Aug 26, 2008 03:10
Two nights of 3 AM now in a row... both pretty much equally drunk. Not getting sick, which is nice, but both had the common theme of a mellow sort of depression to them. Last night was the crisis of others.... Tonight is the last night with many orchestra mates.... Very sad. Saying goodbye to Michal Freter and Nick wasn't easy... and the feeling that, although I've only been here a year, I am an important part of their social circle makes me feel both overjoyed and miserable. They too are a huge part of my personality now, and I can't think of any group of people whom I've gotten closer to in such a short period of time. Honourable mention also goes to Ben Williams, a personal idol of mine... although I am not entirely sure why. I was not particularly close to him, but he was always a decent chap (I still owe him a drink) and he is someone whom I would be proud to emulate in 3 to 4 years.
Among everyone, they felt that an end to an era was coming--and although I just arrived (by comparison) I am proud to have made an impact noticeable enough to be missed by many...
...this is, admittedly, not even something I felt when I left Ithaca. Except for Frank and PT.
God, I am going to miss it here.