Happy New Year all!

Have to say, this year was a real shit year for everyone (for the obvious/tragic reasons that are worth mentioning but I do not have the energy to list), but I have to say for myelf this was a good year for myself.

1st. I came out to my parents. Huge deal (lots of tears and messy e·mo·tions). As most of you said, they were totally fine with it and still love me. But it was still such a weight off my chest.

2nd. I got a man! His name is Adam. He’s cute and super creative. It’s been 4 months since we met, and so far, so good! :)

Everything else has been the norm. Work is still meh. I take the GRE’s next week so…fuck…that’s gonna suck. Grad school applications looming as well. Taking it all one day at a time (just like I am with Adam).

I just wanted to say: in 2017, I’m going to continue my hiatus from this damn site. I have a lot lined up that I want to do/experience that I need to me away from a damn computer screen. Thanks to the few people who still reach out and keep in touch. I still get messages via my phone so plz feel free to reach out (of if you’re in NYC and wanna hang).

So like, yeah, that’s it.

Have a happy (and safe!) 2017

See y'all in 2018.

Xo,
Paul

PS - #blacklivesmatter, #notmypresident, #weareorlando, #RIPCarrieFisher

6 months ago, i self-imposed a ban of this website in my life.

and literally nothing has changed on here

or with me, really.

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Well, shit. here I am. As I begin to write this, I’m starting to have 2nd thoughts about stepping away, but I know i need to do this. 

As I’ve mentioned for a ridiculous amount of times, I’m taking a break from tumblr in order to better myself personally and professionally. 2016 will be the year I finally work my ass into grad school. I’ve delayed this opportunity for 2 years (mostly by being on here, and enjoying life in NYC…which has all been great). I’m realizing that I need to get a move on finishing my education. In addition, I want to take better care of myself like actually going to the gym and breaking a sweat. I’m not trying become a vain gymheaux, I’m just trying to make sure I can feel better (physically, emotionally, BLEH, BLAH, ICK, etc). Finally, I really really want to work on building an inner circle of friends (and maybe REALLY try that whole dating thing). 

When I first moved to NYC, I left most of the friends I made in college back in New England, and that has really bothered me. But I knew that I wanted to be in the city. Since then, I’ve been a recluse. I really used this site as my entertainment and my social escape. But then, i realized how lame it is to always be online, and how pathetic it is to be dependent on checking this site every single day. When my co-workers ask me what I do on weekends I had to stop myself from saying “I’m on tumblr”. I need to change this immediately. 

But I do realize that I’ve established a lot of connections with a lot of you over the course of almost 5 years (i can’t believe it’s been almost 5 years….). I just want to say thank you for putting up with me. You really didn’t have to, but you did, and that’s very kind of you. To the mutuals I’ve met on here: you are truly amazing, hysterical, and have surprisingly taught me so much about different things - from different causes around the world, to hilarious pop culture moments, and (dare i say it) have helped me learn more about myself. 

So yeah, that’s pretty much it. But just know that this is not goodbye forever. This is: “I’m taking a long-ass smoke break, and I’ll be back at my desk in a few”.  

You can follow me here & here since ill be offline here. 

Happy 2k16 everyone!

xo.

- Paul aka @goopypaltrow 

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the true symbolism of 2015.