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January 22, 2005

About me

My name is Dan.

I am a 26 year old single gay guy. I live in Minneapolis, MN. I grew up in the 'burbs here, and have lived here nearly all of my life. The only exception being the six months I spent in LA when I was what I called "semi-retired," or sometimes "on vacation," or other times, "looking for work."

I checked myself into an alcohol and drug treatment center in Feb of 2004. Since then I have been an active member of AA and have been sober since. I'm grateful for my sobriety every day.

I've worked in advertising for over 5 years now. It's generally a fulfilling life, but I am still hoping to actually be 'semi-retired' by the time I'm 30. My life used to be defined by my work/job/career, but these days I've discovered other things that mean just as much to me, if not more.

I've been single for quite some time, and while I'm not actively seeking out a partner in life, I wouldn't be opposed if one came along. I'd rather spend my life with someone as opposed to without.

My parents are still married after 28 years of marriage. I have 5 sibblings, 6 neices and nephews, and a rather large extended family - most of whom are in Minnesota.

I very much value the friendships I've maintained over the years. I find it utterly amazing that other people can bring so much joy to someone's life and am grateful that I've been fortunate enough to have had a lot of joy brought to me. That didn't really make sense, but hopefully you got the gist of it.

I fill the virtual pages within this site for a few reasons. I began writing after my sponsor in AA suggested I begin journaling as a part of my recovery. Of course I wanted to do it 'my way,' so I put it online.

These days I write in an attempt to continue sharing my life with friends and perhaps find new friends. I write because it allows me to think things through. I write because I want to share my life with those who might be interested.

At times my posts will contain nothing but nonsense. Other times they'll include memories. Sometimes I'll be ranting. And sometimes I'll write about something I've just learned, or, if you're lucky, I'll share my daily epiphany.

And, I write for myself. I don't know how long I will continue blogging, but years from now I want to be able to look back at this site and read about what I was going through at different points in my life. I want to be able to recall the good times. I want to see how much I've (hopefully) grown.

Thanks for visiting. Feel free to stick around.

Dan

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Hey you seem like a great guy hope to chat or something sometime. Have a wonderful day:-) -ERIC

Posted by: Eric Pachicano at April 9, 2005 03:30 AM

Greetings from a guy freezing his butt off in Pennsylvania. How do y'all stand the snow and cold up North? :-)

Posted by: Jason at April 15, 2005 01:21 PM

I like your site..... very down to earth. Your pictures of Pride are excellent! Well done. I don't read blogs much, but you have a talent for writing. Think I'll check in on it a few times if you don't mind. Keep up the good work & congrats on your year and a half of sobriety! G.

Posted by: George at June 30, 2005 10:12 AM

Hey, I was reading your blog randomly and I noticed that you wrote about Blog-o-logue. Small world. I am in that show this summer at the fringe festival. You should definetly come and see it. Anyway, I enjoyed reading your blogs and would like to maybe chat with you sometime. I'm 23 single and live in uptown. Pictures available upon request. Hope to hear from you soon. Patrick tiggerkoz@yahoo.com

Posted by: Patrick at July 7, 2005 01:45 PM

Your website is very well-done.

Posted by: Toyo at July 9, 2005 12:25 PM

u r sweet - what was the "reason" that made you quit drinking?

Posted by: Gilles at July 17, 2005 03:27 AM

Just found your blog through queerfilter.com - It's NICE to see other gay alcoholics who aren't afraid to talk about it - it's on the list of things "I've been meaning to do...". I think your example might just help me muster up the courage to come out :o) p.s. clean and sober since september 17, 1999!

Posted by: Spyke at July 23, 2005 11:10 AM

You are very nice looking. Glad to hear that you are sober. I am an old guy, but thought I would say hi anyway. Your title picture is one of your best pictures, too bad there is not a larger version. Maybe in a past post.

Posted by: Roy at August 26, 2005 10:55 AM

congratulatation's it must be verry difficult to give up something that so many people look forward to doing at the end of the day and week . . . drinking and whatnot!! i never had that problem but know at least a few people that do and its sad to listen to the stories about their adventuers driving drunk and all this is my first visit to your blog but i like it already and certanily continue to check back !!! lol joe P.S i also think your verry nice looking no b.s !

Posted by: joe at August 26, 2005 08:29 PM

Hey... Great blog. I hope you enjoy living in downtown Minneapolis as much as I did. All the best, Dave

Posted by: Dave at August 28, 2005 02:10 PM

Dan- Came across your site doing a random search one day. It was nice reading about you, and you seem like a very interesting person. Keep working toward your goals. Take care.

Posted by: Noel at September 9, 2005 12:22 PM

Okay ... that's really wierd that there's another comment with EXACTLY the same text I just used. Anyway ... read your comment about Barbara Bush. I have the pleasure of knowing Barbara, and I think she just misspoke. I know that she didn't mean what she said in the way a lot of people are interpreting it.

Posted by: Noel at September 9, 2005 12:28 PM

I think your hot, does that mean anything .um ..no. But just thought I would express my feelings, and look I didn't steal anything but 7 seconds of your time.

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