Mostly Travel

  You know, at times I am very much a stereotypical geek. One of the big ones this applies to is my inability to actually form a romantic relationship with someone. Now I just met a girl (Let's call her "J") that I really like, and she's easy to talk to, funny, and smart. And oh yes, she goes for brainy guys and seems to like me, now this would seem like a great opportunity for me, so what do I do? I go ahead and do my level best to try to louse it up. We've gone out several times, and on the good dates I've been doing well, and been talkative (for me anyway) and easy going (geeky, but she seems to be okay with that). On the other hand when something goes wrong (a play I suggested is lousy or some such) I become a complete and total idiot and make things worse. Now I can think of several reasons for this, but the first thing that comes to mind is that I've gotten used to being alone. The end result of this is that I don't expect anyone to actually want...

  In case you're not one of the people I've had a chance to talk to about it yet... I just bought a house. I presently actually own 0.7% of it and am in debt to the bank for more than I have earned in my life for the rest. I am spending this weekend and evenings next week cleaning and painting. I will be moving in during the first weekend of August (with family assistance). I know I have routinely expressed a dislike for Richmond, so this seems like an odd move, but the simple fact is that I will probably be here until I am eligible for my PE. This means at least another 3.25 years and given the current interest rates that is long enough to come out ahead in purchasing versus renting. The house also provides a little more space, a large shed/workshop, and the ability to turn some sweat into equity in the long run. That's the purely mercenary side. There's a lot more to it than that, it's just rather difficult to put into words. The basic upshot is its just really co...

  I realize its been a while since I last posted, and I'm not sure this one will be any better than that one was, but here goes. I just thought about it recently and realized I'm feeling way to normal. Most of my friends for some time now have been in some way out of the mainstream. A large number have been pagan. In on the hand, am rather definitely a christian/Lutheran all though I'm still working on my exact beliefs, more on that at a later date. A significant percentage of my friends have been gay or bi. I'm a reasonable approximation of straight. Many of them have gone on to interesting jobs, training in massage therapy, theatre, or what have you. I'm a fairly mundane engineer. A lot of my friends are in theatre. I'm involved, but backstage out of the light, not acting, and I don't really fit in with those who do. I'm SF&F fan but am not a Fan; I've never been to a con. I game, but I don't get into it as far as a lot of my friends. I des...