Clubbing

[firepainter]

Last night, I did something very out of character for me: I went with my room mate and a bunch of people she met here to a bar and then a club. The bar was not so much fun. Too loud to actually talk. The club was a bit awkward at first as we all sorta just stood around, but before long, we'd all had a couple drinks and we were dancing and having a good time. There were enough of us that I could usually find someone I came with, even though I didn't really know any of them very well, and I got hit on by several guys which was strange and sort of fun. It kinda made me feel better about myself, in a very shallow way like "hey! maybe I'm actually hot" and then i realized that that would mean that its my personality thats keeping me from getting any... ouch. I was that person making out with a stranger on the dance floor at one point. I don't know how I feel about that.... I hate those people, but it was kinda fun, and basically as close as I'll ever get to a one night stand. and a question I never thought I'd have to ask: What is the etiquette for communicating "I'm ok with not knowing your name and making out with you, but not with you putting your hand down my pants, so stop that", without actually stopping dancing with someone? Seriously, not a problem I'd ever expected to face, and one i have no point of reference for. I don't like not having close girlfriends to go clubbing with, because you don't have anyone to run interference and serve as an excuse "Sorry, I have to go check on my friend, she made me promise not to let her do anything dumb and specifically not to hook up with anyone and she's making out with that guy so...." But if it were Nina or Jacquie I'd be able to go over and interrupt their make out session and explain, so it would look convincing. Or I could pre-arrange for them to come rescue me or something. But I don't know these girls, so not so much a possibility.
But overall, a good night. I'm still sorry I'm not going to be home for festivities, but I feel a bit better about it now. happy 4th.