After searching for a store with an iPad 2 in stock (with no luck), I finally decided to order one. Hopefully it ships earlier than predicted, but it's on its way!

Oh, and for those who haven't seen my first real YouTube video (about finding iPad 2 stock), you can take a look at it right here:

A senior, Kayla K., came out to her entire high school in an amazing speech. If you're reading this, Ms. K, I want to say thanks. I have a tremendous amount of respect for you for sharing your story and you've made my night a great one. You're an amazing woman and an incredible speaker!

To everyone else: let's get this video a million views!

I figured I needed to blog about something, so it’s going to be this. This is a shoe designed by Alexander McQueen.

Yes. A shoe. Specifically, the Alexander McQueen Armadillo heels. Made famous by Lady Gaga’s music video for “Bad Romance,” these babies are ten inches of skyscraping footwear. And Alexander McQueen’s models refused to wear them. Seriously. It could be worse… Somehow.

This post's title is from another of Lady Gaga's songs, “Fashion,” written for the feature film “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (and then totally botched by another artist who shall remain nameless). Here's the original version by Lady Gaga:

You've probably heard about the gay teenagers who committed suicide recently. To their families, friends and everyone hurt by this, I offer my sincerest condolences. I know how much loss hurts, but I can't begin to understand what you're going through.

I didn't know them personally, but from the photographs I've seen, they were wonderful, vibrant teenagers. They live on, both in our hearts and minds, and where ever comes next. They will not be forgotten.

I was bullied when I was still going to school, and "gay" was thrown around like it was a baseball during a game of catch. (Of course, being the kid I was, I'd simply respond with "yes, I'm happy." If the bullies didn't exist, that would've been true.) Things eventually escalated, and—sparing you the depressing details—I was rescued from that school.

Unfortunately, that option isn't available for a lot of kids. Bullying has been a constant problem for decades, which is only worsened on both sides by hormones, and—to top it all off—it's not the only thing that's negatively affecting thousands of gay or questioning teenagers all over the world.

With all of the political and religious nonsense on the radio, television and Internet, it's very, very hard to think positively. Even though it's true, "it gets better" seems to be a delusion and not reality. Of course it does get better, but saying it isn't as convincing as it needs to be.

The "It Gets Better" campaign, started by Dan Savage, has been taking the Internet by storm. Sadly, they came too late. If this support was here a few months ago, it's possible they'd still be alive. I am so sorry that the lives of these wonderful guys were claimed by this tragedy. But unlike a terrorist attack, no one has solved the problem behind it.

The most unfortunate thing about all of this is that gay rights has become a fight for survival. It's no longer about letting two men or women get married—this is about life or death. It's gotten so bad that Uganda considered the death penalty for LGBT people, and there are several countries that already have the death penalty for homosexual behavior.

These governments and the anti-gay conglomerates in America and abroad are no better than the Nazi regime. No, they haven't killed over six million Jews—but how many does it take to get peoples' attention? Ten thousand? Two million? Why isn't one enough?

This is war. This isn't just the fight for marriage anymore. We've been knocked down, bullied, threatened and killed. We've advanced and retreated, we've forged and broken alliances, and—the most unfortunate part of all this—we've had casualties. Thousands of them. From public figures like Harvey Milk, to regular teenagers like Matthew Shepard and the latest victims of this tragedy.

If you count all of the damage this has done—to individuals, families, even entire neighborhoods—the cost will amount higher than the Iraq war, the Vietnam War, World War II or any other war in the history of mankind.

With all of this, it's no wonder LGBT people have higher rates of depression than their straight counterparts.

So when the anti-gay zealots tell you to stop, to give up, or make you feel like you're not the coolest person on the planet (and you are), I want you to remember two things.

One, Laura Roslin's battle cry.

No. Not now. Not ever. Do you hear me? I will use every cannon, every bomb, every bullet, every weapon I have down to my own eye teeth to end you. I swear it. I'm coming for all of you.

And two. Even if the title or the artist turns you off, you need to give this one a listen-through—and watch it. It's one of the best music videos I've ever seen.

So when will the fight for survival end? How much more will it take? Five more suicides? A dozen more murders because they're gay? A thousand more hate crimes? A million more cases of depression?

No more. It stops here. And we've got the greatest advantage—love.

Keep fighting. It does get better. Know it, own your life and love yourself.

I despise politics, so hopefully this blog will return to normal posts after this on

It's been a while since the vote on September 21 regarding Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Unfortunately, the senate has put approved John McCain's filibuster of DADT.

Shortly after, I sent out an email to some friends and family about Don't Ask, Don't Tell, including what it is, and striking down the major arguments against its repeal.

Aside from my mom and aunt, there was only one (positive) response.

Just one response out of about a dozen people. One.

To say I am displeased with those who are supposed to be representing us would be an understatement. Corruption—regardless of intent—is all too common. Case in point: according to several recent polls, most people aren't against the repeal of DADT. And guess what the senate did? Filibuster it.

All the more reason not to trust these people with the administration of the federal government.

So when you vote in this year's election, ignore what your emotions are saying. Really. Actually think about it. You have a brain, use it!

As a side note: Obama is, for all intents and purposes, a traitor to practically everyone he promised beneficial legislation to during his campaign. He's made a lot of promises to the gay community that he's never followed through on. Even when congress was making progress on Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal—without Barry's help—he took credit for it. He's not an ally to anyone except himself. Progressive America accidentally … the entire nation. Thanks.