As I think I have mentioned before, I live with 2 gay guys. One of them is an amazing drag queen. He does performances, usually 3-5 minute dances in full out drag. Being as sheltered as I am, I am absolutely blown away by the depth and strict details involved in becoming a good drag queen.
Tonight is Nate's drag competition, at DAF in Delray.
Here is the catch: not only does he adequately make himself look like a woman....he looks really good as a woman.
I have come a long ways in the last year, coming out of my shell and being more open minded and less judgemental of people that are different from me. I now support my roomate and think what he does is AWESOME.
Just because I am not homosexual, does not mean I can't be proud of my roomate, who is.
A bunch of the people I work with are going to show up and support Nate tonight. I am proud to say I can do something outside of the box for me. If anyone wants to come and watch, it's at DAF at 8 pm.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday
I call my blog, Jon Bates: The Adventures...but sometimes I wonder why. I lead a pretty boring life. I love my job, it provides just about the only excitement in my life. The people I work with are absolutely hilarious. Some of the conversations we have are ridiculous, and politically incorrect.
Today, on Easter Sunday, I feel I should write about the love of Jesus Christ, and about the unthinkable gift He gave us by dying on the cross for each one of us. I, along with many many people across the world, cannot grasp the significance of this act. Without God giving Jesus to the cross, we would not be anything but doomed for hell, for we are imperfect creatures.
I miss my family sometimes. Especially on days that the entire family spends together, like Easter or Christmas. I had to work all day today, but my mind was with my family and my amazing girlfriend and her family. I spent the last 3-4 major holidays up in Titusville, FL with her and her family.
I am so thankful to have 2 different families to spend holidays with, that actually want me there. It's unreal. Last year at this time, I was in drug rehab. This year, I have over a year clean and sober, a fantastic relationship with my parents, I live in a house, work full time to pay for my own bills, and a PERFECT woman that makes me feel like a real good man.
Can life get much better?
Today, on Easter Sunday, I feel I should write about the love of Jesus Christ, and about the unthinkable gift He gave us by dying on the cross for each one of us. I, along with many many people across the world, cannot grasp the significance of this act. Without God giving Jesus to the cross, we would not be anything but doomed for hell, for we are imperfect creatures.
I miss my family sometimes. Especially on days that the entire family spends together, like Easter or Christmas. I had to work all day today, but my mind was with my family and my amazing girlfriend and her family. I spent the last 3-4 major holidays up in Titusville, FL with her and her family.
I am so thankful to have 2 different families to spend holidays with, that actually want me there. It's unreal. Last year at this time, I was in drug rehab. This year, I have over a year clean and sober, a fantastic relationship with my parents, I live in a house, work full time to pay for my own bills, and a PERFECT woman that makes me feel like a real good man.
Can life get much better?
Friday, April 3, 2009
I am not very handy
So I bought a desk tonight for my bedroom. I got it from Walmarts. It came in a tiny box, with a trillion pieces of wood and tons of screws and bolts.
Historically, I have never been a very handy guy, I suck at building anything...even legos. So after my roomate and I gave it a shot for about an hour, I realized that we pretty much butchered this desk.
I then proceeded to call my friend Jon, who is extremely good with his hands...he is an electrician by trade. He laughs at me and says "it should have directions JB". And he was right, it does have directions in the box, but I tried using them and still failed.
I wish I would have called him before I attempted to build the desk, I'm hoping that I did not do too much damage to the point where Jon cannot fix it.
HAHA...I suck. Everyone laugh at me, I know I did.
Historically, I have never been a very handy guy, I suck at building anything...even legos. So after my roomate and I gave it a shot for about an hour, I realized that we pretty much butchered this desk.
I then proceeded to call my friend Jon, who is extremely good with his hands...he is an electrician by trade. He laughs at me and says "it should have directions JB". And he was right, it does have directions in the box, but I tried using them and still failed.
I wish I would have called him before I attempted to build the desk, I'm hoping that I did not do too much damage to the point where Jon cannot fix it.
HAHA...I suck. Everyone laugh at me, I know I did.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tomorrow
I am extremely excited for tomorrow night to get here. Angie is coming into town to stay with me for the weekend. She's in town for The Watershed's alumni Anniversary weekend, where my lovely friend (who will go unamed until I get permission to use it on my blog), is recieving her 1 year medallion.
Tomorrow, Friday, is the start of my work week, so it is kind of like a Monday for me. I have never been so excited for this Monday! I haven't seen Angie in 2 weeks....I am going crazy without her presence. I think we are both pathetically in love. At times we both realize how disgusting it is. I, however, love being in love with her.
I'm a lucky man. What can I say?
I hope everyone gets to love and be loved like I do....everyone should be appreciated and cared for in this way. It's awesome.
That's all I got for tonight. Just trying to kill some time before bed.
I love you Angie.
Tomorrow, Friday, is the start of my work week, so it is kind of like a Monday for me. I have never been so excited for this Monday! I haven't seen Angie in 2 weeks....I am going crazy without her presence. I think we are both pathetically in love. At times we both realize how disgusting it is. I, however, love being in love with her.
I'm a lucky man. What can I say?
I hope everyone gets to love and be loved like I do....everyone should be appreciated and cared for in this way. It's awesome.
That's all I got for tonight. Just trying to kill some time before bed.
I love you Angie.
My New House
I am really enjoying the new house I am living in. Today we got cable and internet. I have been without ESPN for an entire year. Now I finally have it, in my bedroom. I feel like I have won the lottery right now, what a great feeling!
Last night was my first night sleeping in my new queen size bed. I have to say, I slept fantastic! I'm a huge fan of having my own bedroom again. It's my own little space that is only mine, I don't have to share it with anyone.
Last night was my first night sleeping in my new queen size bed. I have to say, I slept fantastic! I'm a huge fan of having my own bedroom again. It's my own little space that is only mine, I don't have to share it with anyone.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
My Last Night Here
Tonight is my last night in my halfway house, and I can't help but be a little bit nervous, scared, excited and amazed. This place has been my home for the last year of my life, in which EVERYTHING in my life has changed. It is where I made my best friends in life, and the love of my life. I have so many good memories here.
About 11 months ago, my roomates and I set off dry ice bombs out the back patio, and everyone thought it was someone shooting a shotgun in the nearby ghetto. Fun times!
When I first got over here after inpatient rehab, my roomate Scuba and I played "houseball", where we have a whiffle ball and bat and the goal was to hit the ball inside the house and make as much noise and do as much damage as possible. One time my friend Shawn was pitching in the kitchen, and I hit the ball perfectly....right into his cheek. It was hilarious!
So I am sitting in my living room all alone, no roomates home at all, and I am remembering all of the amazing times I have had here. I knew it would be time to get my own place eventually, but the last year has gone by really fast.
I have a car again, a really good job, amazing friends and supports, and the ability to chose to live my life differently. God has blessed me so much, and I am forever grateful to Him.
I owe my life to The Watershed, and the people who have taken an interest in my life. Lt. Dan, Mark, Robert, Sean, Rita, Rashida, Rebecca, Joan and of course Lenny. You all have given me a chance to succeed in life again, and believed in me even when it almost seemed hopeless. Thank you.
Wish me luck everybody, tomorrow my entire life begins again. I pray that God gives me strength and faith for the times ahead.
About 11 months ago, my roomates and I set off dry ice bombs out the back patio, and everyone thought it was someone shooting a shotgun in the nearby ghetto. Fun times!
When I first got over here after inpatient rehab, my roomate Scuba and I played "houseball", where we have a whiffle ball and bat and the goal was to hit the ball inside the house and make as much noise and do as much damage as possible. One time my friend Shawn was pitching in the kitchen, and I hit the ball perfectly....right into his cheek. It was hilarious!
So I am sitting in my living room all alone, no roomates home at all, and I am remembering all of the amazing times I have had here. I knew it would be time to get my own place eventually, but the last year has gone by really fast.
I have a car again, a really good job, amazing friends and supports, and the ability to chose to live my life differently. God has blessed me so much, and I am forever grateful to Him.
I owe my life to The Watershed, and the people who have taken an interest in my life. Lt. Dan, Mark, Robert, Sean, Rita, Rashida, Rebecca, Joan and of course Lenny. You all have given me a chance to succeed in life again, and believed in me even when it almost seemed hopeless. Thank you.
Wish me luck everybody, tomorrow my entire life begins again. I pray that God gives me strength and faith for the times ahead.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I have a new outlook on life today...
As I sit at home on my couch, I am reflecting upon the last year of my life, and I truly cannot believe how far I have come. This has been a wonderful year, God has blessed me in ways I could have never imagined.
I am just a normal man, every bit a sinner like everyone else on the planet. And God has given me new hope, a new lease on life. There is nothing that I can't accomplish with God in my life.
Today, I am a MIRACLE. It is a miracle that I am alive and sober. It is a miracle that I am a good friend today, a good boyfriend. A good co-worker, employee, son, brother and father.
This time 1 year ago I was not any of these things. Thank you Lord, I am not worthy.
I am just a normal man, every bit a sinner like everyone else on the planet. And God has given me new hope, a new lease on life. There is nothing that I can't accomplish with God in my life.
Today, I am a MIRACLE. It is a miracle that I am alive and sober. It is a miracle that I am a good friend today, a good boyfriend. A good co-worker, employee, son, brother and father.
This time 1 year ago I was not any of these things. Thank you Lord, I am not worthy.
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