The Gods Are Conspiring Against Me et al.
As many of you know, my best bud's partner is a Marine (yes, she's progressive and, no, she doesn't support the war); E is, in fact, being deployed to Iraq next week. Her supervisors had told her that she'd depart on the 25th, but oh no. Fuckers. She's not allowed to leave NC during the week before her departure, which means 1. I won't see her until next August, at least; 2. she'll be in IRAQ, doing the US government's bidding, and she's not even a citizen*. Ack!; 3. Alicia will probably see E- this weekend, which means I won't see her for god knows how long.
[insert melodramatic warble here] I was sick for a long time. My trip back east was supposed to be about relaxation and friends, not hiding in my childhood bedroom. Fuck. At least I got to spend a little QT with Alicia, and I know that she'll pretzel herself and forgo sleep to make even a short visit happen. Hell, she invited me to NC, on her last weekend with Ellie. That invitation says so much.
In any case, I'm super excited to see NYC friends. I'll probably take it easy tonight; at most, I'll hit up a flick at thr Film Forum. Tomorrow, I might see the lovely Ms. gypsyecks whose quirktastic wonder delights me. I can't wait. I hope to see maria_miles, too, but she hasn't been in touch, so I'm not holding my breath. [note to self: He Brainiac, you left Heather's gift at home; have mom mail them]. femmgrrlprof, I'll ring you tomorrow. epilady and chestertodd, shall we commune on Tuesday? I can wear my ironic furry hat (see icon)...
Hearts,
Alison
* I don't want to get too deeply into E's situation--at least not in an unfiltered post, but let's just say that class and nationality limit a person's choices.
[insert melodramatic warble here] I was sick for a long time. My trip back east was supposed to be about relaxation and friends, not hiding in my childhood bedroom. Fuck. At least I got to spend a little QT with Alicia, and I know that she'll pretzel herself and forgo sleep to make even a short visit happen. Hell, she invited me to NC, on her last weekend with Ellie. That invitation says so much.
In any case, I'm super excited to see NYC friends. I'll probably take it easy tonight; at most, I'll hit up a flick at thr Film Forum. Tomorrow, I might see the lovely Ms. gypsyecks whose quirktastic wonder delights me. I can't wait. I hope to see maria_miles, too, but she hasn't been in touch, so I'm not holding my breath. [note to self: He Brainiac, you left Heather's gift at home; have mom mail them]. femmgrrlprof, I'll ring you tomorrow. epilady and chestertodd, shall we commune on Tuesday? I can wear my ironic furry hat (see icon)...
Hearts,
Alison
* I don't want to get too deeply into E's situation--at least not in an unfiltered post, but let's just say that class and nationality limit a person's choices.