August 16, 1999
Weekend in the Country
Ah, a lovely, fun-filled weekend in Indiana. I feel much, much more relaxed now. Dawn and Jason and I didn't actually do much. In fact, we hardly did anything. Watched a couple of movies, played on their computer, talked a lot. I've discovered that I really like playing Master of Orion II. The three of us were taking over the galaxy. We talked a lot about what a hick town they live in, and how glad they'll be to move away, hopefully within the next month or so. I don't blame them. This place gives new meaning to the word 'podunk'. It reminds me a lot of Martin, Tennessee, where Gary and I lived from January of '93 to September of '94. Well, he still lives there, as far as I know. I left in '94. And at least Martin had a university (of sorts) to liven things up a little bit. North Cowtown, Indiana doesn't even have that. The most interesting thing about that place is that you can see lots of Amish on the roads. Whee.
We sang a lot more than we usually do, too. The three of us were in choir together in high school, and all pursued some form of music in college. Interestingly, our musical tastes have diverged greatly. Or, more accurately, theirs hasn't changed and mine has. Listening to their stereo on Saturday morning was very much a nostalgic trip for me: Bryan Adams, Elton John, REO Speedwagon, "Weird Al" Yankovic (well okay, I still listen to Weird Al). I have to admit though... it was great fun to sing along to the "Grease" soundtrack at 2am, at top volume, with all the house windows and doors open. We can only hope that we annoyed the crap out of their neighbors. The downside of this was that I woke up yesterday morning with "Freddie, My Love" running through my head.
It's sort of sweet and sort of funny, the two of them have decided to be the role model of a good marriage to most of their friends, me included. And I have to give them that. They're as happy as any couple I've ever seen. Things aren't perfect, of course, but they're stable and normal without being boring. They renew my faith in true love. I know they're both really worried about the Hollingsworth situation. Dawn even said something about being worried about me coming out because the two of them are such a happy couple. That doesn't bother me, of course. I'm overjoyed to see my friends in happy relationships... just apparently not Hollingsworth. I'm working on it though, I really am.
Max was furious at me for being gone all weekend. And not only was I gone all weekend, but I came back smelling like a dog and two cats. He's been randomly biting me since last night. Sometimes I think I need to find out more about cat psychology. He and I have a very strange relationship. Love/hate, or something. I think he's so bite-y because he was weaned way way too early. Either that or he's simply psychotic in how he chooses to show his affection. Also entirely possible.
I'm fantasizing about a new computer again. Apparently there's one within my reach on sale at an office supply store in town. I'd love to keep the old one in my room and put the new one in the living room, but Hollingsworth has this thing about either of us having personal stuff in the living room. I may say 'screw it' and do it anyway. I mean, how pointless is it to have a living room that nobody uses? And believe me, no one uses our living room. All that's in there right now is a couch, a past-the-point-of-throwing-out papasan chair, some tables and an empty entertainment center. There's a corner there that's just begging for a computer desk. Then I'll be able to feed my addiction no matter where I am! ;)
I'm in the planning stages for moving out. I may be planning from now until June when our lease is up, but... I'm planning.
Posted by Lisa at August 16, 1999 03:02 PM
