Hello To all

[just59hill]

Well I'm Justin I'm 19 I live in a Very small town of Carthage Texas, and I hate it. My dream is to move to New york and be on Broadway One day I will be famous I attend Panola College I'm majoring In Drama and English I play the Piano which i am actullay good at I love To sing Act and be the center of attention I came out kinda slowly I told my close friends and living in a small town the news spread People tell me that i made a mistake coming out at a young age of 15 but I have always known that I was gay. I moved out of my parents house the day before I turned 18 because i wanted to be "on my own" My parents or sorta supportive of me to some degree. There not happy but they still love me. I have been in a relationship for 2 years with Kenny who I love with all my heart. Well thats me if you want to no anything else just ask

[scott snedeker]

Hi Justin!

Glad to have you here on Soulforce!

Being true to yourself is no mistake. I admire your courage! You will find a great bunch of folks here who are supportive and understanding. There is great love for you out in the world. A big city with a Gay community may be the right thing for you. Travel around and experience different places!
:love::love:

[BruceChris]

My thoughts are that perhaps what you really want is a place with the advantages of a big city, and a small town, at the same time. It can be done.

I find that in Minneapolis, mostly because I've spent most of my life here, but I have also found it in Madison, Wisconsin. In Madison, whether you are gay or straight is of absolutely no importance, unless someone actually wants to bed you. The mayor has been seen in the Cardinal, although both the mayor, and the bar are gone, now. -- My Church:

http://www.soulforce.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1093

As you have probably guessed, I am not all that well travelled, but you are young, you have plenty of time. Have you ever thought of San Francisco?

Peace and Love, Bruce Chris

[Zerbie]

Hi Justin, Welcome!

Well, if Justin wants to be a theater actor, he pretty much needs to be in NYC. Or maybe Toronto? Or LA - but I think that's less stage and more film.

Anyway - came out at 15!!! WOW! You have guts. I admire your courage.

[u-dog]

Well I'm Justin I'm 19 I live in a Very small town of Carthage Texas, and I hate it. My dream is to move to New york and be on Broadway One day I will be famous I attend Panola College I'm majoring In Drama and English I play the Piano which i am actually good at I love To sing Act and be the center of attention I came out kinda slowly I told my close friends and living in a small town the news spread People tell me that i made a mistake coming out at a young age of 15 but I have always known that I was gay. I moved out of my parents house the day before I turned 18 because i wanted to be "on my own" My parents or sorta supportive of me to some degree. There not happy but they still love me. I have been in a relationship for 2 years with Kenny who I love with all my heart. Well that's me if you want to no anything else just ask

Hey Justin! Welcome to Soulforce! I have two sons your age, both of whom are into drama and music, so I, personally, am predisposed to like you!! ;) Hug Kenny for us and get him to log on too!

[Daniel]

Well I'm Justin I'm 19 I live in a Very small town of Carthage Texas, and I hate it. My dream is to move to New york and be on Broadway One day I will be famous I attend Panola College I'm majoring In Drama and English I play the Piano which i am actullay good at I love To sing Act and be the center of attention

I found my way to NYC at the age of 29 and have had a career in the arts. NYC is expensive! As is any major city. If you don't mind some friendly advice from one who's been around the block a few times:

1) Work on your craft- singing- dancing- acting- playing the piano. Get all that you can from your teachers. And get the best teachers you can afford.

2) Find out what you do better than anyone else.

3) Figure out a way to survive while you are pursuing your life in the arts. ie ...Learn how to type really well. Learn computer skills etc. Acquire skills that you can take with you anywhere. You will need them!

4) It's called show 'business' for a reason. The more business skill you have (marketing yourself etc) the more sucessful you will be.

5) You have to make your own luck, which means being prepared (know the role in the play, opera etc) when opportunity come knocking. I can't tell you how many careers have been made because of this one aspect.

[paul]

welcome just59hill,

I think that's pretty sage advice from Daniel, born out of experience (seems the best kind to me). Good for you for having a dream and dreaming big.
As with u-dog, I have two sons a bit older than you, so a fathers heart here. For what it's worth to you: success is measured by what you do in secret.
best wishes
paul

[BrentRichards]

... and I have two sons just a little younger than you, so we've got all the fatherly bases covered. Welcome to the forums ... have fun here!

[u-dog]

... and I have two sons just a little younger than you, so we've got all the fatherly bases covered. Welcome to the forums ... have fun here!

But since we are fathers, we have to say NOT TOO MUCH FUN ! :mad: ;)

[BrentRichards]

But since we are fathers, we have to say NOT TOO MUCH FUN ! :mad: ;)

Well, naturally. And don't talk to strangers. Uh-oh...

[u-dog]

Well, naturally. And don't talk to strangers. Uh-oh...

and they don't come any stranger than us!!! :eek:

[Jennifer5]

Well I'm Justin I'm 19 I live in a Very small town of Carthage Texas, and I hate it. My dream is to move to New york and be on Broadway One day I will be famous I attend Panola College I'm majoring In Drama and English I play the Piano which i am actullay good at I love To sing Act and be the center of attention I came out kinda slowly I told my close friends and living in a small town the news spread People tell me that i made a mistake coming out at a young age of 15 but I have always known that I was gay. I moved out of my parents house the day before I turned 18 because i wanted to be "on my own" My parents or sorta supportive of me to some degree. There not happy but they still love me. I have been in a relationship for 2 years with Kenny who I love with all my heart. Well thats me if you want to no anything else just ask
Welcome Justin glad to have you here!! I think you'll find that this is an incredible place... and that even the dads on the forums will forget their house life and become interesting... :lol:

As far as your past... have you always lived Carthage?


I admire your dream... there aren't enough people out there who really have a passion for something and are willing to work for it! :love:


(When Austin -tpdncr4christ- shows up again you should talk to him, you two have a lot in common...)


and they don't come any stranger than us!!! :eek:
NO SH!T:eek:


:rofl:

[Gennee]

Hi, welcome to Soulforce.

Gennee

:)

[wmanion]

Hi,
Welcome to Soulforce. I just wanted to make you a promise that since you are going to move and become famous...that I will NOT...I promise...will NOT...sell your first post on e-bay...LOL. Again, welcome.

Bill

[d_pedr]

Hi Justin

Welcome to soulforce. There are many with different experiences who are willing to share and support.

I'm glad your parents are accepting, and partially supportive. Its good to have some connection with family. Many here seem to have lost that when they came out.

God be with you in your plans, group hug with you and Kenny, my children are both younger than you, but at least you know who you are and where you'd like to go.

Love and Hugs