If I want to love a man, then damnit, I will love him with every piece of my soul regardless of what anyone says. If I want to love a woman, the same goes. (Just for the record, I want a man to love!) On Friday night there was a protest against Proposition 8 in downtown Salt Lake. I wanted to go, but wasn't sure if I'd have anyone to go with. Well, lo and behold, Odum, Dale and Jessica were all planning on going, so I was set.
I picked up Jessica from her house and planned on meeting Odum and Dale, as well as her cousin down there. Once we made our way to City Creek Park where the protest was being held, I was pretty sure we would never find anybody... there were so many people there, I was amazed. I think they said the final turn out was somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 people! In Salt Lake? Yeah, I know! 
We finally found Odum and Dale along with her cousin...but we never caught up with our other friends that were down there. Anyway, Jess and I had a hard time hearing the speakers because there were so many people, so we didn't really get the full effect, but the energy of the crowd was awesome. It was so great being surrounded by such a huge group of like-minded individuals who feel that overall, love is the most important thing in this world. Not religion, not politics, not money, not social status.
The one sign I saw that really got to me said something to the effect of, "No one has the right to tell my daughter who she can love." I'm not going to get into the issue any further, simply because I'm tired and having writer's block. But just know that I adamantly opposed Proposition 8 (even though I don't live in Cali) and I have major issues with those who supported it!!!!!
I honestly wish/hope/pray that I will be able to witness the option of marriage become a right to anyone and everyone in this country sometime in my life. Call it what you want... civil union, marriage, gobbledeegook, whatever... but there is no reason two people who love each other shouldn't be able to legally spend their lives together and reap the benefits of that union.
Enjoy the pictures I posted. This last one is of the crowd marching from the park to the LDS Church Office Building, and the bus stuck in the middle of the road. It was pretty funny... although, I know if I was stuck in my car in that traffic, I would have thrown a fit!
And to all my gay bungholes out there, I love you and support you in all you do!
Last night I went to The Bayou with a group of friends (most of whom will not be accompanying me to Vegas) to celebrate my birthday. I was bummed that Auri and Odum couldn't come, but I did get to spend the evening with Karen (aka Kasian), Noelle, Rose, Jessica, Angie, and James. I was really happy that Angie was able to come because I hadn't seen her in a long time. 
We had a great time having drinks and laughing, even though we had to wait over an hour for a table.
I met Noelle and Rose over at Noelle's house so we could have a drink before we left. We were very lucky in that Karen offered to pick us up and drive, so we didn't have to worry about transportation. We each started with a Cosmo at Noelles and the giggles started fairly soon thereafter.
Once we got to The Bayou, I started with a Mai Tai and followed that with a few Figs which were very yummy. I think next time I'll ask for them without ice. They get too watered down. Everyone else had a mixture of Cosmos, cranberry and vodkas, and beer. I thought I'd try to stay safe and stick to one type of drink. (Apparently that didn't help because I got sick this morning anyway!)
We all had some really great food and had a great time hanging out. I had a fabulous time being embarrassed in front of James... but oh well, I'll get over it since that's not going anywhere! It was really great just to chill and have a few drinks with the girls. I can't wait for our weekend in Vegas. We are officially down to five days! There will definitely be pictures and stories to come!
And speaking of the books, I just finished the fourth one and started the fifth, and I just have to share the names of them with you because... 1) you may want to read them yourself, and 2) the titles are hilarious! So, here goes, the 
In ending, I have to say that I can't wait to see where the story goes with chick in the picture above. She isn't part of the books (at least as far as I've read) and she's freakin' hilarious. 
The rally started at 11:30 at the City & County Building in Salt Lake and then there was a march around the blocks of the SLC Library and the County Building. Once again, it was so amazing being surrounded by such positive energy (except for the "I say I'm a messenger of God, but really I'm just a giant butthole" people) ...I think the turnout ended up being around 3,000 people in all.
There were three or four speakers total and this picture below is of the last one, who I believe was the keynote speaker. His name is 
I realize I told you all that I was going to do a post about the Halloween parties I attended, and I have to admit, I've been a total slacker, and now, I can hardly remember any of the goings-on. And because I can't remember a lot of the details, I won't bore you with the play-by-play of the evening. I'll just give a brief account as that's all I can really remember anyway. The first party was at Ben and Genni's house. This is a party they've been throwing for 10 years - and let me tell ya, they go all out. The house is decorated to the nines, and everyone is required to come in costume. The first picture is my favorite from the evening.
The highlight of the party however, lies in the contents of their fridge. They empty everything out of it and fill it with Jello and Kamikaze shots - probably close to 500 of them! Yes, you heard me correctly. The entire fridge is loaded with alcohol, and Genni, being the gracious hostess that she is, loads up her tray and keeps everyone "hydrated" all night!
