Nightclub Jitters

E-word,

I'm at home waiting for Victor (the a/c repairman) to come and replace my heat pump and air handler. Not unexpectedly, the dude is running late, but to his credit I do have what appears to be a massive heat pump sitting outside, and a much smaller air handler sitting on the foyer.

I ran into an old co-worker today. Her name is Eudaemonia (which is actually very close to the way you actually spell her name), and I hadn't seen her in several years. I had wondered where she was, and I guess I could have looked her up, but instead I happened to walk by her office, and saw her name on a plaque outside. She was really surprised to see me, but once she remembered my name, she gave me a big smile and hug. Such a friendly girl. I have a subscription to a word a day, which sends out an unusual word 5 times a week, and several years ago the word Eudaemonia was featured. I remember emailing her, telling her that this word is a very apt in describing her.

We caught up a little bit. Of course she saw my wedding band, and asked me how long I'd been married, and then mentioned that she was 'alone' (her words), but saw a guy that was 'not worth mentioning' every so often. I had to go to a meeting, so as I left I said (as I actually only mostly say to my male friends because I'm kind of a homo), 'Give me some sugar', and gave her another big hug. It was nice.

I thought about her a lot after I saw her. I loved her genuineness, that she was actually kind of unguardedly happy to see me. Most people have a cynicism that doesn't allow that.

E-word, I did indeed see your Scotland photos. It looked amazingly beautiful and also surprisingly desolate. Of course the very last photo was apparently filled with tourists, but otherwise it looked like you were in Scotland by yourselves! The photos of Skara Brae were crazy. Can you imagine living like that, with a peat roof? Imagine the bugs.

I also think pulling out an atlas would be a great idea. After seeing your photos, I want to see Scotland, too. What's so amazing to me about Great Britain is that there are so many old structures everywhere.

Yeah, it's great that Hi-C is back (and what a brilliant nickname!), and I guess I personally have mixed feelings about school starting again. It'll be good, though, because I've become one of those people who doesn't know what the fuck I should do in my spare time, and end up watching tons of tv. Taking classes should be a better way to spend time.

So glad you're back at it. When next do you think you'll be in town? This semester my night class is Monday (from 7 to 9:40!), but I'll rearrange my schedule as necessary.

Take care bro,

Toe