Salt Lake City-Hot Men and Easy Navigation!

The title says it all! I loved Salt Lake City for it's 1 in 3 ratio of hot men, Mormons too! And I also loved the fact that I could navigate the city so easily with it's numbered streets that went in accordance to the Temple Square a.k.a. Mormon Central. Our first day was spent adjusting to the not so great hotel room with the 1960's radio in it and walking downtown to the conference center where Jason's conference was being held. As we walked we came upon an intersection where two taco stands were on opposite corners. THE FOLLOWING IS NOT PC-BUT FUNNY!
I came up with an alternate reality for the taco stands. The Miguel and Lopez families had been in a bitter taco stand rivalry for years! There was another taco stand a block away and this was the Fitzgerald family who were from the wrong side of the tracks. We ran into the naughty daughter Carlita at a restaurant and determined she was sleeping with the other family's son. It was quite a scandal! Anyways, after realizing the walking was going to kill us we got a rental car and toured the city. That night we went to Trolley Square which was a lame shopping center.

I did like this city in that almost everywhere you looked there were mountains. It was nice. The second day I went to lunch at this place called Red Rock Brewery which was awesome (I ate there twice on the trip.) After that I went to check out an erotic bakery called Madam and Steve. I bought some brownies for me and Jason for later which were iced with sexual positions. Quite interesting! I then got bored and headed to the bar closest to our hotel which was called Try-angles. Get it!? The beer was cheap there and I hung out talking to some 52 yr. old guy. Which brings me to Utah's insane liqour laws. If you go to a privately owned bar or restaurant where they serve liqour, you have to become a member for 4 dollars or they will not serve you. Thankfully I only had to deal with that insanity twice! Me and Jason had dinner at the Melting Pot that night since it was restaurant week in Salt Lake. After that we went and saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform. It was an OK event. The songs towards the end were more entertaining than the first ones.

Friday I went on a tour to the Great Salt Lake and Kennecott Cooper Mine. It was fun and there were two other couples from Ohio on the trip. The lake was full of history and I did pay attention to this part and I did learn some things contrary to some people's beliefs that I don't like to learn! We saw brine shrimp (sea monkeys) and went to a place called Saltair which was the place to be in old Salt Lake City. After that we went to see the copper mine which was quite a sight to see. It reminded me of "North Country." After that I met up with Jason and we had dinner at a nice Italian place where I got to have a drink called Moulin Rouge. I was so excited, only to be disappointed when I found out that the drink sucked ass! We went to the bar I had been at the day before and met the "bear" club members and got an application-for educational purposes of course! It was a fun night overall. The next day we headed out after lunch and got back to Dayton way late since we got delayed in Denver. We met a guy named David on the plane who was from Atlanta. He was nice and we chatted the whole flight. Once home and after eating Taco Hell, Jason went to bed and I stayed up to begin watching all the DVR'ed shows. I didn't get far before I was out on the recliner.

Gay Movie Night, Cleveland-A Conspiracy Revealed and A New Apt!

Friday the gays came over to watch gay movies. Thats probably the gayest sentence I have ever written! We watched "Another Gay Movie" which follows the formula of American Pie but is very gay and laugh out loud hilarious! I really enjoyed it. The second flick was "Sordid Lives" which Jay had recommended about a white trash family dealing with the loss of a family member. There is a gay character, a guy who does drag as Tammy Wynette, and a bunch of dysfunctional females. It was pretty funny as well. After all that, Jason chatted it up with Mike and Jay in the kitchen while the rest of us enjoyed the latest episode of Robot Chicken. The show that cracked me up the most was the animated show "Rick & Steve." The characters look like Lego figures and the first two shows I watched were hilarious!

Next morning we were off for Cleveland. We stopped and got an apartement guide and Jason can credit me for finding the apartment as I was in OCD mood scanning through the book and looking at different areas. Our first stop was Lakewood which neither of us liked-it was too brown and we did not get a good feel from the people and houses we saw. After that we headed to Westlake. On the way Jason got pulled over by a motorcycle cop. And here folks comes the conspiracy!

The cop came up and told him how fast he was going yada yaya. He does not say anything about Jason's siren light thing. Anyways, he goes back to his car and Jason realizes that he has written him a ticket. The cop comes up discusses paying the ticket and asks about the siren thing. Jason then tells him he has run paramedic and is going to be a flight nurse. The cop is like-why didn't you say something? He then proceeded like he was trying to be apologetic about the ticket and was giving him all these pointers about paying it and stuff. I was fuming! All these medical/cop people are allowing people to get off because they are in the same field-thats shitty! He didn't rip up the ticket though so Jason now has to pay that. Since we are on the side of the road, Jason begins to interview the cop about places to live. The cop gives us some ideas and then we check those out-by the way-the places sucked COP!

So after leaving the recommended area from the cop, we headed to Strongsville. We checked out a place called Polo Club which was right across from a mall. The apartment was really nice and we were sold on it after not liking the previous three places we had looked at. We checked out one other place but knew it was a good deal. So we went and got a room at a Motel 6 and then went to explore the area a bit more. There were some housing areas I liked and pretty much all the same stores are in the area that I have in here now. We went back to the motel and Jason went to sleep while I read my book. The next day we had breakfest and signed the lease. So one factor has been taken care. I have some possible roommate interviews lined up so we will see what happens.

"Currently Watching" To Expand

So I missed some shows that I am going to be watching this season and added some unexpectedly. There were about 4 shows I missed so as always, if you watch what I watch, you will be watching quality TV! Just watch on the side for what I am watching and check it out!

Old Friends & X-Fest

Friday I got to see some old friends from back home-it was great to see them but not under the circumstances (their grandmother had passed away.) However, me and Jason met up with Dan, Dennis, and Tracy at Chammps and caught on how things were going with them. It was fun to reminisce about the good old days of partying and throwing all your cares into the wind-along with your underwear. After dinner just came home and vegged out and Jason continued his search for an apartment in Cleveland.

Saturday brought me my crazy gym class. There was a fun moment that I later ended up regretting. We had to do this exercise where you are on your back and your partner pushes your legs down for resistance. My partner was this guy who had never been in the class and was kinda hot. I didn't want to look like a wuss so I pushed myself too hard-more on that later. Anyways, when he was giving me resistance I got a nice view so it made it OK. That night Christopher tried to coerce me into going out to Aquarius but I was strong and stayed home to save money and to prepare for X-Fest.

The next day Aker kindly too me downtown to meet Kelly for breakfast before the shows began. We went to Panera, grabbed some bagels and took one to eat while we waited in the crazy ass line. Once we got in the fun, and the pain, began. We were low key during the first two bands but got close to the craziness for Sick Puppies who were decent. Breaking Benjamin was the best! They rocked out! Three Days Grace was good as was Seether. Throughout the day I noticed it was harder and harder for me to get up. Flashback to gym class, hot guy, and new exercise. The day wore on and me and Kelly chatted about music, life, and all the CD's she was going to make for me LOL! After the show we met up with our drivers and I met up with Aker who kindly took me home after a nutso wait at Nothing but Noodles.

When I got home I asked my personal nurse what to do about my pain as I could not stretch out completely. So, I took 800 mg. of Motrin and a Vicodin. Helped the pain tremendously and I was able to go to work the next day!

"Prize Winner" is Golden

Loved this movie! It made me cry and hit me hard based on some of it's themes. Basic premise is a 1950's mother struggles to keep her family together by writing jingles. Father is a louse and drinks and has outbursts. I am big on movies that are visually appealing and this movie had it. It is also based on a true story which made it even more powerful. Two of the ten kids live in Ohio, one still in Defiance and the other in Cleveland-how ironic considering what's going on with that situation. It impacted me hard because my mother never got to do much and once she divorced my dad, it was just her raising me and my second oldest brother. She made sacrifices to ensure that we were taken care of and the end just really got to me. Also, Julianne Moore does a great job in this movie! I highly recommend! A+

Reply to "Pussy"

So for those of you who may have read about Paris's infection and made comments about "pussy" I have provided you with my usage of this word. I was not intending to be vulgar, merely medical. But some of the comments were quite funny!

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pus·sy (ps)adj. pus··si·er, pus··si·est
Containing or resembling pus.


adjective 1.
containing pus; "a purulent wound"

Paris's Infection

We had to take Paris to the vet today as she has an infected foot. Here is the rundown of how all this went. She went to daycare on Tuesday and when I got home she stayed on the recliner all night. In the middle of the night I heard her and got up to find she had peed on the floor. While I cleaned that up I did not notice her going into the bedroom and getting on the bed. We try to go to sleep but she jumps down and I think she has to go outside to poop. I take her out but she is resistant. It is 1 AM and I am not a happy camper. I basically had to drag her back inside. I put her in the garage in case she needed to poop and because it was cool outside and I needed some sleep. When I got up the next morning and let her in she limped in! I freaked out thinking I had hurt her in the middle of the night and started crying. Jason came home and stated that he thought her foot was in pain just from the daycare flooring-which is where her paws usually get pink. Anyways, long story short (too late!) (that's from Clue!) the next day it got worse. I left work early today and went to the vet. She had a pussy knot on her foot and she had to get X-rays. Meanwhile Jason was lusting after the doctor who was quite OG! The verdict-she has interdigital soft tissue swelling and is on steroids and some other medication. Hopefully she will be back to new within a few weeks! And I can't believe I just wrote this much about a dog! She's my baby!

My Fall TV Schedule...or when not to call me...

I am always excited when I get the Fall Preview TV Guide edition. I have made strides over the summer of letting my DVR do it's thing with average success. As with every fall season brings more shows for me to get into. Here is the rundown of what I will be watching here in a few weeks:

Monday: Heroes- 9:00, Samantha Who-DVR'ed

Tuesday: Cane-10:00

Wednesday: Pushing Daisies-8:00, Bionic Woman-9:00, Private Practice-DVR'ed 9:00, Dirty Sexy Money-10:00

Thursday-Survivor:China-8:00, Ugly Betty-DVR'ed 8:00, Supernatural-9:00

Friday-Moonlight and Women's Murder Club-DVR'ed at 9:00

Saturday-A day off for awhile. Torchwood (DVR'ed) will continue for awhile. The Gathering starts in October-it will be DVR'ed

Sunday-Desperate Housewives-9:00, Brothers and Sisters-10:00

Drawn Together and The Sarah Silverman Show will also be on soon as well.

There you have it folks-my therapy after a long day! It's not that bad is it?

"Torchwood" is Great!

So BBC America has created another great show in "Torchwood." The show follows the bisexual adventurer Captain Jack Harkness and his team of people who track aliens. The show seems very open to sexual situations. One of the members took cologne from the lair and used it to not only have a girl come on to him, but also a guy. Next week's episode promises more sex as it is about an alien strain that is sexually based. Newbie Gwen is learning the ropes. The show is filmed very well and moves at a great pace. I have only seen the first episode but I love it! Good fare for sci-fi fans!

Movie Madness!

I managed to get in three and a 1/2 movies this weekend-a rare feat for me. Friday I watched the dreadful "Epic Movie" with Christopher. The only thing redeeming about this movie was the X-Men spoofing and the White Bitch. This was retarded and was not funny-do not see it! F!

After a night at Aquarius and getting hit on by someone I was not into, Saturday morning I watched "Highwaymen" with Jim Caviezal and Rhona Mitra. This movie was really good! Basic premise is guy kills people in hit and run. Hero searches for killer who killed his wife and then he ends up helping out the latest victim. All around good! A!

Having dishes done, house straightened up, I then watched "His Secret Life." This was a gay foreign film (foreign much better than American!) about a woman who discovers her husband had an affair with a guy after her husband dies. She then befriends the lover in an attempt to understand things. I did not like the ending but it was good in that it did not fit a sterotypical ending. Later on that night we went to Adobe Gilas for margaritas and to celebrate Adam's 30th bday! It was a good time!

Sunday brought the movie "Pretty Persuasion" which is a dark comedy about a girl who wants to be an actress and creates a scandal in her school to become in the media. This is the halfway movie as I have not finished it yet (Big Brother came on, and go Zach for finally making a smart decision!)

Sad and Confused

I got bad news tonight. Someone from AASECT emailed me about my supervision contract and told me that since my supervisor had only been certified a year that he cannot supervise me. He has to be certified for three years. I have already been seeking people in Cleveland if the transition need be, but I am so disappointed that this happened. I feel like the powers that be do not want me to reach this goal in my life. Maybe they are just trying to get me to appreciate it more but at this point I am just getting frustrated! I am confused now as I do not know where this leaves me in this whole moving to Cleveland thing. I was staying to finish my certification and now I am going to have to try and find someone else. Not sure what to do at this point.

Daycare Day 2 & Junie B. Jones

Paris had her second day of daycare today and she got a timeout! The people in charge felt she needed a break to calm down and rest and they put her in a different room. Well, she still wanted to play and got those dogs all riled up as well! Needless to say she wasn't in trouble per se, but she may need a little R & R now and then.

After work I went to Charlotte's to watch the Big Brother Double Eviction Episode. I found a children's book that I tried to entice Phillip into reading a page to me. He rejected me and after we had eaten dinner, Charlotte picked up the book and began reading the tale of "Junie B. Jones and the Big Smelly Bus." I felt like I was a little boy again sitting there watch my teacher on the green mat in 1st grade. She did a great job with the facial expressions, tone of voice and movements. It was quite interesting. Phillip, on the other hand, wanted to shoot me and strangle Charlotte for having to endure the story. Amy arrived during Chapter 4 and Junie was laid to rest.

And on Big Brother-Jessica and Eric, the lovebirds, were evicted in tonight's episode.

Paris's Daycare Adventure!

from left to right: Paris, Sierra, Pork Chop, and Gatsby

Today was Paris's first day at the ClubK-9 Doggy Daycare! Me and Jason dropped her off this morning and from what I have heard she had a blast. She made other English Bulldog friends and got to play in the swimming pool. She is currently wiped out on the recliner in dreamland. We are planning on taking her back tomorrow and Friday, but if she is this wiped out each visit we may drop it down some. The place was so cute-they had mailboxes for all the dogs to put their leashes in and little name tags. The outside area has the pool and gym equipment for the dogs to play on. I am sure she is looking forward to more canine antics tomorrow!

"Hot Fuzz" What Fun!

So we have gore, humor, and unlikely people with guns. This was a great flick! From the makers of "Shaun of the Dead" comes a movie ripe with death scenes and witty humor. I recommend this flick! It basically follows a cop who gets demoted to a stagnant safe town because he is too good of a cop. Once there, things start to go awry. His crazy sidekick is fun to watch as well. Have fun folks! Watch out for the festival scene!

WEBN Fireworks

Another busy weekend it has been. I am exhausted and need another vacation to catch up from this one! Sunday me, Greg, Mike, Amy, and Jodi met up with Brandi, Corey and their crew for the WEBN fireworks. This has been one of our traditions for many years. The five of us got there first and we found a space quickly so we could head to a German bar that Greg said was great and I kept ravaging the name all night. At the bar, the boys began drinking some big ass beer steins and we were feeling quite good quite quickly. We did the Chicken Dance twice on our benches and made many strangers-some hot, some interesting, some just there. Brandi and the Gang showed up while we were at the bar and met up with us there. They headed off for dinner then Jodi and Amy left us to party while they got something to eat. We continued to talk to strangers-you can do this as an adult kids, and had a great time. Corey and I think Jared-hazy here-met up with us and we made the trek back to the blanket. I am sure it was a funny sight to try and see us navigate through hundreds of people on a hill. I slipped many times. We found the blanket and for some reason I don't remember the fireworks very much. Hmmm.....

Me, Corey, and Brandi slid down a hill on pizza cartons which was quite fun. Anyways we took off after that and had to deal with a jacked up bus situation back to the cars. Once we got back we headed home where Greg and Mike got crazy and started biting my arms. I have bruises! We made it home safely thanks to Jodi and watched some Robot Chicken before calling it a night. I hope next year we get to play PIG!

"Halloween" Rocks!

This movie was great! For those of you who have not seen it I highly recommend. It gives a lot more background in the character and his family. Then it kicks into high gear towards the middle of the movie and from then on it's one thing after the other. There are a few jumpy parts but this film, i.e. Rob Zombie, is mostly gory. This movie could almost overtake the popularity of the original. Big words I know but see for yourselves-unless you are too scared and then I will just make fun of you and force you to watch it an infamous movie party!