Introduce yourself

Good idea! Thanks!

I'm a 20-year-old euromutt* from Maryland (right outside of Washington, DC) and gay. I've had some issues trying to figure out who I am, but I'm pretty confident I know... just having a few problems getting to full acceptance. I'm a college student studying political science and am "out" to a few of my closest friends.

If I had to say what my one true interest and love is, it's music. I played in the symphonic band from elementary school through high school (trumpet, baritone, French horn) but now most of my focus is on the indie and 80s rock revival scene haha, I love it :eusa_danc . Most of the time you can find me in the clubs along U Street in the District (that is, when you're not busy being accosted by homeless people or getting mugged... gotta love DC). Yeah, so hit me up some time, I love to talk.

-CK

*My family's from so many countries that it's just easier to call myself a "euromutt" because to name out all the places would be a lot of unnecessary typing!

 

Hey!!

I'm Jacob and I live in the OC in California!! I am 17 (about to be 18 this Friday :eusa_danc ). I also graduate later in June.

Anyways, I love reading and listening to just about any type of music except for country and rap; and I prefer classical music and opera. :eusa_whis ). I belong to five clubs including GSA (gay-straight alliance) and one of our six school choirs.

I also love fashion (go figure) and am a huge Star Wars fan. Saw episode III two times.

I realized that I was gay in about 8th grade, but really didn't know what that meant.

Then sopohomre year, I just accepted it. I am practically out at school. A handful of people know because I told them, and a lot of others know from them. I really don't care who knows because I have such a huge group of friends (mostly girls) who love it.

Ciao

 

*Shrug* I dunno... maybe the generalization is true... maybe GLBT people are more artistic/cultured? I mean, I don't think it's entirely true (my parents are pretty cultured people and I'm pretty sure they're straight :lol: )... I dunno, maybe it's like how some of the greatest leaders in the world were left-handed (Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, Alexander the Great...) who knows? Maybe there are weird connections in the brain that account for left-handed people's artistic and leadership abilities and maybe the same is true for gay people?

Yep, just somethin' to think about...

-CK

P.S. Nice to meet you too. Haha :eusa_danc

 

Hi everyone! Just joined and I think this is a great site and a safe haven for those who are closeted or coming out and for the ones who already have.

Now to tell you a little about myself. I have studied psychology for a number of years but chose not to make it a profession. I currently work in the technical end of the broadcast industry and a freelance photographer on the side. I like good food, music, people and I love life and do everything in my power to keep it simple.

I joined this site to be an ear, a shoulder or just a friend to all and give advice and share experiences. Although life can be complex I hope I can contribute to making it a little less so. :smilewave

 

Cool! Nice to meet you

 

i'm justin, i'm 21, living in germany soon to england. i'm out to myself, and you guys. which it helps when isolated (military). little 'bout myself, i also played in school bands trombone for 7 years, and started playing out here in germany. i'm into cars band/music all types, traveling and the great outdoors.

 

Hey Justin... welcome!

 

Go trombones! I've been playing for the past 5 years now. great fun. The nicknames and the jokes are the greatest with trombones. Were the boners! lol Gotta compare the size of your bone also.
Cool to see you here!

 

That's very true, but if you play saxophone, like myself, you're very "saxy" and if the bigger the saxophone you play, the more saxy you are. I play the baritone saxophone...draw your own conclusions! :lol:

 

(i got the word game). But guys who can play an instrument (guitar or piano specially, but I like almost every instrument) or sing REALLY attract me.

 

yeah, but with band and chorus, i went to band 'cause i couldn't sing plus got to go to all the football games for free.

 

EXACTLY! That was one big perk for being in marching band and pep band for me - free football games and basketball games!

 

Why do I have a feeling that statement's dripping with sarcasm??? :lol:

 

Oh, I dunno, cause it is! haha

I have to admit, I'm a huge band geek so I go to the games because I have to, but I enjoy them to an extent I spose, and don't have to pay so I guess it's a perk...

 

Hi everybody, my name is Eligh, I am 14 at the moment, but in about less than 2 weeks I will be 15. I live in the backward state of oklahoma, and the rednecks here need guidence. But I have brown hair, multi colored eyes, and love to swim and/or go hiking. I like rock climbing and to paint. I am a big fan of Elton John, Michal Jackson, and George Michael. I am just your average person, nothing to great about me. But I am an activist, and a major political person, so you have to watch what you say around me, or we might get into an argument. But I am really a nice person, and I love to socialize with others. I guess thats it.

Eligh

 

Hey Eligh (is that pronounced Eli like in Elijah?),

Nice userpic... Alyson Hannigan is great. I think her pilot got picked up for fall, but I may be wrong. Nope, I'm right, it did. (I love IMDB.)

Anyway, hopefully this won't spark an argument. *grin*

 

I'm really loving this forum. It's especially good for me late at night, when I'm most vulnerable to thinking that can go on and on if it's not written down.

I'm a 23-year-old Korean-American, born and raised in the USA. I graduated from college with a degree in biology, and I'll be starting med school this fall. Love to play tennis and listen to Aimee Mann...

The lion's share of my coming out is done, as I came out to my immediate family and friends while I was in college. I find, however, that coming out is a lifelong process, and I still struggle with it at times, which is why this forum is so wonderful to be a part of.

And since so many here have brought up music... I'm definitely not musically gifted. I took piano lessons for 8 years (and still couldn't play a simple sonatina) and oboe lessons for 6 years (and was the laughingstock of our youth symphony). But I would love to be fluent on at least one musical instrument before I die.