You are always so great to me! So many good memories from when I first went almost 4 years ago. It was a fun, learning experience to celebrate the diversity in the Bay Area.
I am so happy to have driven up with my old college roommate and a friend. Thank you so much to a close friend for letting me stay at your apartment! It definitely made the trip worthwhile. I think my trip was not only a fun experience, but also a didactic one at that!
First, I am getting too old for binge drinking. I had so much fun partying Thursday-Saturday night, but I learned that I can have fun without drinking. Besides, I am not suppose to be drinking while I am on hormones because my liver is already processing a lot of spirolactone everyday, and adding alcohol will just overwork my liver.
Second, I've accepted that I am not all about attention. Other people need to shine! In fact, I already have a special person in my life, which may or may not last (leaning more towards the first). I still need to take care of myself though. I feel like I have taken it easy the past few months and I have not taken my diet seriously because I have a boyfriend who tells me I am beautiful either way. However, I need to do it for myself. Because, I want to be attractive for my self. Achieving my ideal weight and looks will help me become more confident and comfortable in my own skin. Ugh! I seriously need to fit in my old clothes, because I cannot afford to buy new ones!
Third, I have the most amazing friends. I know I act like a joke sometimes, but it makes me happy to bring laughter in the room. I smile when you are happy. I know I may be difficult at times, and I want to thank you for being patient with my quirkiness, craziness, moodiness, and etc.
Fourth, San Francisco is fucking expensive, but that is not the reason why I find myself identifying as a San Diego girl. Two years ago, I would say I am a big city, SF girl. However, San Diego rubbed off on me. I grew to love it! Maybe this will change, but I am a SD girl for now.
Fifth, I cannot believe SD Pride is NOT FREE, on the contrary. I was looking at their website, and they have a long list of sponsors. I find it absurd that they are charging $20/DAY AND $30/2DAYS. Access to a celebration of diverse identities should be available to those low-income or no income at all. For now, I do not plan on attending my first SD Pride this year. While I don't need to, others, especially youth, would benefit most!
Sixth, it was really nice seeing friends and acquaintances. It felt nice to be remembered and remember other SF peeps! People change, and it is great to know who will always be there and who talks behind my back! It may be a joke, but somethings are meant to be taken seriously... Just tell me directly, and don't act like it's a joke!
Seventh, I do not need to drink to have fun! :)
xoxo,
Jas
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