Author Archives: neilprotacio
When Bright Lights Go Out
Over the weekend, Los Angeles drag icon and Hey Qween co-host Lady Red Couture sadly passed away from complications with cyclic vomiting syndrome. The news broke through best friend and host of the Hey Qween show, Johnny McGovern: It doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Drag Queen, Hey Qween, Lady Red Couture, life
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Coronavirus: How I’m Handling the Pandemic — Short Answer: in Agony
I’m writing this as a time capsule post because it seems like nobody’s tomorrow is promised. I’ve been stuck at home for the past four months because of the pandemic. And while that may seem like a blessing in … Continue reading
Navigating the Relationship Life When You’re Jealous, Insecure, and Batshit Crazy
*Just a sidenote before you start reading. When I’m writing, I just automatically assume my audience is a bunch of gay men. Sometimes I address issues as if talking directly to a gay male. And then other times, I kind … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, dating, gay, jealousy, lgbt, relationships
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Being Gay and Living with Parents
Whenever I sleep somewhere else, my little brother ends up taking the brute trauma from my parents’ constant bickering. It’s kind of funny, especially the bit where they make fun of my entire existence because I’m gay. Let me explain. … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution(s)
Happy New Year! For those that don’t know, I’m an avid believer of New Year, New Me. I really believe in the mantra, and it makes for cute hashtags. And honestly, if you’re not challenging yourself, you come out with … Continue reading
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A Sudden New Year Resolution
Being cynical can be cool. The cynic population flourishes around New Years Eve, right when people are coming up with resolutions. Y’all so quick to throw up them New Year, New Me memes’s. They’re discouraging, but for the small population … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, new year resolution, Weight Loss
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Why This Not-So Politically Minded Individual is Voting For Bernie Sanders
It’s not that I’m not ready for a female president. I am ready for a female president. I just don’t think it should be Hillary Clinton. Why? I don’t know why, to be honest. But from what I remember, Clinton … Continue reading
Syrian Refugees and Social Media’s Hypocricy
Just a few months ago, we were sharing pictures of dead Syrian children and #PrayingForSyria. We were posting links to news articles about the atrocities the Syrians were facing abroad, and we wanted everyone and their mothers to know because … Continue reading
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Tagged America, refugees, syria, syrian refugees, united states
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Paris attacks: On global awareness
Twitter users posed what I think should be a serious discussion: why is it that we care more about our western European friends more than our African and Middle Eastern allies? More than 100 people were killed in what appears … Continue reading
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Tagged bataclan, france, paris, terrorist attack
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Toilet Shy in the Philipines: The Plight of the Small City Kid
I’m a small city kid. Back when I had a job, I thought traveling would be exciting. That’s how I ended up flying to New York last year with a few of the homegirls. After that fun trip, my parents … Continue reading
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