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So. Wow. What craziness! Matty went to bed since he has to get up in a few hours for work but, of course, I am still awake. And having difficulty typing...but ok...
Everyone I meet keeps telling me I have to move here. That's rather flattering to hear, and I can't say I haven't given it some thought. Though, I'm not jumping into anything. If I moved based on people alone, based on connections, well....I would be living here already. Or in a few other places. But, can't move just on that alone.
Tonight Matty and I started out with dinner at this Irish pub/restaurant called the Locals. Oh, it was yummy! I was so famished but then after eating part of my huge dinner, I was stuffed. I wish I had the leftovers right about now, but we went to The Saloon immediately after so I didn't want to be toting my food around with me. The bar had a drag show, that's why we were there early. Now, normally I am not one for drag show. I have seen so many in my time that I'm just not all about it. However, this one was a little different and a lot of fun! I was SUPER sleepy and feeling off, energy-wise, but after some vodka and Red Bulls, I was back into regular bar form. I met a bunch of really nice, cute gay boys and even a straight boy, who I made out with profusely. I was good, though, I didn't go home with him. Nevertheless, it was tempting. But he didn't really impress Matty, to say the least, and so even though I can get a good sense of people myself, I know that if one of my best friends isn't feeling someone, then it's definitely not to be. I don't always trust my own judgement, but I defintely trust my friends. Matty, in particular. So anyway, Shane was out and so was Wendy, though she went home early because of work. Shane was tons of fun, as usual :) I so enjoy everyone I've met here! Dan stayed home with Sunny because she was still ill, which was sad because I wanted to see them again tonight. However, Dan and I are meeting downtown for dinner and Matty and I are meeting for lunch so all is well :) You know, they talk about "Minnesota nice" around here and I can see that yes, it is alive and well in some people, but coming from the east coast and dealing with shadiness, pretention and bitchiness in abundance, "Minnesota Nice" has nothing on that. Almost everyone I met, besides, was just normal and fun and very open and friendly. It made it really easy to feel like I clicked with everyone. In a matter of minutes, sometimes even seconds, it felt like I had been friends with certain people for years. That's a really cool thing when it happens, and it's happened in bunches this weekend.
I find myself dreading going back home, dreading the normalacy and the boredom. I mean, I can't say I'm bored at home, but I don't go out a whole lot and people there are not like people here. On the other hand, I've partied almost non-stop since I landed (literally) that part of me is anxious to go back to that steadiness of work and home. Part of me almost feels like Pittsburgh has jumped states because in many ways they are similar. And then I think...yeah it's pretty sad that I know more people and am more 'popular' in Minneapolos in 3 days time than I was when I lived in Philly. Oh, I knew tons of people and always had a blast, but it was much more superficial. I know I'm jumping all over the map here in my thought but..fuck it. Part of me thinks...yeah...living here would be so much fun. I know if I got a good job that I would love it. But then another part of me says....you'd be out partying all of the time, you would forget any of the balance you have learned in past months and you would end up poor, homeless, and miserable. Things could be great when you visit, but they might not be the exact same way when you live somewhere. So yes, I'm not making any immediate decisions but I could definitely see myself calling this place home one day, snow and all.
On to Matty.....
I could say a whole hell of a lot, but basically he is such a wonderful, interesting person. I'm very lucky to be able to call him a friend. He picked out the perfect things for us to do and see while I was here. None of it was overwhemling, we had plenty of time to sleep and drink coffee and nurse hangovers. I will have a lot to live up to when he comes here! He is such a puzzle, that one. Such an interesting combination of character traits, needs, desires, and opportunities. I see so much of myself in him that it almost creeps me out at times. But such things are almost always good foundations to a lasting friendship, and I certainly believe that such will be the case with us. I wouldn't have it otherwise. He is genuine, has a good heart, and, well, yeah, CLEARLY I adore him :)
Yeah so, I need to work on some plants of the green variety, watch tv, and then pass out.
Fun :)
ps. The men of homosexual persuation are all very good kissers! You naughty boys, you :)
So. Wow. What craziness! Matty went to bed since he has to get up in a few hours for work but, of course, I am still awake. And having difficulty typing...but ok...
Everyone I meet keeps telling me I have to move here. That's rather flattering to hear, and I can't say I haven't given it some thought. Though, I'm not jumping into anything. If I moved based on people alone, based on connections, well....I would be living here already. Or in a few other places. But, can't move just on that alone.
Tonight Matty and I started out with dinner at this Irish pub/restaurant called the Locals. Oh, it was yummy! I was so famished but then after eating part of my huge dinner, I was stuffed. I wish I had the leftovers right about now, but we went to The Saloon immediately after so I didn't want to be toting my food around with me. The bar had a drag show, that's why we were there early. Now, normally I am not one for drag show. I have seen so many in my time that I'm just not all about it. However, this one was a little different and a lot of fun! I was SUPER sleepy and feeling off, energy-wise, but after some vodka and Red Bulls, I was back into regular bar form. I met a bunch of really nice, cute gay boys and even a straight boy, who I made out with profusely. I was good, though, I didn't go home with him. Nevertheless, it was tempting. But he didn't really impress Matty, to say the least, and so even though I can get a good sense of people myself, I know that if one of my best friends isn't feeling someone, then it's definitely not to be. I don't always trust my own judgement, but I defintely trust my friends. Matty, in particular. So anyway, Shane was out and so was Wendy, though she went home early because of work. Shane was tons of fun, as usual :) I so enjoy everyone I've met here! Dan stayed home with Sunny because she was still ill, which was sad because I wanted to see them again tonight. However, Dan and I are meeting downtown for dinner and Matty and I are meeting for lunch so all is well :) You know, they talk about "Minnesota nice" around here and I can see that yes, it is alive and well in some people, but coming from the east coast and dealing with shadiness, pretention and bitchiness in abundance, "Minnesota Nice" has nothing on that. Almost everyone I met, besides, was just normal and fun and very open and friendly. It made it really easy to feel like I clicked with everyone. In a matter of minutes, sometimes even seconds, it felt like I had been friends with certain people for years. That's a really cool thing when it happens, and it's happened in bunches this weekend.
I find myself dreading going back home, dreading the normalacy and the boredom. I mean, I can't say I'm bored at home, but I don't go out a whole lot and people there are not like people here. On the other hand, I've partied almost non-stop since I landed (literally) that part of me is anxious to go back to that steadiness of work and home. Part of me almost feels like Pittsburgh has jumped states because in many ways they are similar. And then I think...yeah it's pretty sad that I know more people and am more 'popular' in Minneapolos in 3 days time than I was when I lived in Philly. Oh, I knew tons of people and always had a blast, but it was much more superficial. I know I'm jumping all over the map here in my thought but..fuck it. Part of me thinks...yeah...living here would be so much fun. I know if I got a good job that I would love it. But then another part of me says....you'd be out partying all of the time, you would forget any of the balance you have learned in past months and you would end up poor, homeless, and miserable. Things could be great when you visit, but they might not be the exact same way when you live somewhere. So yes, I'm not making any immediate decisions but I could definitely see myself calling this place home one day, snow and all.
On to Matty.....
I could say a whole hell of a lot, but basically he is such a wonderful, interesting person. I'm very lucky to be able to call him a friend. He picked out the perfect things for us to do and see while I was here. None of it was overwhemling, we had plenty of time to sleep and drink coffee and nurse hangovers. I will have a lot to live up to when he comes here! He is such a puzzle, that one. Such an interesting combination of character traits, needs, desires, and opportunities. I see so much of myself in him that it almost creeps me out at times. But such things are almost always good foundations to a lasting friendship, and I certainly believe that such will be the case with us. I wouldn't have it otherwise. He is genuine, has a good heart, and, well, yeah, CLEARLY I adore him :)
Yeah so, I need to work on some plants of the green variety, watch tv, and then pass out.
Fun :)
ps. The men of homosexual persuation are all very good kissers! You naughty boys, you :)