Thursday, February 18, 2010

A little something before I blog about Seattle…

Last night I did a facebook post about finishing at the gym and kicking back and eating dinner and watching my good friend Mike Manning on MTVs Real World: DC… You would no believe the flack I have received and the truly negative comments I have seen about him.  I tell you, its truly disappointing that some members of our community want to immediately bash, name call, and what not… its HIS choice. You are not in charge of whom I have a personal relationship with, nor I yours, or ANYONE his; it’s his business. Its disappointing that simply because he is sharing a portion of his life on a reality TV show that people want to criticize him and not watch and even sympathize with him, what he is going through or the fear of how he’ll be received when his friends and family see the show.  We have all found ourselves there for one reason or another. We consciously chose how we would let our friends and family know who we were born as and who we are. If he is bi, so be it, that is who he is. He is not ‘fence sitting’ as one critic called it; he is actually on a path of self discovery that we all travel down with every breath we take. Its the adventure known as life. What none of his critics have even taken a moment to acknowledge is the volunteer work he is doing to assist and help members of the community. I did not see anyone one of his critics on my facebook page even take a moment to applaud him for his selfless work he is doing.  All that so many hateful, jealous queens want to do is immediately hate, because he is still discovering himself and not tagging himself with a label… Straight, gay, bi, purple or green, he is still doing more in volunteer work for the community as opposed to sitting and hiding behind a computer screen and typing out mindless rants. All I ask is for intelligent conversation folks, there is no reason for calling names. One thing I have discovered in my time is that you have no argument that you are able to back up with facts if you start calling names. Name calling is a act of frustration because one has no fact based, legitimate argument to retort with.

Now, I know what some will now criticize me for, which one has already attempted to do in regards to my thoughts and feelings on Ke$ha. Realize folks, I say a lot to generate discussion; certain things will be said to ‘stir the pot' to get people to talk.  I will say that I still do not like her music and for one commentator on my facebook to compare this situation of someone name calling is completely different to mine and here is why:

Ke$ha is an ‘artist’ I use that term VERY loosely in this sense, but an artist, nonetheless… Artists are lauded and criticized… there are going to be those that like her product and those that do not.  I do not like it… that is my opinion, I am entitled to that. I am not attacking her as a person, someone else on my facebook did that. I criticized her art and will continue to do so.

Mike is sharing a portion of his life through reality television.  His story is a look into his personal life.  A majority of it is and has been edited for TV to create that level of interest and dramatics.  However, his experiences that he is sharing is his personal life, not something as an art form created to be bought and sold as a commodity. What he is sharing is what he went through as a person and how he as a person and those that love him react to it, adjust and deal with it. We have all been in his position at one time or another, dealing with how we (sometimes viewed as the pariahs of society) let those that society deems as ‘normal’ know who we are, who we were born as.  In all honesty, it is really NO ONES business what goes on behind our bedroom doors or whom we fall in love with.  We choose to make it others business or let others know our business, for the simple fact, I believe, because we are who we are and we are entitled as human beings who were created this way to be ourselves without fear.  Everyone is different, that is what makes each and every one of us special and unique.  Don’t hate because one person chooses a path comfortable for them to discover who they are: lend the hand of support, a shoulder to cry on for the tough times, a ear to listen to and help them through frustrations.  No one has room to judge or critique how someone lives their live unless it is posing a physical danger to others or to themselves.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

What can I say being busy is great! The best part is through being busy, my job(s) allow me time to hang out with some of my greatest friends and supporters!

This past Saturday I had off of work and was able to join Chi Chi LaRue, Jason Sechrest, Brandon Wilde, Cameron Marshall, Ben Bradley, Roman Heart, Paul Nicholls, Woody Woodbeck and so many more at Here Lounge for the CyberSocket Awards Pre-Party! It was such a great time, and wow did I drink a bit too much.  I ended up back at Paul’s place for the we hours of the morning for a little after hours where we were able to relax and unwind from a great night in the hot tub… past that I disavow any knowledge of what happened, but I will say it was a lot of fun and the pics I got from Ben and Roman about the aftermath… YIKES! ;-) Great fun had by all for sure!

Super Bowl Sunday was kicked off with a monster hang-over and brunch at the Abbey with the entire Suite 703 crew.  Having now shot with them a few times, it was great to hang with all of them off set, also with Fabscout Howard Andrew and Brandon Wilde.  By the time I got there Brandon was reeeealy blasted… that kid knows how to drink for sure, so I limited what I had to keep an eye on my DV8 Casting brother. I was able to get him safely back to my place and passed out early in the afternoon while I was able to catch up on some work and watch the game… Sadly the Colts lost, oh well, I’m still a fan!

The CyberSocket Awards were SO MUCH FUN! I was back with my brothers in crime Ben, Roman, Cameron and Paul to walk the red carpet and then kick off a great show.  I love all the pics I have seen and I’ll have them all posted here after I finish writing.  It was truly a lot of fun and was able to catch up with so many great industry friends like Brent Corrigan and Diesel Washington.  I’m really hoping for the opportunity to host the Grabbys this year, but if not, I’ll still be there to spend time with all my friends again. It was truly an honor and a privilege for me to open the awards show this year. I admit I was a bit nervous because I ad-lib a lot when I host and following a script, making sure all the names of the sponsors are read properly, etc, it can be a little nerve racking, however, I was able to successfully do it, I think!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Award Shows, Tigers, Falcons, and a night out…

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

An unexpected call…

Today when I got home from the gym, I needed to rest and nap in preparation for work tonight.  So, per my routine of sorts, I popped in a DVD and drifted off to sleep. I was awakened to an odd number ringing my phone and then noticed I missed some calls and texts… Additionally, when I don’t know a number, I will ignore it and let it go to voicemail… Anyhow, I ignored the call, which was promptly followed by a text that simply said, “Hey.” I saw the number was from Arizona, and I wasn’t wasted enough to give out my number while working there this weekend, so I, responded with, “Hey. Sorry who is this, I don’t have this number saved.” Thinking it may be a bill collector that got smart…

“Guess who, I owe you something”

“Sorry I have no clue. Owe me what?”

“I owe you apology”

“Ok, Um, well, tell me who is this is and let’s go from there.”

“Dawson”

I was floored and of course called him back immediately.  It was truly a great conversation that was long overdue for the both of us.  I must say its great to have him back as a friend again… We discussed quite a bit and its was nice to catch up and begin to re-build our friendship and had been worn thin by a number of factors. I don’t want ya’ll to think that we are running back to each other or things in ‘that’ sense can or will re-kindle, but I know that we will have each other as friends for many years to come.  I am happily dating again, when time allows, which in my world, means about 10 minutes of ‘personal time’ and then getting ready for work.

I must say that I am truly happy and blessed to be so lucky to have many great friends out there along with so many opportunities for me offered to further my success.  I’m so very happy and unbelievably thankful for so many opportunities; however, I am assessing a lot right now, and if my schedule continues to be this ‘fruitful’ I am truly going to sit back and assess all that I am doing and possibly look at cutting back.  I know I am burning myself out, but right now with bills and student loans to pay, I need the work.  However as long as I continue to be blessed by so many great companies within the Industry casting me in scenes, I can start to look at making some changes in order to regain a somewhat real life once again and regain the personal time that we all need to be ourselves.  Well, it is about that time for me to get ready for work…

One final note, thank you so much again Dawson, as we both said we needed to bring our friendship back and you know I’ll always be there no matter what as your friend and brother. Thank you for proving once again that you are truly the big-hearted, selfless and responsible guy we all know and I appreciate having as a friend once again.

Monday, January 25, 2010

A Wrap Party, A Boy, Rain, Wind, Snow, Bookings and a bunch of BS West!

Wednesday night found me taking the night off from my Hosting Duties at Micky’s and spending the evening with a TON of friends at Here Lounge.  As we all now know I just wrapped Channel 1 Releasing’s latest AMAZING project titled Steven Daigle XXXposed.  It was SO much fun and had a truly great experience on set under direction of Chi Chi LaRue for the 5th time! It was so much fun also being in the co-star in the Main scene with Steve, breaking him truly into becoming a Porn Star.  I also had the true joy of meeting a great guy on set, Jimmy Durando… Instant chemistry, but more on that later ;-)… Anyhow, we shot what we call B Reel there with the main background and development of the story line for this film.  The drinks were flowing and our little ‘Reunion’ of sorts, had me catching up with Judy, my former manager at Numbers, Brandon Baker, my Washington State bud in crime Roman Heart, Reah Litre, to name a few.  Wow, what a night!

After the scene was completed, we partied the night away at Here and Chi Chi even got me to return to my GoGo boy roots, strip down and dance for a set up on the bar… She played one of my favorite songs, which she plays only for me and Blake Riley, Lene Nystrom’s ‘It’s Your Duty’.  Wow, for a day that started at 6AM, it was well worth while and a total blast! Thanks to my iPhone, Tom Trevor (behindthetball.blogspot.com) and Josh Miller for the pics!

Well now, alluding to my recent ‘cowboy-esque’ scene I just completed, what does one do when they fall off the horse?… That’s right, get right back on.  I was honored to have a date with C1R’s latest HOT find, Jimmy Durando on Wednesday, and what a truly amazing guy! He has done prior work with College Dudes 24/7 and is a total intelligent and sweet guy.  We ended up hitting the gym and then dinner, followed by working at Here Lounge. I now have an additional reason to make an effort to visit the family in Seattle where he is a featured dancer on Friday and Saturday nights at a great club called R Place… Go tip him and say Josh Griffin says hello! I’m really looking forward to being back home in Seattle over Valentines Day… hummm maybe I’ll have a Valentine this year ;-)

Well as the storms cleared from LA and another amazing Thursday night at TigerHeat, I was back on the road to Arizona for another Weekend At BS West in Scottsdale.  The trip there had the storms clearing from LA and making their way to AZ… Where we encountered Snow just outside Palm Springs… So crazy… I was loving it, but Lex Sabre was a bit nervous.  For someone growing up here in the southland he had never driven in snow.  It was fine not sticking to the roads… But the skies parted in the desert between Blythe, CA and Salome, AZ then it started raining again… oh well.  BS West was a great time as ALWAYS… Great music, a very friendly and accommodating bar and a truly fun crowd.

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Saturday night proved interesting, Lex ventured south to Woody’s in Tucson and I remained with the boys in Scottsdale at BS West for the Blackout Party… Other than my bud Zack covering me with the insides of a glow stick, it was great and I forgive him, but that stuff is meant to be inside the plastic tubing… not on skin, it burns!! It was interesting because my former roommate showed up with his boy friend… Hadn’t seen him since we had a bit of a falling out, but it was nice to see him nonetheless. It was also great to see my ASU bff David again… always great to see him!

Well, after a 6hour haul back to LA, I’m back in town and back to work! MJ’s in Silverlake on Tuesday, Micky’s on Wednesday, a scene for Suite 703 and then TigerHeat on Thursday, and finally my first shoot with Falcon on Friday and Saturday where I get the pleasure of working with their new exclusive Landon Conrad! That and I am currently working on an event with a great friend and one of the current stars of MTV’s Real World: DC, Mike.  We are planning some events here in CA, AZ and also Colorado… So stay tuned!!

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Some changes in plans…

So tonight I will not be able to do my normal hosting duties at MJ’s tonight because I have to be back on set ready to rock at 8AM tomorrow, so its another relaxing night in getting ready to do another scene and my stills tomorrow for the latest project for Chi Chi LaRue and Channel 1 Releasing! So I have to look rested and fresh and can’t be out at work until 2AM!

Relaxing and interesting day today, my usual of living at my other home, the gym amidst the rain storms and tornado warnings, yes tornado warnings here in the greater LA area. Reminded me of my days when I was living in Virginia! Such a great day!

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Also, I happened to end up in the gym cafe with the one and only, Fabio… I wanted to be like… You were in ‘ZOOLANDER’! That’s all, I’m going home! Loose the hair bud, seriously!

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Anyhow, limited adventures today… Big day tomoorrow, until then….

So… Time to get down bidness…

11:50AM (Monday 1/18/10) Ok, so I haven’t been this anxious for a shoot since my very first one… Its odd, but at the same time the potential for the news this will create, not only within the porn industry could also send waves through the mainstream… I don’t know if I am at all ready for this or the attention that this may generate… Guess like most things I will have to just see what happens and where this all goes. I know my scene partner is nervous on all sorts of levels because it is his first time on something like this and also the additional attention this movie may grab… Time to gather my things and get to the set…

As Snoopy used to sit on top of his dog house and type, “It was a dark and stormy night…” we yesterday that was the case! Wow, did it rain yesterday and I LOVED IT! Trying to get to set would have been interesting in my little car, so thank God I was able to get a ride with my scene partner, whose vehicle was definitely better able to handle the weather than my little car.

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The shoot went so very well and I only wish I could talk about it. It was great to show someone new that, honestly it it not NEARLY as easy as it looks and to convey the the same intensity in take after take is truly exhausting! However our new guy on the scene, can now call himself a ‘porn star’ and yes, you’re pretty now ;-) Here are a few pics… more tomorrow!