Shacking it Up
I meant to email everyone (I emailed some a few weeks back) but I’ve been so fucking busy. I never moved to D.C. Things changed after a long talk with D. (I was glad cuz I did not want to go to Montgomery County). Anyhow, he knows I’m serious about Seattle. We decided that living together would be wise, if he were to head out West with me. More than likely, this will delay the move. Because I want us to live together, for a while, to make sure we don’t kill each other! That gives him time to convince me to stay in B’more (he’s not keen cuz all his family is here), and I can try to sell Seattle to him. So far, things have been going great (but it’s only been a couple of weeks). At any rate, I moved in with him. He’s on the other side of Hopkins, where things transform from brownstones (where I lived) to nice-sized, turn-of-the-century estates. By the way, he’s never lived with a boyfriend before. I have. But, it’s been 15 years. It’s all good cuz we dig each other. End.of.story.
I’m starting a gratitude list, after each blog entry (well, as often as possible). Things I’m grateful for:
Tags: 1970's, Relationships, Ja'net Du Bois, 1975
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July 3, 2008 at 2:01 am
Moving in together is exciting and a big step. Good luck!
Steve says, “Yeah, it’s an adventurous time.”
July 3, 2008 at 7:44 am
that which does not kill us makes us stronger. your post humbles me a bit. i like the gratitude addition. that will help to quell much animosity. i run through that in my head in the morning, i’m just not at the phase of posting anything like that right now.
Steve says, “Animosity is an interesting thing….”
July 3, 2008 at 10:06 am
Who’s the guy with the dog? Is that just a random picture or is that your new roomie? woohoo! Anyway, I love Seattle, but I think I like Portland a bit more!! Can’t go wrong with Seattle tho. Have a happy 4th my friend.
Steve says, “It’s just a random pic that I liked. Portland reminds me too much of Baltimore.”
July 3, 2008 at 11:54 am
You should plan a vacation to Seattle with the boyfriend. Once he sees the emerald city he may just fall in love again. My cousin Rosemary lives there and she loves it so very much.
Steve says, “I know he’ll love it. But, it’s hard to uproot oneself. Especially if ya have never done it, before.”
July 4, 2008 at 10:23 am
I have too much crap to move… Seattle sounds nice… never been…
Love from Atlanta
Steve says, “I have a lot of shit too. It was amazing how much stuff I got rid of, before the move. I think everyone should pack (every couple of years) as if they’re moving. It seems to be the only way to determine what shit is really necessary to have in our lives.”
July 4, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Naturally the latter gratitude is only fetish sexual fantasy…..by York Powers. ….I’m just sayin’. (and yes, I know this is somehow going to your spam!)
Steve says, “I guess the spam problem took care of itself.”
July 5, 2008 at 10:02 am
I had to move the same week I was scheduled for double hernia surgery. The place still licks like a tornado has hit.
Steve says, “I wasn’t aware that you’d moved. Hadn’t you been at your last place for like 20 years or something?”
July 6, 2008 at 1:00 am
Oh darlin’, be happy you’re in Baltimore. You won’t hit rock bottom till you are here in Cleveland.
Steve—->
July 6, 2008 at 1:46 am
SeATTLE! SeATTLE! Seattle! Seattle!
Steve—>
July 6, 2008 at 2:36 am
Glad it’s going well so far. I get restless if I’m in one place for too long. I’ve lived in this town for almost 14 years, but keep moving to different neighborhoods, different houses. I am itching for a change of location, though, something more than just a move across town. I don’t understand that desire to stay in the same place for years. I respect it, but don’t understand it. Good luck to both of you!
Steve says, “I hear ya!”
July 7, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Now wait a sec….Why do I see a picture of a man shacking it up with a dog? All this time I thought you were moving in with another guy. I wrongfully assumed you were referring to another man.
All kidding aside, I hope all works out well with “D.” But it will take time. Making a big move across country when “D’s” family is in Baltimore area is going to be a big step. Support and understanding from both will be key. My best of luck. If not, there’s always midway in Chicago. Not that I’m biased.
Steve says, “Who knows? D. could be a dog. Crazier theories have been speculated about me, across the interwebs. So why not a dog? The dog is cute! But not as cute as D..”