Discombobulated Post

Hey guys...hope everyone had a pleasant weekend. I have a bunch of things I want to throw out there that I have been meaning to talk about but just haven't had the time. Also, it is midterms week and my birthday week all rolled up into one (yay)..so I am gonna be super busy and kinda out of the loop, so I apologize in advance if I don't keep up with my blogging until the weekend.

Ok things to review.....

1). I just got back from memorial services for my Grams. It was a very beautiful service....we definitely gave her an amazing sendoff. It was really touching to see all the people who showed up, it was a testament to what a beloved woman she was not only to her family but also to her community. We didn't even have space for everyone in the church.....people were spilling out into the parking lot and the street...and it was drizzling 1/2 the time. Amazing. It was also a family reunion of sorts because I got a chance to see a couple of uncles and cousins that I haven't been in contact with since the early 90's. It is unfortunate that it took such a sad occasion to bring everyone together but I am still thankful that I got the chance to reconnect with fam and pay tribute to my Grams.

2). A lil while back after my "open secret" post I said that something had happened to me the previous week that was kinda big that I wanted to blog about. Well you remember my hot boss don't cha? Funny thing about that.......he is no longer my boss....seeing as tho I don't work at that company anymore LOL! Now, I would like to think that by some crazy strike of fate he found my blog, realized that I was talking about him, and decided that a office romance was a no-no so he let me go out of self-perservation.

No, no, no....it is much less juicy than that.

Because of my school schedule and the fact that they hired too many people to work later in the week, he had to let me go. If I was able to work shifts in the beginning of the week then I would have probably been able to stay on but they really didn't have space for me....and since I was the last person hired.....well....that means that I was the first person fired! HaHa!

I was upset for all of 20 minutes I think. I mean, no one wants to get let go from a job (and I have never been before) but whatever....it wasn't like I was gonna go hungry or sumthin....or have insurmountable bills to pay.....whatever. At first I was seriously considering dipping into my trust and saying 'fuck it' to working for a while, but seeing as tho that money was set aside for my education it would be really irresponsible to use it for non-discretionary purposes. And knowing me....I would have probably ran off to SoHo to buy a whole bunch of shit that I don't need. LOL! Besides, I am pretty sure I would have to have both of my parents sign off on it anyways....and there is just no way they would do such a thing.

With that being said, I got a new job on the spot the VERY NEXT DAY! {everyone claps...haha} Na, it isn't really that big of a deal, however I believe that I am gonna enjoy this job much more than my previous one. Why you ask? Because as Pete always says......"retail is the #1 gay profession". LMAO!

Yes, I got a job working at a semi-upscale clothing store in SoHo. I am not gonna give you the name because obviously I have to protect my anonymity (and I don't want stalkers...hehe). But, yea, I start later this week and I am pretty excited. I love the clothes there and all the people I've talked to who work there are extremely friendly. I think it is gonna be a really good time. I did take a slight pay cut to work there....but I have the potential to make more during the holiday season since corporate is throwing around the idea of paying us 4% commission on everything we sell. Seeing as tho there is nothing in the store under $50 (that I've seen) I have the potential to make some change.

Ohhhhhh, did I forget to mention that I am positive about 80% of the guys who work there are gay. Looks like Pete was right! It should prove to be a fun time.

On to more excitement from last week.....

3). Last Tuesday I went bar hopping with a guy who I met online. We have been talking on the phone and messaging each other since early Oct. trying to set up a time to meet in person. Anyways, we met up at The Ritz in Hell Kitchen and he is pretty much everything he said he was/I thought he was. He is a supper-chill and well put together guy, he definitely has the potential to be a great friend here in the city. He is 28 and totally out...but you would have no idea that he was gay unless he told you.....just a normal, non-pretentious guy. Anyways, he showed me around Hell's Kitchen and we hit up some of the bars (Vlada, Posh..etc) and we got soooooooo trashed. I should have known better seeing as tho the Mojito's at Posh where only $2.....we all know what happens when K gets his hands on his favorite drink...HAHA!

I also saw my first drag show. CRAZY CRAZY! The guy (actually let's call him Tall Guy since he is a fucking giant) keep on talking over my shoulder saying things like "omg you should see your face.....you are so mesmerized!" and "I've never seen someone pay so much attn to a drag show!" HAHA! In reality, I was kinda mesmerized because I had never seen something like that in person. It was so crazy and over the top....and I'm not gonna lie, she made me kinda uncomfortable a couple of times...but I wouldn't admit it!

Anyways, the clock was ticking and we ended up getting some food at a diner around 3ish (super late of a weeknight...plus he had work in the morning). We were chowing down drunkenly...just talking about life in the city....gay drama etc etc etc.....just basically enjoying each others company. I eventually realized at the end of the meal that i had left my card at Vlada.....(LOL, drunk K....shame on you) so we had to make the trek about 10 blocks back uptown in the rain to get it. Surprisingly is wasn't that uncomfortable because I was kinda trashed and with good company....so I don't even think I noticed that I was soaked.

After I got my card I thanks Tall Guy for taking me out and showing me around his neighborhood and we chatted some more. He refused to let me go all the way home tho because he said I was too trashed and plus it was really late....so we went back to his place.

No.....before your mind starts racing...and you ask for juicy details...I did not have sex with him, however we did sleep together (as in actually sleep...HAHA). I will also tell you that he is an amazing kisser.....needless to say I enjoyed my first night sharing a bed w/ another guy. HAHA! I doubt it is gonna go any further than us being just good buddies...and I am ok with that. I am just happy that I am finally getting out there, meeting people and ultimately getting more comfortable with myself. Definitely making progress I think!

Hope everyone has a great week....I have to go study for my exams....and make some b-day arrangements for Friday.

(My god I can't believe that I will be 23 in less than a week...eeeeckk!)