Hello I'm Rich Brown and this is my personal website and blog. I'm just your simple, average, down to earth, professional, out gay man and aspiring circuit boy, living in Phoenix, Arizona with a few things to say while trying to find my place among all the scary, conservative, religious nuts in this sick and twisted world.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Los Angeles Like a Native
Sometimes it's very nice to completely immerse yourself into a culture, a community or a city and live life like a native. I've been here for a week now, and it only seems like a few days. I was thinking on Monday that I couldn't believe it was only Monday because at that point it had felt as if I had already done so much. I realized today it's now Friday and I'm thinking that once again I haven't done enough. It's interesting how perception of time spent changes the longer you spend time somewhere.
It's been a good trip so far, but feels like I've been on the go the entire time. I can't really remember a moment where I've really been able to sit down and relax, which is not necessarily a bad thing at all, it's merely a statement that I like to maximize every opportunity I have to explore the city and live life.
The trip so far hasn't been boring. We started last weekend by accompanying Philip to a charity event called Streets of New York on one of the sets at Paramount Studios to benefit ProjectALS. We mingled with the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Richard Hatch, Adam Corolla, Penelope Ann Miller, and Marisa Tomei, whom Jerry and Philip will tell you that I verbally accosted when I politely asked her if I could take a photo, but don't believe a word they say, it's all a lie.
Since then Jerry and I have been spending the days working and the nights hanging out with the locals. Thursday night was an interesting experience when we accompanied Philip and some of his co-workers to a social event at Medieval Times. Yes, the same Medieval Times you may be familiar with from the movie 'Cable Guy.' That was an interesting experience starting with the alcohol filled party busy with stripper pole which shuttled us there to the actual restaurant/show itself. I will be the first to attest that since there were no utensils in Medieval Times there were no utensils at Medieval Times, but yes they do indeed serve Pepsi.
The week now seems to me to have gone by so fast and yet we still have yet to attend the events we're really here for, the Tribe Parties at Long Beach Pride. Justin flew in yesterday afternoon, and we'll all be headed down to San Diego to hang out with Tony and crew tonight before coming back up tomorrow for the main Tribe dance event.
Anyway I just wanted to post a quick update. I have pics which I will upload after I get back. The trip is going well and I'm looking forward to a jam packed weekend with my friends. More to come later. Cheers!
