Born This Way...

Last Friday, the 17^th of May was International Anti-Homophobia Day. Now usually there's a song that could describe it but this time (even though I'm not good at it) I'm going to use my words...

Being homosexual is considered to be taboo. It’s more common to be "in the closet" than to admit that you're gay.

But why is it? Why are you ashamed of who you are? Do you fear the judgment of others? Do you worry about the stereotypes associated with homosexuals? Or are you just in denial about who you are? It’s something I've never understood; and to this day I still don’t.

Being gay is not something to be ashamed or scared of. It’s who you are. It’s a part of you that will never change no matter what you do. If you’re gay, you’re still the same person. You still have the same values, the same thoughts, the same ideals. You, as a person, have not changed at all. It’s just your sexual preference that changes and the kind of partner that you’re looking for that is different. You can deny it, hide it, cover it up, try and change it…But it will never work out. The deeper you bury yourself the more claustrophobic that closet will be.

I've recently made friends with some homosexuals I admire a lot. Of all, the one that particularly stands out is Zack (Not just because for some strange reason he reminds me of Adam Lambert, of who I'm a HUGE fan!!!) But because he's been through it all. Beatings, swearing, discrimination, all of the horrible issues a homosexual has to face, not only from his family but some of his friends as well. But you know what? He got through it and he's probably one of the strongest people I know. He's proud to be who he is, and if there were more people were like him, things would definitely change.

I understand some people may want to keep it in, not let anyone know simply because they’re afraid. They’re afraid of how people will react, they think that no one will accept or understand them. But isn’t it better to be who you are and say what you feel? Wouldn’t you rather stop living a lie and hiding behind cover-ups and live your life the way you want to live? You only get one shot at living the life you’ve been given…wouldn’t you want to make the most of it and be happy?

So I have but one question...So what if it’s seen as "wrong" or "unnatural"? So what if you're going to get discriminated against? People will always talk. Whether you give them reason to or not, people will talk no matter what. You've got to get out of that closet and face the bright, new day. Make a life for yourself, be happy, accept who you are and stand and proudly and watch as the world welcomes you with the promise of happiness and opportunity.

So...raise your glass if you are wrong, in all the right ways! (^~,)

 

Unfairness!...If that isn't a word, it is now (Oo)

I've just had..well I'm still deciding whether its a good or bad week but its almost over anyway...
But today was the most...."eventful" of all my days, BUT we won't get into that..instead this post is for 2 of my closest friends..and my self-proclaimed boyfriend (so He says =P)

One thing we can all agree on is that everyone wants love. (I dare you to come up to my face and answer truthfully you don't, and that you're happy alone otherwise). Why? Love is the closest thing we have to Magic. Love gives meaning to everyone and it's probably one of the most powerful and influential emotions around. Songs, movies, letters, poems, all of it. Love gives meaning to everything.

I've been told that if I were a God, I'd be Aphrodite. Now I don't agree on the basis of  Aphrodite being drop-dead gorgeous and having the ability to make anyone and everyone fall in love with her, but I agree in the sense that I love love. The idea, the embodiment, the emotions the gestures, all of it. I've also been told that when I speak about love the listener can't help but see things my way and almost get pulled into believing in it as much as I do with the way I speak; but then again...it's what they tell me.

Whether that's true or not its true in the way I speak. Love is a strong and powerful emotion and everyone deserves, feels and has someone feel it for them. Love is pure and special and I get butterflies and admire couples who are so in love. Love takes courage, passion, honesty, integrity, and a whole bunch of other values and emotions all packed into one feeling. It's not easy, nothing "Good" ever is, but trust me when I say it's worth it.

 Love may be cruel.Truth is, with love comes consequences. Many people judge you when you're in love. Not only based on your identity but on your partners as well. You are now "linked" to that person emotionally and intellectually and so people no longer see you as an individual, but as part of another person. Now this may not be bad but it tends to lead to negative attitudes.The worst is when they judge you on your appearance. For example: A girl who may be a it overweight may be thought not to be able to find love. A fair-skinned guy and a dark-skinned girl may be seen as "weird" when you see them together. The worst is the homosexual couples. They are judged while simultaneously gaining a bad reputation. That is something I strongly speak against.

When you fall in love, you do not fall for what's in your partners pants (Oo) you fall for that person. Their personality, their character, their smile, everything...It's hard enough finding the courage to speak to them about your feelings for fear of rejection but then the immediate stereotype that comes with it is just wrong. We should not condemn love. God does not, so why should we?Two people are in love, they are happy together, they want to be together, who the hell are you to say otherwise|? You have no right to judge, yet you do it anyway.

This post is too long...Enter: Abrupt Ending...
I'll post more sense later.....
Kay Byyyyyeeee =D