Halloween

We could be sister!!!!

Halloween

Thoughts

Thinking of you, wherever you are,

We pray for our sorrows to end,
and hope that our hearts will blend.
Now I will step forward to realise this wish.

And who knows:
starting a new journey may not be so hard
or maybe it has already begun.

There are many worlds,
but they share the same sky-
one sky, one destiny.

Waiting....

Why does it always feel like something you want you must always wait for it. When you want things to go your way, but yet you have no control over it. You Count down the months which in turn become days, to hours than minutes. But to you it seems like Years away. Yes years. I feel excited but also sad at the same time. Happy to start a new chapter in my life that i hope will become my life until i die. But yet the sadness... Sad about leaving a wonderful city that is filled with Friends, Family, wonderful memories, hard times, happiness, first things, and jobs. I need this change... I no longer want to be lonely. I want to grow old. I need "Special Times" with him. I want to be there for my hubby, start a life with him. Met new friends in Seattle and continue the ones that are there. I was to play rugby there again with the Quake. Get a new job and hope to benefit as growing as a person. I also want to keep all of my friends in Portland. They mean the World to me. If i could, i would pack all of them with me and take care of all of you. I am scared not knowing what Seattle has in store for me, but all i can do is go into it with positive energy and thought. So in closing i will leave you with something on your mind....

If you had to choose a new life....Would you?

Drag Queen Antics!!

For many of you out there. I use to be a Drag queen in my younger years.
Tonight i have the most pleasure of meeting one of the Famous Female impersonators. Darcelle and Roxy. Both a fantastic gentleman/host welcomed eight people into their Beautiful Victorian home. The evening started with everyone piling into the Parlor room for greetings and introductions. I brought my friend Tony along. We were greeted by Lindsay, Darcelle, Roxy, two other gay dads from the school and Katy. Wine was poured, the awe of the rooms filled my thoughts with questions about each piece of art work, why the choose that piece, where i can find it. Many stories of what the house was used for and built was a large part of mine. The house was built by a husband and wife, until the wife died and the husband sold it. Than the house became a brothel. It was one of the first places the sailors would come and get their fix on gambling, sex, and booze. After it was shut down by the mayor of Portland at that time. It was sold to some religious man. After that Darcelle and Roxy purchased it and have been calling it home. I love the taste these two have. They have put so much time and effort into their home. I felt like i died and went to heaven. It was my dream home! A home i begged them if they needed a house boy i would be more than happy to be one! The Walls all fabric's put up by hand. Same with some of the Ceiling. How many stories from that house came out of Roxy's mouth. (BTW that is his birth name) It was a great honor to spend the evening in their home. I have worked by the side of Darcelle many times and after all these years he remembers me. If you are ever in portland you really need to stop in and say Hello to Darcelle.


Tell them Phoenix sent you!

Creme to the Brulee

I made this.. Dear GOD! So good and easy... Yum!

Ch ch changes...

To whom it may Concern:

I Derek Chavez, have been offered a new change in life. I will be moving to Seattle Washington to be closer to my partner. I am both excited and scared about this change. I look forward to growing with my partner and creating more memories. I am sadden to be leaving such a great city, friends, memories, student/parents, and co workers. I plan to change my career, travel more, take care of my partner. This is letting everyone know that i will no longer be an Oregonian. I will be a Washingtonian. I might be moving soon than i think.

I can't wait!

One day...

I will have my own Super heroes!

Giving up...

Sometimes i feel like giving up. Not on life or killing myself. But on work. I love my job, but the fact that i work with a controlling hag that always gets her way. Tomorrow is the yearly fundraiser which i am not looking forward to. I will be slaved around in the land of Face painting for two hours! While the other head teacher get to go around and play the game and activities with her son. Her excuse is that she could not find a sitter for her son and the father is in mexico and she just wants him to enjoy it. Give me a fucking break. I work harder than her to teach my students life skills and give them lessons that challenge their minds. She on the other hand yells at them and does nothing. She wonders why i am mad at times. Even when i ask her to help me she always needs to leave and go do something elsewhere. Well i am not the head teacher but i should be. On top of this what will happen tomorrow is that my boss will get to the point of drunk and just laugh and smile with all the parents and encourage them to buy things. Well i am going to express things about her playing favorites with teachers. And that it is Illegal for me to work that Fundraiser ever again! I am hourly not Salary. And where is it in my job description to do stuff like this. Plus my boss never listens to me or give me advice on what to do with my co worker. I am honestly lost with her and can never depend on her. She leaves work early at 9 or sometimes 10. To never return until the next morning. So when i want to talk to her about stuff i can never. I am ready to just tell people off and hope that they see wrong that they have made.

God...if you are out there... help me get past this!

Really??? ........

God help me....

I love you. From your crazy pictures of me eating schnauzers, to your beautiful poem about a teacher's desire to be remembered by his students, to your positive quote of upbeat song lyrics, to your sexy butt. I love you from top to bottom, left to right, heart and soul. God help me.

Papi

I got this from papi today! I love him more than he knows!

Growing Up.. ..

One day...

You will be much older than you are now.
Much knowledge will be flowing in your Brain.
You will be ready to take on the world.
The people who have gotten you ready will be much older as well.
Please do not forget about me and all the learning skills i have passed on to you.
Remember the places we have gone. The things we have seen. The songs we sang.
The countless times i have held you and made injuries feel better.
Remember our hugs each morning and our good-byes at the end of school.
Remember that i listened to you and that you did the same for me.
Remember everything.
When you get older, i know you will make me proud!

That's what friends are for...

"If you were not at the party.. you missed a good time!"

This past Sunday, friends, Family member likeness, bloggers, and co workers all met up for a fantastic meeting party. It was such a great mix of a crowd. All gay men expect the token straight couple. We chatted about our lives, jobs, playing swords, pets, and food. There was so much food and wonderful drinks. Blair even showed out some tunes. Blair plays a great "hello" by Lionel Richie. Even Mason wanted to join in on the Fun. Our hosts have a beautiful home filled with many things from their lives and adventures they have done together. If you misses the Tribute to Undies Monday you can catch it here!! It was great to be out of my comfort zone and relax.

Thank you boys, I look forward to more Adventures with you!


P.S Get Better Arnie!!

Strenght in Numbers!

I was searching for a poem that i wanted to share about friendship. Currently one of our blogger friend's mother is going through a tough time right now. I want to be there for them as much as i am. That is the type of person i am. Caring, Compassionate, loving. While searching for something to encourage them I found this. I cried upon reading this. I hope this bring much strength for them. Please keep them in your thoughts and pray for their mother!

You give me strength to believe
that everything will turn out alright,
that my greatest worry take heed and take flight,
and that tomorrow, such a day will surely come.

You give me strength to find hope
in all that I do and the days that draw near,
in all your promises that I long to hear,
and in that love will someday find me.

You give me strength to live life
to know that everyday will end with another to follow,
and that people will hurt you and bring you sorrow,
but there is always another sunrise.

You give me strength to be;
to wake up each morning and feel like I should,
and even though he broke my heart there is someone that never would,
and that I am actually worth something.

You are my strength in all that I do.
I can make it through each day knowing I have you there,
and waking up is easier because in your heart you care,
and you are my will to fight.

You are my smile I wear across my face,
and the reminder in the back of my mind when I think of her,
that she will be OK and of that you are sure.
You give me strength to believe.

The boys are back in town...

I had the pleasure of meeting the other half of Arnie, Blair Kimball.
Handsome, Sweet, Ted Allen look a like, Well Mannered. It was Arnie and I's second "Date" And Blair's and i first encounter. Blair is much much Hotter in person. We went to Pastini's.
It was sunny today. A bit cool for this October. I was greeted to both men Big Smiles, Warm Hugs and wonderful lunch. We chatted about our lives, dogs, this coming weekend, my family, my Nickname "Auntie Peaches". It was a matter of minutes when we talked about Rules and measuring things. Lol I think i find some great new friends! Here are some pictures we took. I am really looking forward to meeting Mason and seeing their home.

Dinner...

I never knew...

Don't these two boys look the same?
Ted Allen And Blair Kimball look the same. Both are gay studs. Like wines and food. Both are hotties. Please tell me, Don't they look alike?

This Weekend.

First of all.. Food Network.. I hate you. Ok not really, i love you. I was watching the Barefoot Contessa today and watched this! OMG this weekend i plan to make this. The way she made it look so easy. Every since i watched Julie & Julia i just want to cook. I also was watching about steak. I want to make this tonight but will just have to wait. I will let you know how it taste!

For the shrimp:

nocoupons

• 2 pounds (12 to 15-count) shrimp
• 1 tablespoon good olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:

nocoupons

• 1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread them in 1 layer. Roast for 8 to10 minutes, just until pink and firm and cooked through. Set aside to cool.

For the sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve as a dip with the shrimp.

Do Firemen and children mix?

Well boys and girls. It's that time of year. Where i take my class to the Fire station where we get to meet, talk, learn, and enjoy some of the great firemen of Portland. We were greeted by Fireman John,(pictured below in fire gear) He told us all bout what fire can do, and how not to play with fire. He walked us through the fire truck, put on and off his gear, gave the children fire hats, and took a class picture with us. Also the daddy of firemen was there to give me a spanking...(notice both firmen poses ... looks like someone was a calendar model..guess which one) Overall the fire station is my favorite fieldtrip of all! Feel free to oogoogle the firemen!

Happiness is just an arm's reach away.

Sleeping alone sucks. This morning i reached over to feel my companion. I was alone...


i miss you

Fall....

Leaves

How silently they tumble down
And come to rest upon the ground
To lay a carpet, rich and rare,
Beneath the trees without a care,
Content to sleep, their work well done,
Colors gleaming in the sun.

At other times, they wildly fly
Until they nearly reach the sky.
Twisting, turning through the air
Till all the trees stand stark and bare.
Exhausted, drop to earth below
To wait, like children, for the snow.