This weekend, my awesome cousin came for a visit, and we had a blast. Photo strolls with Deb, brunch with Deb, Anne, Syd, and the girls, and hanging out with friends and watching movies. Yesterday, I took off work, and we braved the aquarium, because our initial plan of taking pictures at the botanical gardens was a no-go; the gardens are closed on Mondays. Overall, it was a great visit, and it just makes me wish that I lived closer to my real family. There aren’t many of them, and I would certainly love to be able to see them more often. Either way, the weekend was a warmly welcomed great time. Also, she completely hooked me up with a new lens for my camera; in exchange for a ticket to come visit in the future. Done and done!! Now, I definitely have to practice shooting with my new Canon 70-300mm IS lens! It is the bomb! Thanks cuz!
Something else interesting from this weekend: this weekend was my mother’s birthday, Saturday to be exact. While the fact that it was her birthday isn’t that interesting, I do find it kind of telling that my father and sister planned a huge surprise party for her, and guess who wasn’t even invited? Yup. That’s right. Now, I am sure that they just told themselves that I probably wouldn’t be able to make it anyway, but, isn’t it the minimum amount of courtesy to simply extend the invitation? I mean, it would have at least shown that there was some level of consideration for me; but alas, I should have expected what I got, because it is more of the same. Perhaps this is a symbol that they too are moving on? Soon, I suspect that the traditional calls on birthdays and other holidays will fade into silence; much like any other gestures of having anything to do with my life at all. Interestingly enough, my sister called (on Saturday) to remind me to call my mother, to which I said that I was going to do so later; after the party had begun. That way, I could say my piece about happy birthday this and that, and do what I am sure she really wanted; let her get back to her life, and leave her alone. So, that’s exactly what I did.
Maybe next year, I won’t even bother to call at all. Funny, I doubt they would even notice. Oh well… such is life, eh?
I feel the love cuz – thanks for the great visit and new tattoo – looking forward to the return trip – maybe getting the other tattoo. Enjoy the lens and shot some pictures – would ya!!
Wendy, that tat looks great
Duane, don’t waste your time calling. My b-day is Nov 16th, call me instead. It was nice to talk to you today. Luv ya!
Thanks Vanessa.
Hey Duane!
Sorry about the family situation. Does your family not have much to do with you due to you being gay? See, that’s what I am so afraid of. I’m sure that my fam probably suspects that I’m gay, but I’ve never came out and admitted it. I think when that day comes, I can expect the same treatment.
On another note, so happy that Sydney is doing better. Have a question about the ItalianGreyhound. How is his shedding? Does he shed a lot or little? I love the breed, just concerned with the hair situation.
Take care!!
Hey Chad, you hit the nail on the head; I am certain that a lot of the treatment that I receive is related to my being gay. When I came out to my family, they said that they were okay with it, but have said things behind my back that definitely tell me that they are not okay with it at all.
I hope that your situation is different; parents should love their kids no matter what, but that certainly doesn’t mean that they necessarily will follow that thinking. Here’s hoping that things work out better for you.
As for the shedding, that is one of the main reasons I picked this breed. They are one of a small list of “single coat” dog breeds; which means that their coat is very thin, which leads to very little shedding. Also, as a result of the single coat, they produce very little, if any, dander, which alleviates the allergy issues for many (including me). With that being said, Sydney does still shed, but it isn’t so much that it is really all that noticeable; we wash him and make sure to vigorously towel him, which takes care of most of the loose hairs. Hope that helps!
Thanks D! I so enjoy your insights on things. You keep my days fun!
As a parent, I can’t think of anything that would make me not love or want to speak to my kids. I might not always agree on everything in their life, but they are my babies NO MATTER WHAT! I wonder if things really would be different if you guys (Chad and Duane) were straight. I think that if your parents cut you off because of your sexuality, then if you were straight, they would have found another reason to cut you off. Parents like that don’t deserve kids that are honest with themselves and others. You guys (Chad, I am guessing here!) are too special to waste your time with people like that.
It’s your mother’s birthday, yet somehow the day becomes all about you. Yep, that sounds true to form.
(UN)Welcome back, loser. I guess that it is good to see that you are true to form as well; you completely, and consistently, lack the ability to get the point I am making.
Sad.
There was a point?