It was an unexpected weekend. It was a good time. I found out things about my love, things that I never realized, and I am warm hearted. Friends joined me in the utter destruction of my diet, but it was worth it. This week has been a roller coaster, popping me up and yanking me down. I’m sore, but clearly blessed.

Friday was an amazing day. I was scheduled for an in person interview, and then rescheduled so that the head of the Financial Aid Department could sit in on the interview. This is an amazing opportunity and honestly, I am scared shitless about the whole thing. But, there is promise ahead. I just need to wow them with my charm.
The lease was signed. We met with her at the new house and put our names on the dotted line. This is going to be the first proper house that I have ever had. It has all I ever wanted in a place to live: trees, a porch, a big yard with a fence, central heat and air, a functioning fireplace, hardwood floors, non-white walls (white is not an inviting color), big windows, multiple rooms for multiple purposes, washer dryer hookups, and a kick ass landlady. I have been manic for days (coming down off it now and I am feeling really tired, but it could have been the beers), and when she mentioned that the owner of the house was gay, I blurted out “I love gay people!”. Yes, I am a dumbass. Thank you. But, further on in the conversation it came to light that she was also homosexual, a mother, in a committed relationship, and the manager of a number of properties downtown. She seemed genuinely excited about our being her new tennants. I think Fred (our current landlord) gave us a glowing reference. So, we move on the 15th of March - the same day as my Humanities midterm. Fun, fun, fun. Yes, we are having a housewarming party. It will be a good time.
Friday evening was spent with a friend, one whom we don’t get to spend enough time with. We went to Bodhi’s in leiu of a movie. John was kind enough to start me off with my usual drink. My intentions were pure, wanting to stick to water, but I can’t say no to a freshy tapped pint. I don’t know what time we stumbled home (I was sober, friend and David were not), but on the way home we took a detour to the new place. Traipsing around a darkened house at 3 AM was probably not a wise idea, then again, I’m kind of impulsive sometimes.
Saturday was shopping day. My goal was a suit. Tali and I got proper hair cuts. I lost my little curls, but it’s still short. We are going to grow out the bangs, but for now it’s kind of Demi-ish. Oh, and I actually need hair utensils (a flat iron and a blowdryer) to make the style work correctly. After shopping for hours we finally found a nice suit at Ross (yea, I was suprised too) and it was quite affortable. In the suit and with this hair I look like my mother. Wierd.
Saturday evening was spent with friends. Dinner at Sushi Hatsu and drinks at Jax (because Swinger hadn’t opened Bodhi’s yet) and later at Bodhi’s was highly enjoyable. It was the first time in a long time that we had gone out and had adult conversations..not bullshit dealing with the same old shit. I think because they aren’t in the normal circle of downtown that they bring a fresh perspective to the insanity that dwells there. Later in the evening, being that it was Bodhi’s, David July and Chris showed up. The other friends had to go so the 2 Davids and Chris and I closed the place down.

Something happened between David and I, something good. But, I don’t think I want to share it right now. It’s special, and strange and it works. For all those who didn’t know, I love David and he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He never ceases to make me laugh and always leaves me suprised.