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Weston's Blog
Thoughts on Round 4
So Round 4 is just a few hours away from being over and I'm excited about the fact that Round 5 will be rearing up tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have made it to Round 5 but if not, then that's okay. I just wanted to say goodbye to you all in the event this is my last blog on the site. This whole experience so far has been amazing and an once in a lifetime opportunity. This is definitely something that I'll always remember, afterall, it's changed my life entirely.
So in the event I am picked, I hope I have all of your support and we'll get me on top! The Real World is something that I need in my life right now--I need this experience and I need the comfort in knowing that I have at least a few more months of freedom before I enter the working world entirely and have to figure out a way to survive on my own. I hope that you guys will all recognize that in the event that I do make it to the next round--there has never been someone on the show who has had literally nothing going onto the show like how I have nothing right now. I'm someone different than all of the others.
In the event I don't make it, then thank you so much for the support so far. I greatly appreciate it. My time here has been great--even if I have a lot of haters out there, it's all good. No hard feelings taken.
So there it is. I hope to see you all here in 9 hours in the Top 10. And if not, then I'll be supporting who I think deserves the spot in the house hardcore.
Lots of love,
Weston
New Video! Weston #9
I just submitted a new video...it's Weston #9...I think it's a better representation of who I am as a person. It shows the more funnier side of me. So be sure to check that out...
Also, wish me luck on my interview tomorrow! I just know that I'm going to be amazing and prove to the casting directors I deserve to be on this show!
Hope y'all had a great weekend! And good luck to everyone else who's having their interviews here in the next few days...and hope everyone who's already had their interviews went well!
Lots of love,
Weston
Friends
I'm really missing a lot of my friends right now. I went to boarding school in Pebble Beach, California and I developed some life long relationships there...but after being away from some of the most amazing people for an entire year, I've grown distressed because I can't just see them and hug them and tell them how much they mean to me.
So I thought I'd tell you a little bit about them--
Laura--she's been my best friend since day one of freshmen year of high school. She knocked on my dorm room door, I answered, and she said, "Hi My name is Laura, want to be my best friend?" And after that, we were inseperable. She's one of the most caring and amazing people out there. I know I can trust her and know she'll be there for me no matter what. We always liked to joke that we were Romy and Michelle from that movie. As we always used to say, "Let's Fold Scarves!"
Whitney--She's the voice of reason in my life. I can talk about serious issues with her and always get a straight forward honest answer. I'm lucky to have gotten to see her back in April when I visited her in Seattle. That was amazing. But right now, I could use some voice of reason.
Lorrin--She's like a little sister to me. She's a year younger than me and I'm sad that I didn't get to go visit her for graduation in May. But then again, I hadn't anticipated having no way of getting out there and having no money. She's someone I can kick back and enjoy guilty pleasures with--we always liked giving each other books to read and sharing ideas. She's also a very talented writer and would always go over my essay's in high school--I wish I had her this past year in college. I'm sure I would have had a lot better grades.
Michael--He's my guy friend that I love to death. He's someone I would stick by no matter what. Wrong or right. I'm sad too that I didn't get to see him graduate this past May but I know I'm going to see him sometime in the future again. He's going off to New York and well, if The Real World doesn't work out--perhaps I should reach for bigger and better things and the big apple to me is one of them.
Asantewaa--aka Yaa. She's my gorgeous African Queen. OMG, this girl is fierce. She can pop it like it's hot and cut any republican down in less time than it takes to do a "Z-snap". From the very moment we met, we had this instant connection. She's always been there for me and can lift me up even in my lowest of spirits.
There are many more people at my boarding school who I love and cherish. To name a few, Sara M., Molly L., Ali M, Ali R, Sasha, Rachael, Travis, H-Bizzle, Clare M, Jeni M., Lily BS, Gerrit, James, Jenna, Tweek, Jeremy, Meghan O. etc...the list goes on. I just want to say to all my Stevenson people out there, I love you and miss you. Y'all are the reason why I am who I am today. You're my strength, my love, my favorite people in the whole world. Y'all have been great throughout this whole competition and I'm so thankful for your support.
And when I make it to Round 5, I know y'all will support me even more!
I love you guys and miss you so much!
Lots of love,
Weston
Round 3 Blog 1
How Do I Handle Conflicts?
I'm the worst person to get into a conflict with. It's not because I'm particular cut-throat or anything like that but it's basically because I handle them horribly. I'm the kind of guy when he's a conflict who just ignores the problem entirely until tension mounts and builds and gets to a point of explosion. It's then, when I blow up at the person and I yell at them about all of the problems I have with them that didn't have anything to do with the conflict to begin with.
I had a fight with my friend months back and I was freaked out after the fact he told me he liked me. He had told me that I'm the kind of guy that other gay men want--something about being young and innocent and is ready to mold. Because of this, I freaked out and decided to stop talking to him. This went on for a few weeks, and it worked out for me. But then, one night we were at a party and he decided to cuddle up next to me on a couch. He kept on saying things, "Weston, what's wrong?"--"Weston, what did I do to you?" etc... He persisted on and on after I told him several times that this wasn't the time nor place to talk about it. But eventually, I couldn't take it anymore. I started to yell at him and tell him that he makes me feel inferior and doesn't respect me at all. I told him I didn't like him in that way and that I just wanted to be friends. The whole party stopped...it was awkward. And after that night, we didn't really speak to each other for two or three months. It wasn't until the end of the school year did we reaquaint ourselves. And now, our friendship is back to normal. I love the guy to death but only as a friend. And I think he knows that. But I'm still appreciative of him and all of the things he's done for me.
So all in all, I hate conflicts but they seem to find me. I can't get passed it. It's horrible. Day after day, something new happens in my life where it causes tension and I can't seem to deal. So I run away from it only to come running at it not too long after in full gear ready to rumble.
I don't feel that this approach is effective. I wish I could figure out a way to handle situations of strife better but there seems to be an inability from inside of me to learn new coping mechanisms.
What's the biggest problem I face?
The biggest problem I face is my inability to figure out who I really am. Everyday I come to terms with the person that I am only to discover that I'm nothing like that person and then begins the rediscovery all over.
Growing up, ideas are thrown at you about how you should act or who you should be when your older. They tell you that you need to be young, hot, and successful always--become a hot shot lawyer, a smart and caring doctor, even some talented actor or actress. But I don't necessarily want to be that, I just want to be myself, find something to do that I love and live my life even if it's not the way people invisioned me or my life. I can tell you that I'm going to be okay and that I'm going to do fine with whatever I do--but I can't fit some mold that you pick out for me.
My self-discovery is important for me. Cause if you don't know who you are, then what do you have. It's a scary thought not knowing who you are or where you're going. And even though, that's how it seems and feels right now, at least I know where I think I'm going and I'm content with that.
Describe your childhood and home:
My childhood was a roller coaster. It's not something I'm particularly proud of but I do know that it's made me stronger. I will discuss in my answer to a major conflict that my family's dealt with--about how growing up with my parents divorce from a very young age was very damaging. But all in all, my childhood was alright. I had this lucky streak for the longest time where I won every school competition, somehow managed to have the coolest material things, or have the coolest friends...but that all changed when I got into middle school and came to terms with my sexuality. It was then that I chose to change the way I approached life...I wasn't going to hide anymore but put myself out there...but when I did that, things seem to have gotten worse for me and to this day, issue after issue has arisen. But one good thing from all of this has been that it's made me stronger. After dealing with the struggles that no normal child experienced, I somehow came out on top and survived. So I've really grown accustomed to being a survivor, I know that any struggle that passes through me will suck for awhile but I will always succeed no matter what.
Having divorced parents, I had two homes. At my mothers, where I mainly stayed--it was comfortable. I had all the things that I needed and a few luxuries. I really enjoyed the home that I was in. It felt at home. The only thing I wish would have been different about it was the atmosphere...I have two older sisters and growing up with them was great but I also had to deal with "that time of the month" and all of the bras and panties everywhere. I was the only boy livng in the house and had intense feminine influences. As for my fathers house, I never really felt at home. But it could have been partly because I never allowed it. Even when I switched full custody to my father, I always felt my room was the guest bedroom and that I was just visiting (which was true because as soon as I moved in with my father, I headed off to boarding school and only came home for the main holidays). My father's home is nice but it lacks that certain feeling that houses have when they are actually lived in. Also, while living at my fathers house, I lacked friendships because he lived out of town from where my mother lived and I have to say, I always felt lonely. So I really prided myself at boarding school and the relationships that I built there.
Round 3 Blog 2
Describe a major issue or event that's affected my family:
The biggest issue of my life was when my parents separated when I was five and had a 2 year long custody battle over my siblings and me. It finally ended up being a joint custody with my siblings and I living with our mother during the week and our father every other weekend. This set up plagued my entire childhood limiting me from doing things as a normal young boy would. It prevented me from hanging out with friends since my father lived 45 minutes away. It was frustrating when my parents fought during the summer to decide when we stayed with who. I feel that the whole situation was damaging to my childhood that has left scars to this day.
Describe yourself as a competitor:
I'm fierce as hell when it comes to competition. I hate losing and in the event that happens, I tend to lose control of myself in a rampage. I'm not a big guy and I'm not the most coordinated, so I try to stay away from team sports or anything that could get violent. But during the times that I have played physical games with others, it ends up me going overboard and hurting someone else in the process. So please stay away if this is a game of flag football (chances are, you'll get pummeled by me), or if you're playing soccer with me (I've been known to go and kick the opposing teams players).
Now you'd think I'd be a little bit more lowkey with logic games such as cards or puzzles, but that hasn't stopped my intense gameplay. While I was in rehab, I was once putting together a puzzle when a girl came up and ATE A PUZZLE PIECE. I was infuriated...I ended up wrestling with her on the floor and pried her mouth open and took it out. Now, this was all in good fun, but I was still very angry.
So as a competitor, I don't like to lose and will try my damn hardest in order to reach my goal. I'm not going to take defeat lying down--I won't go down without a fight.
Why Do I Want to Be on The Real World? Why do I think others will vote for me?
I want to be on The Real World because it's an opportunity of a lifetime and I just want to experience this social experiment that only the smallest fraction of people in the world get to take part of. The show is a building block of our culture as it is today. It's developed so much over the years and has changed how we view society. I've watched the show for years and have really taken valuable lessons from it. Specifically growing up in a small town in Arkansas, in the closet dealing with my budding sexuality--I looked to those who were seen as acceptable because they were on television (specicially The Real World--which is the height of cool). I learned lessons from Norman Korpi, Dan Renzi, and Danny Roberts. They were my outlet into a world that I was dying to get into and be accepted from society. They ultimately helped me with my coming of age process. I want to be on The Real World because yes, I do want to live in a nice house for several months and have the most fun in the entire world--but also because I want to be seen as a role model for some other gay boy from a small town in Nowheresville, USA. I want to be apart of this cultural phenomenon that is so much greater than myself and I could only understand it once I've actually done the show.
As for why would people vote for me, I think I'm a different kind of gay guy that the show has never seen. I'm not catty or bitchy. I'm not a slut looking for endless one night stands and naked drunken computer romps (thanks Davis). I'm different because I honestly believe myself as a genuine nice guy. I'm not the average gay. I make mistakes, I'm not suave. If there is anyone who I could compare myself to, it would be Bridget Jones with one bizarre encounter after another. My daily life does change and I'm always up for new experiences. I think because of all that, people would want to see something different and allow themselves to enjoy a more diverse gay male on the show than ever before.
Do I Drink Alcohol? How Do I act when intoxicated?
Yes, I do drink alcohol. I probably drink 3-4 nights out of the week. I like drinking alcohol for social and relaxing reasons--especially now that I have a job that's very demanding (and yes, Starbucks is very demanding). I've been drinking since I was fourteen...of course back then, it was stealing a bottle of vodka from my parents liquor cabinet...which has transformed into wild parties where everyone digs into their pockets for a couple of bucks so we can all share a handle of Heaven Hill.
When I drink alcohol, some would say that I'm out of control. I like to have fun. I was drinking Everclear at this Halloween frat party last fall and I was dressed up as Super Mario. While I was at the party, I just kept on downing drink after drink trying to find my friends. Finally, I found them and fell down a flight of stairs. I ended up kissing my friend Alex in front of a large group of Frat Guys. I was falling down all over the front yard with my costume falling off (which was safety pinned to my clothes underneath). I finally got back to my dorm after I had thrown up in the back of some guys car and then crashed in my two girlfriends room where I decided to do a little strip show for them. The next morning, I woke up without my costume nowhere in sight (my friends told me that when they found me, it was already gone!)
Hell No I Didn't Cheat
I just wanted to write and say that no, I didn't cheat. If you've been reading my blogs, then you'll know that I've been working at Starbucks and I haven't had any time to campaign at all. So I had the past two days off, and went into full gear. This is what I did...I sent out countless messages via facebook (if you go to SMU, you know me as the guy who has 1100 friends), myspace, and e-mails(I e-mailed friends from my middle school in Arkansas, my entire High School in California, and friends from rehab as well). I made phone calls to all of my friends (a whopping 200 phone numbers). I asked everyone who I spoke to go vote and then ask 10 of their friends to go vote and so forth.
I didn't personally cheat. But I do admit that I was shocked with the fervor of votes that I got. I hope that those who were voting were doing it honestly. But I can tell you that I didn't cheat.
Also, to point out, the votes that everyone had from the top 3 pages were not that far apart. So it was easy for anybody to skip on by, people did it all night--I saw (and I can tell many of you saw as well).
I'm sorry for those of you who are angry. I can understand why you would think such a thing. But Round 3 is over, it's time to move on. There will be more seasons and other opportunities to make it on the show. Not only for everybody else but for me as well, in the event I don't make it on the show. And for those of you who say I can't make it past Round 4, then you will just have to wait and see.
I hope some of you will have changed your mind about me...but I can tell that that's probably not going to happen. But I do wish that you'll find it appropriate to say "Hey Good luck, you've made it this far. May the best man or woman win." And if not, then perhaps just refrain from negative or ill-mannered comments. I don't cut you down and I'd wish you'd do the same for me.
And for those of you who've made it to Round 4, good luck! This is all very exciting and we're one step closer to finding out if we actually make it on the show. May your interviews go well and show the casting directors something fabulous inside of you.
Lots of love,
Weston
Describe yourself as a competitor.
I'm fierce as hell when it comes to competition. I hate losing and in the event that happens, I tend to lose control of myself in a rampage. I'm not a big guy and I'm not the most coordinated, so I try to stay away from team sports or anything that could get violent. But during the times that I have played physical games with others, it ends up me going overboard and hurting someone else in the process. So please stay away if this is a game of flag football (chances are, you'll get pummeled by me), or if you're playing soccer with me (I've been known to go and kick the opposing teams players).
Now you'd think I'd be a little bit more lowkey with logic games such as cards or puzzles, but that hasn't stopped my intense gameplay. While I was in rehab, I was once putting together a puzzle when a girl came up and ATE A PUZZLE PIECE. I was infuriated...I ended up wrestling with her on the floor and pried her mouth open and took it out. Now, this was all in good fun, but I was still very angry.
So as a competitor, I don't like to lose and will try my damn hardest in order to reach my goal. I'm not going to take defeat lying down--I won't go down without a fight.
What's the biggest problem I face?
The biggest problem I face is my inability to figure out who I really am. Everyday I come to terms with the person that I am only to discover that I'm nothing like that person and then begins the rediscovery all over.
Growing up, ideas are thrown at you about how you should act or who you should be when your older. They tell you that you need to be young, hot, and successful always--become a hot shot lawyer, a smart and caring doctor, even some talented actor or actress. But I don't necessarily want to be that, I just want to be myself, find something to do that I love and live my life even if it's not the way people invisioned me or my life. I can tell you that I'm going to be okay and that I'm going to do fine with whatever I do--but I can't fit some mold that you pick out for me.
My self-discovery is important for me. Cause if you don't know who you are, then what do you have. It's a scary thought not knowing who you are or where you're going. And even though, that's how it seems and feels right now, at least I know where I think I'm going and I'm content with that.
How Do I Handle Conflicts?
I'm the worst person to get into a conflict with. It's not because I'm particular cut-throat or anything like that but it's basically because I handle them horribly. I'm the kind of guy when he's a conflict who just ignores the problem entirely until tension mounts and builds and gets to a point of explosion. It's then, when I blow up at the person and I yell at them about all of the problems I have with them that didn't have anything to do with the conflict to begin with.
I had a fight with my friend months back and I was freaked out after the fact he told me he liked me. He had told me that I'm the kind of guy that other gay men want--something about being young and innocent and is ready to mold. Because of this, I freaked out and decided to stop talking to him. This went on for a few weeks, and it worked out for me. But then, one night we were at a party and he decided to cuddle up next to me on a couch. He kept on saying things, "Weston, what's wrong?"--"Weston, what did I do to you?" etc... He persisted on and on after I told him several times that this wasn't the time nor place to talk about it. But eventually, I couldn't take it anymore. I started to yell at him and tell him that he makes me feel inferior and doesn't respect me at all. I told him I didn't like him in that way and that I just wanted to be friends. The whole party stopped...it was awkward. And after that night, we didn't really speak to each other for two or three months. It wasn't until the end of the school year did we reaquaint ourselves. And now, our friendship is back to normal. I love the guy to death but only as a friend. And I think he knows that. But I'm still appreciative of him and all of the things he's done for me.
So all in all, I hate conflicts but they seem to find me. I can't get passed it. It's horrible. Day after day, something new happens in my life where it causes tension and I can't seem to deal. So I run away from it only to come running at it not too long after in full gear ready to rumble.
Cigarettes (and Chocolate Milk)
So, in my second video someone commented that I went downhill in their book because I'm smoking in the video. Well, I just wanted to say sorry if I went downhill in their book. They asked if I thought it was cool to smoke and I just wanted to say that I don't smoke because I think it's cool. I smoke because I have an addiction and made the mistake when I was sixteen to start smoking.
I started smoking when I was sixteen after I got out of rehab. I was going to New York Film Academy that summer and had made several films and one night, some friends and I were stressed because we had to edit a copious amount of footage and could only include a minute or two in the final project--so they had a cigarette. That was when I took my first drag and I actually enjoyed it. And ever since then, I secretly smoked until I got to college and could do it freely without prying eyes. I smoke because I enjoy it...but I do realize the hazards it creates for my health. I don't plan on smoking my entire life. I see it more of a social and relaxing thing in my life. I've met so many people while taking a cigarette break. I've met most of my friends in college at the smoking benches (which are infamous at SMU).
I've read several reports from credible sources that if you stop smoking before age 25, your lungs can rejuvenate themselves to full health and be perfectly pink again. So for the time being, I smoke. But here in the next few years, it'll end.
I just wanted to clarify that for any of those people who were turned off by my smoking. It's not something I do in order to enhance my "cool-factor" or to impress anyone. I smoke for pure enjoyment, social, and relaxation reasons.
So there you have it.
Lots of love,
Weston
P.S. And for inquiring minds, the brand of cigarettes I smoke are Camel Turkish Silvers. For those who do smoke, I'd suggest trying them and discovering how amazing they are.
P.S.S. And as for my title, "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" is the title of one of my favourite songs by Rufus Wainwright. Be sure to check that out as well.
What's Going On?
I hope I'm not over staying my welcome with some of my friends. I've been living with friends here this summer and I worry that I'm a burden on them. I hate that I have to live here with friends but sometimes, you don't have anything and have to rely on friends for your survival. If y'all are reading this, I really do appreciate you and you will totally be repaid in full for your generosity.
As for other things, I started working at Starbucks and I'm so happy about it. It should be a great experience and I can't wait to get in the full swing of things. Tomorrow is my first full day of work, so please wish me luck.
Alright, I'm kinda distracted right now...Sarah Silverman is hosting the MTV Movie Awards and I'm sucked in...I'm going to go watch this and enjoy every minute of it. Later.
Round 2 Blog
Please tell us about your parents/step-parents/guardians and describe your relationship with them. If you have siblings or extended family that are important to you, tell us about them as well.
My parents divorced when I was about five years old. I grew up with split custody--living with my mom during the week and staying with my father every other weekend. I grew up with a skewed sense of who my parents were--never really knowing who was telling me the truth. I felt like they used me and my siblings to get back at each other.
When I was fourteen, I switched custody to my father because--I don't know. I guess I thought I would enjoy life more living with him. Yes, I enjoyed life with my father but at the same time, his lack of parenting me and my siblings growing up took it's toll and our relationship never really took off. When I came out of the closet during my freshmen year of high school, he was severely shaken by this and I could tell he'd like his son to be straight more than anything. That's probably why at the beginning of my sophomore year, I was sent to rehab for whatever reason my father decided...the way I feel about it, he sent me because I'm gay. I was told at the very beginning that I was "too gay" and that I needed to "butch it up." Because of that, my relationship with my father has struggled over the past few years.
It wasn't until I came to Southern Methodist University did my relationship with my father seemed the most normal. I felt like he was proud of me and that I had finally proven myself to him. Now that this Real World auditioning has taken off did anything change--now we don't talk much. I haven't seen or spoken to him in over a month now. I'm sad because I love him so much and I wish he would just support me in my endeavors--even if he doesn't agree with them. If I could do anything to make things right between us, I would. I look up to my father--he's a strong, smart man who has created a life for him that's comfortable. I really admire that. Hopefully, with time, we can mend our relationship. But until then, that's where I currently stand with him.
My mother is an interesting woman. She's a strong woman who defends what she stands for. I admire that. I know she cares for me and wants to see me succeed in life. I lost touch with her when I decided to move in with my father five years ago. But recently, since The Real World auditioning has started, she's re-entered my life and has really been supportive. I know she doesn't agree with what I'm doing but she loves me and just wants me to be happy. I'm thankful she's taken that approach.
As for close siblings, I have 2 older sisters who I love. They are my best friends in the whole world. They're the only ones who really understand what I've gone through growing up because they experienced it as well. It's a very unique situation. But even though we all understand what we've gone through, we're way different. My oldest sister is very non-confrontational and just wants everyone to be happy and get along. She's kind hearted and find fun in simpler things. My other sister is strong willed and has a mouth on her. She is quick to defend herself and others in situations that aren't ideal. She too is kind hearted. I love both of my sisters very much--I just want them to be proud of me as well. I know that in time, things will be great between all three of us. We're each wonderful people and are a force to be reckoned with alone...but together, I know we could really be a permeable wall of love and strength.
R.I.P. Frankie
I just read that Frankie Abernathy, from The Real World San Diego died this past Saturday and I just wanted to write a blog in her honor. I would like to send my condolances to her family. This must be a hard time for them. She was only 25.
I hope that wherever she is that she's happier now and without pain.
You Can't Bring Sexy Back Without a Receipt
I've read some comments about me around the web and I'm frustrated with how some are depicting me. I knew that some people wouldn't see me in the way that I would have liked but what I'm frustrated with is how some people have said that I'm one dimensional and that I'm only pushing the gay thing.
Well, I've offered several times to answer any questions for you. I thought that would be much better for you since you want information, and I'm willing to give it to you no matter what.
So let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm originally from Arkansas. My parents divorced when I was about 5. I lived back and forth with my parents until I was 14. That was when I switched custody to my father. I then went to boarding school in California. I spent my sophomore year at rehabs in Dallas, outside Austin, and in Vermont (for various reasons that were all wrong). Once I got out of there, I went back to my original boarding school and had two rough years readjusting back to normal life. I just got done with my first year at SMU in Dallas. I'm now living on my own because my parents don't agree with The Real World and I'm just trying to make it on my own by getting my first real job and living with some friends. If I don't make it on The Real World, I'm going to have to figure out a way to pay for school and it's a scary thought not knowing when you'll definitely be able to get back in school and get a degree so you can get a professional job that will support you for the rest of your life.
That's the short story of my life...but there is a lot more. So again, if you have any questions, please ask away.
And before you judge someone, do try to get to know them first.
Lots of love,
Weston
Wow
I was surprised today to come to the Casting Site and discovered that I was back in the Top 5! What a nice feeling this is! I hope everyone is enjoying the competition so far. It's getting very exciting. I'm looking forward for the rest of the competition to continue.
Just a reminder, if you have any questions for me to answer, feel free to ask. I'm an open book and just want let you have the choice to get information from me anyway you want it!
Also, any suggestions for my next video?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and will have a great upcoming weekend!
Lots of love,
Weston
Lots of Love
I've been living with my great friend Michael for the past week. I'm so grateful that he's taken me in. The apartment is wonderful. It has a black/white scheme and our 2 other roommates include Trista (who is gorgeous!) and her black cat (who we swear is an angry prostitute trapped inside a cat's body!).
I have an interview with Starbucks tomorrow so wish me luck. I'm definitely going to need some money in the event that The Real World 20 doesn't work out. I'm out on my own for the first time and I have to figure out a way in order to pay for school. I fear that I might have to take a semester off--but in the event that happens, I guess I will be working harder than ever in order to get by. It's scary but I'm a survivor--I know I can make it through.
If any of y'all have any questions for me, feel free to post them in the comments section and I'll answer them once I get a handful. Be creative and fun! I'm an open book and would love to give you insight of who I am and what I'm all about.
Lots of love,
Weston
Best/Worst Traits
What do I consider my best traits?
I’m one of those people that others either love or hate. I like to think people love me but sometimes you can’t win everyone. I have this ability to make friends with people everywhere I go…from people all over the world at boarding school to making lasting friends with people from residential treatment centers. It’s not uncommon to see me hanging out with people with other ethnicities or from different backgrounds. I’m the type of person who will defend a friend no matter what, even if they are wrong. I’m also a competitor and was raised to win. I can be intense at times and create some wild strategies—but that isn’t too bad since it usually gets me where I want to be. Also, I’m not one to shy away from excitement. I’m always down for a party or even better, drama. So what if I like to gossip, at least you know where you can get the scoop if you ever need it. I’m also always on the search for love—I’m a great date who treats others like a prince. What I’m looking for though is a gentleman who will treat me like the prince that I am. What can I say; I’m an attractive guy who deserves the best. I like to think of myself as a fun, goofy, slightly sassy gay man. I’m a nice guy when it gets down to it. I’m totally the perfect gay guy for The Real World which is a whole lot better than some of these other mean gays on the show.
My top five best skills/traits that you will be sure to see on the show:
1. I can black girl booty dance like it’s my job (I can pop it like it’s hot). That’s not my only move, I can get down better than most girls—I’m always the life of the party.
2. I can impersonate people quite well, which is always a crowd pleaser. I enjoy making people laugh. I also have an infectious laugh; people think my laugh is one of the most joyous and strangest laughs they’ve ever heard, it’s not something you want to miss.
3. I’m always up for a bet—don’t tell me that I can’t do something because I will prove you wrong. I thrive under pressure and competition is second nature to me (especially Drinking Games!).
4. I love people. I’ve always been interested in meeting as many people from all walks of life as possible. The more diverse you are, the more likely I’ll be inclined to get to know you. I’m probably one of the most open minded people this show will ever see.
5. Last but not least, I’m fierce. I even wear the cologne to prove it. I have this ability to attract people to me—guy, girl, whatever—it’s not uncommon for people to get crushes on me (and for some reason, I don’t realize it). I’ve also been told that I’m not a bad kisser either—so expect to see a smooch-fest! What can I say; I’m hot, single, and looking for love.
What do I consider my worst traits?
Oh my…there are so many. I’m kind of hard on myself sometimes and play the game, if you can’t say something nice, don’t say it at all. That sometimes gets me into trouble because I won’t speak my mind, and when tension mounds, I blow up. I have a knack of being passive-aggressive. Instead of confronting a person when there is a problem, I’d rather just ignore them completely. This usually never works out which leads to an explosion of drama and tension. I might be a nice guy, but if someone crosses me, they will severely be reprimanded with a high cost. I also have this innate ability to speak my mind without thinking which gets me into trouble. I don’t think about what I want to say and that sometimes hurts my friend’s feelings in the process. I have a loud, addictive, and intense personality sometimes. I can sometimes lean on the side of annoying and when I get excited about something, everyone will be sure to hear what I think. I immerse myself into activities or projects, and I’m blind to the rest of what’s going on. I’m also a flake when it comes to deadlines and I procrastinate until the last possible moment. That leads me to scramble around and try to find a way to succeed ignoring the risks or consequences involved. Finally, when it involves love, I make poor choices. I look for it in all of the wrong places. My biggest problem is that I fall for straight guys more often than not, and that always leads to pain. That doesn’t stop me though, after all, I ended up getting my first kiss from a straight guy.
My top five worst skills/traits that you will be sure to see on the show:
1. I’m passive-aggressive. I’m sure that I will find myself in a disagreement with someone. If that person isn’t going to confront me afterwards, then they should worry they might have lost my friendship for good.
2. I’m always right. I have the tendency to believe I’m always right in situations and won’t listen to others perspectives of the situation. The way I see it, others are dumb and I’m not going be fooled by someone else’s lies. This is definitely something I need to work on.
3. I have a big personality that bursts with excitement. Sometimes the line of being socially acceptable and obviously annoying is crossed. This usually causes paranoia and then I falsely accuse others of having problems with me.
4. I’ve never been one to do anything on time. I’m usually either primping or finding another, more exciting party to attend before I get to work. I’ve never met a mirror that I didn’t like—this is probably why I don’t see inside the classroom more often.
5. I feel entitled to do whatever I want. I didn’t have the best childhood growing up, so I feel the need to make up for it by over looking simple rules or authority. People owe me the right to live the way I want, and it’s hard for me to tolerate it any other way. This is something I definitely need to work on.
School and Such
So I go to Southern Methodist University--widely known as SMU. My major is Corporate Communications and Public Affairs with a minor in International Relations. I also think I'm going to try and pick up a photography minor as well.
My first year of college was a whirlwind of drama. On my second night of college, I went to a party and ended up getting punched in the face. Sometime in the middle of fall, I was outside alone having a cigarette and this guy comes up and requests to buy one...I just give it to him because I'm such a nice guy. So we're sitting there and I'm almost done with my cig and I look over at him and sticking out of his jacket pocket is a BUTCHER KNIFE. I immediately think that i'm going to be stabbed and killed. But I remained calm, told him I had to go to bed and went inside. I called the campus police and they arrested him. It turns out that he had something like 7 warrants out for his arrest, he had already been stealing from 3 different dorms that night, and when they found him, he was mugging another student.
Another fateful night, there was the Heaven and Hell party that I went to and instead of drinking just regular vodka lemonade, I'm drinking Everclear Lemonade--oh, that night I was real Whitney Houston. The night ended when I decided to kiss my friend Alex in front of a whole bunch of frat guys and our friend Blake decided to get us out of a very uncomfortable situation.
Nothing was as dramatic as the end of my first year here at SMU when everyone just started falling apart. A lot of friends acting like Whitney Houston and if you don't know what that means, it's how you look and feel after 4 days of non-stop partying without any sleep and you're just hyped up on caffiene and chain smoking cigarettes. It was like all of us were having some hormonal inbalance all at once and each of us had a different hormone problem. Oh my, all of us were drop dead crazy at the end of this past school year.
So that's a little bit about my life at SMU. I'm hopefully going to meet with the Financial AID people today in order to see what I need to do to pay for school on my own. Anyways, wish me luck. And I'll keep you updated on my whereabouts.
Back in Dallas
So I'm back in Dallas after a week in my hometown in Arkansas. I've decided to move back here for the summer and try to prove myself for The Real World. In the words of Mary Tyler Moore, "I might just make it after all..." It's very exciting and the job hunt begins this week and I'm meeting with the Financial Aid people at SMU in order to try to pay for school in the event I don't make it on The Real World. So wish me luck. Any suggestions on what type of job I should look for?
But until then, I'm back in Dallas so that means one thing--having one last hoorah before I'm thrust upon the working world. My friend Alex and I are about to go hang out with some friends and I'll be sure to update you on my whereabouts in the coming weeks. And a video should be posted very soon--check back in the next day or two.
New Video Soon
I'll probably have a new video up soon in order to explain the going-ons in my life currently. Just sit tight and wait, it will be up asap. And my best and worst traits will be back up online soon enough.
Back and Forth
Want to know my worst trait? My worst trait is my inability to make a clear-cut decision and roll with it. I'll keep you updated.
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