About JimmieValentino

Jimmie Valentino is the Founder and Creative Director of GrabYaJimmie.com.

Reclaiming My Time: My Summer 2017

Lit!!! That’s how I would describe my Summer’ 17. This has been one of the best summers I’ve had in a very long time. I didn’t have even go to beach to see semi-nude men while sipping Hennessy margaritas for Continue reading Reclaiming My Time: My Summer 2017

My Teenage Love Affair, Part 2: Gin Will Make You Sin

This post is based on a true story. However, some instances have been changed to protect the identity of some people involved in the story. This post is dedicated to the late E. Lynn Harris, James Earl Hardy, and Emil Continue reading My Teenage Love Affair, Part 2: Gin Will Make You Sin

My Teenage Love Affair, Part 1: Wet Dreaming and Scheming

This post is based on a true story. However, some instances have been changed to protect the identity of some people involved in the story. I can’t believe I’m two years shy of my 20 year high school reunion. It Continue reading My Teenage Love Affair, Part 1: Wet Dreaming and Scheming

Chicken Tenders and French Fries, Please?

“Let me get the chicken tenders and fries with honey mustard, please.” That’s my usual order when I go to any restaurant I’m unfamiliar with. After all, you can’t go wrong with chicken tenders and french fries. Truthfully, it is Continue reading Chicken Tenders and French Fries, Please?

The Side Eye of Death

All my life,  I had to fight. I had to fight homophobia. I had to fight racism. I had to fight trade from robbing me after we fucked. A butch queen ain’t safe in a world dominated by toxic masculinity, Continue reading The Side Eye of Death

I’ve Missed You Like Crazy: Where Have I’ve Been

Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years. It’s a new year and a new outlook on life, especially for this blog. I have some explaining to do. At least three months have passed since my last written Continue reading I’ve Missed You Like Crazy: Where Have I’ve Been

Special Announcement!!!

I know you’re wondering where the hell have I been and why haven’t I updated this site in about a month? Well to answer your question, I’ve been working on my new venture…The GrabYaJimmie Podcast. Yes, I’m getting into the Continue reading Special Announcement!!!