This Gift

I'm posting a great song tonight even though (1) it's not Christmas, and (2) the song's lyrics don't exactly match with the reason I'm posting it. 

But, I'm a huge fan of Christmas (which is only 3 months away), I'm a big fan of 98 Degrees (which is a constant source of amusement for my buddies), and tonight, I had my 3rd date with a really fantastic guy (who hopefully doesn't know about the blog). 

Too often, my blog seems to focus on the challenges and struggles of being gay, but there are so many other positives to this alternative lifestyle that I should be focusing on. 

One of best things we gays have is that feeling when you just start dating a guy . . . the goosebumps and churning stomachs that our straight brothers got to first experience years ago.  Even though we may be in our 20's, 30's, 40's and up before we truly experience the joys of blossoming romance, it's still a beautiful thing. 

So . . . I guess I'm posting this song because I wanted to share my good mood with you.  Even if it doesn't work out with the guy I was with tonight, dating in the gay world is a beautiful thing.

Enjoy the song, and feel free to rag on me for liking 98 Degrees!

Comments

[Peter]

Recognizing these feelings as an adult is even more fun than as a kid. Keep having fun dating!

[JR]

Nice thoughts.

A lot of times, I feel like I was cheated out of something because I didn't get to enjoy those heady first dates as a kid... but maybe Peter is onto something and being older and wise just makes it them that much more exciting.

[Jay]

I don't expect those goosebumps to ever disappear as I feel its more tied to your feelings for the person than your age.

I won't rail on you for liking 98 degrees, although I did kind of forget about them lol. Always good to be reminded. I liked alot of their music too!

[Shel]

Thanks for your very insightful comments on dating. Like someone above me just mentioned, I didn't get to do a lot of this when I was younger and now that I'm 38, I'm experiencing the goosebumps for the first time. WOW. I'm glad you wrote about that...and those boys are HOT!!!