Quiz of the Day: Sorting hat

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You are gifted with an imagination that allows you to see the world in a different light than other wizards. Your curiosity pushes you to learn, and your artistic nature drives you to make your own creations. Ravenclaws are scholars and craftsmen, learning all they can about something and then trying to improve its design. You enjoy puzzles and the challenge of the unknown, but not if it involves too much personal danger. Being strongly opinionated and sensitive about your creations, you prefer working alone than in groups. Unfortunately, this sometimes makes you appear selfish and unfriendly, and you may even feel underappreciated at times. But it is thanks to you Ravenclaws that spells and magical devices keep improving each year. Be careful, however, for Ravenclaws have also been known to be so focused on the beauty or greatness of their inventions, that they don't realize how dangerous they can be in the wrong hands!

What I'm reading: Clay's way

Blair Mastbaum's Clay's Way

Why do gay people like seemingly anti-gay books, movies, etc.? This was a good book (yes, it is a "coming of age"/coming out story), but I would have enjoyed it more if it didn't just stop (no conclusion of the story/Sam needed a resolution with Clay) and if Clay wasn't such a self-hating homophobe and actually dealt with his feelings for Sam.

Oh well, it was an enjoyable read, and I liked the realistic teen-punk p.o.v. (most stories are always told from the perfect, average boy perspective), but I can't say the book left me with a good feeling for it or the characters.

What I'm reading: Don't eat this book

Morgan Spurlock's Don't Eat This Book: Fast food and the supersizing of America

This book is a follow-up to his movie Super Size Me and chronicles his thirty days fortified with extra nutritional information. This book has a consumerist perspective and is definately a companion piece to the film. If you are looking for a more historical and detailed account of the fast food industry (which Spurlock dubs "Big Food"), check out Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal.

All about me

1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Andrew Seth Tinnin
2. WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING? black athletic shorts
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? We Will Rock You (the Queen musical)
4. WHAT'S THE LAST THING YOU ATE? tacos
5. DO YOU WISH ON STARS? yes, anything helps!
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? pale green (see a previous entry...)
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW? warm
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Mike
9. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS? um... yeah, you could say that
10.HOW OLD ARE YOU TODAY? 28
11.FAVORITE DRINKS? water, mojito, most any malt beverage, Corona
12. FAVORITE SPORT? watch: basketball; play: swimming
13. HAIR COLOR? light brown
14. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? yes no
15. SIBLINGS? no, thank you
16. FAVORITE MONTH? October
17. FAVORITE FOOD? any Asian delight
18. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Fantastic Four
19. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? all of them
20. WHAT DO YOU DO TO VENT ANGER? laugh
21. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? legos
22. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer
23. HUGS OR KISSES? hugs
24. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? chocolate
25. ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS? yes
26. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? a few days ago
27. WHAT IS UNDER YOUR BED? boxes of sheets & blankets
28. WHO IS THE FRIEND YOU HAVE HAD THE LONGEST? "The Gang"
29. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? went out to eat, played a game
30. FAVORITE SMELL? pine
31. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? other's potential (oooh... I could work for Microsoft!)
32. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? death
33. PLAIN, BUTTERED OR SALTED POPCORN? ummm buttery goodness
34. FAVORITE CAR? mine
35. FAVORITE FLOWER? daisy
36. NUMBER OF KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING? 8
37. CAN YOU JUGGLE? only figuratively
38. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Sunday
39. WHAT DID YOU DO ON YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY? work, Benihana
40. HOW MANY STATES HAVE YOU LIVED IN? 4
41. HOW MANY CITIES HAVE YOU LIVED IN? 9
42. HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAVE YOU LIVED IN? 1
43. HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAVE YOU VISITED? 2
44. HOW MANY CARS HAVE YOU HAD & WHAT WAS THE FIRST? 4, Mercury Capri
45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Fredericktown, MO

Can't wait to see

Just found out there is a The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green movie. I can't wait to see it, this is a great comic that appears in many gay publications. What's even better is Daniel Letterle (Vlad in CAMP) is starring!

Meeting of the Wizards

A magical night begins...

	I've always had a thing for young wizards...
	When Gandalf asked me out I couldn't resist. He is a very wize wizard.
	...and Harry is a remarkable young wizard, if you know what I mean.
	And he might know the truth about what they say about the size of Hobbit's feet...

-- Graphics from gnomz.com

Barbecue: America's smoky sweetheart

We went to a great barbecue dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse. Lolis Eric Elie, author of Smokestack Lightning: Adventures In The Heart Of Barbecue Country hosted the event that featured the best barbecue from around the country. I really enjoyed the northern Texas smoked sausage, Memphis pork ribs, and California beef tri-tip.

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New photos

I added photos from Joe & Jessica's wedding to my Yahoo! photo album.

What I'm reading: Rainbow boys

Alex Sanchez's Rainbow Boys

This was an amazing book that I finished in one sitting--if you know how (little) I read, that is a great compliment! I loved the shifting points of view and the interconnected stories. Sanchez develops the three main characters very well, you feel like they are your friends. The only drawback (which probably has to do with the fact that it is a young adult book--that may say something about my reading level...) is there is ocassionally content that is obviously placed to help educate young readers, and the book (nicely) includes a resource list for teens. I can't wait to read the next two in the series (Rainbow High and Rainbow Road).