It’s been quite some time since I last contributed to OS. And while this is predominantly a lifestyle blog, I’m going to take the form of a diarist this early sunday morning since far too many things are constantly changing for me these days.
Coming up on my 8 month mark from my transition from the east coast to the southwest and it seems as though I have far too much to reflect on to stay focused on just one item…but bear with me as I try to indulge you with a few..
Dating..a popular, comedic topic for me. It sucks. I’m not too sure if I’m wired incorrectly or what, but I simply don’t get it. I don’t get going out on dates with multiple guys. How does one really focus on getting to know someone when you’re juggling multiples? As much as I loathe societal guidelines, I am finding myself being pulled in the direction of the masses and it’s starting to scare the hell out of me.
Work..the reason why I moved to Dallas. Stressing me out. Constant feeling of simply not being smart enough. Not playing the game correctly. I’ve always admired people who remain true to their self…but am finding out that most of the business world is simply just a charade. Now…my situation is unique where I have plenty of room to exercise my inner crazy, but once I start feeling ‘safe’ (and in typical allison fashion, I probably run a little too far w/ it), the reins are pulled and I’m knocked down a few notches…instead of taking it for what it is, and acknowledging the fleeting moment - I go into this black/white climate where I want to make drastic moves. This, I know from experience, isn’t the way to handle most day to day hiccups..yet, I can’t shake the feeling when it rises up. There are good weeks and bad weeks and that’s just life. I get that. But sometimes I wish I had someone in my head to remind me of that fact prior to going down the war path. This week will be better.
“Everyone says that the living is easy, I can barely see cuz my heads in the way…” Byrne and Eno…fucking brilliant.
Music…a large upside to my new city is the amount of acts that roll through town…s.florida wasn’t cutting it in that respect. We’d get a decent 4 week run and then nothing for 4 months. No way to live for this spoiled new yorker who grew up at The Wetlands @ 161 Hudson, NYC…where you could go in any night of the week and experience (for the most part) a full sensory overload. I met some lifelong friends at that venue.. at the time, I thought all cities had their own version of the wetlands…silly young thing I was…(sometimes am).
Yo La Tengo was in town last weekend @ the granada. was like catching up with old friends..albeit, seeing YLT at Maxwell’s during their hannukah run will clearly always be the ultimate way to experience this band..however, this was an excellent and welcomed consolation prize as I have been starving for some form of familiarity in the midst of my current land-locked situation. My only complaint (gotta have 1, right?) would be the obnoxious crowd…begs the question, once again, why do people even buy tickets to see an artist if they’re going to carry on full blown conversations about NOTHING while the show is going on??This has been a topic my friends and I have beaten to death, however, I’m finding that Dallas might top the list of cities where people need to develop some basic show etiquette…I’ll also add, I hear that it’s also gotten pretty bad at some venues in bk and nyc. But damnit, when Ira Kaplan is whispering a lyric, I want to hear every last syllable without your background vomit. Highlight of the night…Georgia’s sweet/light/breathy version of Tom Courtenay.
Good to hear from you Ally. Now, put the gun down before you hurt somebody.
“why do people even buy tickets to see an artist if they’re going to carry on full blown conversations about NOTHING while the show is going on??”
This has long been the standard for behaviour at all Dallas entertainment events (except possibly Stars games).