Boy in Suit: July 2004

Monday Morning in Boston

Since I'm the "Convention Coordinator" I get to handhold our delegates. It's fun at times (cause I get to know some important political people better) and other times its annoying (cause some delegates are a pain in the ass).

As we walked into the FleetCenter, I had an immense sense of pride and was overwhelmed by everything I saw. Thousands of people, fellow Democrats, were as excited as I were to be there. American flags donned the walls we passed by as we explored the FleetCenter. One of the best moments of the night was when I entered space where I could see everything- the podium, the news booths, and the other delegations. Not knowing what to expect, Megan and I got to the convention at 4pm--and left around midnight.

It was SO cool to walk the floor. I had only seen conventions on TV and now I was a part of it.

Best speech of the night: President Bill Clinton. His cadence, words, and one-liners were awesome. He captivated the whole audience the whole time. I kept saying to Megan, "God, he's an awesome speaker." Read the whole speech. Most speakers have a hard time ending speeches, but read what Clinton said:

Since we’re all in the same boat, let us chose as the captain of our ship a brave good man who knows how to steer a vessel though troubled waters to the calm seas and clear skies of our more perfect union. We know our mission. Let us join as one and say in a loud, clear voice: Send John Kerry.

Sunday in Boston

I awoke with no headache! I guess I hold my alcohol well.

Today is HOMOSEXUALS IN BOSTON day. Almost everything I did today involved gays, lesbians, trannies, or people like Megan who enjoy being around them (well, not trannies).

Gay Agenda for July 25, 2004

6am-10am: Sleep in because of partying last night

11am-12:30am: Democratic GAIN Training. Megan was there and was supposed to get tickets for a huge party tonight with President Clinton. You had to be in a autotorium to get them, but she left early. I didn't get there in time so I didn't get a ticket either.... :(

1pm-4pm: Go on the Victory Fund Cruise to Victory! Guests include Sen. Jarrett Barrios (state Senator from Massachusetts) and some other people I don't remember. It was a $100 a ticket event, but I know the executive director and asked if I could volunteer for it. It was fun (we got free drinks! I had like 4 Armaretto Sours) and I enjoyed being on a cruise. Megan was mad at me because I forgot the camera. We met a fellow volunteer who had been with his party for like 12 years! He was so cute. I can't wait to be with Brian for that long. I'll be the envy of all the gays.

4pm-5pm: Attend a National Stonewall Democrats Party. No free drinks here, but Rep. Barney Frank was there. I didn't meet him (nor did I want to). It wasn't as fun as the cruise, but most of the same people were there.

5pm-7pm: Attend the Utah Welcoming Delegation Party. Every delegation had a party specifically for them (states shared parties so we had Puerto Rico with us). It was mexican themed, but it wasn't as fun as the gay events. Megan and I sat with Mike Picardi and his partner Troy.

8pm-9pm: Matthew Shepard Foundation Event. We got there while Governor Howard Dean of Vermont was speaking, but we didn't get to meet him. Arlyn stayed while Megan, Emily and I went out to eat.

Since we didn't get tickets to the party that night, Megan and I went to our respective hotels. Emily went to the party and actually got it because Arlyn was there. I watched the coverage on TV and was jealous.

Clubbing at Manray

Clubbing was a blast. Sarah Mulhern, Sen. Patrice Arent's daugher, is only 18 and she snuck into the club. We drank and partied and I got my face shoved into a drag queen's boobs. While it was obviously gross, it was really funny.

We went back to the hotel (the executive suite I might add) and chilled there. Megan is staying at some crapass dorms at Boston University so she took a cab there. Arlyn and I are sharing a room with an alternate delegate Emily Justice (who isn't here yet). Back at the hotel, Sarah, Aryln and I started getting personal with each other and questions were being asked like, "Would Sarah (who is Jewish) marry a non-Jewish boy?", "What happenned with Arlyn and his skier boyfriend who was really hot?" and "Do Jesse and Brian use protection when they have sex?" I won't post the answer's here.

Arriving in Boston

So I arrived in Boston today after a long, long flight. Brian dropped me off at the airport at 5:45 and my plane was supposed to leave at 6:24. When I got in line to check in, I saw a HUGE line of students that were going someplace. Luckily, a United agent came to the back of the line to help people who weren't part of the large student crowd.

My plane ride over there was uneventful, except for a conversation that went on behind and to the right of me. A girl who was going to Girls Nation started a conversation the person next to her, a professor at Georgetown Law school. I wish I had sat in that seat. Eavesdropping, I was entertained listening to a high school senior discuss trade issues, abortion, and gay marriage with this obviously liberal professor. I hope he influenced this Mormon girl in some way.

After a stopover in Denver, I arrived in Boston at 3pm. As I was getting my baggage, I was approached by a woman who identified herself as a television reporter. I was interviewed on the spot and she asked me questions like, "So have you heard about the protests planned? What do you think about the picket lines? Are you going to have fun?" Then they shot some B-roll of me walking out of the airport.

I met Arlyn Bradshaw near the taxi cabs and we got into the same taxi. We arrived at the Boston Marriott Cambridge and met Megan there. She had been waiting for 2 hours for us. She's so nice. And sweet. And cute.

We went up to the hotel room, I unpacked, we went out to eat, went back to the hotel room, Arlyn took a nap, and Megan and I went to Harvard to tour.

Harvard was boring. I forgot my map that Brian got me, so we just walked around. I don't think I'm going to apply there for law school.

I'm now in the hotel room and Arlyn and Megan and I are talking about what to do tonight. I hope we do something fun.