30 08 2002
Well, the two most frequently-visited web journals that I read (besides my own, natch) are Hwan’s and Reg’s. In the lazy days of Summer, neither of theirs nor mine has benefited from frequent updates - but after visiting CuriousCharacter.com I found out that one of my friends from “The Waterloo Years” is getting married!
Becky was the one I fatefully handed my resume to at Spectrum Internet Cafe all those years ago (1997). She was the one who dubbed me as “Dimpled Macromedia Boy”, introduced me to Club Abstract (and Club Renaissance) and was the one to say, “You’re too cute to not be having sex,” after learning that I was single. She’s the funnest goth you’ll ever meet - and a geek to boot.
I’ve just now opened the door to starting conversation again, but this only reminds me how out-of-touch I’ve become with old friends. This weekend I plan to write a “What’s Happening In Stephen’s Life Now” for publication to my K-W Crew and even the Barrie Group. In the last few months I’ve gotten emails from both Peter and Chrissy - and unforgivably - I haven’t responded. I’ve also become lackadaisical (to use a Growl term) with my phone calls to other friends like Rebecca, Ruth, and of course, Becky.
Don’t get me wrong… I do learn from my mistakes. Since moving to California to become part of that infamous “Brain-Drain”, Andrew and I have kept in pretty good touch. September 14th I’m flying down there for a week-long tour of San Jose and San Diego (”where he lives” and “where he wants to live” respectively)… this of course leaves Becky open to inviting me to her wedding on the 14th - confident that I have to RSVP in the negative due to the $665 non-refundable airline tickets.
*hint* *hint* If i’m invited but can’t come, then you and Dave will still get a wedding gift from me.
Anyway, beyond a few personal responsibilities that I have to deal with this weekend, I belong to Simone. Most long weekends this summer have been spent at the cottage, leaving her feeling left out. I’ve promised that this Labour Day weekend would be spent with her. It seems to make her happy… and that’s good.
So more on this weekend later… once it’s actually happened. Hope you’re weekend is as good as mine will be!
