Lunch today was kind of awkward to me. It’s kind of weird to know all these people yet not live in the same city. I wish I could hang out with some of them more often.On the flight home, I (aisle) talked with my neighbor (window), an Indian. We discussed Kashmir, Dubya and the midterm elections. Then we talked about cricket and the World Cup. I still can’t figure cricket out, but someday I’ll know what a “wicked googly” is.
Kahlo Me Impressed
I’ve registered at New College for my final baccalaureate semester – and it took only 13 years to accomplish. I can’t wait.I’m staying tonight and tomorrow night at the Villa Florence downtown. After checking in, I pass out on the bed, asleep. They’ve given me a tiny room next to the heating unit, which makes a loud humming noise. I need a break from this – I call my friend Trina, and we meet at Uncle Vito’s for pizza, and then go catch a late show of ‘Frida’. Frida – an amazing story, and relevant since I had just seen her and Diego Rivera’s artwork a week earlier. I was inspired by their passion for their work, and it reminds me why I shouldn’t attempt things in half-assed matter. Genuinely pouring yourself into something can be painful and/or satisfying, but it’s a real experience.
The Angry Republican
Kimmay and I went with Jeannette to the Café Venus and Mars Bar, to celebrate one of Jeannette’s friend’s birthday. One of the people in the group was an angry Republican (self-professed). I’ve never met anyone so visibly angry with the world – I wonder if he had experienced a breakup a while ago, and became embittered and joined the Republican party. I attempted to diffuse him with non-partisan conversation, and that seemed to bring him down a bit. It’s been awhile since I’ve met someone that tightly wound.
Fun with food poisoning!
Make no mistake about it: the choices we make today can greatly affect our future. I stopped at my favorite Mexican restaurant for a salmon burrito, and while walking back to my place, I ran into my friend Jeannette, who asked me if I wanted to get some lunch. I declined, since I had already bought it, but should have taken her up on her offer: I got food poisoning from the salmon, and spent the rest of the evening throwing up. Ugh.