Texas, you bore me

I do have to admit, if it weren't for my boyfriend, I would most likely be saving up to move out of state, somewhere closer to the West Coast. Possibly somewhere in Washington or California. Even if I were never to move to either place, I would love to visit some day. Ever since learning what the Castro street was, I have always been intrigued on visiting a gay neighborhood that is as large as this area. Montrose in Houston is a gay neighborhood, but there are still a good majority of straight people, and more homeless people than you can count on all fingers and toes, times 50.

I have always wanted to play a part in the community, but living 30 minutes north of it can be a hassle. Since Annise Parker was elected in 2008 as the first gay mayor of a large city, I have wanted to play a bigger part in my community. I have gone to many gay pride parades, and have even hit up many of the gay clubs. I think my next step is to volunteer at a homeless shelter, or HATCH(Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals), or even an AIDs center. One of these things would definitely satisfy my need to contribute to the GLBT community.

Wanting a Child

Every time I have to shop for baby items for a friend's baby shower, I continue to want a kid more and more. Just the thought of raising a child gets me excited. It's easy for straight people to just up and decide to have a baby. But for a gay couple, adopting a child, or having a surrogate can be expensive, and that can be even before the child is born. I look at my friends that have children and somewhat envy that relationship.

I'm not sure why I have such a need for a child. I have thought about it long and hard. Why would a twenty-two year old, who has a retail job, want a child. I have came to the conclusion that it is because I always yearned for a younger sibling, but never received one. That's right, I am the baby of the family and was always influenced by what my older brother and sisters did. I never got the chance to influence anyone else. So this need to influence someone else comes out to a child for me. And when I say influence, I don't mean that this child will do everything exactly like me. I want my child to know that s/he is free to make his/her own decisions. But being able to influence them in the way to a healthy and happy life.

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