(Don't worry, I'm still going to update Only Sometimes. This is more of a day-to-day blog. I want Only to be more editorial style updates while this one will be a diary style blog. Hence the lol-tastic name Dear Diary.)
Dear Diary,
Today is August 28.
I've moved into my new apartment in Salem. It's a one bedroom, so that means I'm all by myself. At first, I really liked the idea of being alone. I'd spent pretty much the first 18 years of my life sharing a room with my brother and the idea to finally have space was exciting.
But now that I've been here for almost (almost!) a week, I kind of miss talking with people. I've always been independent but now I'm realizing that just talking with someone doesn't make you weak or insecure, it makes you human.
Anyway, I spent most of Wednesday and Friday with my friends BL and AW. We were in Boston on Wednesday. I love being in the city, only because every time I'm there, it's a different experience. For example, we saw a street performer. His show wasn't that amazing, but there's something wonderful in see street performers. There is an atmosphere found only with these kinds of acts that I love.
We window-shopped and many jokes were had. Our jokes about crappy jewelery was definitely the highlight for me. Including such jems as "it's just a rock with wire tied around it; that looks with peasant wear/it's an Anne Frank dress; it's fossilized peace; (deadpan)oh, cause I was going to buy this." Ahh the memories.
Then on Friday, AW and BL came over to see my new place. Honestly, I'm a little surprised at how comfortable I am with these two. I've only known them a year, and yet there was no awkward silences. There are awkward silences with friends that I've had since elementary school.
This was the first time I had guests (besides family, but they don't count), and I'm glad it went nicely. It's like that LeAnn Rimes song ;)
Good night and love always,
-Joe
