Getting Drunk

Dear Diary,

I've been getting drunk kinda of a lot recently. Haha, I don't have a drinking problem, it's just that one glass of wine knocks me out. For realz.

But I got drunk at the Maria and the Diamonds concert, which was awesome. The opener was fabulous. Emeli Sande is definitely someone to keep an eye out for. Even with some crappy acoustics (seriously, the TD Garden was not built to house concerts), we could hear her perfectly. She had such feeling and was so courtous, thanking us for coming to see her. Ugh, it was a great way to start a night.

By the time Marina come on stage, I was already drunk. But that's actually awesome because all three of us started dancing with these equally drunk Scottish boys. Maria was perfect! She had just as much power as Emeli and it was well worth dancing to!

We stayed for a couple Coldplay songs, but since I don't know any and GD doesn't really like them, we left after we saw the concert-y parts. Which were actually pretty cool. Everyone got a bracelet that glowed a color (there were a variety of colors) throughout the show. When Coldplay first started, it was awesome to have the arena dark and seeing lights of every color flashing. Just thinking about it makes me think of chasing fireflies as a kid. Only instead of just white lights, there were blasts of pink, blue, green, and orange.

After we left we went to Harp, a bar that was in walking distance. The cosmo I got was kind of strong, but overall the bar was nice. We talked with the bar tender until the concert ended properly and other concert-goers filled the bar. Since we were hungry, and the Harp's kitchen was closed, we went ... somewhere and got pizza.

It was a perfect night.

I also got drunk with these girls again, yesterday. This time we just bar-hopped. The night started in a communist bar and ended in an Irish one.

The communist bar was ok. The decor was actually pretty awesome, there was a fake nuke above our seats and the beer was good. The nachos were so hot! We couldn't even finish them! haha. The bar tender was also kind of rude and a little slow, but I think he was the only one working that night so I get it. Working alone is rough.

The Irish bar was... an experience. There were three floors. The top one was full of people, so we went to the  basement because there were drunk guys and we were hoping they would buy us drinks. They did not. haha.

But we did tequila shots and took drunk photos. We got some of Almost Captain America and Really Drunk Guy, but Rude Drunk Guy was being a dick so we left. Of course, all of this was before the rapping :)

I remember touching both GD and BL's boob and BL threatening to make out with me in order to stop me from repeating the Fibonacci Sequence. I also remember doing some algebra. I guess when I'm drunk I do math. That's cool? Oh! and on the train ride home, GD and I tweeted "Mean Girls" quotes to each other.

My internships end next Friday and I haven't started the final paper yet! haha, I need to get on top of that. I plan to do it this weekend. We'll see. haha

Love Always,
Joe

June and July

Dear Diary,

OMG, it has been sooo long.

I'm going to bullet point this update cause seriously, it's 5:30 in morning and there's just too much to say

• Not to Czech anymore.
• Got an internship with the Salem Partnership, but I've got to start doing some real work
• Screwed up my internship with Salem Sound
• Fucking up my internship with the university. -_- so mad at myself for that
• Didn't go to CG or HB party, that was such a mistake!
• Finished another pattern. I totally need to stitch more.
• CG (MP) picked a date!
• saw some dead things at the beach. It was kinda cool
• BL came home! 
• landlord getting ready to sell the building. I'm probs gonna move soon :(
• I've starting reading Steve Rogers/Tony Stark fanfic
• Thought about connecting SP. still haven't done it
• 4 of July. got to see SMC, which was nice
• rediscovered reading
• Mom's birthday. I really do love my family
• Kitties turned 1!
• held hostage in Ispwich
• Saw "Brave" and "Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Both were actually pretty good.
• Upset how people are making Merida from "Brave" gay
• Discovered "otherkin" and... just... wow
• Strawberry festival in Ispwich

I think that's it.

I promise more regular updates. Or I'll at least try.

Love Always,
Joe  

May

Dear Diary,

Since I pretty much already covered April, it's time to do May. Also, this entry sucks cause I'm not feeling very write-y and it's already June!!!!

First, school: my semester ended with a 3.2! Not fantastic, but nothing to scoff at. I got accepted to study in the Czech Republic. I'm still filling out paperwork, but Europe! It'll be exciting to travel again. I'm going to miss my cats for sure, but it'll be worth it.

I have a 6-credit internship,but I don't really want to talk about that.

I saw Ingrid Michaelson live. She was fantastic! She told a story, complete with a little jig. It was awesome.I record all but the punchline because my piece of shit phone died. The opening band was actually really good, so that's a plus. I should put the videos on youtube, but damn dude, I'm lazy.

My cats are almost 1 year old. I can't believe they're so young, it feels like they should be older. I've got two on the bed with me right now. hehe

I've got to sit down and make a timeline for myself soon or I'm going to forget important things. Shit, I just want to remember everything, even the crappy shit that makes me booze it up.

Ok, this went downhill fast. LOL

Love always,
Joe

April

Dear diary,

I've missed you! Sorry I don't update as much as I should. But here's a quick rehash of April, or at least the big things I remember ;) For the second time, I attended Anime Boston. I posted about it here. I went as Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls, but I felt uncomfortable in the skirt, so I changed out my cosplay. I want to go next year, but I really want to think and plan my cosplay. I don't want to throw it together at the last minute like I did this year and the year before.

But on a sidenote, I got to meet Wootinie!!! He's a gay video blogger/ writer for gaygamer.net. I'm not that big of a video game player anymore, but it's still nice to hear someone talking about the field. It's the same reason I follow the mathematician Vihart. He was very nice, a got a photo and he took one of me, but the greatest thing was he signed by shirt! I felt like a totally fanboy, and I wish I spent more than a couple minutes hanging out with him. But if he does another meet-and-greet next year, I hope to attend that one as well.

Another important thing to note: for the first time, I was in a gay environment and I was totally comfortable. You know I'm not the wing-wearing, drag queen kind-of-gay. Sometimes when I'm near people like that, I want to be somewhere else. It's not that I'm uncomfortable, it's just my sexuality is only a part of my personality. And for some of people - it's all they have so they flaunt it. I'm not sure if I'm explaining myself right, but it was nice to be in an area where it was ok to be gay (and let's face it, not every place is like that) but simultaneously, it was ok to be more than gay.

Moving on: school's done! I've gotten three grades: 2 A's and a B. I think the only two will be B's as well. Whoo!

On a sadder note, April 28 was the ad club competition. I was one of the presenters and once again, we came in last. But at least we got a higher score this time. Awesomely enough, the very next day I saw one of the judges at the local hipster hangout. We talked, and it was kind of nice. Sort of like a "what a small world!" kind of thing. I think that's everything. Although, I promise I've forgotten something important :)

Goodnight and love always,
Joe

March 1st Weekend

Dear Diary,

First, I'm not going to Germany. There wasn't enough student interest so the school canceled the trip. I got my deposit back so at least I didn't lose any money. Just a trip of a life time. Plus, I feel a little stupid for buying a "learn German" app, but that'll pay off in the long run. Not only will I learn some German, but I can review it for my newest blog.

Yes, I've started a new blog. That's App! It's an app reviewing blog. So far, I've done one post. But I plan on doing more. I've already got 10 apps on my phone, so I'll have to branch out and get more soon. Haha

I went to laser tag this evening. I haven't done that since middle school so it was kinda cool to go back to it. It was at the school so I was interacting with my fellow students. Always a plus. I didn't take any photos or videos like I intended because it was too dark and I got lazy. Oh well.

My friend KJ gave me her Sunday pass for the Salem Film Festival, so in 8 hours I hope to be watching a film about patterns. The trailer made it look cool and I love math, especially patterns so I think I'll like it. I'll post more of that when it happens. Plus I'll be tweeting like crazy.

Also, we workshopped a haiku in class on Friday, and it kinda inspired me to write a haiku, but in Fibonacci syllables. I'll post it here if I do.

Love Always,
Joe

the week of Feb 20

Dear Diary,

I feel like a bunch of stuff has happened this week, but when I try to think about it, not a lot comes to mind.

I got approved to travel to Germany and Northern Italy with my school. I had to take out two more loans, $2,000 each. This makes my student loan total (about) $10,000. I feel like this is a lot (it is!) but I know some students who already have a debt of $15,000 and are still getting new loans next semester. College is expensive, and that irks me.

I finally was able to go back to my Bible Study Group. It was a little weird, but also kind of nice. They're not judgmental like I thought they were going to be. Plus, it's cool to read the Bible as a story. Even if we're just looking at parts.

My cat escaped yesterday! It was more worrying than scary, but it was still a surprise and not the good kind. I don't know what happened, but my apartment door must not have closed all the way or something because I found Cinnamon on the third floor of my building. He was a little freaked out and needed some calming, but he got to see a little bit of the outside world.

I need to redesign this blog and Only Sometimes . But I'm dreading do the work. lol I'm so lazy.

BL is gone now. It's a little sad, but super exciting at the same time. I can't wait for her and AW to come home. The three of us all traveling aboard and returning in the same summer! How's that for fate.

Love Always,
Joe

Jan 27, 2011

Dear Diary,

I'm worried. This week I saw a new side to one of my friends, and it wasn't pretty. It all started last week, at her birthday party. All of us are over 21 and we were at a restaurant drinking, when a friend of hers who is under 21 showed up. The staff wouldn't let her come into the bar (for obvious reasons) and asked if we wanted to move from the bar section to the dining section.

My friend, let's call her Claire (hehe private joke), said no. That it was pointless to move the whole party for one person. I was surprised at this. To me, it was a no brainer - Of course we'd move the party. We didn't, and the under 21er went home, presumably pissed.

After I got drunk and went home, a mutual friend of Claire and I's flirted with Clarie's crush. Everyone knows that Claire has a crush of this person, so it was a dick move to flirt with him. I was told that later on in night, the friend and the crush went home together. Understandably, Claire is upset and has forsaken the friendship. What bothers me is that Claire and this girl still talk and hang out. Claire is even friendly and nice to her. But the second she leaves a room, Claire bitches about her.

I'm not sure how I feel about seeing these sides to Claire. Of course, here I am doing the same thing on the Internet.

On a more happy note:
I saw Kelly Clarkson live Thursday. It was amazing. She was funny and sweet, and of course, super talented. It's funny, but the day before we bought the tickets I kept hearing Clarkson wherever I went. In stores or driving around, every radio was playing one of her songs. I sorta thought something magically would happen if I saw her show. Nothing did, but I guess I like thinking the universe is looking out for me.

And then yesterday on my radio show, we played MLP:FiM songs. It was awesome :)

Love Always,