Well it's been 6 months since I've made a single post. Yet somehow my blog views have jumped nearly 2,000 since I last logged on. That's pretty amazing to me.
I'll be honest with you all, I've had a bit of a rough year mentally. I'm not really sure what happened. My motivation and energy vanished leaving me feeling rather gray. Therefore, I'm calling this past year a wash. I can't change it now so instead I shall move forward and concentrate on making this blog better in 2016. It's high time I got back into past times I enjoy, including this blog.
Thank you to everyone who has stuck with me and this blog. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
I hope the new year starts off well for all of you, and you've all had a wonderful holiday season!
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Marriage Equality Wins Big In The US
Today marks what will be remembered as a great day in US history. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled this morning that bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional everywhere in the country.
This means it will now be legal for same-sex couples to marry nationwide! While it was already legal in 36 states and D.C. the remaining 14 states will now have to put an end to their same-sex marriage bans and allow couples to marry. The decision came down to a 5-4 victory.
This battle has been hard fought and the win extremely overdue. Marriage equality has finally come to the United States.
The ruling can be read here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf
This means it will now be legal for same-sex couples to marry nationwide! While it was already legal in 36 states and D.C. the remaining 14 states will now have to put an end to their same-sex marriage bans and allow couples to marry. The decision came down to a 5-4 victory.
This battle has been hard fought and the win extremely overdue. Marriage equality has finally come to the United States.
The ruling can be read here: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Transgender Day of Visibility
Today marks a special day within the LGBT community, International Transgender Day of Visibility. A day devoted to raising awareness for the Trans* community and celebrating Trans* people all over the globe.
It truly baffles me how people still have the nerve and stupidity to be transphobic in this day and age. Sometimes who we are inside doesn't match who we are on the outside at first, but no one should live in fear of showing the world exactly who they are. Be proud of who you are and the journey you took to get there.
For those you reading who are Trans*, you are amazing and strong. Don't let the assholes in this world beat you down or break your spirit. The world might be slow to change, but it is changing nonetheless.
Whether you are a member of the Trans* community, or simply an ally like myself, please take the time today to be spread love and visibility for all Trans* people, not just the ones you know.
It truly baffles me how people still have the nerve and stupidity to be transphobic in this day and age. Sometimes who we are inside doesn't match who we are on the outside at first, but no one should live in fear of showing the world exactly who they are. Be proud of who you are and the journey you took to get there.
For those you reading who are Trans*, you are amazing and strong. Don't let the assholes in this world beat you down or break your spirit. The world might be slow to change, but it is changing nonetheless.
Whether you are a member of the Trans* community, or simply an ally like myself, please take the time today to be spread love and visibility for all Trans* people, not just the ones you know.
Friday, February 13, 2015
A Naval First
Earlier this week, a first happened for the United States Navy. A man
and his partner were the first same-sex couple to ever be chosen for
the ceremonial first kiss that occurs during the homecoming of a Naval
vessel. The submarine docked on Monday at the Naval Base Point Loma in
San
Diego, California where families gathered to welcome them home.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Sawicki and his boyfriend Shawn Brier were the ones chosen for the ceremonial kiss. Sawicki was stationed on the USS San Francisco (a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine) on a seven month deployment. This deployment was a first for the couple.
Sawicki was informed about winning the "kiss lottery" via email prior to his return home and received the full support of the rest of the submarine's crew. "Everyone was cheering for me when they announced it over email," said Sawicki. "Everyone was very excited, very supportive, very happy."
This decision was named a milestone for "modern military families" by the American Military Partner Association, who acts as a support network for LGBT couples in the US military.
American Military Partner Association President Ashley Broadway-Mack perfectly summed up why this ceremonial kiss was such a big deal. "Since the repeal of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law, we've made tremendous progress as a community and as a nation in our pursuit of liberty and justice for all Americans. Although we still have progress to make, moments like these remind us just how far we've come."
I couldn't agree with her more. Even something seemingly small, like this ceremonial kiss, shows us how much progress we've made as a country. A mere five years ago this would've been unheard of. It appears that the military is finally understanding that who are attracted to or who you fall in love with does not make a difference in whether or not you can defend your country. At least I hope they are indeed finally understanding. LGBT military members, and their families, need to be seen as equals to any non-LGBT military member.
Congratulations to Petty Officer Thomas Sawicki and Shawn Brier for being chosen to take part in this momentous milestone in US military history.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Couple-Shares-First-Ever-Male-Same-Sex-Ceremonial-First-Kiss-291344541.html
Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Sawicki and his boyfriend Shawn Brier were the ones chosen for the ceremonial kiss. Sawicki was stationed on the USS San Francisco (a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine) on a seven month deployment. This deployment was a first for the couple.
Sawicki was informed about winning the "kiss lottery" via email prior to his return home and received the full support of the rest of the submarine's crew. "Everyone was cheering for me when they announced it over email," said Sawicki. "Everyone was very excited, very supportive, very happy."
This decision was named a milestone for "modern military families" by the American Military Partner Association, who acts as a support network for LGBT couples in the US military.
American Military Partner Association President Ashley Broadway-Mack perfectly summed up why this ceremonial kiss was such a big deal. "Since the repeal of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law, we've made tremendous progress as a community and as a nation in our pursuit of liberty and justice for all Americans. Although we still have progress to make, moments like these remind us just how far we've come."
I couldn't agree with her more. Even something seemingly small, like this ceremonial kiss, shows us how much progress we've made as a country. A mere five years ago this would've been unheard of. It appears that the military is finally understanding that who are attracted to or who you fall in love with does not make a difference in whether or not you can defend your country. At least I hope they are indeed finally understanding. LGBT military members, and their families, need to be seen as equals to any non-LGBT military member.
Congratulations to Petty Officer Thomas Sawicki and Shawn Brier for being chosen to take part in this momentous milestone in US military history.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Couple-Shares-First-Ever-Male-Same-Sex-Ceremonial-First-Kiss-291344541.html
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