Me, metrosexuality and Gay America

Ah yes, I sit here people typing this blog as a man who is COMPLETELY comfortable with himself. Some people may not be comfortable with who they are and that is a shame. Maybe one day you will be, but until you do, don't put down anyone or anything else. Being gay in this country has never been more accepted than it is now, in my opinion. Some may say that being gay, especially among the younger generation, is the "in" thing right now. I hope that isn't the case and they are just claiming to be gay just because it's cool or they want to get back at society. That just defeats the whole purpose.

Now, I am a person who is open to anyone and anything. Well, let me try that again. I am open to anyone who is proud of whatever and whomever they are, gay, straight, bi..whatever. I have many straight friends, gay and bi friends and I treat none of them differently. I even go to gay male and lesbian bars on occasion to hang with my friends. Now, when some of my straight friends here this, the ones who have a problem with homosexuality, they are disgusted and can't believe that I go to those kind of places. Again, I don't get mad, it's their opinion, even though I don't agree with it, I respect it. Going to these clubs is a totally different scene, but my thinking is they are having a good time, who gives a fuck about their sexual orientation. I have been hit on many times in the gay bars that I've gone to and have politely stated that I was a straight man.

To my friends and others who have a problem with homosexuality, could it be you are hiding something really deep in your psyche? That you despise the very thing you are trying to repress? I am in no way a doctor or psychologist, but it seems that may be the case with some of these people. Is being gay something that develops over time or are you born gay? I have no freakin' clue and won't even attempt to tackle that question...no one truly knows. What I know is, do what makes you happy and forget about what other people think. Life is too short to be worried about them and their opinions. As long as you aren't hurting anyone emotionally or physically.

Which brings me to metrosexual. The definition of metrosexual is:

n. A man (esp. a heterosexual man) whose lifestyle, spending habits and concern for personal appearance are likened to those considered typical of a fashionable, urban, homosexual man.

Now, judging by the above definition, I am a metrosexual. Granted, my whole lifestyle nor my entire spending habits are controlled by it, but I am concerned alot with my appearance and how I come across to people when I am in public. Do I go all out with the manicures and facials and so forth, no, well at least not yet :), but you never know. I think I will consider myself a part-time metrosexual. I think a man should take pride in his appearance and not have people think just because he does, he's gay..that's stupid. So fellas, who's with me on this metrosexual thing? Anyone? Any of you brave enough to tell the world, I AM A METROSEXUAL!!

Buffy, the pop culture phenom!

In March of 1997, up and coming network the WB took a chance on a series that the other 4 major networks had passed on. Little did they know that this show would go on to become a cultural phenomenon, that show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was originally a movie that starred Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry. The film was panned by critics and had very little success. Several years later that movie was turned into a television series. Now, you are probably asking yourself why is he talking about some stupid TV show called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I'll tell you why, because it was one of the best shows that has been on television in the last 30 years. TV Guide rated it #41 on the list of the 50 Greatest TV Shows of all time, not bad for a show that many people initially laughed at, including me. I actually was one of the few who sat through the horrible movie and thought for sure that the TV show was going to be horrific, but I decided to give it a shot. Man was I surprised. This show had it all, excellent writing from Josh Whedon and staff, great acting and chemistry between the cast, humor, emotion and at times the show poked fun at itself.

Why am I writing a blog about this show? Well, last week Best Buy put all 7 seasons of the show on sale for $15.99 a season, what a deal. I have seen all 7 seasons when they originally aired, but wanted to have the show on DVD. So, over the last couple of years, I have purchased a season here and a season there. Well, this was my chance to pick up a couple more seasons at a fantastic price. So, I picked up seasons 4 and 5 and went to the counter. When I placed them on the counter, the cashier looked at me and started to laugh. She asked me was I seriously buying them and I started to laugh myself. I told her I was not ashamed that I love the show and wanted to eventually have all 7 seasons. Now, when some of my friends find out I watch the show, they laugh to..initially. Once I get them to watch the show, they become hooked to! To date, I have converted over 20 people into Buffy fans. Do you want to be the next one I convert?? Don't be ashamed, it's just TV folks!! I say, grab the popcorn, a wooden stake, pull up a seat and enjoy one of the greatest shows ever created!

So, take a second, look at the show intro above and realize that you are going to enjoy this show! I do have one question though...why is it that every vampire on the shows knows kung fu??

B.L.B.

So, I am talking with a good friend of mine Doug the other day about how my vacation plans were all screwed up and I had to postpone my vacation to California. So, as a pity present to myself, I told him I was going to buy a bluetooth headset for my RAZR phone. There was a bit of silence, then he hits me with, "Man, brothas love bluetooth!" I was like, what are you talking about?? I told him he was full of crap and we kind of jumped off the subject and finished the call. I went to the store to find one, but didn't like what they had. The next day I went to Best Buy after some research online and purchased the one you see to the left.

What I didn't realize is that entire day I started paying attention to who I noticed with bluetooth headsets. I kid you not, out of the 40 plus people I saw with bluetooth headsets, 33 of them were brothas! Wait, could Doug have something? Is it in our genes to have bluetooth headsets? Why did so many of us have them? Now granted, this was no official poll or scientific experiment, just me counting the people I saw and making a note of it. So, as I setup my headset and put it on, I started wondering why did I purchase the headset. I can tell you now one of the main reasons is that I am a gadget geek, like most are. Have some cool new toy to play with is very exciting. Do I really need the headset? Heck no, but I wanted it. Could it be it gives me some sort of status in the world of cellular phones and accessories? Maybe, but that's probably all in my head. I am thinking the reason I have it is because I just can. LOL! Does that make sense? Nope, but neither do many things in this world.

So, if you see my walking down the street talking to myself, don't fret or thing I am crazy. It's just me enjoying the wonderful gift that I purchased for myself and my ego, my lovely bluetooth headset!