Showing posts with label Gay Marriage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gay Marriage. Show all posts

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Diary 16th September 2015

Today was very mixed in terms of feelings of my innerself. It all started when I rang my folks before going to bed to find out if they are seeing Darragh off before he returns to Australia. I rang Mom it went straight to Voicemail. Then I rang Dad, I felt so unwanted. There was someone in the background. I understood it to Mom. However I have since learned it was Dad's sister Bridie. However I still felt so used and abused on the phone. Now obviously he didn't say anything but that's just it. He didn't say anything.

So then moving on, I went to sleep. Then I got up. After the treatment, perhaps I may be reading too much into Dad, I ain't sure. Only time will tell. If it continues, then its looking increasingly likely that I have lost the Dad of when I first met him in 1993, when I came over from Romania. So if that were to be the case, I'd have to Rename one of my +Puppys Stanescu or something, or maybe buy another Puppy and name him after my Dad(for reasons of privacy, I shan't be divulging his name).

So then I headed up to Darragh to say my goodbyes. I was very tearful seeing him off. After we hugged. I have always looked up to him. I enjoyed my time with him. haahahha. Was great seeing him. After All, I hadn't seen him years, even before he emigrated back in '11 I think. Well before I came out, I still don't recall seeing him.

So then afterwards, I went back down to Mom and Dads. When I arrived, Dad was looking at the news, while Mom was getting grub ready. Dad and I went into the kitchen for the grub. We were discussing Irish Water. His attitude was wow, mindblowing. So then, when he left the room to do an errand for a neighbor, I questioned Mom, what up with his tude. She explained his brother down in Meath, has a higher pitched voice just like Dad himself. So then I headed back home. While getting my bike, we bumped into Ailish and Noel. I was ecstatic seeing em. hahahah. I repeated to myself on numerous occasions, "you'd to wonder why a family, has a relatives in the family tree". hhaaha. Mom asked me if I knew what Gender Fluid means. I said yes of course. hahaah.

On the way home, I remembered I was suppose to be going to a meetup for the Animal RIghts Group Meetup group. I was shocked that I completely forgot about it. I was to meet em in Accents where I used to meet for Gay Church of which it now has been disbanded. It was run by Brendan O' F and Scott.

So then I headed back home for a few minutes then shortly I headed to tescos to get butter. ONwards to the Outhouse was my next place of socialising. It was a great atmosphere. It was a Transgender Night. Like it is every Wednesday. I was chatting with David, George and Stan. You may remember George, the guy whom I said to him last Halloween when I came into Men's Night dressed up as Pumpkin Man, "Don't have a heart attack man, I don't want it on my conscious.". hahaah. We were talking about 007 and James Bond, and of course Mrs. Browns Boys.

I then went to Cineworld for to see Hitman: Agent 47(Review here)

NEWS

Eircom has been rebranded to Eir. Eircom has had a history of PR related disasters. In 1993 Eircom took over Telecom Eireann when it was privatised.

The Bill will be debated in the Dáil. After the delayed Legal Loopholes and the Appeals of two citizens, the bill has been finally approved. So now it has to go through the Dáil. etc., etc.,

The Water Conservation Grant, has been paid to over 160,000 customers who registered with the Utility.

Monday, 13 July 2015

Diary 13th July 2015

I tidied up my shirts and sleeveless shirts as part of my cleaning weekly ritual.

Then after that I was uploading pics of myself onto Instagram, and a user by the name of Red Bull gives you wings, says and I quote: "Tbh don't like any of my pictures every again. I don't know u and I don't want to. Get off Instagram faggot". My reply to him was: "Thank you for your input@redbull_givesyou_wings . I'll be sure to pass it along to my supervisor. Have a nice day.". hehehe. Felt good about it. Bit shaken, but good. Knowing I turned a negative into a positive more so a BUSINESS experience. haahah. 

NEWS

A deal has been reached by the Eurogroup for Greece. Greece has been given until Wednesday to implement the Austerity with fears of a collapse in Govt meaning ending Tsipras' term . 

Eircode has been officially unveiled. Ireland is the only country in Europe that does not have a Postal Code system. 

German President Joachim Gauck is on a State Visit to the Republic of Ireland.

Legislation for the Same Sex Marriage Referendum, has now been delayed due to two legal challenges held in May/June of this year. The Marriage Referendum was passed by 1m votes. The first country every in the world to pass a Same Sex Marriage by POPLAR vote. It could be in the Statute Books ie the Bunreacht na hÉireann(The Irish Constitution) within months or a year. The Government had hoped to have started the process of Legalising Same Sex Marriage by August and the first Same Sex Weddings would take place in Sept. 

TECH NEWS

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has passed away at the age of 55. He died July 11th of a Bile duct growth. He oversaw the launch of the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS. He worked across a widerange of flagship titles including but not least The Legend of Zelda, MarioKart etc.,e tc.,He faced stiff competition with Microsoft's XBox and Sony's PlayStation game consoles. 


Friday, 26 June 2015

Diary 26th June 2015

Well after a long night of sleeping and then at times trying to sleep but more so struggling with my legs. I even slept ontop of Phenay, thinking he'd help me, sadly he didn't. eheheh. So then after a long time, I got up. Listened to voicemails. I did not appreciate the tone of Dad's voice and Mom's voice. I got the inclining or the vibe that I had done something wrong. So instead of ringing them of which I was gonna, I left my Mom a voicemail instead. She rang me back immediately. I declined and have done so to all calls.

So after that, I headed onto the Outhouse, was gonna pop into Penny's however they were closing up. So then, I headed onto the Outhouse. I saw Fire Brigade and Chemical Incident Unit, I said to my self, oh dear, hopefully it ain't the Outhouse. So I walked up slowly and saw that it was some laneway on the way to the Outhouse. heeheh. I was greeted by Bernard. Was great to see him. Went up to see the Men's night. hehehe. Not much around. But got a great welcome. heheehe.

I then headed to Cineworld to see Minions. (Review here). I then went to get my ticket at the machines, however it wouldn't work. So I saw that it had "expired", which was kinda weird. So I then saw that I had brought the WRONG, card. I said I'd give it a go, see would they let me in. However it wasn't to be. So I paid for a ticket. Then just before my cell went out of battery, I saw that my mate Todd, was saddened that I hadn't invited him. Says I to meself, Its not for the want of trying. I have asked him on numerous occasions in the past. Then shortly after the movie started, I could have sworn, I saw Todd himself in the front row. All that went through my mind, was that Todd would meetup afterwards and ask why I didn't invite him, etc., etc., but as luck would have it, it wasn't him. ahahah

NEWS

Tunisia has been hit in whats its been called a Terrorist attack, when a gun man opened fire on a beach. One Irish Citizen has been tragically shot dead.

France has been hit again in an Islamic Attack. The last time this occurred was when Charlie Ebdou was attacked for publishing an article on the profit Mohammed.

Gay Marriage has now been made legal in the US. ALL 50 States now has made Gay Marriage legal. Or as the leading Gay Marriage rights activist stated "not gay marriage, but MARRIAGE".

TECH

Facebook Messenger NOW does not require you to have a Facebook account to log into Messenger which is now a stand alone App. This was apparent, when I went to log into Messenger. It asked me for my cell phone number. Which at the time took too long, so I just skipped it. I vaguely remember this happened the last time.

Microsoft has now made Official Office Suite programs Word, Excel and Powerpoint Apps avaialbe for Android.

Monday, 25 May 2015

Diary 25th May 2015

Well today was the day that my Dad was celebrating his 80th with his side of the family ie his Brothers etc., the Coffeys down in Meath. etc., So Mom, Dad and I, headed on off to Kinnegad. I asked Dad is there a hotel in Mullingar as I quite remember a hotel where he took me for a meal when Keith and I broke up. But as it happens, I then realsied at the end of the day, that it was the same hotel we went into in Kinnegad. The same hotel for the Dad's celebration but that didn't stop me from enjoying meself. hahaha.

So both Mom n Dad n I, headed on in, to make sure everything was alrite. So then all the relatives started to pour in. I bumped into Maura and Gerry. I had sent Maura a message askign if I could add her on Facebook. I saw that she had read and seen the message, but nothing. So I assumed she didn't want any contact. So she explained what her reasons were, which she thought the "person" who sent her the message was someone else. She only knew me as George Coffey, and NOT Georgian Stanescu which is my birth name. She would have been told many moons ago when I came over. So it was cool that she wanted to add me. So then I was introduced to Marie and her hubbie Paddy. Now these are the parents of Steve and Roy. Those are names I hadn't heard about in about 15 yrs or so. It was amazing. Like Steve and Roy were with me celebrating my 12th Birthday down in Co. Meath. Mom Dad my sis and I were down in Sean and Mary whom was also at the party, were staying with Sean and Mary. Steve and Roy live up the road(well did  - they have since moved out to Mullingar and the parents too). We also bumped into Mairead - Dad's sister. She was in bits with her back. His other sister Bridie, couldn't come due to chemo being down to her - I can only wish her well. So we all sat down to dinner. Then afterwards. I asked Mom why wasn't Nancy no where to be seen as Mary(Paddy's) was there. I was explained to that Nancy was too emotional for poor Reggie my uncle who went two years ago. Yet Mary who's hubby Paddy also my Dad's brother went too. I spent many happy times with Paddy and Mary. They owned a pub in Birr, Co. Offaly. We being Dad and I watched Brendan Grace one night while staying overnight with them. When I met Mary at the party she was very dismissive. It hardly was my sexuality. So I couldn't understand. Its not like the Coffey's are on Facebook let alone a computer. hahaah. The Same Sex Marriage Referendum was brought up by others NOT me, as warned by Dad before we went in. I overheard at table disgusting comments. Like from what I could hear, that they wondered what happens if a gay man has a wife and children does he leave them etc., They's all just need to be educated and grow the fuck up. So after the meal, we all started to disperse. Before we all went, Maura wanted my number and commented about gay marriage in that she was delighted that Same Sex marriage was passed. I was over delighted to hear of this. Then Críona wanted to add me on Facebook too. Says I to them "all the women". ahahahah. So Josie - Dad's cousin, I think, came home with us.

So when we arrived home, Mom n I dropped up to my sis.

Saturday, 7 February 2015

Diary 7th February 2015

Noel & Ailish don't understand why we need gay marriage. Nor does she she agree to same sex adoption. I explained legally why. She thinks that just cause a guy marrys a partner outside the country. Everything's hunky dorey. She compared to abortion. Joint accs solves everything according to her. I learned thou that Kyle was Her mom's home for rearing. Which I later learned is NOT the case. It was my Mom's Uncle Jay's house.

I was chatting to a guy on my sex acc. He demanded pics. I relented. He immediately blocked me. I messaged him. He read and continued to block me. So on my gaming acc i reported him.

Saturday, 20 September 2014

Diary 18th September 2014

Well I haven't slept yet. heheheeh.

I was to meet my friend Seamus, of whom I haven't seen in years. Due to my depression and my coming out I had unfreinded him. I didn't want any straight people in my life at the time. I had been involved with a Youth group called 20Somethings. A Religion group where we go on pilgrimages etc., I was involved in with them briefly. The last time I was with teh group was we were to go on a Pilgrimage to Isarel ie Holy Land. However when I told my Mom, she said NO WAY. We met in Bushfield the hotel on Kildare St. Then I met him I think before the group or after, for a cuppa in Bewleys on Grafton St., That's the last time I recall seeing him. WE of course were on Facebook since then. I had removed him as I said above for mental health reasons.
So I met up with him at the Cone(That's what I like to call the Spire(Monument of Light)). I just find the cone name so cute. heheheeh. We then met up and headed on over to Starbucks. I was trying to remember the name of the drink that my friend Vincent from Foursquare. He had posted on his account a drink that I never heard of and it had something like Early Grey Tea. I looked nervously while the sales guy looking at me. So I let someone else ahead of us. Seamus got his stuff, and I eventually found it. I asked if they had Matcha Tea(No they didn't have that) then I eventually found the drink I was looking for. London Fog. It consists of Earl Grey Tea and Vanilla Syrup. Then later on, I had the Vegetarian Pesto sandwich. We chatted and chatted for hours. I had told him that while int he toilet, that I noticed the lighting was of neon lighting. To get into the toilet, we needed a code which was on the ticket. Clever i says. THen the lighting was very neon as I said, and I of course understand why. Its used to catch drug users etc., However it would give a fit for an epileptic person. NO QUESTION. Then he was telling me the guy who's in his Seamus' group and is GAY and yet is AGAINST Gay Marriage. Personally I don't quite understand it why. Like your Gay and your DENYING yourself the basic human right. and that is the Basic Human Right of To LOVE. So after chatting for several hours, I actually CONNECTED with him, its like we were meant to be best buddies. He's definitely on my Christmas Cards Lists. hahaah.

While I was with Seamus, I got a call from Mom, of which I missed, so I attempted to ring her back. Bottomline, I rang Dad and he said "Call up to us, WE HAVE THINGS TO DISCUSS". I was frightened the shite of me life. I thought he was gonna enforce the getting rid of my Beloved Inflatables etc., I headed home to charge my phone for a bit. Then headed on up. But as it happens, they are still adamant that I move out. Cause now I've a new complaint. My Jnr(WINK, WINK p His name's Georgian Jnr.) in thtat its itchy. My sis told me its thrush. I said I have'tn had sex in years. Oh don't get me wrong, I have been trying haaha. But its actually from my gaf. So they have set a plan. BUT I'm still adamant on having Sky with me, IF I EVER MOVE that is.

Monday, 25 August 2014

Diary 24th August 2014

Well I got up tightly for the most anticipated March for Marriage march. It is hoped that it will be the last one as the Gay Marriage Referendum is on the horizon in Spring '15. On the way, I saw Christopher McGann. He was crossign the road towards the March in question. I then got talking to him. So we chatted and chatted while Marching too as well. I had mentinoted that he had disabled his FB. He explained that he was getting tired of it. Something liek that. I toghouth he had a young buck or something. But no. He mentitnoed healtihyl speaking, I could start off with Tumrik in my OJ. I could consdier it alrire. While marching we encountered Fergal. He said something like he's a "Homo". Now, I understood that he was taking the mikey or something homophobic. Cuase I remeber I said something of that nature abotu someone recently, and my friend BRendan O' F, (I think), I wouldn't say it too loud. But I think he was tryign to say that he's gay. He was representing Athiests Ireland. He had said he was on Parole. So he must have committed some crime or rather. So we all set about the march. We started off in Dame Street. The route is as follows.

Dame St - College Green - Grafton St - Nassau St - Kildare St - St. Stephn's Green - Stage.

We then stood for about an hr or so. We had the following Speakers.

Tara Flynn - Tara is a character from the Armagayddon Video. This is an LGBT Noise video. Here is a link for the video itself: LGBT Noise - Armagayddon.
She told us that a distressed man came up to her down in Cork(she being from Cork). and the young man asked her, "You might be upset when I tell you". He went onto say that he's from Dublin and is gay and he would like to know of any gay bars in the area. When she told him where to go, the "delight" and the gleam that came out of him. She went onto say that "If you don't like Pistachio ice cream, don't ban it from everyone. Just don't eat it." She gave this example as to what the Irish people are doing to the LGBT people. In that they don't like gay people, so they start telling their kids etc., don't go near em etc.,

Dil Wickremasinghe. She was the next speaker to come onstage. With a powerful speech. She brought in her cousin's memory. With a firm voice she told us a date in December, where a military came into their house took her cousin, and abducted him. The next day, his body was found beaten, and murdered bloodily in a river or something. He was killed because of his "Journalistic Skills". Might I add he was also gay too.

Finton O' Toole, who is a journalist, and I think a former politician. He gave a speech on TOLERANCE. As part of the anti-gay strategy, the group told us that the sky would fall, if Divorce were to be introduced(which it has been enabled now), and likewise the contraception. If that were made to be available. and likewise if condoms were to be sold in Pharmacists and shops. He added that if gay marriage is on the cards, the sky would fall too and as he puts "He doesn't see the sky falling. "
And lastly, he said if you're looking for a slogan: Here's one for ya: "If you want a REPUBLIC, put a ring on it". WE all roared and cheered.

Grainne Healy who is a Chairwoman of Marriage Eqauilty spoke of ICCL(Irish Council for Civil Liberties)

Vicky who is a Transgender(I think) BUT defo a member of TENI(Transgender Equailtiy Network, Ireland) spoke out in support of Marriage Eqauiltiy.

Eoin Da Bardue, who represents LGBT Travellers came up to speak.

David Carroll, Ray Haugthen(' Scuse the spelling)(BOTH from BelongTo)

Iam Gamble(The person's name who was at the March as a speaker - just can't pronounce the person's name let alone spell it). Eitehrway the person was representing INTO(Irish National Teacher's Organisation) LGBT.

Laura Harden who is the President of the USI(Union of Student's of Ireland) left us with some beaitful sayings. by saying "here in the USI we have a saying: "United We will never be defeated" and another, "Ní neart go cur le chéile"(There is no strength without unity)

Then we both headed off, Fergal caught up with his crowd, Then we both headed on off home. He was meeting a friend at Panti Bar. He then suggested that I also try Matcha.

So then we left it at that, and dispersed. On the way home, I got a voicemail from Mom saying that my sis wouldn't be able for a visit which I normally would on a Sunday. So I rang her boyfriend, to ask me what the hell's going on. He explained, of which I shan't get into details.

So with that in mind, I was between 3 minds. Go to the meetup/Visit Mom and Dad/ or just simpley stay in. I had seen Mom and Dad already. So that was a no go, and if I were to simply stay in, I would be lonely. So that left me with one thing, which is the Meetup. I had already met Arwin from Friday's meetup for Lucy(Review to be provided in due course). So I decided to pop along to the meetup to see Into the Storm again(Review here). We met up with a new person Erin. She was coming from Germany. Another guy was to come along, but failed to show up. So Erin headed on towards her accommodation. And Arwin and I headed on up. He lives just off the main road of where I go up. He was telling me that he's on a diet, in particular Carb Diet. In that he don't take any cinema food bottomline. He explained to me why he was wanting abs. As I said to him in the cinema, that if any guy or gal says otherwise, then there's something wrong. He explained that due to his depression, that when he goes on a diet, his depression LIFTS. Which is quite fascinating. I told him of my precious. My Puppies Sammy and Patch. and also can't forget my Inflatables.

NEWS

Almost 8,000 people took part in the annual March for Marriage. It is hoped that it will be the last one, as Gay Marriage will be put to the people in Spring '15. Some people were wearing sashes, and that was actually because the newly crowned Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh recently came out gay ie a lesbian.

Monday, 11 August 2014

Diary 11th August 2014

Well today I got up with a view of meeting my ex which I haven't seen in years. Due to his mother's ill health and then subsequent unfortunate mother's death, he wasn't able to travel to Dublin. So last November if I recall he called up to Dublin, however we weren't able to meet as he was too busy. But today, we met for the first time in several years. Give or a take a good two years mini or tops as one would say. His business today was to actually go to the Probate and as he puts it "Administer  his mother's Estate" something like that. Now throughout the entire meetup if tahts what you call it??????, he was constantly on his phone. As O' Farrell said not too long ago, if you're with a person to meetup especially after SEVERAL years. Quite ignorant of him if you ask me. He did however point out, that I was acting quite nervous. Which I find hard to believe. But bottomline thou, that the ignorance he showed by playing with his phone. Like a few times, he even stopped me in my tracks of talking. Or that he would say that I would talk too much.
I initially went into Lidls as I had forgotten to go to Lidls. Despite the fact that I was actually up at 7. I would normally go to Lidls. Yet I forgot. However I was in luck. I got my shoes and earphones, as I sat on the other ones, that I got in O2.

So then the two of us, Keith and I went to Quigleys for a cuppa tea, where unfortunately he got distracted and knocked over a jug. while wondering around the city as he's hitting the big 40 next year, I asked him how does he feel age wise. He feels like Peter Pan "The boy who never grew up". WE then went into Pennys where we looked around. Then we were gonna head to Eason's O' Connell St., for a final cuppa. However they were closed. So we headed to McDonald's for our cuppa. Then afterwards he headed to the bus to go home to Kildare.

So after I left him, I headed to Specsavers to see if I could collect my glasses, however they were closed. So I continued on towards my folks. I first broke my  journey of going to the Outhouse. I encountered Declan, Bernard David(Behind the counter) and David O' T. When I arrived, the chairs were in a position as if they were looking at a performance or something. They were discussing an arrange of topics. Gay Marriage for one as the Referendum is fast approaching. David found it annoying that Pride this year only concentrated on Marriage equality and not Homophobia. I somewhat agree. So in a fit of rage(not literately of course. heeehh) I revealed to em, that I have sent in a letter to the GCN for the Discrimination I endured at Pride this year. I have noticed of late thou that Declan keeps bringing up the regout I had on. One thing really stuck by thou. "Catholic Gay".

So then I headed on towards my folks. I had a thought, that any guy I fancy or find cute or hot or whatever, that they should feel privileged. Like it would be a self esteem boost, in my opinion. Like wise with girls or women or whatever. So then I continued on, and got myself a takeout on the way tot he folks.

I went tot he folks with a view of getting my tickets for Wednesdays' Musical Joseph and the Amazing TechniColour Dreamcoat. I explained to both Mom n Dad that my sis' Psychotherapy is bound to actually bring up some harse memories from Romania etc., etc., and that unfortunately is the only way to recovery. Mom was under the illusions that she mightened be able to handle the memories etc.,



NEWS

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Diary 31st July 2014

After my now ever so popular hibernations I got up. As today I was to get clothes from Lidl. However as I got up at 9.18am, I was still wrecked(even after 15hrs sleep), I just lied on. So then eventually I got up around 2ish. I showered an all.

So I headed to Lidls with my new baby(Sammy 2). My first stop was Ballybough Stores, to topup my O2 Money. On my way I noted a few quick things. In that there's a kid wants to sell something. I just completely ignore him. And he literally screams "HEY". Talk about missing all the minor details, If I were to cycle. hahaha, as with cycling or even driving, you have to concentrate. Whereas with walking, ya don't have to concentrate. hahah

Even I was thinking to meself(or as Paps would say, that'd be  dangerous - hahaah), that I'ma gonna get me a banger of a car. So cheap you have no idea. hahaha. But then I was calculating €10 per week, for Car Insurance. then I relasied, I'd be required to pay Car Tax and some other car finance. So I calculated this to be 520x3 nearing €2k. Then all of this fell through, as my income ain't steady at all.

Then lateron, further to my travels, I encounter Nuns(well so I think), I start quoting Bible to them. Jesus had NOT one single woman. Leviticus states "if one man lies beside the other OR woman  for that matter, should be stoned etc., " You should have been stoned  otherwise, why be talking to myself.

So I eventually arrived, after my thoughts. hahaah. Well as you can expected the clothes that I wanted, weren't there. Like the TShirts etc., Well what would you expect when you arrive several hrs late.

I then arrived, at Pennys, as I wanted to get the black version of the Scarfy that my Mom bought me yesterday in Pennys in Artane. I was extreme with excitement. I then said I'd pop into Pennys O Connell St, but then realised that I had plans on going to the Outhouse as I was getting a bit tired alrite.

Then I popped into the GlamWorld, sex shop to see if the Inflatable Cock(What I call him Bobby). They said they'd order some more. hahaah.

Then I popped into Outhouse. On my way , I encountered Bernard. Twas great to see him. However was sad to hear of his troubles in his current flat. He hopes to get into some form of retirement home. Which caught me by surprised. He's just looking for piece n quiet. I then told him that I do know Finglas where's he's from quite well. I told him that my Mom used to teach there. He got so excited. hahhaa. Such a small world alrite. I asked that he Facebook Message the names, as quite alot of names were mentioned. So I then told him of the time, I nearly ended up in Derry. hahaah. I was walking or cycling(can't quite remember), on a cold rainy night, after collecting my package which in the end, it was found my package wasn't there. But all I remember clearly was I was looking for UPS, went through some fields which was found to be Poppintree, and then went to towards the WRONG direction ie towards Derry INSTEAD of the City Center where I was aiming for that particular night. All in all, both Bernard and I left on a positive note. hahah. So then, I headed onto the Outhouse. Had a nice cuppa Peppermint Green Tea. Oh so lovely and gorgeous. mmmmm.

So then on my way home, I then headed towards home, to get ready for my next outing. hahaha. On my way, I encountered another minor detail I encountered BUT POIGNANTLY, was that there was a young girl standing beside here granny(more than likely) talking to another friend of the granny etc., Twas nice and lovely, I must say. You don't hear let alone see this these days. It reminded me when I was a kid I would see my Aunt(Nun) chatting to her friends. Yes I did say Aunty. However she ain't my Granny. Her age does indicate thou as if she were a granny. hahaha.

So then when I got home, I noted by my watch that I had gotten home in time, for the News and Knots Landing. However when I turned the TV on to my surprise 6.1 News was on. I thought there was a special or something. Then I checked the time on both the TV ie Sky and my watch, and to my surprise, shock and horror, it was a few minutes after 6. So I looked at my watch and I was quite taken aback, that my watch was a bout a half hour behind. Possibly with me messing with the watch when I go to turn the numbers around. Who knew. Well looks as though I do now. haahha. So I had to quickly make room on my Box for both mentioned programs.

So afterwards, I got ready and then headed out to meet O' Farrell to see a new film: Earth to Echo(Review here). ON the way, I saw Connor Clarke. He was in my Higher Certificate course in NCI. Twas great to see him. Now with him, he was acceptance of my sexuality BUT like someone else in the class, when I told him of my sexuality wanted to do UNUSUAL sex acts on me. I simply call this behavior USE. Just cause you find out someone's gay, don't mean ya have to sleep with em. Especially if you're married. Ever since I refused both guys, especially Connor, the guy I met today, he hardly speaks to me let alone Facebook etc., SO I removed him from my Facebook. I don't see the point. And today when I was speaking with him, I found him to be inkling trying to get away from me. I ain't a magnet.

So then I continued to think, that if a person is having issues while sleeping with loud music or whatever from their neighbor, they could try this. Listen to classical music and perhaps you may fall asleep. But of course, you'd have to have full power of your battery or whatever. But the point being, is if you listen to Classical Music, you will fall asleep. You'd never know. Ill pass on my tip to my sis. As she moved out of her place(which was above me), she was having issues with her neighbor for loud music reasons as well as other reasons.

So I met O' Farrell. We had a drink first in the Cafe Bar. And I came out to him to say that I am seriously considering working in the cinema. Like I have experience working in a bar. I told him that I was getting out of the PC and IT Industry as I was saying so to Connor above. So we went ahead to the film. After the film, I suggested that we go to Panti. He had a different idea. Which was to go to The Church. So I went ahead and followed. Twas alrite. Considering there weren't much people around, the bar guy had a bit of a tude alrite. Then O' Farrell suggested we move onto Panti, as it wasn't as Gay friendly as we thought it was. Like according to O' Farrell they did have a Gay flag, prob for Pride or something.  This is when I asked him, about the Marriage Equality and Gay Bars. I asked him, when Ireland pass the Marriage Equality ie Gay Marriage referendum next year, will there be gay bars still. He says YES of course. Even though New York has Gay Marriage, they still have gay bars. He continued even the White Supremists etc., in America and over here, The Irish are still against the colored etc., So its with this he had "Homophobia WILL ALWAYS be there. " We had a great time there. So then we moved onto our home, where we felt alot better, and more ease. We bumped into a few ppl heheheh. Namely Mike, Niall and Joe. I could have sworn that Niall and Brendan knew each other. Apparently not. I then shortly before closing which Panti on a Thurs(Late Night opening in Ireland) closes at half 11 went to pay up, however the card refused. Which was kinda weird, as I had topped up a €100 this afternoon before Lidls. So we jsut left it at that. WE then moved onto Front Lounge, but as it happens they wouldn't sell any as they were closed. So it didn't matter. So afterwards, we headed on towards the Luas Stop where I dropped him off. hahaha. Then I headed back towards my gaf. As I had left my O2 Money card behind in Panti, I check it out. I went towards. But obviously they were closed, I just thought to try my luck. hahhaah. So then, I just headed on home.

NEWS

Alan Wilson has been cleared of Romanians teen's death. Deliberation took 2hrs 53mins. 18 year old Marriu Rostas went missing Jan 08 while begging with her family. Her body was found in teh Dublin/Wicklow mountains 4 years later('12). Fergus O' Hanlon helper has been a pain in the jurys side by means of a Compulsive Liar.

Man is returning back to Prison after sex assault. Anthony Lyons is back in prison after servicing 6 months already for sexual assault on Griffith Ave(Where I was reared - FREAKY). It was found that the previous sentence of 6 months was "too leniant". He is to serve in total 18 months(INCLUDING the 6 months he's already served). So in total 6yr sentence with 4yrs suspended. This is the first time such sentencing has occurred for sexual assaults.

The now infamous Water Charges, have been introduced. Following are the details.


  • The average household will be paying €238pa
  • Charges will come into affect from October '14
  • Half a cent per liter will be charged, BUT less if you have a septic tank(mainly used on farms - from my understanding)
  • FREE Allowance for Children has also been reduced from 38,000 pa to 21,000 pa based on consumption levels and research done in the recent past
  • Metered will be charged .244(quarter of a cent) per liter + .488(almost half a cent) for BOTH water and WASTE Water(If you don't have a septic tank)
  • Put into Context
    • Avg Bath uses 80Litres of Water = .20c
    • Avg Shower(Unknown if its a power shower or not) uses 49litres of Water = .12c
  • Every household will get a FREE Allowance of 30,000litres pa
  • NO Standing Charge
  • There will be an assessed. You will get a rebate ONCE the meter has been installed
  • An additional €100 pa will be provided for the Most Vulnerable payable of €25 per quarter. 
  • Bills are to be capped for the first six months. (Aug '14 - March '15)
  • Avg €176 per adult
  • Quarter of a cent per liter, the flushing of a toilet is to be 0.05c
  • If there's a leak, you will be capped
  • 50% applies if the water is UNFIT for human consumption

Monday, 23 June 2014

Diary 22nd June 2014

Well its been a quiet day overall but quite an interesting one. I was due to get up for 5.15 to go and see my sis as I do every Sunday and Tues. However today, as I was tired from the walking and more so the fact that I stayed up all night for Aldi's this morning, and got 5 hrs sleep and all the walking, got up slightly later than anticipated.
So I set about heading off to her. We looked at TV and a bit of a chat to go along with it. heeheh. I told her about the recent sight seeings such as me seeing a mates name in the Facebook notifications saying that I was mentioned in a comment on a post I had posted. And it actually was someone else. Same with my Box too. At 1pm every day, I record the 1 o' clock News. Yet on Friday, it never recorded as it was out of disk space. Yet I saw it recording. Now the reason I bring these two examples up are that I mentioned to my sis and she said its a possibility of my eye sight going. At the very least to go an get an eye test. So I put it to her could it be that the food intake reduction could be a factor. You'd never know. hahah
So after her, I headed on home. On the way, I got a few take aways. Namely Flaming Wok, Four Star Pizza and New Mandarin Chinese.
So I enjoyed two of three of the takeaways. Shortly in the middle of the 3rd one, I started to struggle to finish it. Stomach so full and so soar it is, I regret to tell you thou, that it was actually a case of Food Poisoning, and hence vomited the whole thing(well actually the food in question - The other two are still there so far - God speed). Ive had to disinfect the toilet with Harpers toilet solution. Hoping dat'll do the trick. Twas quite painful with the curry thou when I was throwing up. So far so good. I've been drinking my one carton of 15 SOya Milk for the night.

NEWS 

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD has dismissed speculation for the position of President of the European Commission. Currently Jean Claude Junkier is looking to be nominated. However British Prime Minister is wanting to call a vote as he is opposed to the nomination because of Junkienr's NON REFORM of EU policies. Junkier has been nominated by the European People's Party(EPP) to which Fine Gael is "aligned to"

RTE's Newsanchor Aengus McGrianna(whom I find very cute might I add - hahahah), has gotten married to his long time partner Terry(Yep you's heard me he's GAY. yipeeeeee or as O' Farrell says, "He's one of us. hahahaah). As we don't have FULL Marriage Equability in Ireland, the two are too elope and get married in London, United Kingdom.

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Diary 16th June 2014

Today was after a wonderful concert last night, it was time for my next event which was a lively and most interesting debate. My next event being Politics, Pride & Equality - The Debate. From what I gather bottomline, the Politics of Marriage Equality. That was the basic line. So I got up, showered and got dressed. I was on my way over to Dublin City Library, where the event was being held, I was late by almost a half hour. Despite me being in that very building for more or less the same debate that was on last year, I still failed to locate the building. I asked a few people. Some were ignorant, some didn't actually didn't know it.What can ya do. But then I realised that the building was slightly older and I also noted the brand new Pearse Street Station. Boy I was gobsmacked. Absolutely lovely it is. So when I realsied and admired the new front, I went ahead inside to the Debate.

Adam Long Chaired the debate.

Following are the people who were on the panel.

Grainne Healy - Chair of the Marriag Equality group
Catherine Byrne - Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central
Senator Ivana Bacik - Deputy Leader of Seanad (Labour)
Senator Averil Power - Fianna Fail
Cllr Chris Curran - Chair of Sinn Fein LGBT and Dublin Councillor
Cllr Roderic O'Gorman - Dublin Green Party Councillor

I recognised Tiernan from Glen and William.

The following are the proposals and ideas that were discussed at the debate.

It was proposed that the Labour Party is far more in favor of Marriage Equality more so than Fine Gael by the media. I can quite agree with him.

Senator Powers was asked something relating to the papers, and her response was 85% DON'T believe in the newspaper

It was also suggested that personal  stories of the LGBT Community around the country will help the Yes side and help the campaign. If ever I was asked to get involve. There's no question, that I will be participating. After all, I was abused left right and center. No remorse., they go on LIEING, there way through to me, being hypocrites that they are. Like they know gay people yet they treated there own, like trash,

What was also suggested, was that we need to focus on the YOUNG people who actually support Same Sex Marriage and hence should get out and vote. However the majority just don't bother with referendums. Its the Older Ppl who vote in all weathers that we have to drive the message to them, to vote Yes in the Gay Marriage referendum. Currently USI is working on a campaign in colleges to get them to vote int eh Gay Marriage Referendum

Most importantly though, is the  cross party support for the Referendum.

WE also have to be visible. Visibility is a major key. Instead of being closeted or even just keeping quite, get out their, be who you want to be, and force people to say, "There is such thing as Gay People" etc.,
Get friends talking etc about the issues that are faced by LGBT people on a constant daily struggle.

Getting equality we need to market European wide. Boris Dittrich has stated will help out in any way he can. Civil partnership was brought out in The Netherlands. It was the first country to bring it.

One fear facing the referendum is that of the gay couples have no family. We need to satisfy all the Fears out their.

Then onto the issue of Gender Recognition.
Currently its 18. So the panel agreed it should be brought down to 16, as medically speaking that's when the puberty kicks in and besides medically we have the right at 16 anyways. Gender recognition when person has changed gender. Denmark became the first country Europe for gender recognition and as such moves further and further away from sex, sexuality and gender model

In 1990 WHO(World Health Organisation) took Gay, Lesbian off da "mad/bad" list. - Grainne

Other points made at the Debate was:

Would it change constitutions of marriage r family if the Referendum were to be passed.
Constitution does not define marriage currently

"U start where u r. "
We  need to put up armor for the things in the campaign
LGBT who r coming out n hearing the negativity in the course if the campaign
If we lose the fight and the Referendum is defeated, it will send us back to the "stone age".
As one member of the floor said, "We cannot afford to wait 10  yrs" let alone 40 to pass a legislation.

Instead of telling the No side what they can do with their facts and figures, WE can give them this as quoted by Chris Curran cllr. "Forgive them Lord for they don't no what to do. "

Using bullying tactics will result in strong no, its unfortunate but true. One member of the floor, had stated if we start yelling out about the Priests, and Catholicism covering up Kerry Babies, Mother and Home, etc., etc.,

Wording will need to be un confusing like the seanad switching lied to confusion n hence was defeated. Yes this needs to be done, right from day one. Unlike the Seanad referendum, it was blamed on the Wording of the Question on the Ballot Paper. It lead to confusion and hence was defeated.

Lgbt in da workplace educators
As long as the kids doing well in school the parents "don't give a damn about the sexual Orientation"(Sen power) of the educator

Can it be repealed the section 37 r removed. Recommended to change instead
Remove religious from school. That'd b brill. Let's move on.
Homonegativty

Homophobia: Tim from Amnesty who was on the floor, pointed instead of talking homophobia relating to fear and bullying etc., why can't we manifested it towards denying rights

Openness n being open opening minds.

So as you can see, a quite compelling debate. Quite interesting.

So Brendan O' F and I headed on home, and dispersed. While I was on my way home, I came across a bunch of girls, probably going to a party or whatever, were wanting to mess with me, by putting a cup ontop of me head. So I reacted quickly by swishing by hand  and prevented them from doing their action. Perhaps they were wanting to just piss me off or perhaps with the TShirt: "Smile if you're Gay". Nobody, and I sincerely mean nobody gets away with bullying or whatever u wanna call. I was hidden and kept my mouth shut  for too many years

NEWS

Michael Schumacher has woken up from his several month coma. Has left the hospital too. He went into a coma around Christmas '13 when he hit his head off a rock in the French Alps. After 170 days in Coma he has left the hospital. He is to continue his rehabilitation.

Tal Afar is the latest town, to fall victim to ISIS -  The "New" Al Qae Haeda. Even Al Qae Haeda is fearful of their methods.