might be in the future. So many people are so busy looking at what their brains used to do, as if past accomplishments were a magical yardstick to measure present success or failures, that they fail to see how far their brains have come. It's as if here is shame, or guilt, in being injured. Silly, huh?
Please don't be embarrassed or feel guilt, or shame, because of me. We are okay. We have made it this far. If you work with me we can make it even further. I can't say how far. I won't make any false promises. I can only promise you this, that I will do my best.
What I need you to do is this: because neither of us knows how badly I've been hurt (things are still a little foggy for me), or how much I will recover, or how quickly, please go s-l-o-w-l-y when you start back trying to resume your life. If I give you a headache, or make you sick to your stomach, or make you unusually irritable, or confused, or disoriented, or afraid, or make you feel that you are overdoing it, I'm trying to get your attention in the only way I can. Stop and listen to me.
I get exhausted easily since being hurt, and cannot succeed when overworked. I want to succeed as much as you do. I want to be as well as I can be, but I need to do it at a different pace than I could before I got hurt. Help me to help us by paying attention and heeding the messages I send to you.
I will do my part to do my very best to get us back on our feet. I am a little worried though that if I am not exactly the same... you will reject me and may even want to kill us. Other people have wanted to kill their brains, and some people have succeeded. I don't want to die, and I don't want you to die.
I want us to live, and breath and be, even if being is not the same as it was. Different may be better. It may be harder too, but I don't want you to give up. Don't give up on me. Don't give up on yourself. Our time here isn't through yet. There are things that I want to do and I want to try, even if trying has to be done in a different way. It isn't easy. I have to work very hard, much harder, and I know that you do too. I see people scoff, and misunderstand. I don't care. What I do care about is that you understand how hard I am working and how much I want to be as good as I can be, but I need you to take good care of us, as well as you can do that.
Don't be ashamed of me. We are alive. We are still here. I want the chance to try to show you what we are made of. I want to show you the things that are really important in life. We have been given another chance to be better, to learn what is really important. When it is finally time for our final exit I would like to look back and feel good about what we made of us and out of everything that made up our life, including this injury. I cannot do it without you. I cannot do it if you hate me for the way being injured has affected me and our life together. Please try not to be bitter in grief. That would crush me.
Please don't reject me. There is little I can do without you, without your determination to not give up. Take good care of us and of yourself. I need you very much, especially now.
Love,
your wounded brain
Monday, May 16, 2011
It Took Seventy-Six Days.....
but I finally have a place!
Dream home? Hardly. But it's cheap, it's centrally located, and that's all I need for now. After seventy-six days, I feel like my life here is starting for real.
Dream home? Hardly. But it's cheap, it's centrally located, and that's all I need for now. After seventy-six days, I feel like my life here is starting for real.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
So There's Party in Harlem.....Just for Guys Like Me!
It's called Bearhunt NYC. I signed up for their mailing list not realizing exactly what it was. Turns out it's a sex party for chubs and their admirers.
From the invitation:
NOTES
1. This is a party for bears, chubs, cubs, otters etc. and the chasers that lust for them!
2. The living room & kitchen are for socializing only. The playroom is where the action is.
3. Complimentary condoms, lube, vodka punch, sling & clothes check are provided for you.
(SLING?!)
Thoughts? Uncomfortably curious. I've always joked that while I'm trying to become an ideal weight I'd like to get some regular action. Now here's an opportunity and that has stirred up in me a debate of sorts. Do I go? Do I remove myself from the mailing list? There's also the big "what ifs". What if I find someone who just wants to talk? What if I'm not big enough? That does happen sometimes.
(to be continued)
Monday, May 9, 2011
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