The Sojourner

The Power of Words

The words below are self-explanatory.

Love it or hate, these words, for sure, make you smile---or even laugh to your hearts content.

As I always say to all of you out there, I'd say it again, BE SAFE! :D

It's time to change this adage. Let there be pens that resembles like a penis. And you know what the color of the ink should be. Hahahaha...



Please, don't take that love glove. I need it. You need it.
You know.... like our Ozone Layer. :D



This is perhaps the sweetest dog ever.
But, looking at the child who is sooo scary, I'm sure, any dog would go away as soon as it sees him.

A Toast to China’s Gay Life in the New Millennium

Well, the 2000s, noughties or whatever you want to call the decade between the ‘90s and the ‘10s is almost over. As a gay person, there is a lot to be excited and optimistic about for being in China at the moment. In spite of the seemingly slow movements and false starts at times, look at what has been accomplished or started in this decade alone, especially in the past few years:

• On April 20, 2001, the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders formally removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.

• China’s first ever Pride – Hong Kong in December 2008 and in the mainland, Shanghai in June 2009. Okay, so it wasn’t really the way Pride is usually held in the West, but it’s a start. Also earlier this year, Beijing had its Qianmen Valentine’s Day Photo Shoot.

• Around April-May 2007, three shows claimed to be the first gay-themed program in China: Gay Connection, Queer As Folk, based in Beijing, and Comrades Must Carry On. Whatever you may think of these shows, it gave exposure to the wider public about gay life.

• Since 2003, prominent sexologist and activist, Li Yinhe, has been proposing same-sex marriage legislation at the annual Two Sessions. The bill has been proposed a total of four times. While all four proposals failed because she was unable to find enough cosponsors for a placement on the agenda, Li plans to propose the bill again in 2010.

• The mother of the first gay man to come out on Chinese television in 2004, Wu Youjian, is also the founder of PFLAG China. PFLAG China, now 2 years old, boasts more than 30 active parents and 120 volunteers.

• The August 2009 issue of iLook Magazine marked the first time gay-related issues were made the main theme of a mainstream Chinese magazine. The issue devoted 233 pages to the theme and the first 50,000 copies were sold out within a matter of days.

• Fudan University in Shanghai launched China’s first undergraduate gay-studies course in September, 2005. The course examines gay social, legal and health issues.

• The Chinese government has finally acknowledged that MSM (men having sex with men) is an important target group to focus on HIV intervention. For instance, the first government-backed gay bar in Dali, originally slated to open for this past World AIDS Day, finally opened to little fanfare on December 19.

Gay life in China has yet to catch up with its partners in the West. But this decade has seen some strides in progress, and there is reason to believe we will continue to push the boundaries in the 2010s. So drink up that champagne, ring in the new decade, and party on for a better future ahead!


Reposted from: http://www.gayographic.org/en/?p=1128

Other related Blog Entry:
China's First Gay Pride:
http://alainsojourner.typepad.com/blog/2009/06/chinas-first-gay-pride.html

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Grafitto in Beijing

Out of boredom, I dragged myself to 798 / Dashanzi, Beijing's premier Arts District. It's an old German factory compound turned by Chinese artists into a wonderful place to be intellectually-masturbated through the visuals, performances, audio and print stuff.

And yeah, to camwhore, too.

Is camwhoring an art, too? Of course it is!

Aside from entering galleries, bookshops, boutique shops and a cafe, I delighted myself to the colors of the graffito that are conspicuous in every corner of the fenced compound.

Seeing these photos will increase your libido. Really. I have no proof and I can't explain but it happened to me. Hahahaha!!!

Spell My Name, Dahlin'!

Hey Alain Honey!

Sorry for my lateness! I've been following your amazing bday blog post fiesta and I thought I should do something for you too! :) This is taken in Harbin, Sun Island's Snow Sculpture Festival. It's a picture of me (second from left) and my friends trying to spell out your name but we were lost for "N", as you may have already noticed. LOL. I wish you have birthdays everyday! :D

Thanks for being alive and infecting us with your wisdom (especially in some areas! LOL.)

Love,
Adele,
http://vahnfeiss.wordpress.com/

Ok, Adele, I forgive you for this belated photo / greetings.

I forgive you because you dragged your friends to Harbin (Goshhhh... that's really freezing up there!) just to create this masterpiece in front of the immaculate whiteness of an ice sculpture. Unless, of course, you went there to follow your heart's desires slash the man of your dreams. :)

And yes, what exactly is the letter N doing? She's like this Egyptian dancer I saw in the movie, Cleopatra. Hahahahaha!!! I can see though that she's trying hard. So, she, too is forgiven.

Thanks you so much and your friends, a.k.a, your entourage.

See you around with your boy. LOL...

P.S.
Where is Chino? :)

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A Babe from Kazakhstan, A Furry Dog and A Card

I promised the Ultimate and The Only Hot Babe from Kazakhstan that I'm gonna put her birthday photo / greeting on special edition of this blog but there were more belated fab stuff came so, I just put them altogether in one for whatever differences it would make. :D

So, anyway, here she is in all her playful, nasty, happy and delicious poses that could launch a thousand wars between the Vikings and the Mongols!

AIZHAN OF KAZAKHSTAN

She's such a teaser. Believe me. She seduces me maaaannnyyyy times but what can I do, I heart men. Hahahahaha... Yeah, she's too hot to handle.

KRISTEN (OF U.S.A) IN SOUTH KOREA

"I know its late but I hope you like it!"




His name is Namchin 남친.

The story is: Kristen's BF visited her in Pusan for a couple of weeks and they had romantic, memorable, cheesy, awesome, superb time together---every seconds of every minute of every hour of the day!

Thenn... one day, he left her.
No. There's no third party involved.
Yes, of course, they're still still IN the relationship but, he needs to go back. Remember, he was just visiting. ;)

Anyway, I dunno the whole story but let's cut to the chase---she got lonely and her world wasn't the same as it used to be like the previous weeks ..... so, she got this puppy.

No......!!! She's not INTO animals. She just love animals. :D 

According to her: I love animals so I thought I might as well make one my boyfriend...! He makes pretty good company so far aside from his night crying. I thought black was perfect!

Isn't he cute? Like Me.
Isn't he adorable? Like Me.
Isn't he lovely? Like Me.
Isn't he so furry? Well...
Hahahahaha!!!

Thanks Kristen!
That furry, lovely creature is a camwhore, too! :D

Yeah, like me! :D

RENIA OF THE NETHERLANDS

RENIA, DANK U for this wonderful postcard!

Though it's 6 days after my natal day but still, I'm glad I got it before the end of January. :D I celebrate the whole January so...

From Israel With Love

Alain Dear,

Here's a very modest bday gift!

I asked a friend to take this photograph. It's in the university campus, where I study biology. the guy next to me is someone TOTALLY RANDOM who passed and I asked, silly me, if he'd like to join the photo - and
he did!

We're standing next to a piece of a tree trunk so large and old it's dated back to the Roman Empire! Amazes me personally, and I love botanics.

The sign, which I had to photoshop a bit because of the bad lightining in the photo, says "Happy Birthday" in Hebrew - and yes, that's a botle of wine! Just becuase you seem to be aging just as good!

Cheers,
Gil

And guess what, you got taste! He's a hottie, don't ya think? :D

Let him know my THANKS to him. And yes, you can give him my email address, my blog, my address, my telephone number, etc...... everything you know about me. :) LOL

The history stuff about the tree is pretty cool.

תודה, שוב!

Birthday Greetings 4

This is the 4th blog entry of Birthday Greetings.

What can I say? Greetings keep on pouring. I'm even still waiting for some promises that they'd send and I don't care if they're belated.

Believe in the cliche: Better late than never. :)

Sigh. It's never easy to be fabulous! Hahahaha!!!

To continue this shameless self promotion of mine, be blown away by these photos.

And yes, smile, giggle, and laugh with me ----- and say, "Whoaaaa!!!" as you scroll down this page.

P of ENGLAND and S of GERMANY
Words from S, who took this photo.:

All the best to you on your birthday.
Here are some naked photos of me...
No wait, I don't think you'd appreciate that...
So here are some NAKED photos of P!
Enjoy! :-)




Ok, this is so naughty that almost cost my job! Hahahaha...
I opened this email in the office and the school headmaster was standing at my back doing some stuff. When I look at him, he smiled. I dunno what that means but hmmnnn...

I wish you sent me a sneak preview of what's behind the cover, S! Hahahahaha!!! You know, for documentation purposes.

Thank you so much, guys!
Send me an invite on your wedding day! Hahahaha... I already invited myself!

REENA of CANADA

I thought this is a funny photo. It's of a sign I saw in Alaska when I lived there. :))

Hehehe... My fabulousness causes earthquake and tsunami?
Hahahahaha....


DANI of SPAIN

Here you go. Better late than ever.
Next time be sure you ask me as well and you will have a better birthday greeting and on time.

Putita, YOU DIDN´T ASK ME. YOU DIDN´T ASK ATEH DANICA!!!

This time i didn´t even have time to get up, undress or comb my hair. Look at me!




For some weird reason, some friends are complaining why I never sent them a request. Elton John knows, I sent a request to people I thought would do it and have fun doing it! It turned out that even my own Spanish biatch and a neighbor were missed! I'm sure, there are some friends outhere I know would do this stuff but have forgotten to include you in the mail.

Wait, what's he doing?
Obviously, he's spreading and dreaming faggotry even in his sleep!
Hahahahaha!!!


ANNA of SWEDEN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAIN! Have the best of days!
Love and greetings from Anna back home in Sweden!




As usual, Anna is at her very fashion best. Those leggings / stockings are hot. And look at that, he hold the poster with class and pride! ;)

Thanks, dahlin!


FREDRIK of SWEDEN

Here's your birthday gift!


 

This is the reason why I love Sweden.
Ok, I love French and Italians and Latinos, too.
Also, Middle-easterns and Africans and Asians and Europeans.

But, come on... truth be told.
Look at this hot Swede boy! He gave me permission to photoshop it but I said no need for such because I want it RAW FLESH---and he knows that better. :))

Right, B?
Hahahahaha...

Fred, is this what you can only do?
Why are the boxers on?
Why are you so good in teasing me? :D
I expected a naked photo of you and you gave me a soft-porn?
Hahahahahahaha!!!

Thank you so much, love.

One day, I'm gonna touch that body.
AGAIN!
Hahahahaha....

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Marc V. is celebrating his birthday today!
Here's one for you, Marc!
I licked him for you because you were not around---you are so secluded in a city where you can find so many kimchis in flesh.

Pahingi!!!

Birthday Greetings from Emden Germany!

Linda, a friend of mine walked around her hometown and brought along her poster greeting for me so she could show me her side of the world.

I'm touched by her gesture, of her friend, her mom and dad and Cora, their dog.

These photos deserve a single / special entry on this blog!

One day, I shall be there..... in Emden...

LINDA and FAMILY and KIRSTEN and CORA

of Emden, GERMANY




EMDEN is a city on the West coast of Germany.























DANKE, Linda and to your family and Kirsten!

Birthday Greetings 2

These days, when you have friends from around the world, you have to celebrate your natal day TWICE since time zones are obviously different.

Last night, some more birthday greeting photos were sent to my inbox and for the life of me, I was literally floored to see the morally-challenging shots of friends who I really never ever thought would do such stuff.

Boy oh boy! I'm such one lucky fab bloke to have them in my life!

Thank you all ..... for the wonderful gift of friendship!

JEFF (Canada) and BETTINA (France)

"You know that we're thinking of you."

I'd say that this is so brilliantly thought and artistically done!
I can't even imagine the preparation you both did before the shot.

Pure joy. Pure genius!

My jaw literally dropped admiring how wonderful you two together as one.

Merci, fabuleaux sweethearts!

MAXIMA of GERMANY

Here are my Birthday Greetings for you!

I hope you like it because i had to catch with jake (thats my inherited cat) to get him onto that picture! I wanted him to get you the greetings but he actually thought it is a very bad idea! So here they are! Enjoy my very special greetings!
I miss you so much!

I hope you're cat is not homophobic! Hahahahaha...
I guess, he's just camera-shy. It takes time.
It's nice to see you though in your latest photo.
You look lovelier than the last time I saw you.
Best wishes on your wedding.
DANKE!


OLLI of GERMANY

"You made us all crazy about your Birthday, and finally, here it is!

ALLES GUTE ZU IHREM GEBURTSTAG, EURE FABELHAFTIGKEIT!

Have a fabulous day, my mind is with you."



Oh dear, Olli! That must have been pretty tough to do it all alone, yeah? So, you are using lipstick now? Hahahahahaha!!!!
Why are you becoming so skinny these days?
And I'm getting fatter? Share some secrets... :))

Danke, sweetheart!

MARIEL and FRIENDS of THE NETHERLANDS

Translation: We don't know what age you are turning, but still wish you a happy birthday!

"The other two are my colleagues Leme (guy) and Lydia. We rented those costumes (sorry not especially for your birthday, we had a dressup competition at work, imagine we walked around like that for a whole day hahahahaha)."




Oh my gawwddd....
Nothing can beat the fabuloushhhhness of your costume!
You guys, rock! What's with the numbers? LOL....
It cracked me up---I'm recuperating now for multiple stitches.

Tell your fab friends, LEME and LYDIA I send my love and thanks.

And tell them to be always safe---like you ALWAYS do! LOL

P.S. You guessed my age (30, 35, 38)!
What the fuck is 45? Hahahaha!!!

DANK U!

DINAH, MARICEL, MAI & MARICAR
of THE PHILIPPINES




 I saw this two heart-shaped chocolate and a candle at my doorsteps this morning when I was about to go for work. I was pretty damn sure it's the work of my neighbors. They got my age wrong so I didn't include the written greeting in the photograph! :D

esep, esep...

Maraming Salamat!



EVELYNNE of SWITZERLAND

 "Here in Basel it is still the 19th (for another 43 minutes... oops!) so i am still on time to send you your bday pic on the right date!! hope you like it and have a great day of celebrations ahead (and arent too wasted of the night that has just ended?)

I send you lots of love from boring Switzerland. Miss u & Beijing!"

Evelynne, dearest! I can't imagine you would really do this! I thought you are such a demure Swiss! Hahahaha... Not anymore, I guess? :D

NINA (of USA) in GRANADA, SPAIN

"Happy Birthday you fabulous piece of man, you!

In my part of the world, it's in fact still 5 minutes before midnight! I never said I wasn't a procrastinator, but I come through! My original idea was to have my beautiful gay Spanish friend let me write it on his chest... but unfortunately for him and you, he got appendicitis and has been recuperating in bed all week. Sad!

So you have to settle for me :)

Happy Birthday! Joyeaux anniversaire! Feliz cumpleanos! Parabens e muitas felicidades! Buon compleanno! and of course, Maligayang ba ti sa iyong karawan!


 

I have to admit that this pic of yours made me think if the gay blood that runs in my veins is truly meant to be inside me!
Hahahahaha!!!

As always, you never fail to surprise me!
Whew! I can't say anything more.
I was totally blown away! :D

Muchas gracias, me amiga hermosa! !


To all of you who forgot, keep them coming.
I won't mind belated greetings! :))

Aging Gracefully and Fabulously

Ok, it's my --th birthday today!

It's the --th chapter of My Book of Life and there's gonna be some few changes that I'll make this year!

Oh, no! Don't get me wrong. I'll still be the same guy you knew / know.

Newsflash: I'm gonna retire from being slutty. Not totally. Just A BIT. The right word is, I guess, minimize?   

Really. Seriously.

I know you are smiling -- but the truth of the matter is: cocks are all the same---even if they're in different sizes, colors, shapes and directions.

And that perhaps, is the last time you'll READ such in this blog.

Am I getting boring?

No.

But, random sex is.

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Anyway, I'd like to say THANK YOU for THOSE who sent me their Birthday Greetings (which I asked, as you know---Hahahaha!!!) by purging out their creative juices just to make this birthday special.

What can I say but, "I'm totally impressed by your creativity, guys! I owe you one when your birthday comes."

I'll promise, I'll do the same---might not be as creative as yours but you'll get one for sure.

In alphabetical order, by country, I'll start with:

ROCIO S. of ECUADOR

Muchas gracias Mi dulce, la mejor amiga!
You are such a romantic person as evident on how you play with light and darkness in your photograph. :)

AI (of CHINA) in the UK

Xie xie Ai!
I really envy that super wagging tongue of yours!
You're such talented with it! Hahahaha!!!


MARTIN & JAANUS of ESTONIA

Palju õnne Sünnipäevaks!
Ha! I can't even say it right away without pausing.

White snow......
Now, I feel like I'm a virgin again! Hahahahaha!!!

JOSH of INDONESIA

"Wish you a happy happy birthday from Indonesia and the world of haute couture...

I photograph ur birthday wish on top of my recent couture work with a few thousand dollars price tag, over 150 hours of labor, and to top it all off swarovski crystal, coz a diva like yourself, deserve nothing but the best!"



Oh Dahlin'!  This is gonna be the most expensive gift ever I'd receive in my whole life!!!!!  I'm soooo touched by the gesture. Gawd, I'm getting old---aging gracefully and fabulously though! :))

Yeah, I'm a diva--an aging diva!

But, I can take that! Hahahaha!!!


EDMUND TAN CHIN AIK of MALAYSIA

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I wanted to go to the landmark of KL, but i was very busy these few days, so hope you'll like the condoms!

Oh dear! How can I thank you for this? I guess, I know. Ooooopppssss..... not what the readers are thinkin'. I'll pay up by welcoming you again in my couch! :)

Terima kasih, Sayang!

MARIA-LAURA VODA of ROMANIA



What can I say--but this is the hottest birthday gift evah.
My hetero male friend said that this (photo) enough will change me to become straight!

Multumesc, Laura!


SUZY of ROMANIA

"We have to meet so i can personally give it to you...it's handmade." :D

Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh dear! I never expected this is going to be as fab as we are! I was sooooo laughing hard and speechless when I received this! Three days of labor is worth it. Hats-off to your creativity!

Multumesc, Lubito!


And there are still few greetings that I am waiting.
And a few that I have to ask permission to publish them in this blog.

Again, THANK YOU ALL!
You make my day!

To those, who haven't greeted me yet, YOU KNOW what TO DO! :))

It's not too late. :)