Lessons Learned

From "dumping" a bunch of baggage the necessity to share things I have learned in recent days is overwhelming...so here goes:

1. Communication is key-never be afraid of communicating with those you most love and adore holding stuff in will hurt you.

2. One cannot make a big move hanging on to tons of baggage.

3. "I chose and my world was shaken...so what?! The choice may have been mistaken, the choosing was not..."--this has been an anchor.

4. Always be honest and true to yourself, your art, and your talent. Anything else is a waste of your resources and energy--losing yourself is not good.

5. NYC is most amazing on a cool night for long walks.

6. Loving someone involves letting them go--and I mean completely letting them go.

7. It's hard saying goodbye...putting one foot in front of the other and moving on are key.

8. Change is bound to happen-you truly can't postpone or pray that this doesn't happen.

9. A backbone is good to have!

10. Most people will fall back on old habits, old ways of thinking, etc...that's ok--you don't have to do that and PLEASE don't worry because they will be just fine.

11. Making out for long intervals in an NYC Irish bar in the bathroom can be serious fun!

12. People protecting your no-no place from others are amazing!

13. Drama is no fun.

14. Family is the best.

15. It really IS possible for two gay men to be in a long term committed relationship AND get married AND buy a house AND be normal!

16. Massachusettes is gorgeous!

17. Leaving your phone charger places is not good.

18. GPS systems rock my world!

19. Sleeping is my friend!

20. Time heals everything!