So I went with my friend (Conor) to Port Coquitlam. In my first time in that city, I was called a fag twice. This sort of thing would NEVER have happened in Vancouver. I mean, maybe in Vancouver people are too busy to care about two guys arm-in-arm but it was just... really disappointing, and kind of scary. The first time happened when my friend and I were walking on a bridge and a stupid guy driving a truck yelled something as he drove by, but I couldn't pick out what it was. Immediately, my friend dropped his arm from min. He told me the guy yelled, "FAG!" at us, which was a lot to take in, because I've never directly been called that, so it hurt, even if it was from some anonymous guy. The second time happened (and my friend and I weren't linking arms or anything; just walking) when a bunch of jock-ish guys yelled at us across the street. I didn't really look at them because I didn't see the point. My friend told me that if they were to cross the street, we would have to be prepared to run. And that was something I've never been used to. Calling us names is one thing, but harassing us is another. I got a little scared because I'm in another town and I have to be ready to run from people who might want to see me dead. It was just... unnerving. Thankfully, it didn't have to come down to that, but I don't know if I want to go back to that city.
My friend has told me about how he gets called names at school. Even though I've never been put down for who I am, whether it be at school or in public, I sort of had a glimpse of what life was like for him. Everything is just so unnecessary.
I know I've said this before but what it all comes down to is that there are certain people in this world that would kill me just for being who I am, and it makes me sad and angry because I know you guys won't really know what it feels like. I mean, straight people seem to take everything for granted (ie. PDA, marriage, kids, etc.) without really appreciating what gay people have to go through, ya know? Anyway, I could go on about this but I'm sure none of you want to read about it (especially Lily, who only reads short posts apparently)
I'll probably find out on Monday (tomorrow) what my schedule is going to be like this year. Ah... first day at school. What a weird feeling. I'll let you know what time I have school on Thursday. Also, what's with this weird 6-lap race thing/water fight? Sounds kinda... I don't know, sketchy? But I'm sure we can make it work somehow. (And btw, I probably won't be as wet as you guys, haha)
See you all later!
~~Aaron
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