Happy. because.....

I just confirmed my sub assignment at Friends for Thursday, feel a little more relaxed as the money during this vacation has been a little tight. 48 hours until Friends begins.
The weekend:
Saturday night: Well, New Year's Eve, never have I felt so "locked in" to choices as I did around 8 o'clock Saturday. Plans were the same as last year---begin at South Fourth, and then depending on the "action" at the bar, head across the river on the J to La Flaca. Was greeted warmly at South Fourth, but nobody really there that I knew---stayed for about an hour, and then headed for the J. Situation at La Flaca was totally different: just about all the La Flaca "regulars" were present, and I was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. A good conversation with my friend Graham, who I had not spoken to in a while, began the evening. Lots of warmth, Bobby, as usual was happy that I was there. Still, it seemed to take a long time for the ball to finally drop. After that I stayed for about 45 minutes, felt that I had run my time, also tired. Still, a really nice time---happy that I am so well accepted at that place.
Sunday: the party at the Singers---enough said, had some good conversations with other guests, one, in particular, with the wife of the host's nephew---going through the pros and cons of the DeBlasio administration. Still amazed by how little people allow themselves to know (or think about) the current city administration---I would think that by now the "investigations" that have dogged the administration would be somewhat common knowledge (everyone should know about 45 Rivington Street) but it seems there is still a lot of educating to do. But I had a nice time, afterwards somewhat tired, still did not want to simply return home, instead hopped on the L to Jefferson from Union Square and watched football at Cobra for a while. Nice crowd, a painter whom I had met around Labor Day there and I spoke for about an hour about the election, its aftermath, and the possible problems that we face. Will speak with him again. Returned home feeling very "up".
Yesterday, kind of a quiet day, did see Moonlight, the much praised movie at the Angelica. I was surprised at how restrained it was---but the images from it remain with me. Interesting choice to have the adult protagonist not a "constuctive" person but a drug dealer, on the periphery of society. Hope to have discussions about the movie with others. After that, a "tired" day, returned to the apartment and rested. Not the greatest time---a little restless in the late evening---but feel strong and rested at the moment.
So the vacation is over. Two more days before Friends, but really cityboy is back in gear. Best days of the vacation were the days when I spent the evening out. Tonight not clear about plans, will see how I feel after a late session in west Harlem. Tomorrow an "action" in the morning---ambivalent but will go, then we will see. Will report tomorrow...