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I am exhausted...
These past 9 days have been the most physically draining days like ever...
Say a prayer I make it through...
Good news is I have been hired on through production...YAY!
Bay Area Reporter releases a feature article this week about my film and I...Hopefully it gets my true message across!

Day 1

Day 1...
Here it is...
A lil update for everyone. I quit my job at Plaza Research making very decent money and working with a great staff to take a temp. job because I couldn't pass it up. Though many questions are still unanwsered about how long this gig will go or how much work I'll be doing. The gig is for a MAJOR TV network working on staff for a new reality show being shot here in San Francisco. I am very excited about this and wish things could be different with Plaza but I just have to think long term and if things go well this gig could open doors for me that need to be opened. School is going well even though my mind isnt totally in it, I am still doing well and working my ass off doing the 1200 things I usually have going on. But I think about it...
y do so much!?
y continue this way?
I love it,
I wouldn't have it any other way...
This is who I am and I live and breathe being busy and working. I am lucky that I am this way because door after door opens for me.
Thank you...to myself I guess, I didn't learn from example from my parents or anyone else for that matter. Maybe growing up being surrounded by so much negative energy that I had no other choice but to turn it into positivity.
Thank god for that...
Guidance through example is the way...
Live and Learn...
Because living is learning...
Think about it!

PEACE!

Thank you

Responses about the article...
Many, many, many thanks to all of you...

You are one of those special people put on this earth to ensure happiness...with your new ventures out there, you will be very successful and people will want to be around you! -PL

Great Film!! I wish I had a church like that!! Its moving!! Made me cry it was so good. you are an awesome person. A role model for all GLBT people. Thanks for sharing that.
Patrick

A Really Nice Job On Your Video. Well Presented.
CJ.

Woody,
Great work!! I am glad to hear you sound so happy
Continued success and happiness.
Mr. Q, Papa Fred

Woody I'm so proud of you!!!! :)
You are such a great leader.I love these emails I get from you
telling me to support Glaad and raising all these important issues and
bringing them to our attention. Thanks!

I really enjoyed your film. It was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Thinking about all the people that go to that church that may feel they are unwelcome in that setting, it is great to know there is place for everyone to get together and feel loved. Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Natalie
P.S. I saw the link on Rosie's blog

Congrats Woody! I am so proud to know you!!!!!

I am so proud of you boo boo...you still impress me with all the amazing things you continue to accomplish. You are such a great role model. -adri

CONGRATS BABY!!!! I VOTED FOR YA!!!! I KNEW YOU WOULD BE A
SUCCESS!!!!!!!

Congratulations! It looks great! - Brian


MANY THANKS AGAIN! You guys make the things I do that much more worth it...
I am made up by each of you, and you all own a piece of me!
Thanks again...
One voice at a time, One heart at a time!

Article

http://www.academyart.edu/perspective/index.asp?CID=400

It's out...
Thanks AAU...
Supporting Diversity...

Just-In

Cujo gets new kidney...again...Get better BOO!
Paris' "Simple Life" gets the AX from FOX (Thank god!!)
Photos out from Demi and Ashtons wedding...SO CUTE!

Off to new things in my life...more details to come...slowly...

Stay tuned :O)

catching Tales

Jamie Cullum's New CD is freakin Brilliant...
Let me know whatcha think...
Open to discussion...
Open to Interpertation...

"Catch The Sun"

"Everday it comes to this
Catch the things that you might have missed
You say get back to yesterday
I aint ever going back
back to the place that I cant stand to stay
But I miss the way you lie
Im always misunderstood, pulled apart, and ripped in two
but I, I miss the way you lie
Catch the Sun, before its gone
Here it comes up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire

I never really understood
Why I didnt feel so good, but I
I miss the way you lie
I've always been up and down
Never wanted to hit the ground
But I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun.
before its gone
Here it comes up in smoker and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire."



My mind
thinks
thinks
and clears...
without question

Helping

I love to Volunteer. Knowing I have helped in some way, in anyway, means just so much to me. I don't expect anything in return, I do it because I love it. I have been doing work for non-for-profits and other charitable organizations since I was 13...thats 11 years now. From Make-a-wish, the American Red Cross, United Way, Childrens Hospital, Childrens Miracle Network, SPCA, Tsunami Relief Fund, The ONE Campaign, Capital Pride, Empire State Agenda, LGBT groups of Upstate NY, GLSEN, Academy of Friends, GLAAD, SF Aids Foundation, SF Gay Pride, The Matthew Shephard Foundation, and my own that I ran for a short period of time...Friends With Pride. Most people don't get the value and meaning of their donated time and hard work, show dedication and honest and non-expecting love and it pays off in many ways...
I got this email...from a guy...who I have bonded with over the past couple of months through a series of emails, day in, day out, we often laugh, cry, share deep and meaningful moments through our emails to each others, and I met him doing work for a non-for-profit that fights day in and day out for us, the gays! I adore him and I feel I know this guy on such a level that he truly apperciates my soul for what it is, he gets me, and I get him. He knows I do what I do because of who I am and not for what I can get out of it...
He writes:
"JJ -
I have been reading through "motivational" emails i have saved over the
last few months as i come up with content for the ***** newsletter that
may finally happen.
I just wanted to thank you for being so enthusiastic and supportive to
me since day one.
It honestly makes an impact.
Keep smiling."

Deep
Thoughtful
Caring
Honest --
Thank you C for making me believe that this is worth it...
Being me
is
just
that
simple!

Come out

Today is National Coming Out Day!
So for all those out; stand proud
All of those yet to come out, know its okay to be you...
And for all of you who aren't gay...Show your support and stand tall and proud as a Straight Advocate of Gay Rights...We need you in our fight for Civil rights--so thank you from all of us.

I stand tall today
Proud
Making a difference
My voice
Just as powerful as yours
Use it
You Can
You have to
Just do it
Thanks guys, for everything, my gay and straight friends...
Im proud to have you! :O)

Fun

1. DO YOU SNORE?
Used to...when Im drunk and go to sleep, I usually do hehe

2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER?
Lov-to-the-er

3. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Death

4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC?
Nope...Lincoln Logs baby!

5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV?
Loves it, except for Paris and Nicole...Oye!

6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS?
Ya here and there

7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY?
A-freakin-dorable...hahha or so I was told.

8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR You?
Ya, its not bad, since I didnt get much play when I was a big fella, Im loving single life now and the attention, though I am a hopeless romantic so theres always a side of me that wants that someone special.

9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD?
Black and clear.

10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
Yes hahaha...this morning I was singing Shine On BY Ryan cabrera...loves it!

11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED?
NO WAY! Freaked out of heights!

12. ANY SECRET TALENTS?
ha ha ha...who put this question in here...If I told you they wouldnt be SECRET talents anymore now would they!!

13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?
Italy...'nough said!

14. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Grande Vanilla Latte from Starbucks

15. CAN YOU SWIM?
Ya, but since I lost all my weight, I have to teach myself all the basics again, seeing I dont float as well now, I almost drowned last time I got into a pool haha

16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"?
DUH! Jake is so hott!

17. DO YOU GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE OZONE?
Of course, I love Ms Earth, shes fabulous!

18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOSTIE POP?
3, I mean thats what the Owl told me anyways.

20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN AIRPLANE?
Yes

21. ARE YOU A SINGLE CHILD?
No, 3 younger siblings, and 1 older, but we dont mention him haha

22. DO YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OR MANUAL PENCIL SHARPENERS?
Electronic, if that makes me lazy so be it!

23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING?
One word: BAMBI!

24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
I hope so...after going to my sisters wedding, I cant wait till one day to expierence something like that...warms my heart thinking about it.

25. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I am ALWAYS told my handwriting is nice for a guys...what does that mean exactly!?

26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?
Used to have horrible allergies, but now mostly just some bad stuff because of Cats...I seriously puff into an Asian decent. haha

27. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID, "I LOVE U"
We are so NOT going there...

28. IS TUPAC STILL ALIVE?
Hell yes...I mean last time we spoke, he was in So-cal drinking a latte with Elvis, havent heard from him since, hope hes well.

29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS?
A blubbering wedding idiot- table for 1

30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
D. All of the above

31. ARE BLONDES DUMB?
I love Blondes...espically when they are quiet...they are just fabulous. (hahaha sooo JK dont hate me!)

32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP?
Last time I saw it, one some guys penis in a magazine.

33. WHAT TIME IS IT?
11:48 am PST

34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?
Woody, woodrina, JJ, JJ GAY, Gay Gay J, Bobe, Staypuff (thanks grannie), woodrow, woodster, woodbeck, wood, god I could go on forever...

35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING?
now that I really cant eat there food, I dont really miss it, but from time to time, can a bitch get a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit! YUMM!!

36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR?
Last Friday, I was in a Cab, getting kicked out and yelled at cause I didnt have enough to pay for my ride home, I was wasted haha sorry cabbie!

37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS?
Showers for sure...love the way the water feels on me.

38. IS SANTA CLAUSE REAL?
Yes, Christmas is my favorite time of year...dont nobody fuck with my Santa Clause shit...Ill cut you! hahaha And yes Mrs. Clause is a big old fag hag!

39. DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR NECK KISSED?
MMHMMM

40. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
used to be more so then now, but ya from time to time, the dark is scary.

41. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
life and laughter

42. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER?
mmm both r good with some fluff, yummy!

43. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK?
ya if needed!

44. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE?
On to many occassions

45. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY?
Once this morning

46. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE?
Yes!

47. ARE YOU A HEAVY SLEEPER?
No and yes...dont ask!

48. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?
Blue with the longest eyelashes ever!

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE?
My life is incredible; this includes the good, the bad, the amazing, the incredible, the horrible, all elements make my life what it is, the thing about life, is learning from every single thing that happens good and bad and move forward from there. Blessed I am with this skill...

51. WHO'S BETTER: STONE COLD OR THE ROCK?
The rock is way hot, but I do love that bad boy thing stone cold has got going on and since Ive been a wrestling fan since i was like 8, HBK is the SHIT!!

52. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?
Yes, from time to time, its odd, cant explain

53. HAVE YOU READ "CATCHER IN THE RYE"?
No

54. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
Used to play Piano and I am wanting to take it up again and maybe learn guitar.

55. HAVE U EVER STOLEN MONEY?
Yes, I have, when I was younger. NOT proud of it.

56. CAN YOU SNOWBOARD?
Hell no, To nervous Id break something.

57. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING?
LOVES IT!

58. DO U SNORT WHEN U LAUGH?
HAHA...NO BUT MY FRIEND KEVIN DOES IT AND ITS HYSTERICAL!

59. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
Casue I hope you do...oh sorry, Umm yes I do, Magic surrounds us, I think it honestly plays a big part in the world today.

60. ARE DOGS A MAN'S BEST FRIEND?
Hell to the yes, i love lil wuppie duppies... hahaha all together now: SO GAY!

61. YOU BELIEVE IN DIVORCE?
I would if I could, since I cant, I wont

62. CAN YOU DO THE MOONWALK?
haha...aint nobody break shit down like me...OKKKK

63. DO YOU MAKE A LOT OF MISTAKES?
I do, difference is I learn from them.

64. IS IT COLD OUTSIDE TODAY?
No, beautiful out.

65. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
TGIF Potato Skin chips...MMMM

66. DO YOU WEAR NAIL POLISH?
No, well a clear coating when I get a manicure

67. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN KISSED?
ha ha ha...All of my friends right now are all collectively bursting out into laughter....WHATEVER BITCHES!

68. WHAT'S THE MOST ANNOYING TV COMMERCIAL?
Fanta...fuckin skinny singing bitches!

69. DO YOU SHOP AT AMERICAN EAGLE?
Love it!

70. FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT?
Shine On by Ryan Cabrera or Ghost of You by My Chemical Romance

Nicknames

So most of you reading will either know me as either:
Woody

-OR-

JJ GAY

If you know me by one, Im sure you are wondering what the other name is all about.
Well heres a little insight for you....I am only doing this because people have been wondering...no alternative motives haha...

Woody- In 6th grade, I was the biggest kid in my class with the brightest and sweetest disposition, I used to be very active in all the sports and recess activities at school even though I could barely take part in them. One day, I was the last one left in dodge ball, my entire team was waiting to see if I would get OUT or if I would save the team by catching the ball...one after another, giant red balls came flying my way, dodging them left and right, my gym teacher starts a chant...WOODY WOODY WOODY WOODY, never hearing this before but really liking it, I faced my fears, and when the next big red ball came flying in my direction I turned and faced it and caught the ball, bringing my entire team back into the game. VICTORY WAS OURS!! I know you all thought it was gonna get dirty with the gym teacher or something but no, sorry, no real dirtyness behind the name, though I am known as Woody now-a-days for different reasons, hahaha... :O)

As for JJ GAY -
JJ GAY was born in July of 2002, when I made my debut on the FLY92 morning show as a regular weekly openly gay talent alongside morning show legends Brian, Ellen, and Big Ray. I started off doing Football picks and they told me to come up with a fun name, Brian wanted me to be called BIG GAY JOHN, which was so NOT cute, so we came up with some fun names, some of which were hysterical that werent used, like home-boy sexual or singular gay, but JJ GAY just rolled off your tounges and into the hearts of so many in Albany and surrounding areas. I miss doing radio there, the fans were great, the benefits were great, the people I worked with were amazing and so respectful of me. They knew I was going out there doing my thing, selling myself, as ME, nothing more nothing less. I worked hard for almost 3 years selling JJ GAY, he still goes back and does appearences and shows, and occassionally makes some time for some fun on air bantering...maybe one day he will make his way to the SF or CA airwaves...until then...I miss you Albany radio...keep the faith alive...Ill be back, one way or another. :O)

My sister and I at her wedding...She looks incredibly beautiful! 

Rosie and I...What a feeling to meet your idol...Changed my life, she did. Thank you Rosie! 

Back

Well Im Back, Being inspired by Rosie Odonnell and her very active online blog. I have decided to take it up again and write very actively in it. This means I am going to finally do what I have been wanting to do and be open and really talk about my feelings, my thoughts, the things that provoke me, pretty much as open as it comes to you all, the people reading, whether I know you or not, I want this venue to express my inner thoughts and feelings that we dont normally share on a daily basis.

Stay tuned for some good stuff...

In my own words....