weekend in FL

I went to Ponte Vedra this weekend to visit Minnellis for her birthday (it was Thursday of that week) with Beth and Amy.

As is usual, there were complications. I had work and a major project came up meaning I would probably have to work longer than usual. I hadn't packed. Beth had to work late. Minnellis had a mid-term on Monday.

We worked through Friday well enough. I got off work at 8:30, caught up with the girls, then packed (in record time by the way -- 5 minutes) and we were on our way.

I passed out for a bit and woke up at our hotel. After a little while, I passed out and woke up on Saturday.

SAT
Woke up as the girls went out to shop and took a long shower. After I was dressed, there was a knock on the door by the housekeeper. We talked for a bit as she did her things and finally went her way.

The girls came back. Minnellis showed up soon after that. This was the day that Beth thought it would be hardest for me to make it through. There would be the Vagina Monologues and a club visit afterward.

Well Minnellis, who was in the Vagina Monologues production, left. Amy, Beth and I went to grab a bite before the show am got there early.

The show was hilarious and touching and sad. Some guy talked to me intermittently throughout the show. Awkward.

Afterward, we rejoined Mimi and got pizza before heading to the club. There would be a drag show and there was a gay bar. I had been to both of those, so no big deal to me... until I walked into the bar. Shirtless bartenders? No biggie. Dancers on the bar? Too much. What the hell was that?

I stuck to Amy, Beth and Mimi (when I found her) like they were helping me find my parents. The drag show was cool. Some of them did a really good job with their costumes and makeup work. I danced with Mimi and we laughed.

After a while, we went to the dance floor. On the way, one of the guys from the play asked if I was family or friendly. I was a bit off guard, bit smiled and said "friendly". When we got to the dance floor, I was nervous at first then got into it. Mimi danced with me.

Fun times for a bit, then we headed out to Beth and Amy and finally went home.

When we got to the hotel, Beth and I talked about homosexuality and spiritual life. I was as honest as I could be about it: sinful? Well the Bible says it is so it is. A ticket straight to Hell? No and not my place to say it is. I am not God. There's all manner of things to be said, thought through and thought out, but the written word is that it is a no-fly zone and if I decide to get into one at any point i'n my life, it will be with both eyes and ears open knowing that I know what the Word says and I've made my choices whatever they are.

We talked about and around that some more and then they fell asleep. I fell asleep a bit later.

TODAY
I woke up to the housekeeper knocking and ignored her; I was still tired and on break, so fuck waking up. Amy woke up and was informed it was check out time. We got up and ready and rode out to see Mimi again for a bit before she had to study.

Getting there, we decided to visit St. Augustine and some of the shops there. I drove and Amy stayed with me. Beth rode with Mimi. Amy and I talked about her story a bit and the homosexual community as a whole an what we've seen and relationships we've been through. Very interesting conversation

Arriving at our destination, we walked around a bit. We shopped and took pictures. Sanquan said he was happy to hear from me since he had heard I was gone to visit a net friend. From James. Could not stop laughing. Neither could Mimi when I told her. I told them both to become assassins and protect me if they were that worried. James laughed. Sanquan acted like his feelings were hurt. Maybe I should joke with him less. Ah well.

The goodbyes came too soon. We stopped at a beach and I took lots of pictures. I also stood near the shore and let the water come up to my ankles. Played in the sand. Sent pics to everyone. It was fun... and they were jealous.

After that we got dinner at a seafood shop and now I'm on my way home. I miss my room so that is cool.

Riding riding and talking and music and back to normal life in only a few hours now. Need to evaluate a lot I think. Hm.