"The truth that takes some people a long time to realize is that self-worth is inherent. You have an essential value, worth, and dignity just by virtue of the fact that you're a human being."

Hmmm. I can honestly say that I've never believed this. And I don't believe it now. It's one of those things that you hear somewhere from someone, maybe more ( Read more... )

I make it a point to be somehow involved with QACON each year, whether they know it or not. For QACON12 back in April, I volunteered my time, and mostly checking off as many of the availability boxes as possible, I naturally got stuck with the 10:00pm to 1:00 am shift as list checker at the door for the Saturday night afterparty. I say 'stuck' ( Read more... )

Hey! I'm gay!

No lie, not bi.

And being polyamorous ain't so glamorous. It's really just a gay tradition; a response to heteronormative perdition.

Me: can i ask you a somewhat personal question?
Tinh: yes
Me: i know you don't speak for all Asians...
Tinh: ok
Me: but what do Asians in general tend to think about rice queens?
Me: in general
Tinh: soem likes them some dont;
Me: ah, no generalities
Me: the ones that don't...
Me: what's their qualm?
Tinh: most people including me
Tinh: do not like to be ( Read more... )