Happy Birthdays!

There are two birthdays to celebrate today. First, let's wish a happy 31st birthday to Jai Rodriguez! During the first season of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," an episode aired in early 2004 in which the Fab Five took on the case of a stand-up comic with obsessive-compulsive disorder who wanted to propose to his girlfriend. At the end of the episode, as the Fab Five watched the video of the moment the man proposed, I was really smitten by Jai's reaction. I wrote the following on the Outsports Discussion Board thread for the show:

And the look of pure joy on Jai's face while watching Kevin struggle to put the ring on her finger (while the others were yelling "Put the damn ring on!!") was priceless. I am finding myself just melting for Jai. Is he the youngest of the Fab Five? He seems like the baby of the family. I just want to be his daddy and take care of him. :D

It's been six years since then, Jai, but the offer still stands. Although, financially, right now you'd have to be the one taking care of me. :o

As for the other birthday...
Happy first birthday to The Joe In Philly Experience! Yes, one year ago today I created this blog. I mentioned that I tried my hand at blogging before but it didn't take, so I was determined to keep this going. So far, so good! Whether you're a regular reader (do I have any?) or have just popped in now and then, thank you. I hope that it's been as enjoyable for everyone else as it has been for me (although it seems like work at times -- and not work that pays, obviously). If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share.


My plan for Year Two is to keep it going, of course, and I'm strongly considering adding podcasts. I think it might be easier to talk and record something and upload it, rather than take the time to sit down and write. With a voice recorder that can create mp3 files I could easily record something at any time when it's fresh in my mind, and then post it when I get to my computer.

Again, thank you, and as I said in closing my first blog post, stay tuned...