O, P, Q, is for Opportunity, Pride, and Quirks

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O, P, Q is for Opportunity Pride and Quirks.



As LGBTQ people, we aren't asking for things to be handed to us on a silver platter. We aren't seeking to get jobs just because of our orientation, but we are asking for the OPPORTUNITY to work in any job we qualify for without having to worry about being fired on the basis of whom we might choose to fall in love with. Equal Opportunity and Equal Protection under the law. that's it. Nothing that infringes on the heterosexual populations rights.

Pride's for the year are gearing up. I've honestly never been, but have plans to attend a few events over the summer with friends. More or less planning on being Den mommy to a pack of crazy wild boys, and their more sedate other halves. We shall see how it goes, and I'm sure I'll be writing a CRAZY blog post to go along with my travels. :)   But lets talk about Pride (not the events but the feeling)

pride  (prd)n.1. A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect.
2. Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement, possession, or association: parental pride.3. Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness.
4.a. A cause or source of pleasure or satisfaction; the best of a group or class: These soldiers were their country's pride.b. The most successful or thriving condition; prime: the pride of youth.

Pride, something that maybe our LGBTQ doesn't have enough of. A sense of one's own proper dignity or value. We need to teach our children to be proud of their differences to take pride in who they are instead of teaching them the hateful rhetoric that comes from an arrogant, disdainful society.


Our QUIRKS, and little differences, are what make the world such a wonderful and beautiful place. Don't be afraid to embrace those things... because no matter who you are or where you are in life.. there is something about you that makes you beautiful. ;)