Adam Bouska, a brilliant photographer, has helped co-found the NO H8 Campaign to help repeal Proposition 8 in California — the anti-gay legislation voted into “law” by the people of California and spearheaded by many religious groups with the Mormon [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints] cultists paving the way with their HUGE donations to support, propogate and initiate hate. Don’t even get me started about the Mormons … I align them with the likes of Scientology (their based in Clearwater – about 25 minutes from where I live in Tampa).
Anyway, Adam has photographed a huge number of people — with a good number of music and movie celebrities lending their support against Prop 8 … like Pete Wentz to the left. I never really knew just how HOT this man was until I saw this picture … his eyes alone drive me INSANE and combine it with tattoos — and DAMN! You can learn more and see more photographs by going to the NO H8 Campaign site.
As I mentioned at last weekend, I really try to update my journal more than just a couple of times during the week, but with my 10-hour workdays — I’m just not successful. 
However, this current schedule ends on 31 July! 
So, I’ll be back to a normal 8.00 – 4.45 day – FINALLY! My knee is still not any better … it’s still swollen — it’s not infected, there’s no fluid, the cartlidge and ligaments are fine … the kneecap is okay … they don’t believe it’s arthritis — they just think that I twisted it somehow and it’s just irritated. So, I’m doing the ice packs and ibuprofren (because I didn’t want any anti-inflammatory meds). I’m over the lack of flexibility I have with it right now … it’s somewhat limiting things I want to do — like workout, for instance.
So, last Saturday was an absolute blast on The Tardis (John & Jenn’s huge ass yacht) … they bought 50 lbs of chicken, a lot of ribeye steaks and beer, beer, beer and more beer for their Out on the Bay for the 4th of July celebration … their new yacht can hold 40 comfortably — there were 31 people on board. I grilled like there was no tomorrow — it was just a great afternoon and evening — we watched the fireworks in the middle of the Tampa Bay — it was a great day all around!
So, last Sunday, albeit being worn out from everything on Saturday — I drug myself out of bed to watch Andy Roddick take on Roger Federer in the Wimbledon Men’s Championship. First let me say, that Andy played one bloody hell of a match … only my favourite player – Rafa Nadal and Andy have been the only two to ever stretch Mr Federer out in a match like that.
Andy did blow a two sets to love lead in the second set tie-breaker, but he NEVER yielded anything in the match. He played better last Sunday than he’s ever played in his life and he’s moving in the right direction … Mr Federer may have won the coveted 15 Grand Slam titles, but he must know that he is starting to fade … it’s only a matter of time before he begins to lose more matches with title implications at stake.
I think Andy’s new coach has done a lot with him and I cannot wait to see him at the US Open. Of course, I’m a Rafa Nadal fan all the way, but I always cheer for Andy Roddick and of course, I cheer for anyone playing against Mr Federer. Enough said. So, hopefully Andy has reflected on the fact that he played his best — won over the hearts of many of the English fans that day and that he is not done — just yet! I think we’re going to see a brilliant performance from Andy in Flushing Meadows in a few weeks!
It’s been a great summer so far on the telly … I don’t watch tons of programmes, but I do have the ones I love … THE CLOSER, RAISING THE BAR, THE REAL WORLD: CANCUN and starting in the next few days LEVERAGE, TORCHWOOD and DOCTOR WHO! I’m sooooo excited! I’ve also been watching NYC PREP — I actually like it because the kids featured in the show are very much like UES kids … they truly are already grown up … I knew a few of the prep kids that lived in my building on the UES when I lived in NYC … I’d say most of them think they deserve everything they want (and their parents usually do just that), but there are a few that know they are blessed … so, we’ll see how that show goes.
As for THE REAL WORLD: CANCUN … if yer watching — have you figured out who’s the troublemaker? I realised it on the first episode … I knew that Aiiyah was the troublemaker. She’s definitely more than just a bitch … she’s several other choice words. I’m glad that the two roomies that were part of her little gang realised the reality of the situation and backed the hell away from her … I think the guys are all pretty cool … the fact that they are comfortable with their own sexuality and would go with Derek to a gay bar speak volumes about them — at this point anyway. Of course, I don’t get into white boys that much, but damn … CJ is hot as phuck! The eyes and curly blonde hair … every once in a while it’s good to have a little white meat!
The rain has been pretty heavy here this week, but it’s been necessary … it’s ashame it doesn’t rain like this in San Diego — of course, that would then bring humidity to San Diego and that would ruin the entire purpose of me loving being there! Speaking of trips, my dad booked my flight to London for late August … I’m excited to be going back over to see him and Logan … work was hectic this week w/ the budget crunch issues and training. I’ll be glad when the economy can really begin to recover … if the Obama Administration would leave the Stock Market the fuck alone we’d see quicker improvements … I’m so glad I didn’t vote for him (or McCain for that matter!) … I’m sure my handwritten HILLARY CLINTON on my ballot made people laugh, but I wonder just how many ballots had her name written on them across the US?
Okay, that’s it for me … I’ve got to get a haircut before I met my friend L out for sushi at our favourite place … this will be the first time I’ve seen her since her mum passed. I’m a little nervous … her mum was a beautiful lady and had been sick for a very, very long time. I know that I’ll prolly cry a bit when I first see L. Hope everyone’s weekend will be great! I’m still going to try to update more frequently …
Bryce
“Don’t give it up … don’t worry if the sun don’t shine … you’ve seen it before, you don’t have to worry … don’t give – you know it’s true – you gotta do what you wanna do … don’t give – you don’t have to — you gotta do what you wanna do – ahhh yeah — don’t give in …” – Bryan Adams
Any Torchwood fans out there still in shock over Ianto’s death … I think Russell T Davies has made a big mistake – HUGE – with killing off Ianto … we had to deal with the heart-wrenching deaths of Toshiko and Owen last Spring and now Ianto? Frankly, I don’t give a damn about his “great plot” anymore and think I’m done with with the show forever. He better not fuck up Doctor Who now … as for my summer telly — I’m loving The Closer, Leverage, Raising the Bar, The Real World: Cancun and now, I’ve discovered Burn Notice. The Fashion Show ended with Anna receiving 56% of the vote, but Daniella did win the judges prize and is going to be introduced to a couple of very respected designers – that’s bigger than the $125K Anna got.
Yeah … so – yesterdays post — I wasn’t angry when I wrote it, I was just over a bunch of things and yes, I still am. I was irritated … but I’m much better now. 
Okay … so, I must go now. Literally or I’ll miss my flight!
I am OVER hearing about how great Mr Obama’s health care plan is for the US … why don’t you all ask average-to-middle-class Canadians what they think about government run/controlled health care … I am seriously OVERwhelmed by all of the hype Obama supporters continue to generate about all of his programmes. Are they really that ignorant about his socialist approach … this is the first time in the history of this country that the goverment owns/controls banks, mortgage companies, General Motors (GM) and now Mr Obama’s plan for universal health care wouldn’t be universal at ALL. 
