Salsa, Wedding, Walking

Jul 25, 2005 09:03

Not to repeat my xanga, I won't talk about how I am unhappy with work. I'll talk about happier things...

Friday, I went salsa dancing in old town Alexandria. I am really glad that I did because I don't go out much, and I love going out. I danced with several guys, but the most fun was with an intern names Bob. He didn't know how to salsa, but he was picking it up pretty well. Arthur, if you are reading this, I think you made my toe bleed. I didn't notice until I got home and was shocked to find blood on my big toe and shoe. EEEWWW! The place, Salsa Cafe, was also a restaurant, but I didn't think the food looked that great. I also had a mojito there, which was so not as good as the one Sonya made at my barbeque. They put way too many mint leaves.

Saturday, I went to a wedding with Ruchir (he was my buddy in the tank and works in the same building as me, though not on the same program). It was in Indiana, PA, so we had to drive there and back. Needless to say we were driving a little bit longer than the time we were actually in Indiana. It was a nice wedding though, and the reception was in a place that looked like a dance in the gym in high school. It was at the recreational center in Indiana. It was a buffet and there were 269 guests. I met a bunch of Ruchir's friends, all of whom I liked. I felt like a few of them thought we were dating, but I didn't mention that I had a boyfriend, since no one said anything directly. They would just say something like, take care of him for us, which is something you would generally say to the girlfriend and not just a friend. It doesn't matter though. Oh and there was a little risqueness. The groom had to pull the garter off his bride without using his hands. That's right he used his mouth. And when the guy caught the garter he had to put it on the bridesmaid who caught the bouquet using his mouth. Fortunately, those two were dating, but woah!

Sunday, I went walking with Sonya for a couple of hours. I don't know what I am going to do when Sonya leaves. There is no way in hell I will walk around my neighborhood alone. It makes me sad that I just don't feel safe. I haven't seen any violence or gangs, but the guys there creep me out. I didn't put on make up, I hadn't showered (which I know is gross, but whatev), and I didn't wear very flattering clothes, but still we walked by these two guys and they started calling to us about what kind of women they like. Maybe it was to Sonya though, but I think it was to both of us. We only got honked at a couple of times, which was better. However, some guys yelled at us from a window of a passing car. When we were walking behind a couple of guys, we crossed the street, so we wouldn't get near them. I hate this feeling of being vulnerable and really apprehensive when I am walking by them. It pisses me off, but I am honestly scared of them. I probably shouldn't, be because they are probably just all talk, but I feel really harassed when I walk by them. I hate it too because all of the guys who have done this are hispanic. I hate prejudism. I HATE IT! And yet, when I see a hispanic guy, I automatically feel a little apprehensive. :(

Wow, and this entry started out so pleasantly. Now I feel angry again. Grr. I'l put the pissed off guy in my mood thing, but besides the last part, I had a very pleasant weekend.
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