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vaia — Count me OUT
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Published: 2010-10-08 20:35:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 931; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 0
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Hello Folks!My name is Vai (V., Vaia, whatever...) and I am Bisexual.
I am participating in Count me Out - A Grassroots National Coming out Day 2010.
For more info, please visit $Moonbeam13 's journal here: [link]
The official start date is October 11th, but it is never too early to show your support for the LGBT community, or to let people know who you are and what you believe in.
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You have my support. I myself am not bisexual, but I have loved a few women that were in my past. I understand what it means to be bi, and I support it. Besides, it's sexy.
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I thought so too! 
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I am sure that if Dad had internet... he would be "Thrilled". But I got mine when I dated a man AND woman of color. *ThumbsUp*
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Yeah, I keep Dad in the dark about a LOT of things. He's been read the riot act about speaking crap in front of the kids, But it goes in one ear and straight on through. And since Skyler is Bi, it's just lovely to hear Dad spouting shit in front of him. Luckily the kids learned pretty early that if we're not affected by his attitude, they shouldn't be either.
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I love my old man, but that is only because I am capable of ignoring his bluster. I give him the eyeball and the "Dont you talk to me like that."
He tends to swallow his tongue, or stalk off and mumble. I am used to dealing with logical and cynical BS from my step Da, so when Dad starts bawling, I treat him like I treat my little sis Megan. Like he is being absolutely unnecessary, and needs to keep his opinions to himself.
But I also got the stun factor of far flung random visitation. LuLz.
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LOL, true that. We treat him about the same way. I think we've all learned to roll our eyes, tell him to can it and allow him to simmer on his own, hehe. And it's easy to treat him like a kid cause he's so very good at acting like one.
You haven't heard the house saga yet...The seagulls from Nemo got nothing on Dad...
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*Shudder* I am sure I dont want to know. When he starts feeling abandoned and alone, he gets retardedly belligerent and pouty.
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I've been lucky with family and friends (with the exception of one family member) as far as acceptance goes. I think I've had a harder time with myself, though. I tend to seek approval and don't want to rock the boat.
The people who know me know my orientation, but I've not wanted to put it all out there on art forums where I'm trying to push a "professional" presence. Once I saw your journal post, I realized that I needed to get over myself and throw in my support to those who are struggling with little or no support or acceptance.
I feel so exposed posting a rainbow picture of myself -- you can't get gayer than that!
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LOL! My brother was teasing me earlier about that. He said "This isn't the 90's!" I just laughed at him and reminded him that I was stuck in the 80's anyway, so he should see it as an improvement
I'm the same way as far as seeking approval goes, at least with some of my family. My grandparents and my mom especially. I don't like to make waves, and I really don't handle confrontation very well - in person. Online though, I see it a lot differently. I don't know why, I just always have. A lot of people come online to be who they want to be,, even if it's not who they are. I've met a lot of fakes. But I always saw it as the best place to be yourself. Somebody doesn't like you for who you are, you can log off, block them, whathave you. It's a lot harder to do that in person.
And in an artistic light...I try to see it on the same level as everything else. Either you like me or you don't. You like my work, or you don't. Political views shouldn't come into play. Religious views shouldn't come into play. And if someone doesn't want to hire me because of my orientation, I don't really know if I wanted their business anyway. 
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i meant to say really REALLY pretty
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lol, yes, actually. Not something I hear very often. I appreciate it
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i'm surprised to hear that...
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