I moved to Colorado about four months ago, trading Houston’s heat, bayous, and alligators for Rocky Mountains, cold like I have never known, and elk. I was told moving to Colorado would not be a good fit, not because of the climate, but because I am too liberal. I moved to Colorado anyway. It’s been months, and summer gave way to fall and now fall to winter, and very few occasions have given rise to my defense of my beliefs. Realizing, however, that conservatism is prevalent in Colorado by and large, you can imagine my surprise when I heard about Aspen Gay Ski Week!

Having to know for myself if this was a marketing ploy or in truth a gay-friendly event, I surprised my husband with a last-second trip to Aspen overnight. Literally. Seconds. Did I mention my husband doesn’t really appreciate last-second surprises?

By Jessica Arent, Feature Author

Raised in San Francisco, California, Jessica Arent views everything and everyone as “normal.” For her, there have never been boundaries nor obstacles. Travelling the world is Jessica’s passion, as she believes that the experiences of cultural immersion and adventure broaden our perspective of ourselves and the community around us, and further educate us in tolerance and an understanding that we are not all the same -- rather, we are an extraordinary, intertwined tapestry of differences and vibrant colors to be explored and experienced. Jessica has sought out opportunities throughout her career which have continued this journey in understanding, broadened her horizons, and strengthened her resolve and her character.

The mother of an OUT gay teen, Jessica advocates for equality with a force to be reckoned with, believing that we are all created equal, all entitled to live our lives fully and completely without bias or restraint, and every human being has the primal right to love and be loved in matrimony and union, if we so choose. A die-hard romantic herself, she is passionate about opening doors to a brave new world of romantic adventure and exploration. Writing about the places she has been, and the places you will go, allows her to leave her own indelible mark on the world, and make a difference in every extraordinary life she touches through her articles.

Jessica is CEO of PROMESA, LLC with GAY WEDDING MEXICO <http://www.gayweddingmexico.com> and a welcomed contributor to 10,000 Couples' section called Romantic Getaways for Same Gender Couples.

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