Hey Everybody, Yolanda here.

      I have two life goals: to be a professional entertainer, and to meet a man to partner up with. I have had a very difficult time realizing these two goals in my life. At the time of moving to Vermont, I had lived in New York City for over 10 years trying to realize my dreams. I was a lot younger then and more unfocused, but ambitious. Although I did many things in “show biz”, I never was able to create an act that had the power of Yolanda and the Plastic Family. As my act grew, and Vermont supported my growth, I began to feel the urge to go back to New York City. I felt as if I had unfinished business with New York City and that now I had an act that was marketable. Eventually I began to play in the city fairly regularly, and I just began to feel that it was time to give it another shot [after all, I’m not getting any younger!] I’ve been here since June, and I’m getting noticed and am getting gigs that I want. That makes me happy.
     My other goal also drove me back to the city. In Vermont, I found it impossible to find someone to date. Again, I’m a lot older than I was which always makes that prospect difficult, but I also felt that my “fame” stood in the way. I was always a “big ol’ drag queen”, no matter who I would meet. There is a lot more to me than that. I have a big heart, I’m a romantic guy, not bad lookin, a dedicated boyfriend and I really need someone to share my life with. I felt that moving to New York City would at least give me the opportunity to be anonymous when I want to be. Drag is a double-edged sword in my life. I love it, but it also presents many problems. I felt that in New York City there would be enough people that I could find another freaky man to pair up with. So far I have been dating and (gasp!) having sex again.
     That’s basically all there is to it. New York City is a difficult place to live, even more so now after September 11, and I have questioned my decision many times since moving back. Last week I finally broke through and really believe that I am supposed to be here.
      Thank you my beautiful friends. I do love Vermont and the GLBT community there. You have been so good to me. Please wish me well as I do my best to make difficult changes that will bring me closer to my life goals.

With all my love,

Yolanda