When it comes to interacting with others on a daily basis, you soon realize how much outside forces influence your own actions. In some instances, this influence can be an attempt to assimilate into a foreign group, or in other instances, it can be to distance oneself from said group. In my life I have encountered both circumstances, and I was forced to adapt to each situation to best suit my needs and desires. I am originally from a small town North of Austin, and I was one of the few openly gay men in my city. When I moved to Austin last year, I was bombarded with an entire gay lifestyle and scene that was unfamiliar to me. I soon tried going out to observe what life is like for a gay man in a large city. After gaining some insight, I eventually
