So, I have been MIA. Things have been out of whack. Relationship drama, moving weirdness, general life upheaval.
However, things now are pretty much fantastically good. I go back to Slovenia in a month (and what a long, long month that will be, staying at my mom’s house… dear lord) and I have some new found direction in my life. My partner (and yeah, that word is pretty cheesy, but “husband” has become oppressive) has gone through a lot; spent some time out of character and came back the man I’d always suspected was in there. I no longer feel I’ve been sold a bill of goods.
I don’t really know what’s going on anymore and it’s exhilarating.
Went to Forecastle, saw Devo, Cake, Cloud Cult, and, most awesomely of all, Spoon, with whom I have renewed my aural love affair.
I go to Lollapalooza in about two weeks. The list of bands I shall rock out to is long, but topping it in awesomeness is Lady Mothereffing Gaga. Yes. I don’t care which way the wind blows with public opinion for her — she makes fantastic dance-pop music that doesn’t leave me feeling grossed out and I love her in an (non)embarrassing fan-girl way.
Went to Chicago recently. It was awesome. Stayed with Cheryl and it was kind of like being in a B&B. Nice sheets, fluffy bed, stylish living quarters and responsibility free. It was nice being treated like a guest — very restful. Ate lots of delicious food, froze our fingers and nipples off in Lake Michigan, got a bit of writing and reading done, went to the friendliest bar in Chicago and had an inadvertant foodie moment (saffron gin and tonic and honey roasted peanuts, accompanied by the best soul music mix ever), went to iO and lusted after adorable improv boys… All and all, love Chicago. Favorite vacation city ever. And love Cheryl. Would say favorite best friend ever, for symmetry, but BFFs don’t really work that way, do they?
Umm, and I came on here to discuss my Mexico journal. I’ll leave that for another time, possibly add some scans/excerpts, for the full time-warp-Jessi experience.
I’m just going to start writing stuff on here. If it gets crap, sorry!
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July 28, 2010 at 4:56 am
Camille
I was wondering where you were…you so sure you wanna come back?
July 31, 2010 at 5:56 am
jessivowels
My husband seems to be sure enough for the both of us… I’m going where he’s going for now ; )
Actually, the move itself was my first trip to Slovenia at all, so I think this little time out has helped me get some perspective. I know what to expect and I’ve realized some things I really like about living there. I feel pretty sure I’ll manage to adjust when I go back for the long haul.