All You Have Is Now.

Boys and Apples.

2010-12-09T16:43:00.001-08:00

---------------- Boys------------------------
-----------are like apples------------------
-------on trees. The best ones-----------
-----are at the top of the tree-----------
-----Other boys dont want to reach----
----for the good ones because they----
-are afraid of falling & getting hurt-----
-Instead, they get the rotten apples---
-from the ground that arent as nice----
-but easy. So the apples up top think--
--there is something wrong with them--
---when in reality they're amazing------
---They just have to wait for the-------
-------right boy to come along-----------
--------the one who is brave-------------
----------enough to climb-----------------
----------------all the----------------------
---------------way to----------------------
---------------the top----------------------
-------------of the tree--------------------

Boy Love.

2010-09-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

Change.

2010-01-26T20:53:00.001-08:00

People change for two reasons:

-either they have learned enough that they want to change

-they have been hurt enough that they have to.

Crazy Old Lady.

2010-01-26T10:30:00.000-08:00

My store is filled with a bunch of old folks. We have several retirement homes in our area. Yesterday served as another reminder why I will never grow up. You become so mean and miserable! This customer in particular had purchased two boxes of oatmeal mini packs. She explained to me that, when she went to make oatmeal for her husband, there was a big mess on her shelf and that she had to clean her shelf (she wasn't very happy about that either). She proceeded to take one of the boxes and shake it on my counter. I now had a pile of oatmeal sitting in front of me. I opened one of the boxes and examined some of the mini packs and found that there were tiny holes in the corner of the packaging. I pointed them out and explained that these were obviously defects from the manufacturer. I offered her two replacements (which she declined) before giving her a refund. I completely understand her actions and wanting me to see what happened to her at home, but I still find her actions rude.

San Francisco, baby.

2010-01-25T22:00:00.000-08:00

As I continue my travels throughout the States and one day the World, I recently found myself, for the first time, in San Francisco, CA. I owe this venture to one of my best friends, Brandon. Ever since my first visit to Portland, OR, I have been anxious to see places outside of my home. Every new city is fascinating. Atlanta seems more and more like a shithole every time and I never look forward to coming back. Each new destination sends my boyish sense of adventure and wonder sky high. There is something absolutely amazing about visiting new places and so many new things to explore. Looking back at myself, I would have never thought that I would have visited the places I have thus far. San Francisco was absolutely amazing. It is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. I have grown a liking for cities that are near some source of water. I believe it really makes a huge difference in the city. Too bad Atlanta is not that way.

My next trip is going to take me back to Portland in March. I must visit Shawn and others. It has been the longest amount of time I have been away from that city. I plan on going to the coast this trip as well as Mount Hood. Portland city life is great, but there is still much to see in Oregon and for one, I have not stepped foot onto the Pacific coast.

The world is perfect and beautiful, but it is even more incredible when you experience it with someone else. Of all my favorite experiences, none of them occurred while I was alone. This is so true.

One Day. (Remixed)

2009-10-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

As that One Day
gets closer and closer
Memories invade my mind
more than ever
The tears
flood my eyes
And my heart breaks
more and more.

Tonight.

2009-09-24T00:05:00.000-07:00

Tonight
As I drove by
A certain bookstore
The first two months
After we first met
Instantly
Flashed before me.

Lovely Coincidence.

2009-08-04T00:13:00.000-07:00

Tonight, as I was walking to my scooter from the tenth floor of Brandon's condo, I was trying to decide which route I should take home. I had to choose between the shortest way or the most scenic way. Well, I chose the scenic route home. I mounted my scooter and took off. I drove down Peachtree and Tenth and down Monroe to Piedmont. I turned right on Cheshire Bridge. I was coming up on Jungle and Heretic when I saw someone walking on the sidewalk. He looked familiar from the back so I slowed down as I passed by. It was one of my best friends, Chris. Chris has been dealing with addiction for almost three years now. He's had some moments of sobriety, but this wasn't one of them. I pulled over and waited for him to approach me. I know it looked pretty sketchy being on Cheshire Bridge, LOL. Anyways, he looked awful and smelled just as bad. Beads of sweat on his forehead. Hair disheveled. Busted lip. We spoke for a minute and he asked if I could buy him something to eat and drink. I knew I shouldn't, but I agreed to it anyways. We met up at the Citgo down the street. I bought him a bottle of Nesquik and a banana. Some people would say that I am an enabler, and perhaps I am, but that's not what the heart on my left forearm and the one in my chest tell me. Love. Love. Love. That is what I am here for. That is my purpose in life. And I have a lot of it. I may die with a lot of battle wounds on my heart, but it the end, all you need is love.

To end, I keep thinking to myself, I could have went the short route home, but I didn't.

Was this a coincidence, or the work of something greater?

Clearly, my answer would be Love.

One Day.

2009-06-30T21:13:00.000-07:00

One day
I will be more than
a phone call away.

One day
I will be here
and you will be there.

One day
I will live more than
7 miles away.

One day
we will wonder
if our time here together
could have been spent any better.

One day
you will run away with your lover
once again.

And that one day
will serve as
the ultimate heartbreak.

Dealing with Breakups.

2009-06-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

We've only been friends on Facebook for a few weeks now and I don't believe we've exchanged hello's.

I've been consumed with reading your status updates for a few minutes now. Breakups aren't easy. Duh. I don't know how long you guys were together, but that really doesn't matter when you like/love someone. I hope, by some of the things I say, help you in moving on, albeit, most will not be things you want to hear.

Your most recent status mentions that you want to die. If any individual makes you feel like this, were they ever really worth all the emotions in the first place? Of course one would not think of this when things are going good. Sadly, that is the past and this is now...

Another status update refers to the dreams coming when you close your eyes. I once wrote a blog about memories. Sooner or later, you begin to realize that memories are only a reflection of the past. Of how things used to be. And that there is no going back. Memories are hopeless...

One final status update that I would like to comment asked when does the hurt stop. Honestly, that's up to you. The pain will stay around as long as you allow it to.

So, what do you now? The ball is in your court...

Do you say, today I'm going to move on and be thankful for the time I had with this person and begin the healing process?

Or do you say, today I'm going to continue to let myself hurt and hope for something that may never happen only to prolong the pain?

The decision is yours only.

Free your mind.

I know it's not easy.

I will share my story with you, if you'd like.

Best of luck.

Justin

Bon Qui Qui

2009-02-12T21:44:00.001-08:00

Vogue.

2009-02-06T21:45:00.000-08:00

Guitar: Impossible

2009-02-06T21:39:00.000-08:00

Obamicons.

2009-01-24T22:23:00.000-08:00

Just some of my faves...

Cheezeburger #1

Project Runway

House

Can't forget Sarah Palin

Cheezburger #2

Hot Tranny Mess

And of course, ME

My Other Car.

2008-12-25T16:21:00.001-08:00

One Night Only.

2008-12-14T11:45:00.001-08:00

Look up at the sky. Up, up, up and away. Wish for you on a falling star.

Laying in bed. Holding you in my arms. Warming you from the heat that radiates from my body.

Roll over. Stop and stare. Your eyes capture me. Your smile melts me. Your touch raises goosebumps on my skin. Press your lips against mine, my heart skips a beat.

We lay there in each others presence. Nothing more, nothing less. Before you fall asleep, I whisper "I love you." You smile back at me and that's all I can ask for.

Roll over. Mold your body into mine. Hold you tight. Sleep now. I will keep you safe tonight.

But now it's 7:30AM and I am now awake.

Britney is Back!

2008-12-06T18:32:00.000-08:00

And I'm excited!

I had her new stuff since about a week before it officially came out, so I've had plenty of time to listen to all the songs. For the most part, I am impressed. It's definitely better than Blackout. Here's a list of the songs in order of my least of favorite to most favorite!

16. Mmm Papi
15. Phonography
14. My Baby
13. Blur
12. Mannequin
11. Lace and Leather
10. Radar
9. Rock Me In
8. Shattered Glass
7. Amnesia
6. Unusual You
5. Kill the Lights
4. Womanizer
3. Circus
2. If You Seek Amy
1. Out from Under

Top 10 Things I Will Miss about Portland.

2008-11-05T23:31:00.000-08:00

10. Willamette River

9. Boxxes

8. Pearl District

7. The Roxy

6. Saturday Market

5. MAX/Trimet

4. Bike lanes.

3. New Seasons.

2. The Escape.

1. Muh friends.

Lucky Twice.

2008-10-16T20:50:00.001-07:00

Inspired by The Escape Nightclub.

Enjoy kids.

Let's Make History. Together.

2008-10-08T00:50:00.002-07:00

It is time for a change.

We can make a difference.

The time to elect our next president is upon us.

Personally, I've had enough of the Republicans.

George W. Bush can suck it.

Besides, it is 2008.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Help me elect the first African American President of the United States.

It's time for a change.

Our generation and every generation to follow needs it.

We can make history. Together.

Don't Vote.

2008-10-02T00:05:00.001-07:00

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Wide Awake.

2008-09-28T23:46:00.000-07:00

Sneeze.

Achew!

Cough cough.

Head cold.

What's a boy to do with no health insurance?

High Potency Multi-V's. Echinacea. Oil of Oregano.

You will cure me.

Are You Ready?

2008-09-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Greetings and salutations. I'm Justin.

Some may know me as Bunny. Justin is preferred.

That is Portland. I live there.

It is the most beautiful city in the United States.

It's progressive.

Folks are pretty chill. Well. Pretty AND chill.

Plus, nobody cares which way you part your hair.

If I befriend you, don't ever let me go. I may be difficult at times (esp. if I like you) but,

I am one of a kind.

You may even come to regret it one day.

Though I will recommend living life without regrets.

You may have already recognized that I have the best smile. EVER.

That's as far as I allow my physical ego to go.

I don't have the perfect body. I don't even know what the perfect body looks like.

I am what I am, yet I don't know who I am. I've learned that isn't necessarily a bad thing!

Well, it was lovely meeting you today. Let's begin our journey.