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“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde

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Pieces of Chad, Travel

A little Sydney Adventure.

In late January, Cris and I visited Sydney, exploring the city and reconnecting with family. Highlights included The Rocks and Luna Park, making it a memorable adventure together.

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February 16, 2025
Photography

Drag King trio Masc4Masc4Masc at Alt. Bimbo.

Recently, the Masc4Masc4Masc trio featuring Lord Sev, Archie Arsenic and Zelphia Mann hit the Alt. stage. The high-energy trio lit up the stage in more ways than one.

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January 16, 2025
Pieces of Chad, Travel

Living out a childhood dream.

Facebook memories have a magical way of reminding us of past times. Today, they triggered a memory of living out a childhood dream precisely 8 years ago. It's a reminder…

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January 8, 2025
Photography

Madeline Glasseater as a Bride of Dracula

Alt recently hosted a Halloween-themed night featuring an incredible lineup of performances. One of the highlights was Madeline Glasseater’s act, inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation of Dracula.

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January 2, 2025
Pieces of Chad, Randomness

Thank you, John Marsden.

Hearing about the passing of Australian author John Marsden today hits me deeply. He was the first author whose books made me so excited that I would wait outside a…

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December 18, 2024
Pieces of Chad, Travel

A brief visit to Melbourne.

I flew down to Melbourne a little while back for some work training. Cris and I used it as an opportunity to catch up with friends and do some sightseeing.

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August 25, 2024
Pieces of Chad, Travel

Japan Trip 2024

Last month, I flew back to Japan for my annual trip to Hakuba Gay Ski Week. It's been my third year attending, and every time I go, my love for…

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April 17, 2024
Writing

5 ways to mess up a first date!

We’ve all been there. You’ve gone on a first date, and boom… what seemed like it had so much potential has ended like a train wreck.

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April 8, 2024
  • Pieces of Chad

    Handmade earrings by yours truly.

    May 12, 2024 /

    I recently started making my own earrings, which I plan to sell. Does this now make me an entrepreneur?

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Writing

    Love is sometimes a game of tug-of-war.

    May 5, 2024 /

    Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls. What should have been a first anniversary is now a week since my relationship came to an end. Of course, this past week has been a roller coaster of emotions.

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  • Photography

    Madeline Glasseater performing Blue Velvet.

    April 28, 2024 /

    Madeline Glasseater is a producer, burlesque and sideshow performer. You'll always be in for a treat when she takes to the stage.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    Japan Trip 2024

    April 17, 2024 /

    Last month, I flew back to Japan for my annual trip to Hakuba Gay Ski Week. It's been my third year attending, and every time I go, my love for the beautiful country of Japan grows even stronger.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Writing

    I could never be your woman…Or man.

    April 9, 2024 /

    This was a personal essay I wrote for University, that in the process I discovered a few things about myself. While I may have come out as gay 17 years before, I guess you could say, I was experiencing another type of coming out.

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  • Writing

    5 ways to mess up a first date!

    April 8, 2024 /

    We’ve all been there. You’ve gone on a first date, and boom… what seemed like it had so much potential has ended like a train wreck.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Darwin

    April 6, 2024 /

    A little while back, we made a brief visit to Darwin. After nearly four months in Fitzroy Crossing, my partner and I decided to unwind for a few days in Darwin before returning to Brisbane. It was a well-deserved and needed break.

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  • Writing

    Tips for first dates.

    April 5, 2024 /

    A first date can be a pleasurable discovery of someone special or your worst nightmare.

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  • Writing

    7 things I wished I knew before having sex for the first time.

    April 2, 2024 /

    No matter how old you are, where you might be from, even whether it was good or bad. There’s no denying that for most, your first time is an experience that you’ve never forgotten.

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  • Writing

    Interview: What’s it like to be Takei.

    April 1, 2024 /

    I once interviewed Sia on the phone as she was sitting on a toilet. But my interview with George Takei has always been one of my favourites.

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