Update: School, Kink & Home
Sunday: Dim Sum with Dave, Zan, Jeff, Cassie, & Shelly - Jeff would not use the lazy susan, much to my dismay. I don't know why it bothered me so much - put shit on the roundy round! It was really fun, and pretty cheap - $21.
Quick stop at the dollar store for gardening supplies, then D&Z's for a minute, and then off to pick up Julie for Switchspace. The meeting was...interesting. I think Subspace has spoiled me a bit for discussion groups, since it's run so well, the group vibe is usually very intimate, and there are so many outside friendships there. Switchspace is brand new though, so it might grow into something else.
There was some talk about the newbies group and another group that is going to be moved to the Billy De Frank Center next month - it sounds like the decision to keep the space open or not has already been done. If it hasn't, a pre-emptive move probably won't inspire too much confidence in potential donators or volunteers. I have mixed feelings about the whole situation - business vs. non-profit, gratitude, and communication being some of the bigger issues for me. The cycle of dungeons has stayed pretty consistent in the last 10 years - Edges lasted longer than most. I think the Citadel is more of a hybrid between kink & sex club, which may be one of the reasons it's lasted as long as it has. Personally, while I love the people running it, and the space is great, it doesn't hold the same vibe as Edges does - it's not "home" for me.
If it doesn't stay open, I'd love to see the discussion groups move to a private home (or rotating homes) - that way, the vibe is intimate, the attendance can be regulated, and the sense of community is maintained.
After spending hours on Saturday setting up the Earth boxes, planting seedlings and seeds, and setting all the pots up to get the most sunlight without being too much in the line-of-sight of the neighbors, my landlord tells me Sunday that they all need to be moved because of an upcoming construction project he wants to do - a second story on his house. I have a bad feeling that something's going to change for the worse, and my little house will no longer be the quiet haven it is now.
Which makes me think about school, and the commute I'll have. Sure, it's a pretty easy drive (especially if my classes are off-peak hours), and I did it for years for De Anza, but if I do have to move, where should I go? Heather and the family, & the gym (prepaid for 3 years) are the pros for this area - huge pros, being far away from the girls would kill me. Pros for the SJ area are probably more options for college work (I'm not counting on this job to be flexible enough for me to keep it while I'm in school), cheaper housing (I'd consider ~gulp~ shared housing), closer proximity to school & friends, etc. I love this area though, and I'd really like to stay.
Maybe it's the universe telling me that I've become too staid in my routine here, and that I need to change things up to create a better atmosphere for myself. I've been pretty stressed lately, and its taking a toll on me, both physically and mentally.
Quick stop at the dollar store for gardening supplies, then D&Z's for a minute, and then off to pick up Julie for Switchspace. The meeting was...interesting. I think Subspace has spoiled me a bit for discussion groups, since it's run so well, the group vibe is usually very intimate, and there are so many outside friendships there. Switchspace is brand new though, so it might grow into something else.
There was some talk about the newbies group and another group that is going to be moved to the Billy De Frank Center next month - it sounds like the decision to keep the space open or not has already been done. If it hasn't, a pre-emptive move probably won't inspire too much confidence in potential donators or volunteers. I have mixed feelings about the whole situation - business vs. non-profit, gratitude, and communication being some of the bigger issues for me. The cycle of dungeons has stayed pretty consistent in the last 10 years - Edges lasted longer than most. I think the Citadel is more of a hybrid between kink & sex club, which may be one of the reasons it's lasted as long as it has. Personally, while I love the people running it, and the space is great, it doesn't hold the same vibe as Edges does - it's not "home" for me.
If it doesn't stay open, I'd love to see the discussion groups move to a private home (or rotating homes) - that way, the vibe is intimate, the attendance can be regulated, and the sense of community is maintained.
After spending hours on Saturday setting up the Earth boxes, planting seedlings and seeds, and setting all the pots up to get the most sunlight without being too much in the line-of-sight of the neighbors, my landlord tells me Sunday that they all need to be moved because of an upcoming construction project he wants to do - a second story on his house. I have a bad feeling that something's going to change for the worse, and my little house will no longer be the quiet haven it is now.
Which makes me think about school, and the commute I'll have. Sure, it's a pretty easy drive (especially if my classes are off-peak hours), and I did it for years for De Anza, but if I do have to move, where should I go? Heather and the family, & the gym (prepaid for 3 years) are the pros for this area - huge pros, being far away from the girls would kill me. Pros for the SJ area are probably more options for college work (I'm not counting on this job to be flexible enough for me to keep it while I'm in school), cheaper housing (I'd consider ~gulp~ shared housing), closer proximity to school & friends, etc. I love this area though, and I'd really like to stay.
Maybe it's the universe telling me that I've become too staid in my routine here, and that I need to change things up to create a better atmosphere for myself. I've been pretty stressed lately, and its taking a toll on me, both physically and mentally.