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I went to the community Yule at River's, which went OK. I spent some time with a prospective new student, and am quite impressed with him- he's pretty sharp. I hope I get the chance to work with him. The ritual itself was alright; I don't think it flowed very well, and I felt rather achy and tired throughout most of it. I'm not sure if it was the energy or just the rain making me creaky.
I had a bit of time afterward to relax- Eric was a sweetie and dragged me into the hot tub, which refreshed me quite a bit. Then I changed into all black to go to Sheena's goth charity event for AIDS Services. I had told her I'd wanted to go, but was too broke to afford the $25 admission fee. She said I could help with admission for an hour, which I did. I was helping a fellow put wristbands on people.
I can't remember his name, but he was a very good-looking blond guy who turned out to be a gay actor from New York. I hate to say that I was somewhat intimidated, expecting him to be very gossipy and catty. And while he did make a few remarks about some of the other antendee's appearances, they were most often positive, and all funny. We had a great time chatting about this and that. He told he a little bit of his life story, and was just humorous to listen to. I never knew Hungarians were so obsessed with doilies, for instance (he has a Hungarian stepmom who apparently sends him doilies all the time).
After my hour was up, I wandered around a bit. Gordon found a nook to camp in and read. I looked at the interesting artwork and the even more interesting people. I don't think I could make it in the goth scene though, they all seem to love hideously uncomfortable-looking shoes. And lots of make-up.
I also checked into the silent auction, and bid ridiculously low bids on a couple of fun things. I don't know if I won anything, but it was fun looking at all the Gorey artwork, coffin purses, and the like.
Sheena's band Numeralia was playing, and I listened to them too. She has an amazing voice, and plays keyboards too. I knew she was talented, but seeing her live- sheeeit, I was impressed. It's not really my style of music but I still admire her greatly. I stayed for her set, then left right after so I could get a decent night's sleep before work today. Boo.
I had a bit of time afterward to relax- Eric was a sweetie and dragged me into the hot tub, which refreshed me quite a bit. Then I changed into all black to go to Sheena's goth charity event for AIDS Services. I had told her I'd wanted to go, but was too broke to afford the $25 admission fee. She said I could help with admission for an hour, which I did. I was helping a fellow put wristbands on people.
I can't remember his name, but he was a very good-looking blond guy who turned out to be a gay actor from New York. I hate to say that I was somewhat intimidated, expecting him to be very gossipy and catty. And while he did make a few remarks about some of the other antendee's appearances, they were most often positive, and all funny. We had a great time chatting about this and that. He told he a little bit of his life story, and was just humorous to listen to. I never knew Hungarians were so obsessed with doilies, for instance (he has a Hungarian stepmom who apparently sends him doilies all the time).
After my hour was up, I wandered around a bit. Gordon found a nook to camp in and read. I looked at the interesting artwork and the even more interesting people. I don't think I could make it in the goth scene though, they all seem to love hideously uncomfortable-looking shoes. And lots of make-up.
I also checked into the silent auction, and bid ridiculously low bids on a couple of fun things. I don't know if I won anything, but it was fun looking at all the Gorey artwork, coffin purses, and the like.
Sheena's band Numeralia was playing, and I listened to them too. She has an amazing voice, and plays keyboards too. I knew she was talented, but seeing her live- sheeeit, I was impressed. It's not really my style of music but I still admire her greatly. I stayed for her set, then left right after so I could get a decent night's sleep before work today. Boo.
