OBLIQUITY65

I'm a 42 year-old gay man living in a wonky world. I get by with a little help from my friends and quantities of high-grade pharmaceuticals. My therapist says that blogging can be therapeutic. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that he just doesn’t want to listen to all of my crap. Considering how much I have to pay the bastard, I think one of us is getting screwed. Nonetheless, I assure you before we part each other’s company—at least one of us will be extremely embarrassed. That said, I feel I should share some deep, dark secret with you. Luckily, I’ve made a promise with myself to never talk about my ill-fated porn ‘adult entertainment’ career in public any longer. Instead, I shall share one of the Obliquity’s Ten Keys to Life with you: Every man should have a proper skin care regimen. As for the other nine, you'll have to buy my book (if I ever finish it). In summation, I am a bloody mess and there are crime scene photographs to prove it. If you still want to know more, here are a ‘few’ tidbits that my lawyer says are ‘acceptable’ for public consumption:

100 Things:

I was born in Truth or Consequences, NM in a hospital run by nuns.

I am the older of two children; I have a sister who is four years younger.

My parents divorced when I was 5 years old.

I am 6'1"tall.

I wear a size 13 shoe.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a heart surgeon.

I worked for the federal government for 10 years.

My given name, Albert, is a family name; I'm the third generation.

Most friends call me A. or ARG (which are my initials).

Additionally, I answer to Argo or Go or A.Go (among others).

I have Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Economics.

I intend to finish my graduate work in Economics at some point along this wild ride.

I once had sex with one of my sister's boyfriends. Oops!

I realized I was gay my freshman year of high school.

It took a bit longer to come to terms with that discovery.

I've never had sex with a woman.

I attended New Mexico State University.

I've been in two serious long-term relationships.

I'm currently single. Not by choice.

I just have standards (or so I tell myself).

I have an oral fixation…paging Dr. Freud.

My favorite flower is the calla lily.

I have an adopted cat named Pokey and a dog named Celeste.

I am a major candle connoisseur.

I believe every man should have a skin care regimen post-haste.

I have a major crush on Ewan McGregor.

I am a CNN/Anderson Cooper 360 junkie.

I subscribe to more magazines than any one man should.

I am a major music junkie

There are over 10,000 CDs in my collection.

I have three iPods.

I think Jennifer Garner is hot.

I collect miniature shoes.

I'm a Coca-Cola guy.

I was 18 when I lost my virginity.

I was voted 'most studious' in my senior class in high school.

My favorite number is 13.

My favorite colors are red, purple and green.

I was raised Roman Catholic.

I have a DVD porn collection.

I am fascinated by Peter Carl Faberge.

I'm a liberal Democrat.

I love spicy foods.

I love gadgets, gizmos and toys.

I am extremely organized.

I collect Peyton Manning memorabilia.

I do needlepoint and find it to be very relaxing.

I give a mean deep tissue massage.

I believe in the power of aromatherapy.

I own every book Agatha Christie wrote.

I have a man purse.

I'm nearsighted.

I wear glasses when I read and watch television--sometimes.

My longest relationship was over four years.

The first thing I notice on a guy are his eyes; then his smile.

I adore a man with an accent.

Among my favorite aromas: green fig, lemon, tuberose, & vetiver.

I sleep in a king-sized bed, often sideways.

I love crossword puzzles.

I sketch, paint, journal, make cards and design jewelry.

I'm currently working on a novel and a screenplay.

I wasn't comfortable in my "gay skin" until I was 29 years old.

I'm fascinated by finials and architectural columns.

I'm fairly vain.

I talk way too much.

The best concerts I've ever seen: Tina Turner & Scissor Sisters.

I'm an extremely romantic person.

I have no tattoos or piercings.

My favorite magazines: Entertainment Weekly, Elle & W.

I'm obsessed with Q-Tips.

I'm a Leo. Everything you've heard is true.

I speak English, Spanish and some Italian.

I love the art of Tamara de Lempicka and Salvador Dali.

I have a "thing" for men in uniform or suits & ties.

Most of my best friends have been women.

I've had dinner with Stephen King.

I love grey, overcast days. They inspire creativity in me.

Favorite designers: John Varvatos, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabana

I spend way too much money on men's fragrances.

I'm a definite night owl and frequent insomniac.

Favorite movies: 'Beautiful Thing', 'Moulin Rouge', ‘The Manchurian Candidate’, & 'Ran'.

I like tea and coffee.

I've never smoked a cigarette.

I love to dance.

I have one niece and one nephew and love them dearly.

If shopping were an Olympic sport, I'd have multiple gold medals.

I think handwriting is a lost art and I enjoy writing letters.

I drink Dasani bottled water.

I once had sex in a mayor's office.

I love Michelle Kwan.

I think driving is boring.

I'm of mixed Spanish, Apache Indian and Italian descent.

I love to talk on the telephone.

I think Christopher Meloni and David Boreanaz are totally hot.

There is a part of me that will never grow-up.

My mom is my hero.

I love to flirt.

I'm socially and politically active.

I'm a big fan of the Duke Blue Devils and Coach Krzyzewski.

I have a portfolio of original couture dress designs.

I'm a pretty open, upfront person. Just ask.