First I would like to talk about my favourite holiday...Veterans Day. For those non-NATO citizens, this day is internationally recognized as the Victory in Europe Day. I love this day. It is one of the few holidays that I really feel for. This isn't just because my brother is in the military, it is part, but not the entire reason. I am a huge patriot. I love my country. Although, some may argue that my country is the head of all evilness in the world, I will always support my country and her people...even if I don't agree with my countrys actions. Regardless, Veterans Day along with Memorial Day, December 7th ""A date which will live in infamy"", Patriot Day, Independence Day, and D-Day gives me a feeling that I can't explain. For it is more that patriotism,even more that nationalism, it could be described as obsession. It really could. I love my country. I am a hardcore Republican and I believe my country is the best. I know others have different views, but that is my personal believe. Anyhow, I was in my glory on Veterans Day. With my brother leaving for South Korea in December, I believe I feel closer to these holidays than ever before. But that's my thing.
Now, StandUp Day was Monday. I don't know how many,if any, participated, but I did. I was donning my StandUp, pride, and domestic violence bracelet. I feel strongly about all of these issues. Well obviously, I feel strongly against domestic violence. Duh! I felt very empowered. I felt like I meant something to someone, I am not quite sure who, but someone. And I feel as though it is my responsibility as a capable gay male to attempt to stop bullying, not just anti-LGBT, but all bullying. My strong feelings against bullying...I have trouble putting words to them. I truly do. Ben Cohen and his foundation, StandUp, work hard to push bullying out of schools,society, and just overall get it the hell out. I feel as though I owe it to Ben, my friends, my mentors, and my mentees to make a difference in school, and anywhere I may be, to help any one that I feel need it. I have always felt this way, but recently I have felt more confident and more secure that I will be able to help someone. And that is probably my favourite part about being...well me.
