Saw a 4 year old dressed as a firefighter this halloween. Which was appropriate because his mom was SMOKIN'
Lines like these are why I'm the Gateway Boyfriend, folks. Do not try this kind of awesomeness at home.
In other news, my girlfriend has decided next year she wants a dog costume with black robes, a powdered wig and a gavel so she can go as a "judgmental bitch."
She's pretty awesome.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Why Did I Create The Heart Way Support Group?
The final Heart Way meeting of 2010 is Tuesday, November 9.
A few people have asked me why I started the group.
Good question. The answer is stunningly unsurprising.
It started because of a girl.
In December of 09, I had a hard break-up. I’ll spare the details. They aren‘t all that exciting or dramatic. It was a break-up--no worse (and in some ways a lot better) than any other, but for whatever reason it hit me harder than most.
I don’t know why I had such a hard time after the break-up, and maybe I never will. Grief is funny like that, I‘ve learned. It never quite hits you the way you expect at the time you expect.
This one was a bad one. I was prepared for the emotions, but not the intensity of them or the way they would come out of nowhere like a storm out of clear blue sky, swamping me just when I thought I had made it to still waters.
It was the most excruciating few months of my life.
Yet in another way, it was also one of the best.
Because in that time, a time in which I felt unable to help myself, people were there for me. Friends and family. Co-workers. Lovers past and present. Even complete strangers.
It was humbling. I had nothing to offer them in return…and still they were there.
The Heart Way is my opportunity to give something back, to be there for others the way others were there for me.
It’s a chance to be in the room with other folks, men and women, young and old. Single, married, divorced, widowed, or anything in between. It’s a chance to look into another person’s eyes, to hear their voice, maybe feel their hand on your shoulder and realize that we have more in common that we might at first think.
I don’t care if one person shows up. I don’t care if twenty people show up.
If nobody shows up...that’s fine too.
For me, in some ways, who comes isn’t the point. The point is being there.
I believe everybody deserves a happy romantic life. And I will do my part to help.
Next meeting is November 9 at Woodcroft library.
My email is thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com
If you need somebody, that’s where I will be.
A few people have asked me why I started the group.
Good question. The answer is stunningly unsurprising.
It started because of a girl.
In December of 09, I had a hard break-up. I’ll spare the details. They aren‘t all that exciting or dramatic. It was a break-up--no worse (and in some ways a lot better) than any other, but for whatever reason it hit me harder than most.
I don’t know why I had such a hard time after the break-up, and maybe I never will. Grief is funny like that, I‘ve learned. It never quite hits you the way you expect at the time you expect.
This one was a bad one. I was prepared for the emotions, but not the intensity of them or the way they would come out of nowhere like a storm out of clear blue sky, swamping me just when I thought I had made it to still waters.
It was the most excruciating few months of my life.
Yet in another way, it was also one of the best.
Because in that time, a time in which I felt unable to help myself, people were there for me. Friends and family. Co-workers. Lovers past and present. Even complete strangers.
It was humbling. I had nothing to offer them in return…and still they were there.
The Heart Way is my opportunity to give something back, to be there for others the way others were there for me.
It’s a chance to be in the room with other folks, men and women, young and old. Single, married, divorced, widowed, or anything in between. It’s a chance to look into another person’s eyes, to hear their voice, maybe feel their hand on your shoulder and realize that we have more in common that we might at first think.
I don’t care if one person shows up. I don’t care if twenty people show up.
If nobody shows up...that’s fine too.
For me, in some ways, who comes isn’t the point. The point is being there.
I believe everybody deserves a happy romantic life. And I will do my part to help.
Next meeting is November 9 at Woodcroft library.
My email is thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com
If you need somebody, that’s where I will be.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Inspiring
Bobcat Goldthwait is playing this weekend at The Comic Strip. I suggest you check them out. Local Jordan Chyzowski is middling, and if last night was any indication, he's looking sharp also.
Bobcat was scheduled to perform this Thursday through Saturday.
He showed up every night this week to work on material. He also watched all the other comics and paid attention to what they were doing.
That's inspiring. Here's one of the most talented guys I've ever seen and out of dedication or love he's still out there perfecting his craft.
If you haven't seen Bobcat lately or only know him from the Police Academy movies, you owe it do yourself to check out his stand-up.
There are recent clips here and here.
In other news, finished editing a short story. One more go-over and it goes off to market.
Preparations for the Pure Speculation festival on the 22-24 continue. Hope to see you there.
DAN'S SCHEDULE
The next Heart Way Support Group Meeting is October 5. Email thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com for registration or details.
I will be appearing at the 2010 Pure Speculation festival at the Radisson Hotel in Edmonton, Oct 22-24.
WRITING
Check out Dan's writing on relationships at thegatewayboyfriend.blogspot.com and learn how to get Dan's DATING FOR SHY GUYS book.
Bobcat was scheduled to perform this Thursday through Saturday.
He showed up every night this week to work on material. He also watched all the other comics and paid attention to what they were doing.
That's inspiring. Here's one of the most talented guys I've ever seen and out of dedication or love he's still out there perfecting his craft.
If you haven't seen Bobcat lately or only know him from the Police Academy movies, you owe it do yourself to check out his stand-up.
There are recent clips here and here.
In other news, finished editing a short story. One more go-over and it goes off to market.
Preparations for the Pure Speculation festival on the 22-24 continue. Hope to see you there.
DAN'S SCHEDULE
The next Heart Way Support Group Meeting is October 5. Email thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com for registration or details.
I will be appearing at the 2010 Pure Speculation festival at the Radisson Hotel in Edmonton, Oct 22-24.
WRITING
Check out Dan's writing on relationships at thegatewayboyfriend.blogspot.com and learn how to get Dan's DATING FOR SHY GUYS book.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Heart Way Group Update
I announced this at the meeting tonight, but for those of you weren't there...
November 9 will be the last Heart Way meeting of the year.
You can still reach me by email at thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com should anything come up for you.
Blog postings shall continue on the regular schedule at thegatewayboyfriend.blogspot.com
See you in the New Year
November 9 will be the last Heart Way meeting of the year.
You can still reach me by email at thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com should anything come up for you.
Blog postings shall continue on the regular schedule at thegatewayboyfriend.blogspot.com
See you in the New Year
Friday, October 01, 2010
Five Days Left...
until the next Heart Way Meeting.
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30pm at the Woodcroft Library Program Room.
Email thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com for details.
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30pm at the Woodcroft Library Program Room.
Email thegatewayboyfriend@gmail.com for details.
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