I said 2001 was going to be my year. I was working for a tech company in San Diego and had pretty much been assured a nice kushy raise after the first.<\/p>\n
2001: Within a day. 1-2-1 I was (along with almost 70% of the staff) laid off. The year would be one of the most extraordinary ones I’d go through. Well, by the end of 2001 I was…mostly on my own. I’d ended a six year relationship with someone I cared deeply about and wanted to preserve a friendship with. I’d moved twice. Gotten rid of my cat. Had two failed relationships. And found someone really wonderful who lived about 3000 miles away.<\/p>\n
Oh yes, my father got very sick, I finally told my mother to take a flying leap, and my vicious skeletons were all being aired.<\/p>\n
Okay… Pennsic was cool. Getting a worshipful look from some 19 year old male at a bardic while I’m being back-rubbed and pawed by three women (who’d been escorting me) was pleasant. Multi-person foot soaking in the bin (myself and 2 of my escorts…)…well, if you know me…you know I was happy. Yes, Pennsic XXX was the Year of Andrei’s Harem. And since I left war with 5 out of 6 very happy female friends…I think my vacation went well. Walking with 4 women at once, all on your arms…Mainly because they like being with you….it’s a really great feeling!<\/p>\n
But then … WAR Ended. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n
I was beginning to find my way with the new job. 3000 miles turned into many a phone call. Sadly at this time, I was trying to iron out my budget and finances. Phone went away due to old bills. Then the ability to drive went away. A silly mistake that hurt no one which led to suspension because they mailed my court date to my old address on the first day of Pennsic.<\/p>\n
By October I’d finally managed to do something that made me very happy. I went more than 3 paychecks without hitting a feeling of utterly broke 2 days before the next check. <\/p>\n
More skeletons. Did an equinox ritual through the ‘church’
\nAlso! Finally got on a stage again!!!!!<\/p>\n
The local SCA theatre guild did the “Goldwyn plays” “Mistress Laurel Seamchecker Explains it all to you” Another gentleman and I played Hanz and Franz. Okay…that in itself wasn’t acting. Well, it was fun; because I know how to play an audience.<\/p>\n
For intermission, I organized some improv games. (If you’ve seen Whose line….you know)
\nThe improv games were received VERY well. And now I have an application in to be the Guild’s Artisitc Director. (But that is a 2002 issue<\/p>\n
The highlight of 2001 was the karmic exploration of the mathematical theory of the conservation of egoa. I can explain that another time. Let’s just say, thanks to LJ I’m talking to someone that I never thought I’d have the privilege to talk to again. Thanks to L for dancing. (Another explanation to come)<\/p>\n
So okay.. Maybe 2002 is my year…?<\/p>\n