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How to make a Travis
Ingredients:
1 part mercy
1 part self-sufficiency
1 part empathy
Method:
Blend at a low speed for four seconds. Add a little lustfulness if desired!
Username:
What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland

"You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio.


The South
The Inland North
The Northeast
Philadelphia
The West
Boston
North Central
What American accent do you have?
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Your Brain is 33% Female, 67% Male
You have a total boy brain
Logical and detailed, you tend to look at the facts
And while your emotions do sway you sometimes...
You never like to get feelings too involved What Gender Is Your Brain?
This is such a broad category. Don't really know what all to touch on (I've never had THAT problem before!). I am a thinker. Lots of stuff going on in this head of mine, and I don't always know what. I sometimes overanalyze things. Sometimes I don't. I can be quiet at times, and boisterous at others. What comes out of my mouth is rarely what's actually going on in my head. I like to keep the mood light, especially in a group situation. No drama. Everybody says that, and it's hard to stay away from, whether you're gay, straight, bi, or asexual. I REALLY try to keep it to a minimum. That's not to say that there is never drama in my life, but I will go to great lengths to nip it in the bud (let THAT be a warning to ya!). Again I say, I like to try to keep the overall mood light. Attitude is contagious, so I'm drawn to people who have a good one, and are willing to share it with me. I tend to write way too much once I start. If you are still reading this, I'm sorry. Nothing profound, enlightening, or suspenseful here. There's just...the end. Um...well...that, and an ever-evolving list of random facts about me.
    Very few things make me happier than wearing socks that match. Though I am a fan of modern rock/alternative music, it makes me smile to know that people still make folk music. Simple little things that nobody else would find funny make me laugh out loud sometimes. Moreso when I'm drunk. I loved Karen Carpenter's voice when I was seven. I still didn't know I was gay until I was twenty-two. I own exactly two pairs of shoes, one pair of flip-flops, and one belt. My gay card is up for review by the committee. I blew the chairman. Hope it helps. I define irony as the fact that a bottle of ibuprofen is such a headache to get into the first time you open it. * Editorial * The guy who thought it would be funny to make it that way deserves to be kicked in the temple. I can't stand to wash my socks inside-out. While we're on the subject of laundry, I really don't like to have two different shirts folded two different ways. Tampon commercials make my life worth living. I love the name, "Federer." It's like...more Fed than Feder. It's Feder...er. I constantly thank God for Esteban. The food network is my Spice Channel. That's right. I'm bringing Four Seconds back.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Travis
Birthday: December 29, 1981
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Current Location: Jacksonville, FL
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5'11"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: All of the above, and some of the below.
The Shoes You Wore Today: My skechers. Again.
Your Weakness: Chocolate covered cherries....mmmmmmm
Your Fears: Fear, itself.
Your Perfect Pizza: I can't stress this enough...it must have sauce on it.
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Survive
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: hehe
Thoughts First Waking Up: Where's the shower?
Your Best Physical Feature: Ummmmmmmmmmmmm
Your Bedtime: Anytime I go.
Your Most Missed Memory: If I miss it, it's because I've forgotten it, so I don't really miss it, because I don't remember it existing.
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King: Burger King
Single or Group Dates: Both have their purposes.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Fresh brewed
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappuccino
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: Very occasionally.
Do you Sing: Anytime I'm alone in my car. In public when I'm drunk.
Do you Shower Daily: You don't want to know me if I haven't had my shower today.
Have you Been in Love: I believe so.
Do you want to go to College: I've been. I hope to go back in the spring.
Do you want to get Married: I've been. And no.
Do you belive in yourself: I do.
Do you get Motion Sickness: I used to. Haven't in a looooooong time.
Do you think you are Attractive: Some days.
Are you a Health Freak: Not by any means. But I'd like to try it out.
Do you get along with your Parents: Decently
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yeah.
Do you play an Instrument: No.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes'm.
In the past month have you Smoked: Yes.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Yes. Weed. And I believe that'll be the last for me.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Of sorts.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Probably.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No. Never.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Yes.
In the past month have you been on Stage: No.
In the past month have you been Dumped: No.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Just in the bathtub.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Just a heart or two. ;-)
Ever been Drunk: Oh, yeah.
Ever been called a Tease: Yes.
Ever been Beaten up: I've been punched. Not really beaten up, though.
Ever Shoplifted: I think when I was little.
How do you want to Die: I don't. But I guess I'll have to. I think I'll go painlessly in my sleep, thanks.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: An actor.
What country would you most like to Visit: Greece, I think.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Dark dark brown
Favourite Hair Color: Dark brown.
Short or Long Hair: Short
Height: I like someone close to my height, but really don't care too much.
Weight: Not sure of a number, but I like average to athletic bodies.
Best Clothing Style: Hmmm. Whatever works for you.
Number of Drugs I have taken: Five, including tobacco and alcohol.
Number of CDs I own: None now. They were stolen from my car.
Number of Piercings: One.
Number of Tattoos: None.
Number of things in my Past I Regret: I don't like to dwell
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My Interests


I think the picture pretty much spells out my interests.

Your Birthdate: December 29
Your birthday on the 29th adds a tone of idealism to your nature. You are imaginative and creative, but rather uncomfortable in the business world. You are very aware and sensitive, with outstanding intuitive skills and analytical abilities.

The 29 reduces to 11, one of the master numbers which often produces much nervous tension. This is the birthday of the dreamer rather than the doer. You do, however, work very well with people. What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Your Brain's Pattern
Your brain is always looking for the connections in life. You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first. You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker. You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white. What Pattern Is Your Brain?

You Have A Type B+ Personality
B+ You're a pro at going with the flow You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.

While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity. Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done You're passionate - just selective about your passions Do You Have a Type B+ Personality, like me?

You Are The Suave Gay Man

What Type Of Gay Man Are You?
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Uriel. You're most like the ArchAngel of Transformation. You like teaching, and bringing the joy of learning new stuff to others. You have limited patience for stupid people despite having an amazing amount of patience otherwise.

Which ArchAngel are you most like?
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Your Heart Is Blue
Love is a doing word for you. You know it's love when you treat each other well.
You are a giving lover, but you don't give too much. You expect something in return.

Your flirting style: Friendly

Your lucky first date: Lunch at an outdoor cafe

Your dream lover: Is both generous and selfish

What you bring to relationships: Loyalty What Color Heart Do You Have?

I'd like to meet:

So I have about three hundred friends. I know. I look like a giant myspace whore who just does what he can to increase that number, so he looks cool. Nobody looks cool with three hundred "friends" he doesn't talk to. I know this. Really, I'm just a lover of people. If I come across a page, and I like what the person says about him or herself, then I want that person on my friends list. I really enjoy reading entertaining blogs and bulletins, so wit is one thing that I find makes me want to add most people. Occasionally I will come across someone who has nothing, or next to nothing, written in his profile, but has really hot pictures. Yeah. I'm a guy. I'm probably gonna send a request. If you can look at your profile and say to yourself, "Self, I think if this guy saw my profile, he would certainly want to add me," then send me a request.

I've decided that I'm not going to approve any requests without an e-mail, unless I've met you personally before I hear from you on here. I like the fact that I've had some contact with nearly every person on my friends list, and I want to continue that trend. I've had a few people send me friends requests recently, and I don't even think they've read my profile. Whatever your reason for wanting to add me, just drop me a line and let me know. I'd do it if I friend-requested you. :-P

Music:

Some song lines that have always touched me for some reason or another:

It started out with a kiss;
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss...
It was only a kiss.
-The Killers, Mr. Brightside

I'm just a notch in your bedpost, but you're just a line in a song.
-Fallout Boy, Sugar, We're Going Down

Oh well.
-Fiona Apple, Oh Well

You see everything. You see every part.
You see all my light, and you love my dark.
You dig everything of which I'm ashamed.
There's not anything to which you can't relate,
And you're still here.
-Alanis Morissette, Everything

I am vindicated.
I am selfish.
I am wrong.
I am right.
I swear I'm right.
I swear I knew it all along,
And I am flawed,
But I am cleaning up so well.
I am seeing in me now the things you swore you saw yourself.
-Dashboard Confessional, Vindicated

Sometimes you can still lose,
Even if you really try.
-Matchbox Twenty, All I Need

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me?
So I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill, or burst.
To break, or bury,
Or wear as jewelry,
Whichever you prefer.
-Dashboard Confessional, Hands Down

Safe in here from all the stupid questions.
Like, "Did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb.
Stay quiet.
Stay Near.
Stay close.
They can't hear...
So we can get some.
-Dashboard Confessional, Hands Down

True. It may seem like a stretch,
But it's thoughts like this that catch
My troubled head when you're away
And I am missing you to death.
You are out there on your own
For several weeks at shows,
And when you scan the radio,
I hope this song will guide you home.
-The Postal Service, Such Great Heights

And if you said, "This life ain't good enough,"
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood.
-Santana Feat. Rob Thomas, Smooth

If a dreams all that I've got,
Then I wish you're in a fairy tale
Where you're still in love with me.
I can see it in your eyes:
A look as if your hero fell and lost his soul.
-Cold, Happens All the Time

The first time I kissed you, I lost my legs.
-Dave Matthews Band, Old Dirt Hill

Fuckin' go.
-Fiona Apple, Get Gone

Take a look at my body
Look at my hands
There's so much here that I don't understand
Your face-saving promises
Whispered like prayers
I don't need them

Because I've been treated so wrong
I've been treated so long
As if I'm becoming untouchable
Well, contempt loves the silence
It thrives in the dark
With fine winding tendrils
That strangle the heart
They say that promises sweeten the blow
But I don't need them, no
I don't need them

I've been treated so wrong
I've been treated so long
As if I'm becoming untouchable
I'm the slow dying flower
In the frost killing hour
Sweet turning sour and untouchable

Oh, I need the darkness
The sweetness
The sadness
The weakness
Oh, I need this
I need a lullaby
A kiss good night
Angel sweet love of my life
Oh, I need this

I'm the slow dying flower
In the frost killing hour
Sweet turning sour and untouchable
Do you remember the way that you touched me before
All the trembling sweetness I loved and adored
Your face-saving promises whispered like prayers
I don't need them

Oh, I need the darkness
The sweetness
The sadness
The weakness
Oh, I need this
I need a lullaby
A kiss good night
Angel sweet love of my life
Oh, I need this

Well is it dark enough
Can you see me
Do you want me
Can you reach me
Or, I'm leaving
You better shut your mouth
And hold your breath
And kiss me now
And catch your death
Oh, I mean this
Oh, I mean this
-Natalie Merchant, My Skin
(The whole song is so beautiful, and so sad, the whole thing has always touched me.)

Write your soul down word-for-word,
See who's your friend, and who is kind.
-Matchbox 20, You Won't Be Mine

I don't want to be in love,
But you're makin' me.
Let me up, I've had enough.
-Jonny Lang, Breaking Me

Writing down your deepest emotions
With your pen in hand.
Your piece of paper flew out the window.
You watched it try to land.
You felt so bad as it flew out of sight,
A part of your heart alone in the night.
But all of a sudden, you didn't mind it,
When you pictured the lonely stranger that would finally find it.
-Jonny Lang, Second Guessing
(One of my favorites)

If hate had a face, I think it would kind of look like mine.
If it had a home, would it be my eyes?
-Lifehouse, Sick Cycle Carousel

We may rise and fall, but in the end
We'll meet our fate together.
-Creed, One

Turn your speakers way up and hit play. If you have surround sound, you're a lucky bastard.

Movies:



"You think you know who you are. You have no idea."

"Feared by no one; eaten by all."

"You ever had a whitehead on your eyeball?!?"

"Vanity! Definitely my favorite sin."

"Some things are true, whether you believe them or not."

"Happy endings are for stories that haven't finished."

"What's an ass clown?"

"You're so far behind, you think you're first."

"Maybe man is divine."

"It's amazing how much of my life has been determined by a quarter-inch piece of plastic."

Television:

"I don't want to. I really don't. You're a good friend of mine. I don't wanna burn your testicles."
-My Name Is Earl

"You know I love my family, but sometimes I just want to get in the car and run 'em all over."
-That 70's Show

"Not all dates are good, honey. Sometimes your sweetie ends up doing a black man in the bathroom."
-My Name Is Earl

"I did a number two, but they haven't found it yet."
-Sons and Daughters

"Keep banging, and I'm gonna set you on fire."
-Heist

"Straight guys have got to be out of their minds."
-Will & Grace

"In Wisconsin, if you win a girl a giant purple rhinoceros, she puts out!"
-That 70's Show

"Dreams don't pay the overhead. Believers do."
-American Express commercial

Books:

I just read Children of A Lesser God by Mark Medoff. It's very much a recommended read. Also check out House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.

"I LIKE big words but ruminating isn't one of them. You ARE dumb."
-Young Man. "Witness" by Terrence McNally

"My mother is a fish."
-Vardaman Bundren. As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

"Why are there so many puritans in this country, and why can't the rest of us make them go away?"
-New Rules by Bill Maher

Heroes:

Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero of mine. I think in this day and age, it's important to remember the people who fought for someone's rights. Does anyone else see what's wrong with the phrase, "OPPONENTS of gay RIGHTS?" (Here's a hint...the important words in that phrase are capitalized).

I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson: to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted into energy, even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that can move the world.
-Mahatma Gandhi

My Blog

A little piece of me to take with you

I wrote the following poem, I think, about two years ago. It wasn't inspired or special to me. I just wondered if I could write a villanelle after a friend told me what it was, so I sat down and spewe...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:07:00 PST

Youre Laughing Out Loud At Just the Thought of Being Alive

"You're laughing out loud at just the thought of being alive," is a line from [probably] my favorite song on Matchbox 20's third album, More Than You Think You Are. For quite a while, I've subscribed ...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:12:00 PST

God=morals?

I just watched a video taken from a story that was on ABC News about a museum where exhibits explicitly suggest that all creatures - humans, horses, dinosaurs, etc. - were all created on the same day,...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Sun, 27 May 2007 05:30:00 PST

A Heartbreaker

I don't understand about:Diamonds, and why men buy them.What's so impressive about a diamond,Except the mining? But it's dangerous workTrying to get to you, too.And I think if I didn't have tokill kil...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:08:00 PST

July 4, 2006 In the News

This Independence Day turned out to be more significant than we had even expected it to be a week ago.Of course there is the obvious headline: The United States Turns the Big Two Three 'O! What do you...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 04:47:00 PST

If you're against gay marriage for religious reasons, I wonder...

I was just reading yet another inflammatory bulletin that dares to ask the question, "Are you for, or against gay marriage?" Of course everybody and his sister had an opinion (that bulletin was freaki...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:17:00 PST

You want to know what really chaps my ass?

Ugh. I love spam. I got an e-mail, the subject of which was exactly this: "Travis S. quickly and legaly restore your credit." Yeah. I'm going to take advice on financial laws from someone who can't ev...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:38:00 PST

The Christmas Tree

Before I go on another rant, I'd like to point out that I'm not horribly spiritual. I believe in a greater power, because there is too much order in the world, as far as I'm concerned, not to. Whether...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Wed, 30 Nov 2005 04:51:00 PST

Max Ehrman's "Desiderata"

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and list...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:05:00 PST

Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hands: Part II

We sit outside and argue all night longAbout a God we've never seen,But never fails to side with me.Sunday comes and all the papers sayMa Teresa's joined the mob,And happy with her full-time job. So. ...
Posted by Rey of Sunshine on Sun, 21 Aug 2005 06:25:00 PST