Hi Ho, Hi Ho…. off to Thailand I go!

Hi!

I’m on the plane now on the way to Thailand. There is still about three hours of flight time, but it hasn’t been too bad for a 13-hour flight. I’ve seen three movies so far (I think I’ve only slept 2-3 hours). I really enjoyed Sleeping With Other People. It’s weird, it’s just a comedy, but maybe because where my head is at, it got to me (but more on that later). I also watched a ridiculous but cute Bollywood movie and ended with Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which I also really enjoyed. There’s just something about Tina Fey that’s appealing and relateable (I listened to her audio book a few months back – Bossy Pants). I think that’s enough movies for now. Soon they’ll give us breakfast and I’ll need to leave some movies for the way back!

So back to being on the plane on the way to Thailand. I’m a little apprehensive, a little scared to tell you the truth. I did feel like I needed to do this trip solo – I need to prove something to myself – but still, I’m worried. How much will I allow myself to experience? How much will I allow myself to let loose, have fun and push myself out of my comfort zone? I don’t/won’t have a side kick to help me out with that. Also, some people have tried to put a damper on this trip. One guy was worried about my safety and that I will attract unwanted attention because of my looks (you would think that I’m some sort of a bombshell – geez). Others told me it’s rainy season and not the best time to go. I on the other hand would really like to meet some good, fun, intelligent and trustworthy people to hang out with. Maybe even make some new global friends?! Wish me luck because I don’t want to be scared to the point of being afraid to venture out, sightsee, experience new things and the culture.

So why solo you ask? Other than trying to prove something to myself? First, I’m running away. I’m running away from all the men I’ve met this past year – at least the ones who meant something. Men with whom I connected, hooked up with, had a good chemistry with, but for some reason or another nothing more can develop out of these encounters. They are unavailable… whether emotionally or physically (in other words – geography) or.. I choose “other” :)! I’m hoping to get some much needed perspective and clear my head. Both of which I doubt very much will happen by the way. Running away is good, right? Fuck, what does it matter – they are all unavailable! Except that for some reason or another they keep popping into my life or head (but only these special ones). They are the ones I believe actually care about me – regardless of the circumstances!

Although I have this blog, which I haven’t really shared with anyone (except you and my cousin) it has been a while since I actually kept a diary or written in pen. But I know that once I’m back home, I’ll transfer this to my blog – and here I am, as promised.

But even as I write this (pen to paper on a plane), I still write as if I’m writing to you – always to you! I guess I think, I hope that you care the most!

Fuck BSG I’m still pissed at you because of the birthday thing, but also because you couldn’t even bother sending me a quick text, Skype message or email to simply wish me Safe Travels!

You suck!

Me xx

Do You Remember?

Do you recall me telling you that I was bored a few weekends ago? I was at home on a Saturday evening with nothing interesting to do, so I decided to create a Tinder profile. It was the weekend she was with you – the weekend she came to visit you. I think I was hoping that I could meet someone on Tinder that would make me forget about you or at least distract me. Not too much to ask, is it?

There are moments I wish I could get you out of my head. I truly do. And the thing is BSG… the thing is that I know you make absolutely no sense in my life as it is right now. And this is not some bullshit romantic comedy where things will suddenly align… The reality is that you can’t handle my life as it is. Maybe one day… 15 years from now… when my kids are out of the house. But not today. And as I told you before, I could die tomorrow… so why wait to take what I CAN actually get from you? So I take what you are able to give and I enjoy it. And yes, sometimes there are tears (on my end of course), and sometimes a little ping in my heart, a little hurt. But never regret. Never with you. Why do I care so much? It’s because first and foremost (at least on my end) – you are my friend! You are the person I want to share things with (even if you are not always available). You are the person I want to come to for advise (about other men, lol). I told you once already… that I’ve grown to care about you. Even love you. BUT I told you not to overthink that statement. I love a lot of people. I can give freely of myself. You are my dear friend, therefore I love you. Common sense, lol.

So far Tinder is not really helping me. It’s actually messing with my brain and emotions (and I know you said that right now, that’s not a something I need or a good combination). I get that. But Tinder deserves a separate post.

So in the meantime, I can’t get you out of my head. I will be at a conference and hear something interesting and I will share it with you. I will talk to you about fascinating tidbits I read in a book or article. I will watch a movie and say to myself “I think BSG is really going to dig this. He will so love/get this humour!” And I will listen to a song that will remind me of a moment in time with you, and sometimes the tears will start. But that’s okay, I’m used to tears, lol.

So for now, and in case that tomorrow never comes… in case I cease to exist sooner rather than later… for now I will take what I can get and what you can give.

Be well my friend. Be happy. And above all, no regrets!

….and yes! One day you may cease being my friend just because of my taste in music 😉