welcome

...to both you and me.

Hey, what's up? This is my first attempt at blogging. I've been inspired by other blogs like Micifus (which is unfortunately gone now) and that one from Zagman, among many others. This seems like a good way to sort out things that are on my mind that I don't feel comfortable (yet) talking to other people about. So, I'll probably keep certain identifiable details pretty vague to protect the innocent (me included), otherwise I'll try to be as unfiltered as possible.

About me: I'm a 21-year-old man going to college out of state from my home. I'll say that it's a fairly conservative/religious school in a fairly conservative Midwest state. For a while I questioned coming here, but in the end the academics outweigh whatever other negative aspects I see about it. Plus, I've made some good friends here. Otherwise, I think I'm a pretty normal, straight-acting guy. I like sports (especially college), TV, movies, etc. etc. I don't know, I've never really liked describing myself, so if you want to know something about my likes/dislikes, go ahead and ask.

As you might have guessed from above, I'm gay. Well, mostly...it's more complicated than just black and white, and I don't really think I like to stick myself into a label and be constrained by it. Let's put it this way: The first time I went looking for porn on the internet, I looked at guys (nothing hardcore initially). I'm attracted to both guys and girls, but really moreso to the male side. I guess I just like to keep my options open...but this is all really the purpose of this thing, to work this kind of thing out.

I'm not out to almost anyone in real life, excpet the few encounters I've had (more on those some other time). I grew up in a very liberal city, and I'm sure the people I know would be understanding about it. But, I am nowhere near to getting that far along. Someday, I guess. But I also kind of wonder if I'll ever be able to "fully" come out because of what I want to do in life. Again, vaguely: I'm going to be on television.

If by some really strange coincidence you know me and figure out who I am, I'd like it if you actually contacted me so I know what I'm dealing with.

About the blog title: Yeah, I guess it's from "Amazing Grace." I don't know why, I'm just not creative with titles. When I write a paper for school, I usually save the title for last...and it's usually the hardest part.

About the poster name: I'm not actually named Tiger, and nobody has ever called me that. Aside from maybe when I was really little, but every boy probably gets called that by someone, right? I just made it up when I registered this blog, mostly because I was watching the LSU/Auburn game when I was doing it. I love college football, and I'm not really a fan of either LSU (but they have been fun to watch this year) or Auburn or any other SEC team (in fact, my real favorite team beat their SEC opponent in bowls the 2 out of the last 3 times they've played). Nor am I really a fan of Tiger Woods, or anywhere close to being half as good as him at golf. So, the name is meaningless, but anonymous. I like it.

So, that's it for my introduction. Thanks for reading, however you found this. If you want to contact me more privately, try these:

Email: cpt40522@gmail.com
Yahoo: cpt40522

Otherwise, please leave some comments if you have something useful to say. I'd love to hear them! Later!