(a friend and a fellow journalist)So last night was the Christmas party - the source of my shoe consideration the past week. My friend and I hitched a ride with a co-worker and hatched a plan to leave early and catch a flick. By 9:30 we were on our way out to "Frost/Nixon" a parallel on some level of our own lives. We missed the stories which will eventually become legend around the office, and the chance to be part of the stories. (Though I do believe I hit him in the face with a caper at one point.) I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, another set of performances (supporting and otherwise) which had me wrapped into who the characters were even at times where I found the movie to drag a bit. The friend fell asleep, though in his defence, he's got a bit of a tiring life and I'm sure in 2011 he'll get around to re-watching it.
Have you ever tried to discuss a movie with someone who missed the most crucial 15 minutes? Don't.
Anyways, I was home right around the stroke of midnight, likely before they even gave away the big prizes of the night. And that makes me wonder, "Am I lame?"
I don't get drunk, I prefer board games to clubs, and if it's past 2am I'm likely awake but I've been at home for hours. So many of the things I enjoy are independent, non-social or nerdy.
As always, and especially at this time of year, I'm reminded of my status by looking around my tiny apartment. My Christmas tree has no gifts underneath, there is no one but myself to blame for the mess, and it's always just me here. I'm considering a return to roommate-land, just to have someone to say hello to... someone to say hello to me.
I thought that being on my own would encourage bringing someone into my life. I could get it on anywhere and there'd be no constant threat of a roomie walking in or the hushing of voices in order not disturb/embarrass the flatmate.
Anyways, it's just about Christmas, tomorrow is day 9 of 11 in a row at work. I'm tired. I'm sick. I'm lonely.
Have you ever tried to discuss a movie with someone who missed the most crucial 15 minutes? Don't.
Anyways, I was home right around the stroke of midnight, likely before they even gave away the big prizes of the night. And that makes me wonder, "Am I lame?"
I don't get drunk, I prefer board games to clubs, and if it's past 2am I'm likely awake but I've been at home for hours. So many of the things I enjoy are independent, non-social or nerdy.
As always, and especially at this time of year, I'm reminded of my status by looking around my tiny apartment. My Christmas tree has no gifts underneath, there is no one but myself to blame for the mess, and it's always just me here. I'm considering a return to roommate-land, just to have someone to say hello to... someone to say hello to me.
I thought that being on my own would encourage bringing someone into my life. I could get it on anywhere and there'd be no constant threat of a roomie walking in or the hushing of voices in order not disturb/embarrass the flatmate.
Anyways, it's just about Christmas, tomorrow is day 9 of 11 in a row at work. I'm tired. I'm sick. I'm lonely.
6 comments:
no, you aren't lame. but culture may try and fool you otherwise.
But by pushing away the culture of today, doesn't it make it difficult to meet someone who lives in the real world?
Sure, if that's what you want.
There are many that live amongst us, but on the periphery of culture.
My gentle lord one of thoese fellows looks like he's in media (the firm grasp of the whiskey is a tell).
Live your life the way you want to, with the only stern rule that you do unto others (don't mean to be biblical but it's the easiest way to say it).
Fretting is a bore. Have fun!!! Even if it's with cocoa and a cat and a good movie at 2 in the morning.
He'll find you. As Seinfeld said "we've got a man on it right now!"
Live your life the way you want to, with the only stern rule that you do unto others (don't mean to be biblical but it's the easiest way to say it).
I really do believe in that. Sometimes it's frustrating when the same isn't returned, but if nothing else, I believe in Karma.
Karma. Better word. I think that's part of it though, DESPITE others you do the right thing.
It comes around. I believe that too.
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