Friday, November 03, 2006
Mahalo and Aloha
I have been in Honolulu this week for work, which is not nearly quite as exciting as it sounds. I have been here with the two big bosses from my office, and while they are nice guys, they are not exactly the folks I want to party with.
Fortunately my friend Fritz lives here and he got back from Germany the day I got in, so yay for that. We had dinner Wednesday and went out for drinks last night and it was all good.
I didn't do any beach action here, as I was working during the day, and frankly, it's been either cloudy or downright raining the whole time here, so my cute little swimsuit sits in the suitcase unused.
I also didn't hit any of the bars/clubs here. For one thing, since I was only here on weeknights I didn't think there'd be much going on (except for Halloween, of course) and I had to get up early each day for work, so the motivation wasn't really there, even though I brought the appropriate attire and there are indeed some cute guys here to look at. I seem to be less excited about going out when I'm on business trips than I used to be...is that because I've recently moved back to a big city where I can go out whenever I want, meaning these business trips aren't the great escape they used to be, or does it simply mean I'm getting older?
I think it's the "big city" theory that's right. And by "I think," I mean "I hope."
Regardless of anything else, I have to say it's nice being a Gold VIP member of Hilton Honors, because you do get the good rooms. I've spent every morning on the balcony watching the ocean, every evening watching a beautiful sunset, so yay for oceanfront rooms. And also, hooray for getting upgraded to first class on the return trip today, because I couldn't sleep and got up at 3:30 and started typing this, even though I don't leave for the airport until 5:30, and I just know that big seat is going to feel much more comfortable for the flight home.
OK, time to shower and go.
Fortunately my friend Fritz lives here and he got back from Germany the day I got in, so yay for that. We had dinner Wednesday and went out for drinks last night and it was all good.
I didn't do any beach action here, as I was working during the day, and frankly, it's been either cloudy or downright raining the whole time here, so my cute little swimsuit sits in the suitcase unused.
I also didn't hit any of the bars/clubs here. For one thing, since I was only here on weeknights I didn't think there'd be much going on (except for Halloween, of course) and I had to get up early each day for work, so the motivation wasn't really there, even though I brought the appropriate attire and there are indeed some cute guys here to look at. I seem to be less excited about going out when I'm on business trips than I used to be...is that because I've recently moved back to a big city where I can go out whenever I want, meaning these business trips aren't the great escape they used to be, or does it simply mean I'm getting older?
I think it's the "big city" theory that's right. And by "I think," I mean "I hope."
Regardless of anything else, I have to say it's nice being a Gold VIP member of Hilton Honors, because you do get the good rooms. I've spent every morning on the balcony watching the ocean, every evening watching a beautiful sunset, so yay for oceanfront rooms. And also, hooray for getting upgraded to first class on the return trip today, because I couldn't sleep and got up at 3:30 and started typing this, even though I don't leave for the airport until 5:30, and I just know that big seat is going to feel much more comfortable for the flight home.
OK, time to shower and go.
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I'm not sure I consider "going out" a particularly good gauge of whether one is "getting older." Sometimes the way one wants to spend the finite time he gets in a week simply changes. I'm sure there are better metrics, if we can think of them.
Actually, I'm guessing "number of birthdays" is the best metric for "getting older." :P How are things in Chicago???
Technically, I suppose you're right, but we both know that's not the kind of getting older you're talking about! I'm actually feeling a bit younger these days as a result of taking up a few new hobbies:
--This summer I played on a beach volleyball team (first organized volleyball I've played since grammar school).
--This fall was softball (second time ever; the first being a straight league in Kansas City about 12 years ago, where a miserable time was had. The gay league here (at least at the recreational division level) was much more forgiving to a newbie and much progress was made!).
--Yesterday saw my first practice for the indoor winter volleyball league.
--And a little more than a month ago I started volunteering as a tutor at a community literacy center for immigrants learning English as a second language. Only I've been the one doing some of the learning there! (Anyone remember learning past-progressive tense? I sure didn't until my student asked for some help with it!)
--And things have been getting very serious for me and the fella I've been seeing for the last year. Cliche though it may be, I think I've just this year finally truly learned what love feels like. That sure puts a fresh spring in your step each day. Amazing to me that it can be more powerful a year into the relationship than it was during the so-called "honeymoon" phase. Wow.
Plus the finances have been a bit of a mess this year, and nothing makes me remember my youth like being broke and stressed over money! A very different reason than yours for going out less often than I used to.
Cheers all! Happy autumn!
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--This summer I played on a beach volleyball team (first organized volleyball I've played since grammar school).
--This fall was softball (second time ever; the first being a straight league in Kansas City about 12 years ago, where a miserable time was had. The gay league here (at least at the recreational division level) was much more forgiving to a newbie and much progress was made!).
--Yesterday saw my first practice for the indoor winter volleyball league.
--And a little more than a month ago I started volunteering as a tutor at a community literacy center for immigrants learning English as a second language. Only I've been the one doing some of the learning there! (Anyone remember learning past-progressive tense? I sure didn't until my student asked for some help with it!)
--And things have been getting very serious for me and the fella I've been seeing for the last year. Cliche though it may be, I think I've just this year finally truly learned what love feels like. That sure puts a fresh spring in your step each day. Amazing to me that it can be more powerful a year into the relationship than it was during the so-called "honeymoon" phase. Wow.
Plus the finances have been a bit of a mess this year, and nothing makes me remember my youth like being broke and stressed over money! A very different reason than yours for going out less often than I used to.
Cheers all! Happy autumn!
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