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Not sure what to say about the 4th of July other than that it was traumatic. I do, however, plan on using my family for their pool while the summer lasts.
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wsoxfan:
How's the foot feeling? I forgot if I asked you whether you needed physical therapy.
wsoxfan:
I hope the boot can be discarded very soon. It must be harder to deal with in this hot weather.
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H left. It sucked. I thought I'd be posting about it, but I don't want to share. I want those memories and experiences for myself.

I'm going to NJ tonight to be there for a family 4th of July party tomorrow. Not looking forward to it.

You know how, in The Dark Crystal, Aughra says the Great Conjunction could mean end of the world,...
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wsoxfan:
Sorry about H. I know what it's like to have someone you're passionate about leave. Perhaps you'll be with him again.

Let me know if you still want to meet up.
wsoxfan:
Thank you for your sincere concern. I'm going through some very tough times, which is magnified by my feelings of loneliness. You've always been a comfort to me through your comments and willingness to be my friend.

Some time around mid-afternoon Monday would probably be okay. If not, any day except Tuesday afternoon would likely be okay too

You indicate that your time with your family was something that you weren't looking forward to. I sincerely hope that you've been able to temper those feelings to some degree now that you're there.
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Broke my foot at Taekwondo. Not cool. Good thing I have vdeo games and movies and books. And I guess I could study.
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wsoxfan:
Hope your foot is feeling better. I'd love to meet up with you so we can talk and perhaps have a bite to eat. I would meet you in Manhattan, so traveling shouldn't be a burden for you.

Are you able to get around to the point that you do things outside of your apartment? If so, I'd love to plan something very soon. If it's doable, may I suggest this Friday. I'll be free anytime that day. The city won't be very crowded because many places will be closed, as Saturday is July 4th. There won't be so much pushing and shoving as there would be on a normal Friday.

If this Friday isn't good for you, we can do it almost any other time. How about this. Instead of going back and forth on SG, why don't we talk on the phone about this. You can give me a call any time, or I can call you. How does that sound? If I don't hear from you by tomorrow morning, either by phone or through SG, I'll give you a call around noon. I'm thinking that even if you can't get together this soon because of your foot, we can still talk for a while by phone.
gonzoe:
join me and a couple other people on sunday for early evening drinks.

i promise, we won't be walking around at all. smile
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I'm relating to this quote right now, as I prepare to spend my last week with Hiro.

"Denial is like Versailles; it isn't the easiest thing to maintain."- Marisha Pessl, Special Topics in Calamity Physics.

I may never see him again. I've very tentatively approached the idea of him leaving Japan and coming back to New York, but I have not yet uttered the word...
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laceyk:
I think you should take all the time you need.
bee:
kung fu!!!!
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I'm depressed on and off about H leaving soon. I'm so glad to know him and be with him (for the time that we had and still have), but I can't believe that two people can be so happy and have it taken away from them so easily. Well, OK. I can believe it. I'm kind of cynical. But it still sucks.
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wsoxfan:
Yes, it does suck. As you said though, it's better that you had the experience with him than not to have known him at all.

I can tell you this. Whether it's a long term relationship where one gives his or her heart and soul to it, or whether it's short-lived, intensely physical and passionate, it hurts when it's over. I had both types of situations, practically back to back. They both ended, each for a different reason. While it hurt immensely that they ended, the memories of both of them can never be taken away from me.

I hope you can treasure the memories of your time with H. That way, he'll alwayus be with you.
mellythepirate:
i wish i could simplify THIS one too. smile
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These last few weeks with H will be bittersweet. I'm finding that the thing that makes me most sad is worrying whether he'll be happy when he goes back to his life in Japan. I can't stand the idea of him being unhappy. It's going to be painful for me when he leaves, but I know I'm free to keep looking and find someone else....
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ferretbite:
No. They're just stupid and ordinary sometimes
wsoxfan:
Thanks for checking on me. Spending time with family allows me to divert my attention from my ongoing struggles, at least for a little while.

Things are progressing, but it's at a snail's pace. I'm trying to stay positive and focused. Being able to remain on SG is a relief. I have so many people who care about me here. You are very prominent in that category.

How are you doing? I think about you often. It's a comfort to know that you're there for me. I can assure you I'm here whenever you need me.
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The decision has turned out not to be as drastic as I thought. I was going to announce a move to Japan. Instead, I'm sharing some information I discovered on Sunday: my boyfriend has a wife in his home country.

I was blindsided by that information. And then I had another decision to make.

For various reasons that all make perfect sense to me, and...
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roxi_jd:
I agree with above statement 100%

Japan! I have always wanted to go there. Whatever you decide, do what works for you and makes you happy smile
s_eldorado:
Thanks. I appreciate it.

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In honor of Mother's Day. The things Grandma taught me go way beyond this list, but here are 10 things I learned, or learned to aspire to, from her:

1. To accept change.
2. To extend kindness, not pass judgment.
3. To love others selflessly.
4. To laugh unabashedly.
5. To be sassy.
6. To get my way while seeming unassuming.
7. To evaluate whether...
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ferretbite:
Thank you so very much for that birthday note you left me. I'm grateful that I have you as a friend, even though I don't say it very often.
ferretbite:
Also, I'm glad you like the ring. I had them made. They didn't turn out as pretty as I hoped for and they fucked up the sizes but they're ours. And they can be fixed.
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I somewhat accidentally went on a date with one of of the Japanese businessmen I teach. He asked me out last weekend when I had just come to work from Taekwondo class, so I was all post-workout euphoric, and hungry and in a hurry to eat lunch before I had to teach. And I said yes before I really thought about it. It was a...
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galaxy42:
Dating can be good.

Thanks for the comment... I think I cut through the cold, blank, feelings today. No more tears to cry... for now.
wsoxfan:
Sometimes acting spontaneously can work out. Glad it turned out well.
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I'm trying to be happy for the stabilizing forces in my life: therapy, the cat, Taekwondo, a few friends. But I want more.
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vegemite:
I didn't know you were studying TKD, we should fight.
ferretbite:
Normally I should be in Europe until June 25, if that's not too much of a problem, I can look for availability then.

Of course if France continues to be an ass, I might end up not going at all, and visit you in New York instead, though I think I would prefer to do so later this year or in January.