tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post8841408258032365610..comments2024-02-24T15:33:47.064-05:00Comments on Sooo-this-is-me: Out and About This TownSooo-this-is-mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-8519350168877068892007-12-03T10:07:00.000-05:002007-12-03T10:07:00.000-05:00I had the same feelings when I started going to ga...I had the same feelings when I started going to gay bars. I hurrily get a drink to try to shake it off the weird feeling as if everyone's looking, what would they think of me, etc etc.<BR/><BR/>With some places, I actually ended up making friends with some folks or just chat with them. It was nice to just have someone to talk to. It really sucked when I just moved to DC and didn't know a single soul. I'm still working on it but try to remain open, since you just never know when to meet folks that would end up being in your life forever.Topherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735026992863330006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-85277949522864078702007-10-15T22:43:00.000-04:002007-10-15T22:43:00.000-04:00Going to a gay bar is no different than any other ...Going to a gay bar is no different than any other bar. You go in, have a seat, and order a drink. <BR/>Get your self out there. The web is a fine place to meet like minded people. But no subsitute for meeting live people.<BR/>If you like, Craig and I can come over there and give you support. We just live over the border. Depending on where you live in Ontario. We'll go out, have a few drinks, and meet some people. You'll find a lot of them are just like you. Normal.<BR/>Remember, life is too short.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-43006061929454614472007-10-15T19:38:00.000-04:002007-10-15T19:38:00.000-04:00RATS! Why, why, why do you people all have to live...RATS! Why, why, why do you people all have to live soooooooo far away from me! Hahaha!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments guys, I need to do something to get some girls on here, I don't want this to be a men's only club. ; )<BR/><BR/>Steven.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-44083958889182366452007-10-15T17:28:00.000-04:002007-10-15T17:28:00.000-04:00I have myself become a bit of a hermit as far as "...I have myself become a bit of a hermit as far as "gay stuff" goes. I don't go out to bars, but in my case it's because I have lost all drive and ambition to do so. I have friends that beg me to go out sometimes but I just can't bring myself to do it. I get a kinda sick feeling in my stomach when I even consider it. Although I think my reasons are diffrent from yours, we are in the same boat int he respect that we look out our windows and watch the "gay" lil parades go by. BTW I do love your blog. You are very insightful. Keep it up, maybe it will prove to be a tool to help you get to where you want to be. In a way you have made yourself open and available to the people in your hometown by putting up this blog, so it's seems you are making baby steps in the pre-ordained direction. Good Luck BUd!Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215932025240308851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-21741887266088273592007-10-15T17:19:00.000-04:002007-10-15T17:19:00.000-04:00I say you should go for it. Not that I'm really on...I say you should go for it. Not that I'm really one to speak, but go for it!!johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755439918003129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-65833102482575460032007-10-14T23:15:00.000-04:002007-10-14T23:15:00.000-04:00I remember having the same feelings about going in...I remember having the same feelings about going into gay bars. I never set foot in one till I was 35. I also remember thinking that I'd never have a circle of gay friends, but all it takes is one and little by little your circle will begin to expand.Scott in Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316886916154909543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-77190339942640869542007-10-14T19:59:00.000-04:002007-10-14T19:59:00.000-04:00Take a leap and go for it.... you don't know what ...Take a leap and go for it.... you don't know what great things are waiting for you out there unless you venture into the pond.TWISIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162533601029131960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-85962885965474351312007-10-13T19:19:00.000-04:002007-10-13T19:19:00.000-04:00I shall drag you out next time I am in your parts ...I shall drag you out next time I am in your parts of the world.<BR/><BR/>On a less flippant note, I hope you're feeling better and you die only once.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246080305187265813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-79196496437827500702007-10-13T10:57:00.000-04:002007-10-13T10:57:00.000-04:00It's a big step to come out, be comfortable with w...It's a big step to come out, be comfortable with who you are, and live life as an open, proud gay man. It doesn't happen overnight. Go out and have a drink. It can't hurt anything. If that bar isn't your think move on the the next. I know its easier said than done, but you have to take the first step and then it will all start to fall in place. Good luck!Daniel Thomassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731429773961706066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-24106543641973774082007-10-13T08:40:00.000-04:002007-10-13T08:40:00.000-04:00Came across your blog through Mike Says. Great in...Came across your blog through Mike Says. Great insight! It's very hard coming out. The acceptance, the "what if someone sees me." These are normal feelings. <BR/><BR/>Eventually, you do get comfortable and then able to move on and meet people and enjoy who you are!<BR/><BR/>Will definately blog roll you!Sorted Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620271868306459562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-52142942391032296132007-10-13T07:55:00.000-04:002007-10-13T07:55:00.000-04:00Go for it Steven. Most of the clichés are true, b...Go for it Steven. Most of the clichés are true, but not everyone conforms to them. There are lots of normal people out there!<BR/><BR/>I am sure once you get over the discomfort you'll enjoy it.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614893991088767916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-52677969098112300012007-10-13T06:37:00.000-04:002007-10-13T06:37:00.000-04:00just found your blog, and boy i can sure relate to...just found your blog, and boy i can sure relate to the lonliness although i am still legally married with a daughter still at home its like we just exist, no conversation, nothing, i spend my time in my room reading or watching tv, try to stay out of everyones way, and also at the point where i don't care who sees me out.........its just harddaveinclevelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322520630429327304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-52954681476299896592007-10-13T06:28:00.000-04:002007-10-13T06:28:00.000-04:00There are reruns with TV shows, but not with life....There are reruns with TV shows, but not with life. We may get second chances, but they aren't guaranteed. It might be fun to have a drink at a friendly bar and look around. One of my former employees worked up the nerve to give this a try, and he found a nice network of interesting gay friends.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041374614464589328noreply@blogger.com