I thoughT the song right above (courtey of YouTube) would be appropriate while I am waiting for my plane to board. If you didn't know I am headed down to Mexico, Puerto Vallarta actually.
This is the first time in over a decade I have been to Puerto Vallarta and I cannot wait. Joseph is at the opposite side of the airport already on his way to PV while I have another hour wait *damn*. He didn't go through a travel agent and I did, however he got a better flight departing and returning - how did that happen?
Anyway, I hope to update my blog while I'm SOUTH OF THE BORDER but I'm not quite sure that will happen - we'll see!
Friday, November 28, 2008
LEAVING...
MY BIRTHDAY...
It's Tuesday and I am just barely getting around to updating this blog from my weekend birthday bash in Hollywood. Wow, I must say the party went off without a hitch and I do believe that everyone in attendance had a great time and enjoyed themselves immensley.
The night started off by the ITalian getting to my house nice and early - I love when he is prompt and early, my nerves are settled that much easier. I have to hand it to him that he is ALWAYS on time and if he's running late he will tell me, I can't tell you how much I appreciate that, it shows a true sense of consideration and that he cares. 
Giving be a barrage of gifts is putting it lightly! I don't usually enjoy getting extravagant gifts for my birthday but he went there - oh yes he did. He walked into my house with a beautiful brown/greenish bed-in-a-bag as well as a oil air freshener * hint, hint *! As I was busy getting ready for the evening he said he had to go grab his backpack out of the car - nothing too unusual until he walked into the house with a huge 32" flat screen television. Yah, impressive. I started crying, no joke! A television? Are you kidding me? This is what I had been saving up for... I was lost for words and was ecstatic to say the very least.
After the surprise of the gift wore off we had to get our shit together and jet to Pasadena to grab Wendy and pick up the 4 dozen balloons I ordered. As we were driving on the freeway towards Beckham Grill to nab Wendy I cautiously surveyed the ITalians car to see if his car could even fit 48 balloons - GOD please don't have us make two separate trips!!!
When we picked up Wendy she had brought me a plant and three balloons - great all we needed was three more balloons to fit in the car - eh, oh well... it's fine.
Fast forward 30 minutes we are at Ralphs and get a $10 discount on teh balloons and then realize just how many balloons we had to fit in the small SUV he has. But we did it... I have to admit that it was hilarious cramming them into the car and then having Wendy sit in the middle of them all.
Fast forward past the three mile car ride down Sunset Boulevard, we got to Isla Cantina and started setting up, we had the entire back restaurant and thanks to Wendy she made the place look extremely nice and professional, God knows I wouldn't have been able to do what she did. Also on the table was tiny sombreros, candy necklaces *both were extremely popular * lollipops, and confetti.
I was only expecting 20 to 25 people for dinner but that number quickly doubled to almost 40... way more than the initial conservative count.
After dinner, Igor, the owner, brought over three bottles of bubbly for the entire party to sip on and they brought out my NOW infamous rainbow layered, vodka Jello mold stuffed with pineapple and cherries soaked in vodka - yah, lethal!
Over the next several hours people came and came and came... it was a truly an affair to remember filled with lots of fusion drinks, sangria and amazing friends - both new and old!
At the end of the night I was in pretty bad shape, I guess I will leave it at that... until next year *wink*!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
JIMMY'S MY HERO..
I think most of you know that Jimmy Kimmel and his show is not only my personal hero but something I look forward to every single night... with that being said check out these HI-LARIOUS clip, it's going to make you feel good!!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
GREETING CARDS GALORE
Have you received any this year? My household has gotten four or five Thanksgiving cards, and I hope this is not a continuing trend. As it is I am not a Christmas card sender and I always feel tremendously bad about it. Every year I promise myself that the following year I will start early and send cards out to everyone in my life but it never happens. Not to change the topic, I feel that people are sending Thanksgiving cards to me and while I understand the logic I don't think I need an Easter, Christmas, New Years, Chanukah, and now Thanksgiving - ugh!
Anyway, that's my two cents on the greeting cards, however I should bite my tongue, those cards put food in my mouth, some of you know my mom worked for American Greetings for a few decades. =)
Friday, November 21, 2008
BIRTHDAY WISHES
I received numerous 'hello's and well wishes yesterday for my birthday, however the following two both creeped me out and made me laugh. The first is a creeper while the second (follow the link... trust me it's worth it, MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THE BLOOPER!!)
almost made me pee my pants... seriously!!
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
MY BIRTHDAY TREAT....
Today is my birthday and I can't believe the day is almost over - it's 4 p.m. and the day has FLOWN by! All there's left to do is hopefully the ITalian *wink* and dinner with him!
This morning I was awaken by the numerous text messages and phone calls that people usually make on someone's birthday - nothing special or unordinary, just a bunch of sweet people calling me and wishing me the best day ever. Sister in particular was so awesome because she was the first one I spoke to this morning on her way to work and as I laid in bed trying to wake up, keeping one eye on Regis & Kelly and the other eye trying to find my dog in my room.
After I hung up with Sister I called Burke Williams and booked my 10:15 a.m. massage at the Pasadena location. FYI - the Pasadena locale is tucked in a small alley in the middle of Old Town Pasadena - steps away from the hustle and bustle of the busy pavement, the store is a beautiful escape! The treatment that I've wanted to try out for a long time has been the Savannah Surrender and since sister gave me a 20 percent discount for any services as well as a $100 gift certificate for the spa (Joseph gave it to me as well last year for my birthday.) The Savannah Surrender treatment is described on the site as:
"Fall under the spell of this enchanting treatment and you'll emerge relaxed and stimulated, soothed and energized, all at the same time. It begins with Burke Williams Mineral Salts vigorously massaged into your skin. Next, the salt is rinsed off and your body is washed with exfoliating gloves and our own special cleanser. Immediately, a warm, organic mud is applied. This is followed by a bath of cascading waters that literally wash away stress and tension. Finally, an invigorating peppermint-menthol application leaves your body tingling and your senses awakened."
Sounds nice? Well the description doesn't do the signature spa treatment justice at all. The spa in general is a tranquil space, however the room that the massage took place is was pretty amazing. I walked into the room that was dressed in a red haze with eight shower heads suspended over a wet bed - that's the best way to describe it! Kathy, my masseuse, was beyond incredible and I felt obligated to give her a 20 percent tip because of her professionalism and thorough job. I have to say that if you are insecure and uptight about your body then this might, or might NOT be the best treatment for you. To be honest the towel you are given to cover your butt is tiny and just when you think you have covered your butt entirely the masseuse will fold it in half so even more of your private areas are covered - LOL! I'm not the one to be bashful when it comes to people seeing me naked so I didn't hesitate but I can imagine others being bothered or feel uncomfortable.
After properly adjusted the warm water showers started cleansing my skin. After the water was finished drenching me from head to toe the abrasive salt scrub was rubbed into my skin - also from head to toe. To bring an already long story to a close if you want to hear all about the amazing treatment log onto: http://www.spa-addicts.com/addicts/oct/the-verdict.html
I HIGHLY recommend the service and although it's a little pricey it's worth the fee because with the treatment you can take advantage of their spa where you can stay all day, if you want, and relax. From a steam room, a dry sauna, a luxurious hot tub, numerous cold showers, showers - both contemporary and a rustic old school shower, plus many grooming essentials this is a great way for men (or women) to relax for a day in Pasadena!
STARBUCKS CRUSH
I know I have a boyfriend but it's official, I have an innocent crush on the Starbucks str8 barista near my house. He is cute but I think his personality is cuter than his looks - does that sound bad? I hope not. Usually when I come into the Starbucks near my place he is not here but today as I was grabbing my espresso drink I verified with him that the drink was a triple. He told me it was and then asked with a smirk and a smile "Why, you want more?" LOVE HIM!!!
LOL... anyway, I thought that would be an amusing story to tell you - the masses of people that read my blog *wink*!!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
CHRISTMAS IDEA
What a cute Christmas gift idea... I think I know what I am getting all my coworkers and friends - my only hope is that they don't read this blog *wink*!!! Besides being such an inventive gift doesn't it look yummy? I think so.
ONE WEEK FOR MY VACAY!!
Even though I am groggy as all hell today I have so many reasons to be thankful. First off, my birthday vacation is right around the corner - actually a week away, and I cannot wait to board the plane and go somewhere that isn't Los Angeles. I planned my getaway to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about six months ago with a few friends and it's now here... amazing! If you've never been to PV than you are missing out on a great city - I have the distinct priviledge to show Joseph Siyam, my best friend, one of the prettiest and gayest cities in Mexico.
When I first went to PV I was a senior in high school and it was my big senior trip with my friends, our last hurrah I guess you could say! While I spent virtually all of my time at str8 bars it was still a lot of fun, I can't wait to see the gay side of Puerto Vallarta that I've heard so much about!!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
STEVE CRUZ & I
I had the great opportunity to interview Steve Cruz while he was in Los Angeles last weekend - this man is intelligent and a great talker - so naturally we had a lot to gab about. The interview seemed like it lasted 15 minutes but instead it was about 50 minutes - needless to say we had to make the interview a two-parter. Check out the first 19 minutes now on Nick Young's site and look for the second part next month! If you weren't previously aware of who Mr. Cruz is then you're in for a delightful treat as we talk about his career and successful PSA's about safe sex and 'HOW HE ROLLS.' Make sure you check out our interview and his PSA's!!
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:06
artist: David Cook
song: Light On
Why does David Cook irk me so much? There's no denying that the boy is talented, however I think his success has been traced too much to Chris Daughtry's career - and God knows that man is genius too! David Cook is not quite a pretty boy like Chris Daughtry and his persona is little off too, I don't know why, I just can't gauge him. HOWEVER, his new song 'Light On' is not so bad, I can listen to it and not get the Ibbie-jeebies as much as his other songs. I am hoping that he will grow on me, much like Carrie Underwood did. Check out his first song from his debut, freshman album, chances are you will dig it and want to buy it!
VOICE POST #5
Yesterday I received an email from a local resident and thought I would share it with you - usually I write about them but this time I opted to vocalize my thoughts, literally!
Listen by click the following link: http://tinyurl.com/scottyb05
DON'T PROTEST ALL CRAZY CHICKENS!!!
PLEASE READ ON WHY NOT TO PROTEST ALL EL POLLO LOCO'S....
http://scottboardman. blogspot. com/2008/11/long-beach-residents-protest-chicken. html
Also, I encourage you to read a statement from one of my email friends who wrote into the company 'El Pollo Loco,' please reconsider protesting ALL of their chains... instead seek out the ones in the LBC area (including Denny's and Corner Bakery) that contributed to Yes on Prop 8
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FROM: jscott@elpolloloco.com
As an executive of El Pollo Loco, I received your message indicating your intention to stop eating at our restaurants because one of our franchisees made a personal donation in support of California’s Proposition 8. I voted against Prop 8. On a personal level, I not only understand your anger, I share it.
You have shared your opinions with us and we have read them. But before you decide El Pollo Loco is tainted forever due to one person’s political donation, I respectfully ask that you let me tell you about the El Pollo Loco I know.
Six years ago, I joined El Pollo Loco. During my interviews, I asked my boss-to-be, the President/CEO, if the company offered domestic partner insurance because I would need it to cover my partner. He said, “Actually I don’t know, but it’s clearly the right thing to do, so if we don’t already have it, we’ll get it.” I am very proud that one of my first jobs was to announce that El Pollo Loco now offered domestic partner insurance coverage.
How many companies can you name that have an out gay or lesbian on their executive team? My female partner and I will celebrate our twentieth anniversary later this month.
My partner has participated in all El Pollo Loco events that include “spouses/partners”, which is the language we use on invitations to those events. Our relationship has never been treated any differently from the heterosexual relationships of the rest of the El Pollo Loco management team. I do not hide our relationship in any way. Her picture is on my desk.
One of my staff’s responsibilities is to investigate and resolve employee complaints. Feel free to ask anyone on my staff about the prompt and serious employment consequences for anyone caught making disparaging comments about gays or any other group.
El Pollo Loco has almost 5,000 employees. We also franchise the El Pollo Loco brand to other companies. Those franchisees combined probably employ another 10,000 people. A member of one of those companies, not El Pollo Loco, Inc., apparently made that political donation. Of course a group that large will include people with varying political perspectives. I am not aware of a single one who donated as an El Pollo Loco representative to support Prop 8. The only time the Prop 8 issue came up in the context of El Pollo Loco was when I received a complaint from a customer that the staff in one of our restaurants had put Post-It notes all over the cash registers and counters saying “Vote No on 8!” We told that restaurant’s staff the same thing I will tell you. People are encouraged to vote their beliefs, but El Pollo Loco is a restaurant company and we do not take positions on political issues.
I honestly believe that anger directed at El Pollo Loco over Prop 8 is ill advised, but it is certainly your right to eat wherever you want to eat. You will be missing the world’s greatest chicken.
Put me on your mailing list and I will join your efforts in those areas where I believe they are being done responsibly, appropriately and with all the facts right. My email is jscott@elpolloloco.com.
Sincerely,
Jeanne A. Scott
Senior Vice President
Human Resources & Training
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
STORMING CITY HALL - VALENTINES DAY
There's so much talk that the next big rally is on January 10, 2009 at all City Halls - again. At our majestic City Hall in Pasadena we had hundreds (some say up to 500) people rallying for what they believe in. While I truly believe the January 10, 2009 march will be BIG, I am putting forth a new date
for the biggest protest yet: Saturday, February 14, 2008 - Valentines Day, at 10:30 a.m.. Why not have thousands of mock weddings on the steps of your City Hall? As most of you know, Valentines Day is one of the biggest days to get married in the U.S. - it's just too bad our group will not be included!
Please forward this onto everyone you know and have them reference my blog, I will be posting updates and working closely with
JOIN THE IMPACT site!!!
Monday, November 17, 2008
I STAND CORRECTED...
I just received a great - long-winded - but worth the read email from a local citizen named Kathleen. Her email brings up several corrections to my earlier posting "It Scares Me.." . I encourage you to read her informative email... I hope she doesn't mind me posting it for everyone to receive a little education lesson.
Hi Scott,
I'm following up from Saturday to ask that you add me to the Pasadena-specific email list and to let you know that I'm available to volunteer prior to the Jan 10 rally. I will be out of town the month of Dec, but return on Jan 6. If I can be of assistance the few days prior to the rally, I'm available.
Also, a couple things I wanted to say. First, I sincerely hope you did not take to heart the negative comments that one man made about the "poor planning" etc.. I've done community organizing in the past and as I said to you on Saturday, what you managed to accomplish in a week was AMAZING. Don't worry -- even if there were people who couldn't hear, they'll be back. They weren't there to hear specific speakers or any "message." They were there to feel the positive energy of the group and to take a stand in public. It was more important that THEIR voices be heard, not yours. :-) You DID GREAT!!!!
Secondly, I just read your blog and thought I'd comment on this statement from today's It Scares Me entry, "Would it be just as easy to write something into our constitution to say that blacks didn't have the right to get married by a vote"
The answer is NO. And the reason is LEGAL. It's illegal to discriminate based on race. If we were to attempt to amend our State Constitution in a way that discriminated based on race, it would be struck down on a federal level by the US Supreme Court. Currently, no such federal protection exists for sexual orientation or gender identity.
Here's a quick constitutional law lesson.... :-)
When a law is passed, or other actions taken by governments, it has to pass constitutional muster. How likely it is to be upheld as being constitutional depends on what "level of scrutiny" the court will apply when reviewing the law. There are three levels of scrutiny:
1. Rational Basis
The law need only be "rationally related" to a "legitimate" government interest.
2. Intermediate Scrutiny
The law must be is "substantially related" to an "important" government interest.
3. Strict Scrutiny
The law must serve a "compelling" government interest, must be "narrowly tailored" to serve that interest and there can be no "less restrictive" way to accomplish the interest.
There are very few laws that will be held unconstitutional if all they have to pass is the "Rational Basis" test. It's much, much harder for a law to withstand constitutional challenge if it has to pass "Strict Scrutiny."
There are two reasons a law will be evaluated under the Strict Scrutiny test: (a) the law restricts a fundamental right, e.g. right to vote, free speech, etc. or (b) the law singles out a "suspect class" of people, i.e., it singles out a specific group of people, thus making the law suspect.
To date, the US Supreme Court has only determined two groups of people to be a "suspect class" -- racial minorities and religious groups.
One of the things the California Supreme Court did when it made its ruling on gay marriage in May of this year was to determine that sexual orientation was a suspect class with respect to discrimination and thus the ban on gay marriage had to be subjected to strict scrutiny. They determined that the ban could not withstand the tests required. This is EXTREMELY important for California law. The court will not allow an amendment to the constitution which discriminates against a suspect class, so if they continue to parse the argument the same way, they can't let Prop 8 stand. But it's not a slam-dunk. The vote on the court was a close majority and we'll have to see if the Court views the discussion on sexual orientation as suspect class as a holding of the case, or simply dicta (discussion) not rising to the level of legal precedent.
And a note: This determination of sexual orientation as suspect class only applies to State law, not Federal law.
The most profound thing that could be done in this country would be to pass a FEDERAL law protecting LGBT people from discrimination, much as the 1964 Civil Rights acts did for racial minorities. There was even a poster at the rally on Saturday that recognized that fact .. it said something like "Amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include Sexual Orientation." (Personally, I think it must also protect transgender people).
Currently, there is a proposed law which would grant protection in employment -- a step in the right direction, but it must be MUCH broader if any real protection is to exist. (you can read about ENDA here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_Non-Discrimination_Act )
Long winded, I know. But I feel the more people who understand the legal challenges, the better the chances of getting legal protection. :-)
Warm regards,
Kathleen
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:05
Wow, I was actually shocked that people have missed my music postings - do people actually care what kind of music I like to listen to? Last week I was shocked to see that Brandy dropped a new single, and that she will be releasing a new album in December - her first in four years. Whenever I think of Brandy I think of Ari Gold, he loves him some Brandy - not only does he think that every track that she has released over the years has been solidly produced but he loves her vocals - I have to agree 75 percent of the time, most of her tracks are bombshells and insanely creative!
Her new track is vastly different, it actually takes ten steps back to the ballad she released in 1995 for the 'Waiting to Exhale' soundtrack called "Sitting in my Room," remember that track? It was a cute track and had a great hook - perfect for radio play! Her first track of her new album, due out in December is called 'Long Distance,' which grabbed my attention for numerous reasons: mainly because my boyfriend will be leaving for 25 days to Italy and I won't see him for Christmas - probably the most important holiday to me (not for religious reasons.)
I, like Oprah, share the logic that music is the soundtrack of our lives and this song couldn't have come at a better time - I truly believe that this song will get me through the 25 days of not seeing him =( What do you think of it? Give it a whirl and a twirl!
IT SCARES ME...
Like an acorn on the head *WHOP!!!* I woke up this morning and instantly started thinking about the passage of Proposition 8 and what it means in our society. One thing that came to mind is: isn't it scary that a state can enact a law/rewriting AGAINST the constitution ONLY BY A SIMPLE VOTE??? I am serious, think about that for a minute. Would it be just as easy to write something into our constitution to say that blacks didn't have the right to get married by a vote (even though we know it would NEVER pass). Isn't it scary to think that we can write any amendment into the constitution just by a vote? It sounds a bit scary to me and I think we all know from past lessons in history that just because something is part of the majority does NOT make it the right view!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
W00 - H0LY- H00!!!
I WAS MENTIONED ON A BLOG TODAY - A HOLY BLOG AT THAT *wink*.
http://inchatatime.blogspot.com/
Rev. Susan Russell was extremely pertinent in getting the word out about the rally yesterday (that is her bog above, make sure you check out the slide show - I tried to take it so I could post it on my site but I think it take a Mac Genius and that's clearly not me *wink*! I said it numerous times during the rally and it's worth repeating that the church called me with no ulterior motive but to spread love and the word that marriage shouldn't be taken away from anyone! Unheard of right? Wrong! Turns out there are numerous gay friendly churches throughout the SGV, including Pasadena. It's funny, last weekend my neighbor was telling me that every church is gay friendly - that they don't teach gay is wrong and they love everyone *that was the gist of our convo* also that they have services/prayers for AIDS and hospices etc... basically the church(es) were compassionate - I beg to differ. My old church, Annunciation is much like my fathers new family, they choose not to talk about gay or homosexuality - because if you don't acknowledge it then it doesn't exist - however we all know that the churches don't condone it and would rather NOT talk about it then address it - no blood on their hands! 
I am a little off topic. I guess the main point of this email was to give a shout out to Rev. Russell and how amazing her and her staff were - Juan especially were this entire week! Below are some pics to tease you from Rev. Russell's site, make sure you log onto her blog and say HELLO!!!
JOIN THE IMPACT: WRAP UP AND THOUGHTS!!!
It's been a little over 24 hours since the Join the Impact rally took place. I decided to hold off and give this blog posting at least a 24 hour thought process before I put anything down in words - some might say this is a good approach, while others could argue that I might lose some essential details - well this is my approach!
The 'ITalian' and I arrived at 9:30 and City Hall as well as All Saints Church was DESOLATE - there was NO ONE around... I was so worried that it would be five people protesting - the cops outweighing the protestors, that wouldn't be good, LOL! Thankfully people started coming: by pairs, and groups of three's, fives, and then by droves! Carrying signs, their children and passion, all of the people standing in front of Pasadena City Hall had a story to tell and a personal reason for being there! I have to hand it to my boyfriend, he was SOO AMAZING this week. He hardly whimpered at my attention being totally devoted to this project, and yesterday he didn't complain that I wasn't focusing on him - instead he let me be and do my thing, he was okay on his own with my brother, Moses, Abdullah and Rob (my roomie). When 10:30 rolled around there were hundreds of people and as I spoke to the crowd people kept flocking to the event. The Pasadena Star News (the link is to the story written by reporter Brian Day) says that the event had at least 300 people there, while others have said it was between 500-700 people, thoughts on that anyone??? 
There were numerous speakers yesterday - too many to name and I'm sorry if I don't mention all of you but I have to say that the one that made me tear up and feel why I was there was the speaker named Scott Boardman - I'M JUST KIDDING! In all honesty Pastor Zelda Kennedy from All Saints Episcopal Church located directly behind Pasadena City Hall gave a memorable and pertinent speech that made us all think of what civil rights are. The most important thing she said was that she has seen discrimination in her life, she knows what it looks like and Proposition 8's passage is just that. She took us on a stroll down memory lane when she had to ride in the back of the bus and (either her or her friend - or both) had to deal with water sprays and police dogs unleashed on her because of the color of her skin - her speech gave me goosebumps and I wish I would have recorded it. (Photo courtesy of Pasadena Star News. Staff Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz)
I also have to say that the Pasadena Police was amazing in their efforts to keep the Free Speech Rally peaceful and on task - Veronica Burris in particular was the only visible police officer that I saw who was patrolling the area and took the time to come up to us, introduce herself and tell us what we could and could not do. I think the Church can attest to her professionalism, efficiency and fairness led to our protest moving along that much more smoothly - THANK YOU OFFICER BURRIS!!! If you can please call:
(626) 744-4501, and compliment this officer - seldom, if at all, does the police department receive positive feedback and this officer deserves it. I found out that she was in fact working overtime and should have been home, I think we all know how much it's a downer when you'd rather be elsewhere than working - what an amazing officer!
After the rally hundreds of protestors took to the sidewalks of Old Town Pasadena to spread their message of the discrimination within Proposition 8. We met up with the group for the last blocks but I can attest to the four to five blocks that the marchers stretched - it was incredible!
Also, a major thank you to Perez HIlton for compiling some of the YouTube links from yesterday's rally - EVEN IF HE DIDN'T CHOOSE TO COME TO OURS *wink*!! You can see all of the rally's on YouTube via Perez's page or by logging onto YouTube!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAFoSwZ3INs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBrZJORF1ac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkOglA6ssh8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I14AouzGDLM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pz3T4fYtlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nRmGmlvJwg
So I was looking around to see if I could find pictures of the rally because I wanted to see what I, unfortunately, missed. And I thought I'd share them with you in case you haven't seen them. If you have any please send them to me and I will add them... but in the meantime enjoy!!!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/SpaceCadet333/JoinTheImpact#
http://flickr. com/photos/39995061@N00/sets/72157609146308131/
http://flickr. com/photos/jesusinlove/sets/72157609156911083/
http://flickr. com/photos/merider/tags/prop8protest/
http://flickr. com/photos/bagginz/3033577857/in/photostream/
http://flickr. com/photos/bagginz/3034417476/in/photostream/
http://flickr. com/photos/bagginz/3033578359/in/photostream/
http://flickr. com/photos/bagginz/3033610497/in/photostream/
http://flickr. com/photos/bagginz/3034450306/in/photostream/
http://flickr. com/photos/42465014@N00/3035250126/
http://flickr. com/photos/42465014@N00/3034411857/
http://flickr. com/photos/42465014@N00/3035249104/
http://flickr. com/photos/42465014@N00/3035248572
Saturday, November 15, 2008
TODAY, HISTORY WILL BE MADE!!!!
Today is the day, we will see you at 10:30 a.m. SHARP! The rally will take place in front of Pasadena City Hall... look for me and please say HELLO, it will undoubtedly make my day! Bring signs, a positive attitude and history will be made! I can't wait to meet and see everyone - let's hope for a HUGE turnout!!!!
www.jointheimpact.com
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Friday, November 14, 2008
MAKING A LIST - CHECKING IT TWICE!!!
Are you ready for tomorrow? If you are unsure of what's going on please log onto www.JointheImpact.com to make sure you have EVERYTHING you need for tomorrow... it's a big day tomorrow, go out and protest but think safe!!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
MOST WATCHED INTERVIEWS
Okay, for a minute let's talk about something else besides the Marriage Equality Rally on Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Pasadena City Hall *wink*!! For a minute let's talk about adult stars - the gay ones. I logged onto the site I work for part-time and I was shocked to see that viewership of my interview with Matthew Rush quadrupled over night - is that even a term? Well, let me say that it was at 200 views last night before I went to bed and 16 hours later it is almost at 1600 - AMAZING!!! 
The biggest interview and most watched interview I have done to date is Francesco D'Macho *left* which has been read more than 6,000 times and that was a simple Q&A, no video at all! My second best was Damien Crosse, Francesco's boyfriend. To check out all my interviews, both video and written please check out the following site: http://tinyurl.com/scottybxxx!
UPDATED: RALLY UPDATE - GOOD NEWS!!!
This morning I trucked on down to the Pasadena City Hall to seek out either a permit for a rally/demonstration on the steps of City Hall or to at least let them know - turns out the latter is all that I needed. Given the name 'A Free Speech Demonstration" this needs no permit - the guys from Pasadena Gayborhood were correct - as long as you don't interfere with traffic then everything is fine and no permit is needed - HOORAY!!
I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, I know our protest will be one to remember being both: peaceful and prominent!
Be well..
Scott Boardman
UPDATE: THE PROTEST WILL TAKE PLACE AT 10:30 a.m. on SATURDAY MORNING!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE LOG ONTO WWW.JOINTHEIMPACT.COM
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
ADOPTING A DOG
Every once in a while when I get a little down I log onto the local Pasadena Humane Society to see the dogs that need a home. This doesn't necessarily cheer me up but I can cruise through the pictures and ads and see these beautiful dogs knowing that virtually all the dogs are so loving and beautiful that they will all be adopted... SOON! One dog in particular I wanted to go adopt, but I can't - yet! However if you want to adopt this dog *you see above* I suggest you log onto the Pasadena Humane Society and look for dog D#A239170. How lovable does this pretty girl look!!!
REPOST: TAKING CHANCES THIS SATURDAY!!!
I don't know about you what I am up for taking chances... are you? Today I've had two major organizations from Pasadena call me and lend a helping hand: All Saints Episcopal Church and Pasadena GayBoorHood Association!!! Please watch my NEW video and get mobilized!!!
For Immediate Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2008
Contact:
Scott Boardman
(562) 673-3278
ScottBoardman@aol.com
National Protest Planned for November 15 to protest the passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, California
PASADENA — Massive groups of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and heterosexual citizens will take to the streets across the United States, including Pasadena to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida.
Every day since Election Day, thousands have protested up and down streets in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists have followed in their footsteps.
On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST, in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and in other civil rights.
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens of [--CITY NAME--] and surrounding areas.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008;1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pasadena, California
For more information contact: Contact: Scott Boardman
(562) 673-3278
ScottBoardman@aol.com
For more information log onto: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/
LONG BEACH: PROTEST CHICKEN!!!
*As of 11/18/08 there has been an update on this blog... please log onto my site to see any NEW updates:
JUST IN CASE YOU KNOW ANYONE IN LONG BEACH...I WAS READING THROUGH THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTED PROP 8 AND I SAW A FAMILIAR NAME: ROLAND SPONGBERG!!!
ROLAND IS A HUGE INVESTOR IN LONG BEACH EL POLLO LOCO'S!
MAKE SURE BEFORE YOU GO TO A EL POLLO LOCATION, YOU CONTACT THE PERSON BELOW TO FIND OUT WHICH ONE TO BOYCOTT! EL POLLO LOCO IS A FRANCHISE COMPANY AND THEY ARE A GREAT PLACE TO EAT WITH A DIVERSE CREW... DO NOT LET ONE BAD APPLE FORBID YOU FROM EATING AT OTHER LOCATIONS!!!! ROLAND SPONGBERG INVESTED IN EL POLLO LOCO'S AND CORNER BAKERY'S IN THE LBC AREA - NOT HOLLYWOOD!!
OH! DID I MENTION HE DONATED $6,000 - ONE OF THE HIGHEST DONATIONS FROM THE CITY OF LONG BEACH!!!
Contacts: Julie Weeks
714-599-5150
El Pollo Loco
jweeks@elpolloloco.com
SMALL TOWN OREGON ELECTS...
A small town in Oregon, Silverton, elected its first transgendered official - WOW, you go Stu!!! Check out the story from CNN below or read it by logging on to Towleroad.com!
TAKING CHANCES... WHAT DO YOU SAY??
I don't know about you what I am up for taking chances... are you? Today I've had two major organizations from Pasadena call me and lend a helping hand: All Saints Episcopal Church and Pasadena GayBoorHood Association!!! Please watch my NEW video and get mobilized!!!
PASADENA SPEAKS OUT!!!
See you all on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in front of Pasadena City Hall at 10:30 a.m.!
"Scott--
I found your blog and am relieved to hear there's a protest in Pasadena! No doubt downtown L.A. is going to be packed--which leads me to think that Pasadena is a better choice for myself and my 9 year-old son. I can't think of a better way to teach him that civil rights shouldn't be taken for granted by anyone. And that sometimes you have to put your feet and voice (and poster board) in action.
I hope there will be lots of other families there to show that hatred is not a family value. Are you having speakers? Are any addressing families and their needs? Just wondering.
Another straight (and seriously pissed-off about 8 passing) middle-aged mom for civil rights,"
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
WILL YOU JOIN IN????
This Saturday, all across America there will be massive protests against PROP 8! I will be hosting one in Pasadena, outside City Hall, and I hope you will join me. Either way log onto www.JointheImpact.com for MORE information!!!
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/California
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Monday, November 10, 2008
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:04
All you teeny-boppers and gay boys love him for being the shy and cute Mormon boy from American Idol last season - oh, don't dare you say the word 'sexy, *GASP* he's only 17 years old!
I heard the album on preview and I didn't think too much of it, but I refuse to condemn it until I give it a full and proper listen - stay tuned for that. Until then you can buy his first single from the new album out TODAY, it's called "Crush." The lyric that hooks me is "Do you catch a breath when I look at you? Are you holding back like the way I do?" Okay, those lyrics didn't just hook me (granted I know that David Archuleta had NO HAND in writing these lyrics) I am almost positive the first few times I heard the song I broke down in baby boo-hoo cries remembering all the dudes that I had a crush on and they either weren't attracted to me or didn't know I was alive and breathing next to them *sigh*!
Buy, Buy Buy.... This Song
Saturday, November 8, 2008
I LOVE A GOOD PARODY!!
I was lovin' M.I.A before the bitch knew what a paper plane was. Honestly, back in my days of Long Beach State, my girl friend Angela Masino and I ate all the shit that M.I.A released up... no one knew who she was, but in our eyes M.I.A was our hidden secret. She was fierce but was frustrated to not have a hit song so she retired... fast forward a few months later her song "Paper Planes" made it big via the "Pineapple Express" movie soundtrack and she's back in the music making business. This song has a great parody out right now on YouTube, for some odd reason it reminds me of Angel Benton, Brandon Baker and Derrick, don't ask me why, I just think it does! WATCH IT BELOW... IT'S A MUST!!
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:03
band/artist: LADY GAGA
song: POKER FACE
When I hear an artist that kicks major butt I get so excited - enter Lady GaGa!! Perez HIlton touted her album to be like the next coming of Christ, and he was correct.
I am picking the song "Poker Face" as my PICK O' THE DAY because the song has a different feel than her breakthrough song "Just Dance," and I think an overall better produced song: more dynamic, better thought out, hard-hitting if you will.
I wish I could show the video but YouTube prevents me so I can only let you hear the song. If you need to see the glorious video before you buy the song its available on iTunes for purchase or on YouTube for free viewing. No matter what you do go to iTunes and buy her new album 'The Fame,' you won't regret it... TRUST ME. I really can't say anything else about Lady GaGa except you will be seeing more of this 21 year old diva - doesn't she look like she is in her 30's? Either way she's fierce, and Scott doesn't use the word FIERCE very often *wink*!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
LISTEN UP...
I have decided to comment on one of Perez HIlton's posts today on his site. If you want to hear me babel intellectually (by myself) then CLICK HERE: SCOTTY B'S VLOG (VOICE BLOG)
STAR STRUCK
I am not the kind to get star struck. I have met many famous people and yet I don't get giddy, nor do I freak out... I truly believe that celebrities have chosen a different life path and are still humans who put on their underwear just like we do!
Last night I was at The Abbey in West Hollywood with Joe Granish and the 'ITalian' and I walked by Matt Lucas, creator and star of Little Britain & Little Britain USA, without any hesitation I said to him as I walked by "I am a really big fan of yours and really admire all your work, thank you." After I passed him up and caught up with the boys at the bar I asked Joe if he still had his camera - NO, I couldn't do it! Matt was at a bar relaxing and I didn't want to bug... HOLY CRAP, I BECAME STAR STRUCK!!
I argued back and forth of whether or not I should walk back up to him and ask for a photo but I decided to let it go and just retain the memory without a photo - unfortunately. If you aren't fully aware of who Matt and all his wonderfulness is check out the YouTube clip below of him on Little Britain playing Vicky Pollard - the original one!
TOO LIBERAL?
ARE THEY BEING TOO LIBERAL, TOO NICE OR RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISTS?
ABC SAYS THAT PROP. 8 IS TOO CLOSE TO CALL SO THEY ARE NOT DECLARING THE YES ON PROP 8 VICTORIOUS, YET, MEANWHILE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HAS SAID THAT THERE HAS BEEN VICTORY ON THE PROPONENTS SIDE....
WHAT DO YOU THINK???
LISTEN UP - FOR THREE MINUTES
I've recorded my second ever voice blog (Vlog), it's a short one and I hope you can take a minute to listen to it!
CLICK BELOW AND YOU WILL HEAR MY VOICE... HOW GLORIOUS IS THAT?
http://tinyurl.com/scottyb01
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:02
performer: Casey Stratton
song: On and On
When it comes to openly gay artists in music I have my favorites, among those I follow religiously are Levi Cross, Cazwell, and Casey Stratton.
Today I am going to focus on Casey Stratton and his new album that came out this year "Orbit." Besides from being world's away from what any other gay artist is producing nowadays, his new album follows the same as previous albums, and this isn't a bad thing. I have all of Stratton's old material, but I had no idea that "Orbit" had hit iTunes more than six months ago - shame on me, bad Casey Stratton fan!!
While I previously worked at Cybersocket Magazine I often reviewed his material and wasn't shy about calling him a "living diva." Of course his manager didn't care for that depiction of him - I'm sorry, I can't help the fact that his voice beckons visions of Sarah McClachlan, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor and other female songstresses that have that seductive, sensual voice like Casey.
Although I haven't heard Casey's entire new album yet but one track that has already struck me as one of the best engineered songs he has ever produced is "On and On." If you enjoy timeless songs that have a current central theme as well as raw emotion than this track and his previous albums are well worth your purchase.
My apologies but there is not a version of "On and On" on the YouTube site so your best bet is to log onto the following tiny url site: Casey Stratton's Site and preview all of the songs on the new album. Instead, I decided to put a song that is dedicated to any Tori fan out there - I'm not one fyi. I think Casey kills this song - in a good way, and it reminds me of my high school girl friends who used to adore Tori. Oh, it also reminds me of Jason Sechrest who also worships Tori. Overall I hope this post has paid off for you and Casey has a few new fans...
BEATING A DEAD HORSE!!!
It would be Un American to not mention how much November 4, 2008 should mean to all of us. Today is the day to proudly cast your vote for the propositions and next President of your choice - I think most of you know the only two I am really watching are Proposition 8 and the President outcome. In the last three weeks I haven't been sleeping well, all I seem to worry and think about is Proposition 8 being defeated. I am sure with all the commercials, yard signs, rallies (pro and against), speeches, website updates, blogs, and MySpace comments, win or lose I am sure most of California cannot wait for this day to be over so we can return to regular commercial programming *wink*. I voted last week by mail... I didn't like doing it, next time I will go back to my local polling place and cast my vote there! I HOPE YOU GO OUT AND VOTE!!!!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
I'M GOING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW ON MY BLOG... I HOPE YOU LIKE THE IDEA!!! EVERY NIGHT (or every other night) I WILL ATTEMPT TO POST A SONG (along with the video) THAT I THINK IS WORTHY OF YOUR PURCHASE VIA iTunes. I WILL MIX UP NEW TUNES AS WELL AS OLDIE BUT GOODIES... A MIXED BAG OF PEANUTS IS WHAT YOU'LL GET! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS NEW ADDITION TO MY BLOG!
Monday, November 3, 2008
DAILY DOSE VOL 1:01
band: SHINY TOY GUNS
song: YOU ARE THE ONE
Since the Sophomore release from Shiny Toy Guns comes out today, 11/04/08, I felt as if I should pay homage to one of their classic songs from their first album "We Are Pilots." This dynamic electro-pop infused song is called "You Are The One," and it's a great representation of what this amazing band is all about! Shiny Toy Guns had one huge song on the radio called "le disko," it was an average song (in my opinion) that didn't wow me any, but if it gave perspective Shiny Toy Gun fans a sneak peak/sample of what the band sounds like then I guess it served its purpose.
I highly recommend you buy the album "We Are Pilots," on iTunes - the new album, well the jury is still out! I for one had no idea that the new album was coming! I have to admit that I don't subscribe to the band's gossip sites so I had no idea that one of the lead singers was booted out of the group and that the new album was a bit heavier than the Freshman release - I'll see about that. I am hoping that my BFF, Joseph, gives me the new album called "Season of Poison," so I can check it out and give it a gander - I'm hoping it's good because I fell in love with this band a few years ago, and even turned a few people onto the band too! The one thing I hate is when a new band comes out with an amazing album but doesn't follow through with their second - kinda like Pearl Jam, kinda *wink*!!!
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