Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The end of this era.... The launch of another one
This is official! I will not be blogging at this blog any longer. I will still have this account in case I need it later on, but if you want to find me (which I hope you do) I will be at http://orangemaze.wordpress.com
I hope you like the new place because I LOVE IT!
See ya at the NEW Orange Maze.
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
A change is in the works
This may come to a surprise to many of you, but don't fear what I am about to brief you on...
I have been desiring to move my blog to another service to commemorate my one-year anniversary since starting Orange Maze. But there has been a bug that screwed the layout on this blog that is forcing me to move the re-launch date two months before the One-year mark.
Instead of the original October 18, 2006 launch... The new date will be August 17th.
I'll update you guys later... along with the new URL. If you want to email me, remember its vjorange@hotmail.com.
I know that this new opportunity will boost my motivation to continue blogging and have fun along with all of you.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
Blogger's Bloc
What's up with me this time around. The lack of motivation? Taking another short break? blog drama? Traversing around the world? Did V.J. find his long-lost love?
NOPE!!
Although it would have been nice if I did find my mate while I was tucked in a world far away from my sun-state standard life in Florida. Am I quitting the search for my love or my quest to find what I really do prefer, sexually? No not really.
Writers have lost their skill in storytelling when their mind is blocked just the same way painters have lost their sense of creativity when all is dried out.
I feel as if I am in the same position. I am in a total blogger's block. It may be because I have nothing else to say at the moment or because I lost my skill of jotting down my thoughts on my blog. I could say that I have no more fuel to keep on going or if its just too expensive to refill my noggin with foreign oil (bad joke... So so sorry).
Whatever the excuse may be, It does not matter because its just that... An Excuse!
All I know is that I am far from the thought of ending this blog. There are so many thing my blogster friends need to know about me and there are loads of people I hope to reach through my blog. Perhaps have the opportunity to make a friend out of each of them I'll come to know.
Right now there is not much progress going on... There hasn't been any substantial activity since June. It almost makes me think why I even bother updating this blog if no one really reads this. I miss the old days when it was fun to post entries, read comments, and share things with new people that come by. Its the little bit of memory I have to continue blogging that keeps me going. My real reason to blog is make friends... Yes. But I do it for me, to meet new people and know the ones I have met already.
Until next time... Adios.
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What's up with me this time around. The lack of motivation? Taking another short break? blog drama? Traversing around the world? Did V.J. find his long-lost love?
NOPE!!
Although it would have been nice if I did find my mate while I was tucked in a world far away from my sun-state standard life in Florida. Am I quitting the search for my love or my quest to find what I really do prefer, sexually? No not really.
Writers have lost their skill in storytelling when their mind is blocked just the same way painters have lost their sense of creativity when all is dried out.
I feel as if I am in the same position. I am in a total blogger's block. It may be because I have nothing else to say at the moment or because I lost my skill of jotting down my thoughts on my blog. I could say that I have no more fuel to keep on going or if its just too expensive to refill my noggin with foreign oil (bad joke... So so sorry).
Whatever the excuse may be, It does not matter because its just that... An Excuse!
All I know is that I am far from the thought of ending this blog. There are so many thing my blogster friends need to know about me and there are loads of people I hope to reach through my blog. Perhaps have the opportunity to make a friend out of each of them I'll come to know.
Right now there is not much progress going on... There hasn't been any substantial activity since June. It almost makes me think why I even bother updating this blog if no one really reads this. I miss the old days when it was fun to post entries, read comments, and share things with new people that come by. Its the little bit of memory I have to continue blogging that keeps me going. My real reason to blog is make friends... Yes. But I do it for me, to meet new people and know the ones I have met already.
Until next time... Adios.
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Friday, July 28, 2006
He's Bringing Sexy Back
This video I got from YouTube. The song played in the short home-made dance skit is Justin Timberlake's new single from his second solo album. This song, like the rest of the album gives a different vibe and impression on Mr. JT. But before I go one, enjoy the short sample and the four guys in the video. If you ask me.... I really adore the two guys on the left!
I am enjoying the song pretty well, even if the official music video is not what I would expect from a very upbeat, shut-the-fuck-up-and-dance track. These four divine beings are far more enjoyable then watching one JT, but that's making me go on a tangent. Nonetheless, my head is banging, my heart is thumping and my feet are tapping to the beat. If you want to see the official music video that Mr. T'Lake appears in, just go to his MySpace profile.
By the way, I am loving how Justin's voice was altered. It sounds more electronic and spacey than what I am used to hearing him. I am hesitant to say JT sounds like a girl in the song, so I'll say his voice sounds more androgynous (unisex).
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Bad habits die hard
I made a new promise to myself about getting rid of an uncontrollable addiction I've been having for a LONG time. I would assume it's common practice among all guys because we are the intended audience of this mess, so I call it.
I am talking about the very lustful Porn industry. I get "turned on" more with the m2m, twink, sugar daddy, Bears, bareback, blowjob action that Gay porn features. The reason I want to stop gazing and relieving my aroused phallus from its stress is because I am just bored of it. Its really getting old and I have re-evaluated my views on sex and pleasure. I think romance and love is more satisfying than my lust-filled desires and sexual fantasies.
So I am publishing this entry because writing of my commitment to diminish my gay porn addiction may be more helpful than leaving my thoughts unwritten. I tend to follow through my everyday things and goals if I write them down. So here's the post you may be laughing at. :)
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The New Mr. Marlin: Dan Uggla
Uggla (L) in the '06 All-Star Game... Go Marlins!
He is the new second basemen of the Florida Marlins baseball team. Actually, I think the majority of Marlins roster are full of rookies and newbies, but that's not the point.
Dan Uggla his surname reads similar to the word "ugly," has been a solid all-around contributor to the surprising success to my Florida Marlins. There is nothing ugly about his baseball skills and his playboy looks.
Some gay dudes wonder why other guys love sports and following them. Dan Uggla is one of a thousand reasons why we do. In any sport, there's entertainment, pride, excitement, victory and defeat... Then there's sex appeal.
That's why I love watching sports.
--let's go fish!
[Miami Herald: "Rise and shine" 2006 MLB ALL-STAR GAME]
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Uggla (L) in the '06 All-Star Game... Go Marlins!
A Guy's Perfect Body... It's Art
Let me first mention a disclaimer before I begin my entry. I know it's shallow to be admiring a guy's perfect body and superficial to find and love a partner for their divine physique, but there are no denials by me that a body, in the perfect form is an artsy masterpiece.
A number of sculptures and paintings do focus on the beauty of the form of the male or female body. There are the Venus de Milo, Michelangelo's David, and for the sake of mentioning, the mysterious Mona Lisa (although its not a sculpture and has nothing to do with beauty).
Even though I don't focus my attraction towards guys (or girls) entirely on their physical attributes, I have to admire (and enjoy) the eye candy of a Guy's perfect body, just for the viewing pleasure.
So with that said.... Here is a to-die-for photo I found around the blogosphere of a very attractive swimmer. No, its not my favorite swimmer, Michael Phelps
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Finally I am back! Time has been very nice to allow me to do something I have always enjoyed, blogging. Now that I am here Let me first share with you the most important of entries I have been desiring to type for a while... About that well known Rainbow I saw.
It was June 25th of this year, a Sunday afternoon that was overcast by showering clouds and a sun peeking through the light gray sky. The mixture of sunshine, clouds, and tiny droplets of rain made my rainy day unusually pleasant.
My house is not surrounded by fences, at least not yet, so I was able to watch my lawn, the empty parcel of land and the tree-filled conservation area (behind my house) turn from mundane to some vivid shades of green. The icing on top of that spectacular view was the rainbow forming over Osceola county.
Although, this was not the first time I saw a rainbow, I found out that not many of you get the chance to spot one, it was the first time I got to admire a rainbow not only for the beauty it portrays as a natural wonder bust also for the symbolism its associated with the LGBT rights movement. Admiring the rainbow as a symbol, a logo, for many Americans and citizens of the world is what made that day, week even my 20th birthday that much sweeter.
I consider that particular rainbow as a statement from God (don't think I am loosing it, please). What do I get from it? Well, because I am an optimist, I view that Homosexuality is no more sinful than adultery, greed, gluttony, fornication, betrayal and envy. I mentioned the term sinful because some things of homosexuality are stated in the Bible as such. Its something I have to live with and believe that I am doing no harm to society because I am questioning my sexuality. Being attracted to guys is something I have noticed since childhood and no one, not even me nor my parents can correct it. I have feelings towards guys for a reason and perhaps God has a purpose for my life I have to live with. I have no problem with that.
I never knew I can get so much thoughts from watching a rainbow.
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Finally I am back! Time has been very nice to allow me to do something I have always enjoyed, blogging. Now that I am here Let me first share with you the most important of entries I have been desiring to type for a while... About that well known Rainbow I saw.
It was June 25th of this year, a Sunday afternoon that was overcast by showering clouds and a sun peeking through the light gray sky. The mixture of sunshine, clouds, and tiny droplets of rain made my rainy day unusually pleasant.
My house is not surrounded by fences, at least not yet, so I was able to watch my lawn, the empty parcel of land and the tree-filled conservation area (behind my house) turn from mundane to some vivid shades of green. The icing on top of that spectacular view was the rainbow forming over Osceola county.
Although, this was not the first time I saw a rainbow, I found out that not many of you get the chance to spot one, it was the first time I got to admire a rainbow not only for the beauty it portrays as a natural wonder bust also for the symbolism its associated with the LGBT rights movement. Admiring the rainbow as a symbol, a logo, for many Americans and citizens of the world is what made that day, week even my 20th birthday that much sweeter.
I consider that particular rainbow as a statement from God (don't think I am loosing it, please). What do I get from it? Well, because I am an optimist, I view that Homosexuality is no more sinful than adultery, greed, gluttony, fornication, betrayal and envy. I mentioned the term sinful because some things of homosexuality are stated in the Bible as such. Its something I have to live with and believe that I am doing no harm to society because I am questioning my sexuality. Being attracted to guys is something I have noticed since childhood and no one, not even me nor my parents can correct it. I have feelings towards guys for a reason and perhaps God has a purpose for my life I have to live with. I have no problem with that.
I never knew I can get so much thoughts from watching a rainbow.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
Orange Update: Rainbow Edition
As the name of the edition suggest, I have been desiring to write about a rainbow that I spotted in the final week of June. There is more to the story than just a picturesque photo-op with sparkling wonder from mother nature. In fact, it spans a block of three consecutive days which I listened, watched, read, and saw symbols and "signs" that I'll interpret whenever I get the chance to update my blog.
Speaking of updates, sorry for the lack of them in the past few weeks. I never intended to take a long hiatus from something I enjoy doing. But with increased interest from my brother to use the internet (I only have one computer in my house). Together with this being my summer vacation, work, school registration, and "stuff," I never imagined that I would have a full plate of things to do in a "vacation."
In all sincerity, I also lost a bit of my motivation to create blog entries. That may be contributed with the ordeal [om] from last month. I have received an email questioning my neutrality and that really ticked me the wrong way. Yes, I am now weary and careful to believing everything I read since then, but I don't read blogs entirely for their honesty and credibility, although those are qualities I admire... Blogging has an entertainment value and will stir many emotions at once. I'll end this topic at that. I have better things to worry about.
Finally, I took some time off from my routine and visited the city I used to call home (although I still consider it my hometown), Miami! If you have followed my blog for a while, you'll know this trip was not my first nor will it be my last to South Florida. It was a short two-day vacation, but I had fun nonetheless. There some things I observed and bothered me a bit, so I'll share that info soon...
Hopefully sooner rather than later!
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Speaking of updates, sorry for the lack of them in the past few weeks. I never intended to take a long hiatus from something I enjoy doing. But with increased interest from my brother to use the internet (I only have one computer in my house). Together with this being my summer vacation, work, school registration, and "stuff," I never imagined that I would have a full plate of things to do in a "vacation."
In all sincerity, I also lost a bit of my motivation to create blog entries. That may be contributed with the ordeal [om] from last month. I have received an email questioning my neutrality and that really ticked me the wrong way. Yes, I am now weary and careful to believing everything I read since then, but I don't read blogs entirely for their honesty and credibility, although those are qualities I admire... Blogging has an entertainment value and will stir many emotions at once. I'll end this topic at that. I have better things to worry about.
Finally, I took some time off from my routine and visited the city I used to call home (although I still consider it my hometown), Miami! If you have followed my blog for a while, you'll know this trip was not my first nor will it be my last to South Florida. It was a short two-day vacation, but I had fun nonetheless. There some things I observed and bothered me a bit, so I'll share that info soon...
Hopefully sooner rather than later!
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Song stuck in my head: "Amazing Life" by Jem
I know this happens to the best of us, and for the most part, the song replays itself in one's mind in an endless loop. Sometimes the tracks are great head-banging songs, nice soothing tunes, or a horrible played-out nuisance.
At this moment, Amazing Life is the song that I just can't get enough of. At least not until I find a way to obtain the track and play out the song until I have no choice than to puke the mp3 out of my collective soul.
Unfortunately, iTunes does not have the song by Jem (comparable but she's better than Dido) available to download individually because its an exclusive track to a compilation album. Which means I have to spend more money I did not plan to invest to purchase the whole CD, a second volume soundtrack to Six Feet Under, the former HBO show.
I have no problems with spending more money for the whole CD, I just don't have money to lavish myself with an amazing song. I'll save extra change though.
Here is the lyrics of track, performed by the Welsh native beauty, Jem:
I know this happens to the best of us, and for the most part, the song replays itself in one's mind in an endless loop. Sometimes the tracks are great head-banging songs, nice soothing tunes, or a horrible played-out nuisance.
At this moment, Amazing Life is the song that I just can't get enough of. At least not until I find a way to obtain the track and play out the song until I have no choice than to puke the mp3 out of my collective soul.
Unfortunately, iTunes does not have the song by Jem (comparable but she's better than Dido) available to download individually because its an exclusive track to a compilation album. Which means I have to spend more money I did not plan to invest to purchase the whole CD, a second volume soundtrack to Six Feet Under, the former HBO show.
I have no problems with spending more money for the whole CD, I just don't have money to lavish myself with an amazing song. I'll save extra change though.
Here is the lyrics of track, performed by the Welsh native beauty, Jem:
Come with me I want to show you something You don'’t see You'’ve given up trying Watch the leaves Rustling in the wind The summer breeze That's living and dying Ah, Ah Come with me Remember when you were So carefree Laughing not crying Spin around And listen carefully Can you hear the sound Of living and dying It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life (x2) Come with me Stop making it so hard You can be Laughing not crying Nothing'’s changed Just got to recognise That it'’s a game Of living and dying Ah, Ah It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life (x4) Come on now baby please Just look around Look around it's there ItÃ’s good to feel alive Feel alive, feel alive This amazing life It's good to feel alive Feel alive, feel alive This amazing life This amazing life Relax it's easy, relax it's easy This amazing lifeIf you ask me for an interpretation, I will concur with an insight I read online. In the song, the protagonist is persuading a loved one to axe the idea of commiting suicide because of the potential of living a wonderful life... Its just my interpretation but there so many ways to spin the lyrics and get different meanings out of it. --It's good to feel alive! [Photo Source] [Jem: Official Website] [Radio Paradise: Amazing Life's song web page] [Amazon.com: Six Feet Under, Vol. 2]***you can hear the sample track on this page [[V.J. Civic; 7/05/2006 07:43:00 PM 1 Oranges Left links to this post]]
