I woke up this morning to read on my Yahoo! news that the governor of my hometown has finally passed the same-sex marriage law! I've been waiting for New York to get on board since Vermont introduced civil unions back in 2000. What took you so long, New York?! Being and born and raised Chelsea girl, this hit home emotionally and thought of all my friends who will have the same rights as I did before I got dumped. I immediately called my dear friend Michael in New York and asked if there would be a wedding that I should plan on coming to in the near future to his partner of 7 years, Steven. Sweet, ironic dear Michael replied that "We're not getting married until you can get married. You've been served unjustly!" Very funny. I miss my boys in New York.
Today in Paris was also Gay Pride and my neighborhood was on fire! I had never seen it more alive than today. The energy was just thriving on the streets with music pulsing out of cafes and bars, arches of festive rainbow balloons over the little streets and a surplus of half naked men whose asses were more toned and sculpted than mine will ever be. Unfortunately, I had plans on the other side of town and walked the long way to the metro to feel that I was still a part of the festivities. Today is a wonderful day in history celebrating freedom, letting go of old ideas of traditions and looking into the future. I could learn a thing or two about that...Happy Pride!