Going out, running around, coming out, and (finally) staying in.

[emanix]

So I've been overdoing it a bit lately with the socialising. Having barely caught my breath from Polyday and aftermath I was a bit silly over the weekend of werenerd's party, and did far too much despite having the lurgy. Then I took the chance on travelling to Italy with my love plus close poly family as we'd planned for an extra birthday treat, in the hope that sitting in 'hot ponds' (volcanic spa pools) on the island of Ischia would help me recuperate. It did, but travelling back again set me back by about the same amount, so in health terms I guess it wasn't worth it. Ischia is beautiful, though, and the volcanic spa thing is wonderful, so I'm glad I went.

The party itself was wonderful - weegoddess wrote a lovely account on her journal, including the couple of miracles that got her there. Masses of fun, affection and cuddles were had by everyone, especially the birthday boy, and several of us as a result decided to start a 'cult'. Check out the Order of the Wand - a virtual temple dedicated to the pleasures of the Hitachi Magic Wand. Join us!

Apparently today is 'Coming out day'. Like a lot of people on my friends list, I had many comings out - the first one to my friends, and brother, about being bi when I was roughly 14, the most recent actually to my parents a couple of weeks ago, having decided I was only going to tell them about being bi, poly, kinky etc. when it was 'relevant' - and up til I was running Polyday none of it really was, though I think they had a fair idea about most of it already on an unofficial basis. I'd never gone out of my way to hide it, it just hadn't been an active enough part of my life to be worth telling them about (sadly).
To their credit, my parents took it really well, especially considering my dad's previous history of crass/homophobic comments, and have now met all of my partners (including my 'half girlfriend' which I hadn't planned on, but she happened along at the right moment). Not that I needed it, but apparently they actually approve.

I officially came out as a geek in 2007, though I don't think anyone was surprised.

Also today I found my first couple of grey hairs. Since the hair on my head is dyed pink, of course the first place they show up is my pubes. I'm 27, do I now need to come out as an old fogey already?

I'm taking it easy at home for a few days now, with the hope of finally beating the bugs (and if I'm up to it, catching up on work), so won't be out socialising much. Next big party, Halloween - I damn well hope I'm on top form by then!

M.

Comments

[snork-maiden.livejournal.com]

Can't wait to see you again and I hope you feel better soon. *sends you get well wishes* xx

[emanix.livejournal.com]

*snuggles* have been missing you. If you think you could make it to South, I could manage some cuddles later in the week. Catch you on email?
x

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

Old fogey? ::snort::

Just *try* to rock your 40's like some of us do!

(I expect you will, but you'll have to wait to see)

[emanix.livejournal.com]

Hehe, wasn't a very serious comment that one, but I figured someone would rise to it! :D
I actually very firmly believe that age is an attitude, and I know some very old fogeys in their 20s, and some very young people in their sixties - I'm planning to be one of those - and I'm constantly telling werenerd off for claiming he's an 'old man' as an excuse for being a bit wussy, lol.

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

werenerd making wuss excuses? Oh really? ::eyebrows raised::

I guess one is never too young to play a wuss card. Or too old.

[emanix.livejournal.com]

Heh, it's usually related to his wanting an afternoon nap - which I keep pointing out is a thing that babies do too. :P

[mriq.livejournal.com]

Napping is something I've managed to avoid doing so far. Even with this damn insomnia.

[mriq.livejournal.com]

If you're an old fogey already, what on earth does that make me? :o One foot in the grave?

As for the grey pubes, shave 'em off or dye your pubes?

[emanix.livejournal.com]

Darlin' you've been an old fogey for the many years I've known you - see my reply to weegoddess ;)

I'm actually quite proud of the couple of little greys, and tempted to *stop* shaving so I can grow them out further. My mum's hair looked amazing when she started going grey, and people always asked where she got her highlights done. For me, it'll just make it even easier to be purple!

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

See sunspiral for dying greys purple. He's famous for it. ;-D

(and I don't need to tell you that he is HAWTNESS personified. I'm only one of hundreds of fans.)

[struuth.livejournal.com]

Hope you feel better sooooooooooooon.

You are not an old fogey! I don't think you will ever be!

[emanix.livejournal.com]

Thanks honey! I hope your party went well, and sorry I missed it. *hugs*