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April 26, 2005
I need to journal more often
When we last left our caped crusader, it was Friday morning and not too much to report.
Saturday was nice. I went to lunch with my friend Eric who I haven’t seen in a while. We went to Welcome Home (one of my favorite places to eat). He had never been there so it was nice to show someone else something new (and not in a sexual way lol).
Ste3ve went to pick up Craig at the airport. I have to admit, I was a bit uncomfortable having a guest stay that I don’t know. Not because I’m afraid they are anything less than great, but because I was going to be off half the week and Steve would be working. I was afraid I would be the one entertaining and playing tour guide to a stranger.
Well let’s just say, never judge until you know. When Steve and Craig got back, my first reaction was “he’s cute, but being from Tampa he must be one of those snobs with the nice body and all”.
After hanging out with him a bit, I realized, he is actually funny, laid back, and a really nice guy. With that began a couple of days of site seeing through a tourist’s eye. I realized this gave me and opportunity to see what I would like to do with my sister and Jason when they come to visit this summer.
Sunday we went to the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. I had never been there before but have heard how nice it was. It was nicer than I imagined and I got some great photos (my opinion lol).
After tea garden, we went to beer bust. We ran into a guy from online who immediately recognized Steve from both gay.com and tribe. It was kind of interesting to meet Russet who was nothing like the pictures in his profile. For some reason, I figured he would be much taller and stockier. This wasn’t the case. He was definitely cuter than I could tell from the pics.
So the rest of the day was a blur. Last thing I remember was making out with someone at the bar who had told me they saw me a few weeks earlier at the Edge but were too shy to talk to me. We made out for a little while and then I was ready for home.
After passing out and waking up the next day, I found out that same guy, came back to the apartment with Steve and Craig, and apparently they had an “interesting” time with him. My feelings were a bit hurt but I guess if you snooze you lose and I really didn’t want to do anything with him anyway. I guess it was just the ego because we made out, he said he liked me, and then came back to my apartment with my roomie and the new guy from out of town and fooled around. LOL….
On to Monday. Steve went to work and I figured Craig would take off on his own. When I asked him what he was doing, he said he wanted to go to North Beach and Coit Tower. I’ve wanted to go to Coit Tower for a while so when he asked if I wanted to go, I said sure. So much for “not” playing tour guide.
We had a blast walking around and again took some more great pictures. The story of Coit Tower is that the funding came from a woman who died at 86. She was rescued from a fire at age 8 and grew up as the honorary mascot to the fire department. She enjoyed wearing firemen’s uniforms and when she died, she left the funding that built Coit Tower.
For those who aren’t familiar with it, you see this tower at the beginning of every Charmed episode along with the Trans America building. We walked around North Beach, had Irish coffee at 11am at the famous Irish Coffee house (this is where Irish Coffee originated. Yes, this is true and no it wasn’t in Ireland).
He also made me (yes I was forced) to ride the cable cars. This is just one of those things locals only do when you have visitors in from out of town.
We wandered a bit through Washington Square Park and found a cute little Italian Pastry shop. I haven’t had really good Italian pastries in a long time so it was a nice place to find. We also had lunch in the Italian district at a cute little pasta place. Calzonie’s I believe it’s called but cant quite remember.
Finally, walking back to Market St we went through China town. I still need to get back there soon and get a couple of things but perhaps Ill do that tomorrow.
Today has just been a relaxing day for me. I let Craig go off and do his thing. He was originally going to go to the Golden Gate Bridge but decided to relax in Dolores Park instead.
I’m doing laundry for Thursday so I can leave for Heartwood. Josh had a list of things he needed and with frustration I was able to get most of it done. It was frustrating mainly because they were downloads which tend to be time consuming. As we all know, you kind of have to be there watching things, checking things to make sure they work, and when it comes to complete albums and software, it can take hours.
I found 2 albums (with the exception of one song) as well as the program he wanted. Finding the serial number took a while but I finally found it as well. The only thing I didn’t find was one album he wanted, which Ill looks one more time this evening.
As for the rest of the day, I am going to finish laundry, have Thai with Steve and Craig, and then most likely head out for a night of drinking. Tonight will be my last night out before Josh graduates (not that I mind “not going out” because I’m really looking forward to spending time together again and getting our lives started again). I just want a last taste of being here on my own and being able to do it.
Well once again I’ve learned I shouldn’t put off journaling. Soon I will be updating my web page and creating something new. It’s definitely time to change it again. I have updated some things on it, but it still has a lot of work to go.
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April 21, 2005
Palace of the Fine Arts/Giants Game
Lets see.... Today has been fantastic considering last night was a bit emotional. I was a little depressed yesterday over a few things I won’t mention.
So on to the good stuff.
Last night I spent some time learning a little about InDesign. I made it to chapter 2 (which is better than my first attempt at it). Hopefully Ill pick up more in the near future.
To start the morning, I purchased a plane ticket for my best friend Jason to come visit. We are going half on the trip which suites me fine because Id rather buy a ticket to have a friend come out and visit than go back to Rochester to visit. I guess theres just so much to do here, I couldnt imagine why anyone wouldnt want to come to San Francisco. Anyway with that out of the way and a quick hooray! I will be seeing him the beginning of July. *smile*
Today I got my FAFSA forms filled out for school. I cleaned the bathroom a bit and made right (I hope) of something that lead to the depression of yesterday.
After chores were done I hung out with my friend Rick. We started with lunch at Harvey’s and then decided to go to The Palace of Fine Arts.
What a fantastic place to take photos. The place was amazing and walking distance to the beach where I got some great pictures of Golden Gate Bridge.
Afterwards, Rick had an extra ticket to the Giants game & I said I would go. It’s been a wonderful experience. My first SF baseball game.
When Rick first asked me to go to the game with him, I debated it in my head. First of all I usually hate sports but I thought it would be a great place to get some experience taking those kinds of photos as well as using my camera with the zoom. The second thing that came to mind was memories of when I was little, living in NYC and going to the Yankee games and Mets games.
People have asked me in Rochester to go to the Red Wings games and I pretty much turned it down every time. I guess after the major league games in NYC, nothing would quite be the same experience. I was hoping to recapture the feelings of youth by going to see the SF Giants at SBC Park.
It was a great experience, however several things happened. First, I noticed all the advertising and when I was little, they all seemed like such big named corporations like VISA, Budweiser, Chevron, etc. Now these same names, seem so common, and a part of every day life on such a smaller level.
The other thing I noticed was all the drunken people who were there. God, were these drunk people there when I was little. We watched a guy carrying his friend down the steps, barely holding him up by his jacket. The guy was not stumbling, he couldn’t walk. He was like rubber and just going through the motions as if his friend was carrying a giant rubber doll. He found his seat before security came, and they let him stay. He fell asleep and slept right through the game.
Not more than a 1/2 hour after this guy walked by, there was a group of younger girls. Again, it was a repeat of the same experience, only different age bracket and different gender. Guess they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Mind you, this was all before the game even started.
So other funny things happened as well. Of course you have the vendor walking by yelling PEANUTS! There was a strange twist to this. The first time he walked by, he looked at us, and shouted "Salted Roasted Peanuts". Funny thing was he only said that when walking past us. I thought it was a bit odd and dismissed it until he did the same thing.
PEANUTS! PEANUTS! and the SALTED ROASTED PEANUTS when he walked by us. I mentioned this to Rick who laughed but we still both thought "coincidence". Until it happened a 3rd time. Now there was definitely something strange going on. The stadium began filling up and we lost track of the guy but the experience will still live in my memory (and my journal) forever.
So on to the audience on the big scoreboard (which looked a lot smaller than I remember when I was little). Its kind of fun to watch people when they are on camera and don’t know it. This one spotlight of this young boy was cute but in the background it was funny. Two girls, and all I heard in my head was Josh saying, "Stop dressing like a slut, please! thank you!". With that I started making jokes to Rick, mimicking the girl, saying things like "oh I’m a whore" and "Ill give you a blowjob". We laughed but it was a moment later when she actually made a motion for giving blowjobs (you know tongue in cheek with the hand gesture to go along with it). With this we laughed even harder.
We left at the top of the 9th, tied game, around 9:30pm, so that we could beat the rush for the Muni. We really didn’t care who won but of course we wanted the Giants. It wasn’t until I was out drinking, around 12:30am, I ran into two guys who had just got back from the game. Yes 12:30 which means the game must have lasted until about 11:45pm. The Giants won in the 13th inning, 4-3. Hooray.
So that was my night. When I finally find software for mac that I’m comfortable with, Ill be updating my web page and posting the pictures. Again, the Palace of Fine Arts was amazing. I can’t wait to show off the pictures.
Thanks Rick, I had a great time hanging out with you.
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April 19, 2005
No work for me
So the hardest part about not working has been mwwting new people who ask "what do you do?". Its so hard to answer. My first feeling is "do they see me as something less of a person" and the answe (by their expression) is usually yes. Who knew being unemployed had its downfalls.
So enough about that. Sunday night was great (Although I cant admit it to Josh). We went to the concert and although I had the feeling at many times, thinking "this is weird", the more I think about it, I think "that was different". Different not in a weird way but just different being aside from my normal ideas, thoughts, and way of life.
To set the scene, I felt out of place walking into a yoga studio, seeing people who were extremely different from myself. They wore flowing clothes and smelled of yoga (if there is such a thing). We sat on folded up blankets on the floor. I met Green (Joshes friend from Heartwood who was totally cool). The Mukesh Desai (the singer who I cant remember his name unless I look at Josh's journal) sat on the floor and played what was like an accordian but in a box shape which also sat on the floor.
What came out of his mouth, at first was odd. It seemed like a mouth full of yelps, and strange sounds which I didnt understand in the slightest. I honestly couldnt wait for it to end.
There was audience participation of chants and strange sounds. It was so peaceful. Perhaps tranquil in many ways. The only way to describe it, would to say losing yorself in your own mind, and finding peace within your own space. It was nice to see that feeling in everyones faces, especially Joshls.
When it was done, I still had mixed feelings but after thinking more today, I realized it was fantastic. Im glad I went & Im glad I shared the experience with Josh.
So other small things that I see that make me go "WOW" Im in San Francisco. I was sitting at the bar, and for 10 months now, I have never really digested the fact that bars here are open early in the mornings and on weekends. The sign said "Happy Hour Sat & Sun. 6am-7pm" 6AM!!!!! My god, thats even too early for me to start drinking. If it was 7am, I could understand.
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April 17, 2005
Life and just to journal.
So theres a few things to discuss. First is how life changes so much, so quickly. Its hard to believe its been nearly a year now since I moved. I think back to my life, the life between Josh and I, back in Rochester, and so much has happened. Yeah, I know you've heard it all before, but for some reason it seems I am never ableto express my inner thoughts.
For the first year or so of our relationship, I was passive, gave in to just about everything, and pretty much put my likes, dislikes, wants, desires, and most things, on the side for the relationship. I didnt care because it was who I was or so I thought.
After a being apart nearly 9 months, being in a new city, and having to create a life here for myself, I somehow discovered my own independence again and realized how much I missed it. I realized recently how much I did give up and put on the side and in a few short weeks, I will have to give it all up again. At least it feels that way.
Truth is Im afraid. Afraid that if I reclaim who I am, start being the individual again that I once was, I may just find that there isnt alot in common with Josh and that frightens me a bit. Can we still be the people we are without losing our identity? Can we be the people we are and still care so much about each other. I know we love each other very much but is that (or will that) be enough. I guess only time will tell.
So San Francisco. The land of stereotypes and fags. The land of bears in utility kilts (and theres a lot), masculine guys in dresses, the land where every starbucks (every corner) has a line going out the door. The land where gay is a population and straight is a community. The land of homeless people who are truly homeless. The land of the golden gate bridge, transamerica tower, Bart, Muni, golden gate park, union square, coit tower, castro, ghiradelli chocolate, Margeret Cho, fishermans wharf, alcatraz, bakers beach, and so much more. A land without a bathhouse.
Im not sure why Im writing about that stuff just for the sake of writing it and realizing once again what a fantastic city I live in. I do still find it odd that they havent over turned the law on bathhouses here yet. Its been 2 decades since they closed them down.
On one hand I can see the point, safe sex, but they have sex clubs for crying out loud. They have places that hold play parties, and pretty much one of the most sexual cities Ive been to. I would think regulating sexual activity via a bath house would be a great way to promote (and remind people about) safe sex.
So yesterday we went to Mr S leather..... For those who dont know, its like the Toys R Us of leather (and sex toys). We checked out the CB3000's, and also got to see a electric um... toy(s). They now have (and perhaps they always did) a cockring, but plug, straps, and such which connect to a battery pack which can be controlled with a remote.
You can use this for several toys (sold seperately). Cock ring, sends electric shocks under your testies, butt plug to stimulate your anus, and even straps where you can attach one to your arm, the other to someones dick and when you fist them, the arm band will touch the anus and stimulate the person being fisted. The remote comes in handy (which I saw demonstrated at The Eagle last Sunday) for being in a bar and being able to shock someone from a distance who is wearing the device. It was quite interesting and I soooooo want one.
On that note, tonight Josh and I are supposed to go to some concert. I forget what kind but Im definitely open to the new experience. I will let you know how it goes.
This week ahead? Job hunting, school stuff, and on Thursday I buy my bus ticket for Josh's graduation, Jasons plane ticket to come visit for pride, and thinking perhaps Margeret Cho tickets for June. I havent decided yet on that.
As for the work situation, Friday I went in for an interview and testing with a medical placement service. I did well on the testing which surprised me for some reason. I guess I knew I knew the info but I had never been tested on it and for the most part its been a while since I had training in billing and medical terminology.
I explained what I wanted and she really thought I should rework my resume from billing and health insurance to administrator type work. Those will pay what I want, and she seemed to think she could find me something in that field. Who knows what will happen but I did the work and emailed her a new resume.
Thats about it. Hope everyone had a great weekend and as always, I appreciate you reading. Comments always welcome.
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April 14, 2005
Learning
Several things are happening right now and everything seems to be happening for a reason. The first thing and foremost is school vs. working. Ive been persuing both, although school a bit more. I now understand what at one time seemed so simple.
When Josh was planning out his school about a year ago (which I can hardly believe it was a year ago), I kind of felt as an outsider may, that the routine and planning should be fairly easy. Filling out forms, and making a few phone calls. I was so wrong and now Im realizing that.
Several things come into play. First, can I get a live person on the phone and not get their voicemail to call me back. When they do call me back, could it please be a time when Im not running out the door. I feel like because I have time in the afternoon, I want to be out doing stuff, running errands, and to call me on my cell would just be hard since I would be in no position to talk to them if they did call.
Then there is the issue of who does what at the school. Who handles admissions? Not so much which office but who do I need to talk to? Who do I need to talk to about financial aid? What paperwork do I need and what are the next steps I need to take to make this happen? This is all based on a fact that I have made a decision on a specific school and which course of study I want to take. Both have different sets of classes and which one will be best for me. God, so much research and time.
The other thing I realized is that my basic math skills suck. In school I did really well in Math. All forms from Trig to Business. Now Im finding all those things I learned in school, have somehow been forgotten including basic math skills.
I wondered how some people's writing skills and math skills could deteriorate over the years and now Im understanding how. If you arent using them regularly, they tend to become unimportant to us. I guess sometimes it seems unimportant if you arent using them. I think "wow, I forgot about denominators, and numerations. Ive forgotten whole numbers. Ive forgotten simple stuff like adding and subtracting fractions. How could this happen without me seeing it."
Its funny, although I did better in Math than English in school, I somehow have changed that around. I took the sample test this morning for both English and Math, and realized I did much better with the English portion. Of course I know I dont have the best spelling or grammar but it seems my skills are still much better. God I need to brush up on that stuff. It took me about 2 hours just to get through the sample, with researching "how to do it" and figuring it all out again.
Along with all this school stuff, and figuring out what I need, I have also welcomed the notion of submitting a few resume's here and there just to see what happens. Who knows, perhaps my skills will get me the dream job that pays 60k at least. You never know so therefore Im welcoming all options.
As for other things going on, Ive been feeling a bit overwhelmed and lost with it all. Ive been slipping into old habbits which I know all too well. Recognizing patterns in my life that seem to go along with older habbits. Ive been out drinking more because Ive had free time. I havent been worrying too much about cash flow because of it. Ive also been neglecting saving money for the things that are important. Ive been taking for granted the fact that cash will be available somehow and history shows me that if I keep spending I will end not end up doing what I really want to do. This knowledge hasnt seemed to stop me but has made me aware of whats happening in my life. Its much easier to go out drinking and have fun than face whats ahead.
With this Im planning on calming things down a bit and relaxing. I spent the last 2 nights at home and have gotten to sleep at a decent time. It felt really good to actually stay in for a change. Im just hoping I can continue this pattern and hopefully find people who want to do other stuff other than going to a bar and drinking. I know people are out there.
On another note, Im excited about 2 visits this summer that are now almost definite. Im not sure if I mentioned it in previous emails but Jason wants to come visit and should be coming for pride. We should know more next week when we can finally make it definite. Also my sister wants to come for Dore Alley Fair at the end of July, which we will probably make happen and know more come May or June.
As for me, right now, Im heading outside. Its a beautiful sunny day and I need to get my daily walk in down in the Castro. Ive been taking an hour or two just to get out of the house and its always nice to sit on the corner of Castro & Market with a cup of coffee and watch the hot gay boys & men get on and off MUNI lol. I also know a few people now so I occassionally will run into someone I know. It feels good. :)
Later I meet my friend Ben and his bf Steve for a few cocktails. I plan on behaving and just having a few. Who knows what will happen. :)
PS: Have I mentioned time has been blending together and I sometime forget which month, date, or day of the week it is. I need a schedule lol.
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April 12, 2005
Things happen
Ok, once again its catch up time. God I wish I was much better at journaling every day. Truth is Ive felt a bit lost in my search for my hearts desires. Although I want to try and persue a career in photography, Im not looking at everything and saying to myself "its a lot of work. Do you want it bad enough?". I havent had an answer yet.
So I mentioned a bit about the weekend and how for some odd reason Ive apparently become hot. I have really hot guys stop after they pass, turn around, and walk back just to say hi to me. I have met a ton of new people, and perhaps some will become useful in my future.
So Saturday: Happy hour at Detour. It was quiet there which I kind of liked for a change. I met the bartender Brian and got a chance to talk to him enough so that he now remembers me and says hi when Im out lol. Most of the time, if its a busy bar, its hard to remember "people" so I was happy to get the chance to meet him and get drunk in his presence.
I spent the afternoon hanging out with my friend Jay, and a guy Ive chatted with online who is here from Boston. We hung out at the window at Detour making fun of people as they walked down Market. Actually he made fun of them and I said hi to most people walking past. Im the friendly one ya know :)
Sunday was a great day as well. Hung out with my friend Rick early in the afternoon walking around Castro, then headed to the mission where I found a great pair of sunglasses for $5. We came back to Castro, dragged Steve out for lunch, and the 3 of us headed over to beer bust at the Eagle. Met Jay there and a couple of other people I knew (Im actually getting to know people YAY!).
It was a fun afternoon. I actually paced myself so I could go back and finish off the drinking in the Castro. We went to Edge and the Daddys where I ran into a couple of guys I had met previously along with another really cute guy named Geoff. I did my famous "make out at the bar" routine with him, and exchanged phone numbers. It was great to hang out with Steve for a change and from what I know, he had a pretty good time as well.
So Monday came, and I was excited. A day without alcohol, and off to get tickets to the movies that evening. They had Gene Wilder in person from 5:30-7, and were playing back to back on the big screen Willie Wonka & Young Frankenstein. Steve and I were both pretty excited about it so I ventured the buses and headed down and bought tickets.
My first time in that area (at least that I know of). I was surprised to find I actually liked the neighborhood. I found a great little coffee shop which I had a tuna sandwhich and it was the best tuna sandwhich Ive ever had. I couldnt help but to think how much Josh would have enjoyed it there.
So home, nap, and getting ready for the evening. Jason called and we are going to try and plan his visit for pride in June. Im so excited. Visitors to show SF to. My sister will be hopefully coming at the end of July for Dore Alley Fair.
So here's the downer, and Im not sure if Im sorry I missed the movies, or if I feel even worse for Steve but their systems started having problems and he got stuck at work. No Gene Wilder for him and without being able to find a replacement, I just axed the idea. Im not one for going alone. Poor Steve never made it home until around 11pm :(
For some reason I was really ok with not going. I got a call from my friend Kevin (you may remember him from previous entries. He and his bf moved out here a few years ago). He wanted to know if I wanted to meet him for a drink. My first reaction was "Ive been drinking for the past week or so and not sure if I can handle much more". The lush in me quickly said "you havent had a chance to hang out with him since you've been here, just go". So I met him at The Mixx and had a few drinks. It was kind of nice talking about people we both knew and he introduced me to some great people.
One of which may in time become a possible job opportunity for me. I met a guy who was recently laid off and looking to start a billing and coding company of his own. Things for him right now are only at the beginning stages, but it sounded like it had potential. Since he isnt really looking right now for an employee (but will in the next few months) and I dont want to look for a job right now but in a few months, it may work out well. So I emailed him my resume and will see what happens.
I left the Mixx around 7:30 and as Kevin stopped to get cash from the ATM a few doors down, another really cute guy checked me out, stopped at the Mixx door, told his friends he'd be back, then walked all the way back to introduce himself to me. His name is Drew and he is again HOT!
So that was my weekend. A bit much to remember, a bit much to read, and a bit long to type. If you've made it this far, congratulations it almost over. Today, having lunch with a friend Ive chatted with for a while but havent had the chance to meet. YAY!!! Ill get my financial aid stuff done (hopefully), my 599 for unemployment to see if they approve school (hopefully), and look for jobs and see what happens. Im hoping things will fall into place soon.
Success! The End!
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April 08, 2005
Weird Dreams and Some Days Youre Hot
Should have known walking down the street when a guy gave me "that" look. Eyed me up and down and I played it off like some guy who was an oddball and looked at me as some object of obsession. I should have known and bought a vowel that the rest of the evening I was going to be popular. It could be the fact I dyed my hair back to a nice ash color. For those of you who didn’t know, I bleached it a week ago, which I found not to my liking. So here is my day in a nutshell.
I guess it started this morning when I awoke from a dream. Not to get into detail (no prison and no pissing) but to tell you the basics. In the dream my mom lost her cell phone. In my dream my grandparents were contemplating my mom moving in with them.
After talking to my sister, these things came true. She had talked to my grandmother who wants my mom to move in with her. She talked to my mom who had lost her cell phone for 2 hours today. Weird but true and an odd night to follow.
After dinner with Steve I went to the Mixx. After 5 minutes there, sitting by myself, this HOT guy walks in. He looks around and obviously doesn’t know anyone. He stands next to me out on the patio. I’m thinking "should I say hello" "perhaps he doesn’t want anyone to talk to him". Finally I decided to talk. He finds me hot and we hit it off. Just then a group of people that know him walk in. He moved from NJ, has a closed relationship with a guy in the air force stationed in TX, and now has to "be good". Did I mention 24, hard body, beautiful smile, and perhaps a guy you would see on a magazine? HOT. You get the picture.
Next was the Edge where I ran into Allan. There were so many cute guys complimenting me along with an older guy who repeatedly looked at me and said WOW! Over and over again. It was really an odd feeling for me. I met several cute guys and ended up following them over to Daddy’s and then to Moby Dicks, where I got to know a couple of them a bit better.
So tonight I was hot (at least to a few people). Some nights I’m not. I’m glad I went out tonight because it was definitely an ego boost.
So for the world of unemployment this week, I made a couple of phone calls(One to Josh's friend Astrida in NY who was VERY helpful), I got some paper work done for school, and actually seem to be moving smoothly. Ive also been out every night drinking, just because I can *smile*. Of course this will only be for this week primarily, and then I go back to isolation again lol. Just needed somewhat of a vacation.
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April 04, 2005
Unemployed Day 1
Today was my very first day without a job. I have already decided that Im going to go stir crazy quite quickly. I woke up this morning with lots to do however a feeling came over me that was different from the normal "I dont have to work today". The feeling was more of fear as if to say "I have no place to go today. I have no job". Although Im happy to be out of CIGNA and away from most people there who were immature (and quite honestly, people who mistake stupidity and rudeness for intelligence and professionalism)I still feel a sense of loss.
Todays agenda was 1) call unemployment 2) contact both schools 3) fill out financial aid forms and 4) postpone jury duty (which I will get to in a moment). I got my unemployment taken care of but that was about it. Instead I decided to go to the library and walk downtown. I decided to chat online and buy some blank DVDs to start burning. I decided to watch TV, smoke, and pretty much do as little as possible. I feel really guilty about it but Im sure Ill be over it quickly.
So I received a summons in the mail to report for jury duty here in SF's superior court. Apparently you can be called once a year. That totally floored me. Last I remember in NY, it was once every 5 years. Guess I know I made the big time now.
Anyway, Im supposed to report on May 2nd. This is only 3 days before Josh's graduation. Theres no way Im missing his graduation because he has already been disappointed that several people backed out who said they would go. There is no way Im going to miss it.
So from what I hear its pretty easy to postpone once. Ive never had to deal with it but tomorrow is a must to do it. I want to nip it in the bud and get it out of the way before it becomes a problem. Wish me luck on that.
As for other stuff, its been a pretty good weekend. Steve, Josh and I had dinner Saturday night with Rob from SJ (who is originally from Rochester), and our friend Ken who works at Worn Out West. Nice guy and new friend to me. Steve has known him a little while and Josh had just met him that night. We seem to have quite a bit in common which is pretty cool.
Sunday Josh left back to Heartwood for another 5 weeks. This is the final stretch and hopefully things will go smoothly when he's done. I went out with my friend Rick and we went to The Edge and Moby Dicks. He met a guy who works as a bartender at the Restaurant we had dinner at the night before. They set up a date for Wednesday night and I guess he wants me to go with him for drinks tomorrow night.
It was nice to be the other guy who got to watch their friends fondle, and make out with strangers. Usually its the opposite way around. *chuckle*.
As for last night, I felt a loss and missing having Josh sleeping with me. After a week of being together, its funny how you become used to someone being there all over again. Hopefully Ill get a chance to go up there in a couple of weeks and then finally for his graduation.
Thats about all for now. Wish me luck on day 2.
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