[Private] The Return of the Fiend.
As far as spontaneous venues go, next to a lake might be romantic on principle, however it's not the best for comfort. My knees have never been so scraped.
Regardless, it seems just what the doctor ordered, and I seem to be feeling the results of three months' celibacy all at once this week. It's difficult to keep my mind on anything else right now.
I managed to finish an entire play over the summer. Twice. Once in English and once in French simply to brush up on my French and occupy my time. I believe it will be my masterpiece, if I might be so self-indulgent (and as this is my journal, I believe I might).
I also managed to semi-propose to Mary. I was thinking of nothing but convenience when I suggested that she move in. When she pointed out how deep a commitment that might entail ... I don't think I've backpedaled faster in my life. I do love her, and I do see myself being happy with her for a very long time, but we're both still so young and I am personally nowhere near ready for that sort of commitment. We're both still too early in our lives to think about trying to merge them, especially since her career of choice is going to require a lot of commitment in and of itself, schooling-wise.
Anyway, I'm rambling.
I have been considering the merits of breaking with the Monkeys, or at least limiting my time with them, and branching out on my own. With Will gone, things don't quite seem as they used to and strained relationships are making an environment that should be warm and enthusiastic lukewarm. Things are certainly civil, but I honestly feel that a comedy troupe would be better suited to my tastes. I enjoy musicals and performances of any caliber, but I just feel very drawn to a comedy troupe.
We shall see.
Regardless, it seems just what the doctor ordered, and I seem to be feeling the results of three months' celibacy all at once this week. It's difficult to keep my mind on anything else right now.
I managed to finish an entire play over the summer. Twice. Once in English and once in French simply to brush up on my French and occupy my time. I believe it will be my masterpiece, if I might be so self-indulgent (and as this is my journal, I believe I might).
I also managed to semi-propose to Mary. I was thinking of nothing but convenience when I suggested that she move in. When she pointed out how deep a commitment that might entail ... I don't think I've backpedaled faster in my life. I do love her, and I do see myself being happy with her for a very long time, but we're both still so young and I am personally nowhere near ready for that sort of commitment. We're both still too early in our lives to think about trying to merge them, especially since her career of choice is going to require a lot of commitment in and of itself, schooling-wise.
Anyway, I'm rambling.
I have been considering the merits of breaking with the Monkeys, or at least limiting my time with them, and branching out on my own. With Will gone, things don't quite seem as they used to and strained relationships are making an environment that should be warm and enthusiastic lukewarm. Things are certainly civil, but I honestly feel that a comedy troupe would be better suited to my tastes. I enjoy musicals and performances of any caliber, but I just feel very drawn to a comedy troupe.
We shall see.