About Me

Stats: Date of Birth: September 24th. Birth Place: Sendie, Japan. Birth Name: Koichi Sasaki. Birth Status: Adopted. Given Name: Philip Father’s Name: Jack (Deceased). Mother’s Name: Ellen Masu (Deceased). Sister’s Name: Mary. Stepmother: Yoshiko. Brother-in-law: Dan. National Origin: Japanese/American. Naturalized: Washington, DC—1961. Years Lived Over Seas: 15. Settled: Cleveland, OH. High School: M.V.A., Mt. Vernon, OH. College: M.S.U., E. Lansing, MI. Trade School: Youngstown, OH. States Lived In: Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina. Home: California. Travels: Japan, Europe, South America, Canada, U.S.A. (All 50 States). First Love: Chuck, 3 years. Partner: John, 27 years (Deceased). Current Interest: S.J., 11 months. Closest Friends: Bob and Georgie. Brother-Like: Steven. Occupation: Hospitality. Personal Enterprise: Web, Floral and Greeting Card Designing. My Kids: Sumo, Purlie, Buddy. Favorite Foods: Japanese, Thai, Chines. Hobbies: Photography

Miscellaneous:

Party Affiliation: Independent. Religious Affiliation: None (I don't believe in organized religion). Beliefs: I do believe in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, creation, that Christ died for me and through Him I have salvation, that He is returning to take us home, I do not believe that the bible is the "literal" word of God, but I do believe that the bible is an accurate testament to God's love for humanity and a guide for us to live by. Health: Triple by pass, bi-polar, otherwise healthy. Personal: Romantic, caring, outgoing, generous, hard working, loyal ... sound good? Yeah!?! Well, honestly, I can be difficult ... I have my moments. Sometimes it ain't so pretty! Nonetheless, if I were perfect, I'd be like so totally boring. Oh, yeah! My general attitude is this; like me sweet, if not that's good! Just treat me right and we'll all be good. Otherwise, have a good life!

Other Highlights:

Institutionalized for two years due to sexual orientation. Allowed to enter the U.S. by Congressional Decree. Father was a minister/evangelist. I was raised in an ultra conservative Christian home. My spiritual upbringing was within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the later 70’s my parents divorced. Following parents divorce mother became a missionary in South America … dad continued his work within the church here in the U.S. The most devastating memory in life; The lose of my mother and partner of 27 years. The darkest moments in life; Being institutionalized over my sexual orientation, my parents divorce, the passing of my mother and partner, and the year following my partners passing. The most rewarding event in life; Meeting John and spending time with him the last three hours of his life. The most frustrating moments in life; The past two years.