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iChris

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About Me

I always have a hard time knowing what to say about myself, but here goes...
I'm born and raised in the greater SF/Bay Area (California Native). I'm a typical Libran so I'm told by my friends and family. I Don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. My birthday is October 2nd and my background is Filipino, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American. I enjoy traveling alot and hope to do alot more of it in the coming year(s) . Some places that I have been, Toronto & Vancouver, Canada, Hawaii (Maui, The Big Island, Oahu), Cancun, Mexico, NYC, and a bunch of places here in the US. Some of my dream trips would be Tahiti, Australia, Japan, China, Indonesia, and Europe.
I live and work in SF. Right now I'm working as a grants analyst for a non-profit called Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Their main focus is helping hispanic youth seek higher education by providing them with scholarships. Chekc out their website hsf.net
I am in love with a wonderful guy, named is Tyler. He has made me believe that you can find true love. I used to be cynical about it and always thought I would never fall in love. He makes me laugh and smile whenever I am with him. He hasn't tried to change me, but loves me for who I am. I truly can say that I have found my soulmate, and I'm sure he would agree as well.
I'm really close to my family and they are very accepting of me being gay. At first it was rough because I wasn't sure of how they would react, but they were more accepting than I thought they would be. I try and spend as much time with them as I can. I realize that we are all getting older and I don't want to lose touch again with them like I had done in the past. My parents are the world to me. Words cannot express the gratitude and love that I feel for them. They sacrificed alot for my brothers and I, so much that it would take more than one life time to give them back what they have given to us...
I have a great circle of friends that I have made along the way over the past 10+ years. They were all there for me when my cousin passed away, which was one of their friends as well. Never would I have thought that I would have such a wonderful and supportive group in my life. We've had our ups and downs, but we have all weathered the storm(s) together. I enjoy hanging out with them, grabbing a bit to eat, going out for a cocktail or six, and once in awhile dancing the night away, well not all night. Other things that I enjoy are being outdoors, going to street fairs here in SF, rollerblading, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, exploring my city and finding new things to do here...
Well that's a little bit about myself. I'm always interested in meeting new people, and getting to know them. Looking to make some new friends and making/creating new friendships....
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I'd like to meet:

I'm looking to meet poeple who don't put labels on themselves (you are you, not a label). People who are different from me, maybe you can teach me something new. I'm always interested to learn new and different things. I'd like to expand my circle of friends, and hopefully create new friendships....

Music:

I love 80's Music (The Smiths, New Order, Depeche Mode, etc.) The Motown sound of the 60's and 70's (influenced from my parents)

Movies:

Favorite movies are: Bladerunner, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original), Matrix (first one), Zoolander, Star Wars (all of them), Party Girl.

Secret Favorite Movie: Valley of the Dolls

ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE, A CHRISTMAS STORY!!!!!

Television:

Will and Grace, Law and Order, Family Guy, West Wing, Food Network (I'm a junkie for this station), CSI (first one), Discovery Channel, History Channel, Comedy Central, TLC, BBC America (especially Little Britian). (ok so I just realize that I watch way too much TV, thank got for DVR)

Books:

WHAT THE HELL ARE BOOKS?

No really I know what they are. Aren't they those things that have all those words put together to make sentences. And there usually alot of sentences put together to make pages, then the pages are all put together, and sometimes they have pictures.....

No really I do read, but not as much as I would like too. I enjoy reading anything that may catch my interest. I don't have a favorite author or genre, but usually I take suggestions from friends/family.

Heroes:

My Grandparents (both mother's and father's) for traveling great distances to give their children the opportunity for a better life here. And my parents for putting up with all of my shit as a child and teaching me to not be afraid to take chances in life to get to where I want to be.

My Blog

In Rememberance, Luis Escobar Mina

Last night I got an email from my Uncle reminding us of our/my grandfather's passing 11 years ago today. He wanted us to take a moment in our day to remember him, and this is how I'm remembering him. ...
Posted by iChris on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:35:00 PST

Back From Vacation......

So after spending 11 days in paradise I'm back home and wishing I was still there.  The first part of our trip was spent in Maui. I love that island.  We stayed with my cuz Erica and her GF ...
Posted by iChris on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:01:00 PST

Hawaii Here I Come!!!!!

Ok, maybe not yet.  I leave in 9 days for a much needed vacation from the hectic day to day stuff. It's been awhile since I was there last. I'm looking forward to spending some time laying on the...
Posted by iChris on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:57:00 PST

Desiderata

..>   Go placidly among the noiseand the haste.And remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible, without surrender,be on good terms with all persons.Enjoy your achievements ...
Posted by iChris on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:34:00 PST

My Top 24

Some people have asked me who are the people that are in my top 24. Well here they are.....   Tyler - My Man  Paula Ann - My Crazy Co-Worker and Best Hag Chef - My Brother (FYI ladies, he'...
Posted by iChris on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:34:00 PST

I did it, I graduated!!!!!!!

Last friday I graduated bartending school!!!!!!  Two weeks of learning drinks, I never would have thought that I could remember around 100+. Thanks to a great instructor he made the two weeks fly...
Posted by iChris on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:10:00 PST

Happy Birthday

  Happy Birthday, Jon!!!!! He would have been 34 today..... Know that we are thinking of you and miss you........
Posted by iChris on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:19:00 PST

Imagine....

The other night I heard this song on the radio and it made me really think.  What if we really did live in a world with no war, greed and hatred. I remember hearing this song as a child and ...
Posted by iChris on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:36:00 PST

Ode to Anna Nicole - RIP

To a woman who's life had is ups and downs.  From my own perception it seems as if she was a troubled soul searching for someone to care and love her unconditionally. Silently crying out for help...
Posted by iChris on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:36:00 PST

Oh Mary!!!! - Queen Mary 2

So the Queen Mary 2 was here in SF for two days, on a round the world trip. I had to go and see it for myself. This was one of the stops for the ship on it around the world trip. There was a massive...
Posted by iChris on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:06:00 PST