Monday, November 30th, 2009, I attended my 6:30 p.m. Speech 100 Class. When some of my classmates were volunteering to read their journals, or responses to the readings from our textbooks for credit, I volunteered to do a journal reading, or so my class believed.

Instead, I pulled a shining, silver bowl containing 55 individually wrapped Trojan condoms from my backpack, a stack of World AIDS Day flyers, and my petition paperwork. I had the bowl covered with aluminum foil until I reached the lectern. When I uncovered it, all the women (including my teacher) giggled, and all the boys leaned forward, as if they were craning to hear if and when they were able to take some of the condoms for themselves.

I presented the World AIDS Day information and handed out the materials with the condoms. My classmates were jovial and all spoke openly and supportingly of the hand-out, and of the program. My teacher used my short speech as a strong example of a person's "public voice" versus their "private voice."

I didn't receive extra credit or anything, but I have signatures on the petition. Where do I send those to, now?

Until next time, you stay safe, GACC. Adrian out.

 Happy Thanksgiving GACC!
Thanksgiving weekend marked not only a time to go home to family, but also a time to go home and see those girlfriends who we hold in long distance relationships, Unfortunately for me, I could not afford to go home this year to Minnesota to family and love. But since I am spending the week alone in my apartment, I decided to give myself something to do.
I contacted every guy I knew that was in a long distance relationship and asked for their mailing address (I have six). After they provided me with that, I went to the local UPS store and purchased six 9" x 11" envelopes (I believe those are the correct dimensions) and placed fifteen condoms inside each envelope. Also inside each envelope was a short letter written on a small legal pad detailing that I am thankful for them this Holiday Season and I am thankful for condoms this Holiday season. I explained how I had acquired all of the condoms so they could spread the word that I am a SafeSite and the GACC program to their friends and why I sent them the condoms. Then I told them that I hoped fifteen was enough for the weekend. ;) ;)
So, 90 Condoms out the door through the mail. Condoms by mail. I hope they are well received and I do not lose any friends over it...:)
Next on the agenda is spreading the word about HIV/AIDS Day. I cannot wait to find the resources and information guides on this website and start handing them out.

~Michael Adrian

I have received my condoms! I put them in a display case, taped my SafeSite Sticker up on my door, and started spreading the word! Here we go!!