As I sit and wonder why I often feel for today's gay youth, I realize that it takes me back to when I was that age, and I recall how difficult it was not having someone to talk to about the things I was feeling at that time in my life.
We've all been that age, but let's face it, we haven't all been gay. Being a teen, and having someone to talk to about gay issues is really difficult. Young girls have their mothers or even other girlfriends to share with, while young boys often turn to their dads or brothers. But if you're a gay teen, it's harder to find someone to identify with you and your feelings.
I'm not going to lie. I was just like any other young boy. I was a horny little bastard. But while my male friends were all talking about the girls they wanted to screw and my girlfriends were asking me if I thought certain guys were interested in them, it just didn't seem right for me to inquire as to whether or not I should be drooling over the bear I saw working at the mall (not that I knew what that was back then, but just to give you some clue).
What a lot of my friends now don't realize is that I wasn't always as loud and out as I am today. I was a pretty quiet teen, very relaxed, and very chill.
While I was never attracted to anyone I went to school with (that would have been awkward), I did often see guys at the store, or the mall, or the movie theater that I conisdered attractive. It seems to me young gays are coming out so much sooner than back when I was a teen. I'm still not sure if this is a good thing or not.
Sometimes I look at the pros and cons of this. PRO: Being comfortable in your own skin shows a sense of individuality and self-strength. CON: Many kids coming out at such a young age are showing they can't handle this type of pressure, hence the "It Gets Better" campaign.
Personally, I'm glad I waited until I was a young adult and post high school to come out. I did it on my own terms, and I did it when I knew I was ready. I only wish I could get the word out to more young gay teens about how life will get better for them, and there's not need to rush out of the closet, until they feel a sense of comfort, and find someone they can trust to do so.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Get tangled up in WEBB Party this weekend
Fiesta San Antonio kicks into full force this weekend, and nothing screams Fiesta louder than a bunch of queens getting free shots. All kidding aside though, the WEBBB party has become among one of the must-do events when celebrating this long city tradition.
This year's theme is "A Grand Menagerie," and event coordinators invite you to come out in your favorite animal print, or animal masks or face paint. WEBB Party is this Friday, April 11 from 7:30pm to midnight at the Lambermont Estate located on 950 East Grayson Street.
WEBB is the single largest fundraiser for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF), according to the organization's website. The event name came from an Ethiopian proverb stating, "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." The founders were so moved by this, they named the event after it. Sadly, the word "web" was misspelled on the invitation, but the extra letter "be" somehow managed to stick around.
Although on person I asked referred to the event as "pointless and overpriced," attendees should keep in mind that 100-percent of the proceeds go to client services for SAAF. One San Antonio man, Enrique Garza, described his past experience at WEBB a great deal of fun.
"It was heartfelt to see so many gather together to help an incredible organization," Garza said. "You have your queens, drag queens, gays, lesbians, and those who don't know what they are, all there for a good cause, and to get fucked up."
Advance general admission tickets will be available online or at SAAF until noon on Friday for $75. You can expect to pay $90 at the door. You shouldn't feel bad about what seems like a steep price. The money raised goes to a good cause, and for those of you party animals, there's a full open bar, cuisine tasting from some of the coolest places in town, and live guest DJ's.
This party is only for ages 21 and over, so all you kids best get to scootin. So if you're going to have an awesome time, remember to drink responsibly. For more information on WEBB, you can go online to www.webbparty.net. See you kids there!
This year's theme is "A Grand Menagerie," and event coordinators invite you to come out in your favorite animal print, or animal masks or face paint. WEBB Party is this Friday, April 11 from 7:30pm to midnight at the Lambermont Estate located on 950 East Grayson Street.
WEBB is the single largest fundraiser for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF), according to the organization's website. The event name came from an Ethiopian proverb stating, "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." The founders were so moved by this, they named the event after it. Sadly, the word "web" was misspelled on the invitation, but the extra letter "be" somehow managed to stick around.
Although on person I asked referred to the event as "pointless and overpriced," attendees should keep in mind that 100-percent of the proceeds go to client services for SAAF. One San Antonio man, Enrique Garza, described his past experience at WEBB a great deal of fun.
"It was heartfelt to see so many gather together to help an incredible organization," Garza said. "You have your queens, drag queens, gays, lesbians, and those who don't know what they are, all there for a good cause, and to get fucked up."
Advance general admission tickets will be available online or at SAAF until noon on Friday for $75. You can expect to pay $90 at the door. You shouldn't feel bad about what seems like a steep price. The money raised goes to a good cause, and for those of you party animals, there's a full open bar, cuisine tasting from some of the coolest places in town, and live guest DJ's.
This party is only for ages 21 and over, so all you kids best get to scootin. So if you're going to have an awesome time, remember to drink responsibly. For more information on WEBB, you can go online to www.webbparty.net. See you kids there!
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