Strength Today

Well, might as well get this out in the open...



This is the product of a last minute fund raiser called "Mr. Relay" where the men become girls. Having been dropped on my head twice as a baby, I gave it my all and created "Amethyst".

I thought I was going to blow all the other bitches off the stage, but some major talent emerged. The winner was chosen based on how much money they managed to collect from all the drag queen fans in the audience. I took 2nd place with $131 cold hard ones gathered. The winner collected $265, but I'm pretty sure he stuffed his own bucket with $100! The bottom line is, by reducing all of our manly pride down to atomic level, we raised about $1000 bucks with this event alone. We also had a lot of fun.



My first Relay was pretty cool. It was very emotional but I was impressed by how well I was able to hold it together. I even had a Survivor speach which is nearly impossible not to get choked up. I've finally turned the corner on accepting this new life of mine and have started making a ton of new friends in the process.

If you ever want to be around a great bunch of people, attend a Relay. Aside from the lack of alcohol, it's a party. This thing goes all night. Nothing like karaoke over stadium loud speakers at 3AM. The goal is to keep someone on the track walking at all times and they do a great job making sleep next to impossible, yet fill the evening with fun. Can't wait till next year.

Posted by James on 5/05/2007 at 5/05/2007 08:15:00 PM | Permalink