Ok, I will agree to a degree; We do all seemto be waiting for something these days. Saving towards. Gathering for. Waiting until. All of our efforts being pushed in the directionof a life we haven't even begun to live yet.
I myself am torn about this. In one sense, I do want to have things that don't come right away and I do need to work towards them. But I also do not want to focus all my time toward such and miss out on what is happening right now. How many more August 18ths are there left in my life? Much like eveything else in this world, it appears as though with balance comes the answers we all wish were simpler.
Finding balance, for the win?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
For the win.
Yesterday was about six different kinds wonderful. Allow me to tell you why.
Start off with brunch at Local 188. While the waiters and patrons are mostly comprised of cool hipster kids who think mustaches are the perfect companion to skinny jeans and they didn't get our order quite right the first time, the food was delicious and it was nice to leisurely spend the late morning chatting it up with Tina. It didn't hurt that I has remembered to pack the card game Blink, which totally gets your heart pumping.
From there, we went to find someone who had the world cup match between USA and England. After a couple duds, we got to Linda Beans on Exchange St. Overpriced lobster rolls, but just right happy hour specials and we got there just in time to grab a primo seat as the players came on to the field. Now, I don't particularly enjoy watching sports. But being in that environment made the energy infectious. You could not help but root for SOMEONE. And when the USA managed to squeak out that one goal, it was nothing short of amazing. I was there for that bit of history with good people and a pint in my hand.
As if my day was not already great, we also went contra dancing. It's the first time I've been in years upon years. So many of the same faces, caught in the contra time zone where they look exactly the same. The dancing was wonderful and I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time. We left covered in sweat and I'm sure I'll be sore once I get out of bed, but it was worth it.
To completely cap off my evening, my sister arrived just after I got home to crash here so she can hang out today for the Old Port Fest. Yes, sir. This is what summer weekends should be like.
Start off with brunch at Local 188. While the waiters and patrons are mostly comprised of cool hipster kids who think mustaches are the perfect companion to skinny jeans and they didn't get our order quite right the first time, the food was delicious and it was nice to leisurely spend the late morning chatting it up with Tina. It didn't hurt that I has remembered to pack the card game Blink, which totally gets your heart pumping.
From there, we went to find someone who had the world cup match between USA and England. After a couple duds, we got to Linda Beans on Exchange St. Overpriced lobster rolls, but just right happy hour specials and we got there just in time to grab a primo seat as the players came on to the field. Now, I don't particularly enjoy watching sports. But being in that environment made the energy infectious. You could not help but root for SOMEONE. And when the USA managed to squeak out that one goal, it was nothing short of amazing. I was there for that bit of history with good people and a pint in my hand.
As if my day was not already great, we also went contra dancing. It's the first time I've been in years upon years. So many of the same faces, caught in the contra time zone where they look exactly the same. The dancing was wonderful and I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time. We left covered in sweat and I'm sure I'll be sore once I get out of bed, but it was worth it.
To completely cap off my evening, my sister arrived just after I got home to crash here so she can hang out today for the Old Port Fest. Yes, sir. This is what summer weekends should be like.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Levels of importance.
So, I attended the Portland Green Drinks function last night held at the old public market. Every previous time I had gone, it had been a casual and free event. This time, they stepped it up and required you to purchase either a take home glass, a recycleable plastic cup, or bring your own vessel of whatever you have available. Tina and I opted for the rather handsome glasses, while Henry stayed classy and used his water bottle.
It was definitely odd to be back in that space in a different light. I don't know that I enjoy it nearly as much with all of the cube farms.
At one point, a lady on the balcony decided to throw tshirts to us down below. After two drinks, there is nothing you seem to want more than a Uniter Way tshirt. My first attempt resulted in injuring the man next to me with fingernails ( which I need to cut, I should be doing that now instead of this ) so I stepped back to tell Henry and Tina and a shirt landed in my arms. It was rather perfect.
Add to that a beefeater from Henry VIII's and a sangria, it was a wonderful evening.
It was definitely odd to be back in that space in a different light. I don't know that I enjoy it nearly as much with all of the cube farms.
At one point, a lady on the balcony decided to throw tshirts to us down below. After two drinks, there is nothing you seem to want more than a Uniter Way tshirt. My first attempt resulted in injuring the man next to me with fingernails ( which I need to cut, I should be doing that now instead of this ) so I stepped back to tell Henry and Tina and a shirt landed in my arms. It was rather perfect.
Add to that a beefeater from Henry VIII's and a sangria, it was a wonderful evening.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Neat!
There was a flash rain/hail storm here in Portland. I don't know about you but I surely enjoy crazy weather in the summer. Eight minutes later and the sun is back out. I don't want to admit it often....but I love you, Maine.
- "You are far more likely to regret the things you haven't done than those you have."
- "You are far more likely to regret the things you haven't done than those you have."
Monday, June 7, 2010
Actually, I do care for music.
It took too much tome to set this up. My break is over
- "You are far more likely to regret the things you haven't done than those you have."
- "You are far more likely to regret the things you haven't done than those you have."
Friday, June 4, 2010
A good friend turns your pity party into a discotecque.
Tina 8:38 am
(8:38:14 AM): I woke up at 6 this morning, so I had time to make breakfast and lunch
Joy 8:38 am
(8:38:19 AM): wow.
(8:38:25 AM): I got up at 7:06 and a half
Tina 8:38 am
(8:38:48 AM): I went to bed at 10 crying, and woke up about to crap my pants
(8:38:49 AM): So
(8:38:52 AM): I would have traded
Joy 8:39 am
(8:39:10 AM): Went to bed crapping your pants and wake up crying?
(pause conversation for extensive giggling)
Tina 8:39 am
(8:39:34 AM): You're amazing
(8:38:14 AM): I woke up at 6 this morning, so I had time to make breakfast and lunch
Joy 8:38 am
(8:38:19 AM): wow.
(8:38:25 AM): I got up at 7:06 and a half
Tina 8:38 am
(8:38:48 AM): I went to bed at 10 crying, and woke up about to crap my pants
(8:38:49 AM): So
(8:38:52 AM): I would have traded
Joy 8:39 am
(8:39:10 AM): Went to bed crapping your pants and wake up crying?
(pause conversation for extensive giggling)
Tina 8:39 am
(8:39:34 AM): You're amazing
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