East
Before the turn of the century, I had a brief stint in my hometown messing with impressionable minds. As it turned out, I would mess around with a co-worker as well. One thing led to another, and even if to this day I’d still hate myself for it, I moved back to Manila to be with him. We’ve both moved on to other people and other things but I’ve lived here ever since.
Now a 28 year-old brand marketer for an off-Makati global company with just enough disposable income to harm my soul, I live to see the day when I finally reclaim the me that knew the faithfulness of the ordinary. Until then I will survive on world music, warm tea and the occasional moments of minor greatness.
West
I am a 28-year-old gay male living in NYC. I work as a fixed income analyst for a major securities trading firm. I moved here in the late 90s and have remained since, hopefully, trying to make the most out of NYC as home.
I hopelessly try to keep my life simple in the midst of mundane urban excesses. I enjoy the smell of black coffee on early Monday mornings and delight in the sight of a sliver of moon n clear city sky. There is a quiet joy in the passionate appreciation of these seemingly plain yet powerful images. I can only but begin to describe what makes me smile and offer, share them. Life is meeting.
March 4, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Reality Check: It’s 2007 and I am now 29.
April 10, 2007 at 3:30 pm
i am a cast member of Matthew Passion and i MUST say THANK YOU!! you GOT IT! everything we were trying to do with our show, you saw and i can’t thank you enough for coming and enjoying it as you did! i was the sissy at the beginning and in the greek chorus throughout. your writing was spot on…again..thank you so very much. your presence was a blessing to all of us!
April 10, 2007 at 11:13 pm
thanks for dropping by. i luvd your play — your performance was a big part in making it enjoyable.
April 20, 2007 at 1:10 am
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August 1, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I would like to use a quote from one of your articles in an upcoming publication. Can you please let me know how we can discuss this? Many thanks. (see reply email address)