I like it!
2002-09-16 at 5:15 p.m.

Had a fabulous time in Albuquerque and Madrid and Santa FE!

My boss gave me $100 and my gram $50 before I left and I spent every penny shopping for myself. That was fun. I think I hit every used book store from ALB to SF. got some great Marilyn books that I don't have. Now if I had a real place to unpack them. Maybe when I move in October.

Had a great birthday. Left the Santa Fee Inn early sue to not being able to relax when employees need me to show them something or ask questions. My uncle is was in Malibu for a riathalon so I fugured I would go to his house to stay in peace and quiet. Went to my favorite bar in madrid and heard some good music, caught up with some old friends (when I lived there). Got hom at 10pm thinking I was alone and I hear this voice from the other room "Triiiish??" Well, my neice was there. She was upposed to be at a friends house, but she was sick and luckily Iw as there to take care of her. I felt kind of bad leaving the next day with her sick, but shiut I wanted to get home to my own bed so damn bad. She said she was feeling better so I didn't worry too much.

I got home late Saturday. And yes, I had a date on Sunday. His name is David. He was my sounding board when I was crying over Ryan, so luckily he knows (or knew) my situation. We went for a road trip to Silverton and Ouray. It is only 2 hours to Ouray, but the most incredible drive. All the Aspens are changing there. Quite beautiful.I know he got tired of me saying "Omigod look at how pretty that is." Actually he didn't. Which was nice. He didn't maul me or make me feel uncomfortable. He even listened when I had something to say. It was nice feeling, like someone cared. Unfortunately he is finishing school and works a lot of nights so I may not see him a lot. But that is just fine with me. I am not looking for a big romance. Just someone to hang around with. And he likes outdoor things. We went hiking and he said he will teach me to climb. And he even skiis, so I have an instant ski partner when the snow flies (which lately feels like very soon!)

My keyboard is sticking, so I have to go back and fix my typos every now and then. Need to clean this puppy bad!!

I am feeling my neice's cold and am ready to fall over. I think my past 2 weeks of partyng and emotions didn't help my from staying well... But this the 3rd day of my 34th year, I am peaceful. No tears have crossed my eyelids, no deep pressure in the heart region, no sad thoughts, just a calm feeling.

I like it!