Blog on.

I’m at the Twist lounge, next door to Pigall’s, the most prestigious French restaurant in Cincinnati, by Jean-Robert de Cavel. I love all of his restaurants. I like this bar because it offers living-room situations that can easily be rearranged for whatever social or unsociable situation one finds oneself in. 

It’s the hippest bar in Cincinnati. I’m having a reasonably priced glass of Cotes du Rhone, paid for by a nice guy who felt like buying me (and the people in earshot) drinks. There’s a lot of “free” in this world, if one is adventurous enough to stumble upon it. Life can otherwise be so expensive, difficult and FUCKING BORING for those who are too opposed to adventure and uncertainty. 

Tonight, I have arrived as usual: late, dateless, and laptop in hand. I have no agenda, just to meet whatever strangers with candy (free drinks) may come my way, to observe peeps, soak in some ambience, and decompress. It’s been a long week, I’ve earned my gin martini, and I even went to the gym before I came. 

When I got here, I thought I saw a parking spot, but it was valet. So I parked valet. What, 5-10 bucks? Big deal! Beats walking around in my high heels in snow drifts, freezing, and plus it gives me a sense of control over the world I’m in – over the lifestyle I choose for myself. Such a small price to pay. I have to put such expenses in perspective with other things I pay for – the incidental latte at Barnes and Noble, for instance. Something I perpetually can’t resist. Hello, David Bach… “The Latte Factor ™”.

You’re only as good as the company you keep. If I can’t keep good enough company, I keep to myself. I spend so much time alone, with my own water cooler (which I tore through 5 gallons in 5 days this past week – I was sick). Facebook is my virtual water cooler. It reminds me of the Gary Numan song, “Are Friends Electric?” Yes, we can now turn them off.

I seriously considered canceling this blog, since my original intent was my venture into electronic music. I haven’t given up that dream. My friend Brandon keeps encouraging me to do music. My friend Robin keeps encouraging me to blog. My own conscience keeps encouraging me to maintain balance in my life, create, and don’t lose touch with who I am and what I truly want. The original premise is still intact: the pursuit of happiness. It’s still as important as ever. Blog on.

~ by mw on January 31, 2009.