As usual, another sunday/monday fiasco results in a steep learning curve or two. Today's first lesson was "I believe in me". I proved to myself that I can be out on my own terms without Luke, Dave, Rachel, etc. Without a security blanket. This was a difficult lesson to learn when we have established a culture of communal partying that can sometimes be restrictive but is also supportive.
Then there's the question of how "real" it all is - these clubbing relationships, moments, etc. (This is a question I have major issues with in the first place - philosophically - what is "reality", etc.) Frida's going-away showed me that the scene can spawn tenderness, kindness and very genuine emotion. I firstly see the good in most people and hope for them to be all that I know they can be. This leaves me open to disappointment at times or being used by trashbags - the generousity thing, etc, but it also means I am open to getting to know more people. I get along with a wide plethora.
Today I saw into so many lives more candidly, and some people explained some things to me in a way that really helped.
It is amazing sometimes how naive I can be. Five minutes later and I still think J + C are going to "put out the rubbish at Manacle"! (Of course I am fairly trashed at said time, but really!) I am so dumb! People are going to have to start winking at me so I realise they are joking/being sarcastic/cryptic, etc.
Deckbar was a lot of fun again and a nice way to spend time drinking silly drinks (Long Island Iced Teas, etc) with people outside of the dark, smokey, flashy lights club atmosphere.
Mr McCosker made a fabulous debut and was delightful.
The usual suspects swanned around, skwarked like crows, or sat under the heaters with four-days-up blank looks on their faces. You could love it or hate it. It's all about whether you love yourself.
Jorja came to DeckBar after uni and got to the drinking with C and J. Much fun and frivolity was had by all.
But it was more than just fun this weekend. Be as cynical as you like, but there really was love in the air. Love everywhere. So many nice hugs and touches - sustaining, inspiring.