My own public IDAHO

After having been so tied up with work and personal issues, it's so nice to once again have the time to devote to the issues that concern me.

My relationship is stable and happy, and I've quit my part-time after paying off my debt, so I can go back to my social responsibility.

This past Sunday I joined Roddy Shaw for the Hong Kong march for the International Day against Homophobia (IDAHO). It was so nice seeing an old friend, and I'm glad to have had the chance to help Roddy and help Hong Kong.

I did see my ex- and came upon one revelation: I have absolutely no romantic feelings for her in any way. My current girlfriend is so much better for me. She is more attractive, more appreciative, kinder, more generous and more thoughtful. But I still do regret the loss of a friend, and I still do feel angry at her for not returning my belongings. Once again, shame on you, Medeleine. You are a better person than this. Please contact me about my things and what you plan on doing about them as soon as you can.

Took some nice photos, despite the weather, and will post some soon.

I also have no romantic feelings for my other ex as well, and again, regret the loss of a friend. I have lots of things that I want to share with her, and we have so much in common it's a real shame not to be friends, when true friendship -- actually caring about someone and not wanting anything from them in return -- is such a rarity.

I was seriously disappointed that the mainstream media did not report at all on this year's IDAHO march. SCMP did print a photo with a caption, but no story. As far as I know, no other newspaper reported on the event at all. Shame on self-censorship.

I do hope I have more chance to participate in political events. Unfortunately, I take care of my daughter on most Sundays, and she doesn't like to go to marches any more. I hope she can grow to appreciate political activism once again soon.

I think Roddy might appreciate some help with CR4SD, as it seems he doesn't have a lot of volunteers offering to help him out. As I mentioned in one of my earliest blog entries here, he was and will always be one of my heroes for standing up for his rights and the rights of all those who wish to live their life as they see fit. It's also a way for me to get involved without having to have too much interaction with Medeleine.

Anyway, I expect the next event I'll join will be the June 3rd march in advance of the June 4th vigil. I won't join the Monitor this year. I'm tired of doing work for Law Yuk-kai without any acknowledgment of appreciation. He's a good advocate, a terrible manager, and unfortunately, not a very good friend. I still hope the Monitor can get better human resources and financial management and leave Law to manage the issues.

I know someone who used to attend June 4th every year, but, presumably because she's been too busy, she hasn't shown up in recent years. I hope she can be compelled to plan her schedule this year so she can attend. Or maybe she really just doesn't care any more.

This year will be even better because there won't be any fund-raising activities at the vigil, which will make it a much more solemn event, and I fully support participating organizations' decision to do it this way this year.