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Wesley

Just Your Average Smart Ass Godless Liberal! ; )

About Me

I'm gona keep this short cause otherwise it'll turn into a book. I moved to Austin just a little over 3 years ago from Hollywood, CA to start my new life in a city I love. 12 years in Los Angeles was enough for me. Quit a job I hated, sold my home & moved to Austin. I like the people here and I'm trying to build up a network of friends. I'm not a huge gay bar fan, but if this doesn't pan out I may be once again. I'd rather have a group of friends over for drinks and a BBQ or just good conversation. Love traveling, but also like to return home although I think I just about could have made Costa Rica home. I'm so excited about my future and all the possibilities out there. Ya never know what I'll be doing next, but who knows right? Although I have met some incredible people from around the world I still like to incorporate other new and fascinating people into my life. You don't have to be gay to be my friend. Actually, I miss my eclectic group of friends from CA and other places I've lived. I prefer to have a wide variety of people in my life straight or gay. Diverstiy in life is much more interesting to me.

My Interests

I have a wide variety of interests. I can keep up with most any topic you toss my way. People tend to misjudge me often based on preconcieved notions. Sometimes I'm a little shy, but I'm a nice guy!

I'd like to meet:

Despite having HIV, I don't really feel that I've personally changed all that much. I'm still a total smart ass and love to have a a great time. I consider this diagnosis just one more challenge, and I'll be damned if I let it get to me! While I have started an HIV discussion group and I've become somewhat of an advocate I don't intend to make that my entire life. Below you'll see the banner for my friend Mike's group as well as my own. I've just added my mom's new group A Family View on HIV as well. Please email me if you'd like the codes to add these to your own profiles and help us break down the stigma and stereotypes! I've met some wonderful people throughout my life, and I know there are more amazing people out there that I'd like to meet so feel free to say hello!

Music:

I like all kinds of music. Have pretty eclectic tastes that are all over the map and I'm not listing em all here :) If ya want to know, ask me!

Movies:

I love movies of any kind. They know me by name at Blockbuster. You name a movie I've probably seen it! Lorenzo's Oil has always been a favorite of mine, it's a must see!

Television:

Like all kinds of different stuff here with the exception of most reality shows or televised sports. I love my satelite tv, great digital pictures, and I think Time Warner sucks :)

Books:

I don't have the attention span for reading I must admit. That sounds bad :) I'm definitely a tv, news, movie junkie. Not much into newspapers, but like the colorful sales ads :)
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Wesley
Birthday: February 4th 1970
Birthplace: Lander, Wyoming
Current Location: Austin, Texas
Eye Color: Blue, Green, or Gray.. They change!
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'11'' or 6'
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Some kind of Euro Mutt!
The Shoes You Wore Today: Semi Casual Brown ones.
Your Weakness: Cuddling! Or is that a strength?
Your Fears: Clowns, I hate em!
Your Perfect Pizza: Freschetta Portabello Mushroom
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Revamp my social life!
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: Huh?
Thoughts First Waking Up: Time to let Raggs out of jail!
Your Best Physical Feature: Eyes, and some anti-aging gene :)
Your Bedtime: Whenever
Your Most Missed Memory: Being in love
Pepsi or Coke: Diet Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King: Neither. Yuk! I like Wendy's Chili.
Single or Group Dates: What is a group date? I just need one decent guy!
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea reminds me of those sea monkeys. I'd go w/ Lipton.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: Coffee
Do you Smoke: Shssh...... No one knows.
Do you Swear: Fuck yeah!
Do you Sing: Once when I was drunk.
Do you Shower Daily: Yes, sometimes more.
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Again? No.
Do you want to get Married: Maybe, as long as it's not on a reality show.
Do you belive in yourself: Definitely!
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: That's a loaded question. I'll go with yes!
Are you a Health Freak: Does hypocondriac count? :) I try to eat healthy.
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes, I do. Not from a broken home. : )
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love storms, best time to be with your lover!
Do you play an Instrument: The radio.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: I'm gay & single. Of course.
In the past month have you Smoked: Yeah
In the past month have you been on Drugs: NO!
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: No
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No. I don't really like em!
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, I don't think I've ever been dumped.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Yes
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: I'm gay. What the Hell? We covered this.
Ever been called a Tease: Yes, often and I don't know why!
Ever been Beaten up: Yes, but ya better kill me cause I'll get even.
Ever Shoplifted: Yes
How do you want to Die: I don't want to die. I want to be frozen so I can come back and start all over, but if I gotta die I'd say in the arms of my lover after killer sex!
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I don't want to grow up & I plan to look young by whatever means necessary until I die.
What country would you most like to Visit: There are so many. New Zealand, The Canary Islands. Any place tropical.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: I like em all.
Favourite Hair Color: Anything but platinum blonde. That doesn't look good on anyone.
Short or Long Hair: short
Height: Tall
Weight: proportionate to height.
Best Clothing Style: I like some variety. Jeans & a nice shirt for a date. Clothes that fit.
Number of Drugs I have taken: No telling including some shit someone put in my drink once. I tried a few, but I've never been a druggie.
Number of CDs I own: Not that many. I'd rather download songs I like and make my own.
Number of Piercings: Two, but nothing in em in years. I was trying to loose the preppy image :)
Number of Tattoos: None,
Number of things in my Past I Regret: This would be countless, but I learn from my past mistakes and consider them learning experiences.
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Heroes:

My entire family including my mom, dad, brother, and my sister! There are other true heroes in my life, so many great friends I can't name them all here.

My Blog

I Have a $45,000 Hazardous Swamp in My Back Yard! Pool Repairs Needed - Will Trade Sex! ; )

OMG, so I have freaking had it with my pool.   It was custom built and is self cleaning and clorinating when in working order.   I bought this house because of it and I love it and...
Posted by Wesley on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:17:00 PST

Wireless Router Drama From Hell

Recently, I had a new roomate move in.  Anyways, that wasn't the problem.  The computer network went all to Hell trying to add a 2nd computer.  I have no idea why, but the net result wa...
Posted by Wesley on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:35:00 PST

Texas Caucus Chaos, My Experience and opinions! Im Now a Delegate, MAYBE???

Well, I participated in my 1st Texas caucus Tuesday evening.   The entire process was mass confusion and chaotic.   Apparently, in my precinct during the last one only 20 people sh...
Posted by Wesley on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:33:00 PST

Life is Wild! Are You Kidding Me? ; )

Stupid fucking writers strike! OMG! So, Desperate Housewives is on hold and no Brothers & Sisters so I was flicking through the guide thing to see if there was anything interesting to watch. Have...
Posted by Wesley on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:32:00 PST

White Trash Women At Walmart! Ugh! Gross!

Ok, so I hardly ever shop at Walmart. I knew things were looking bad from the minute I hit the front door and was accosted by a Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army.I had to return an item today. You do...
Posted by Wesley on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:26:00 PST

My Former Employer Healthnet Fined $1 Million For Lying, Class Action Lawsuit & More!

Well, talk about spin!   My former employer is under investigation as a result of documents obtained from the investigation in the prior mentioned case where they dropped this poor woma...
Posted by Wesley on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:09:00 PST

My Former Employer Healthnet Being Sued For Dropping Sick Member in Middle of Chemotherapy!

Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders By Lisa GirionLos Angeles Times Staff Writer Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times     DROPPED: Patsy Bates, 51, a Gardena hairdresser...
Posted by Wesley on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:41:00 PST

Alternative Resource for News & Information Within The HIV/AIDS Community! Check it out!

I'm passing this along for my friend Ron Hudson who's been an activist for over 25 years.   His website has a lot of interesting articles and features bloggers and people all over who write ...
Posted by Wesley on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:21:00 PST

So Do You Think its Fair to Price Gouge the Sick & Poor in the US?

Hey Guys,I found this article submitted on Thinpoz.com and thought I'd share it here as it has some good information. I wasn't aware that you could use the pharmacy at Costco without a club membership...
Posted by Wesley on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:30:00 PST

My Family's View on HIV, Then and Now! A New Attitude and Outlook!

Hey Everyone, Well, I've been rather busy lately and working on some new projects, but I still speak with newly diagnosed people all the time, more than you could believe.   A big question I...
Posted by Wesley on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:12:00 PST