Holidays

With Christmas party season in full swing, I've already seen a lot of my co-workers in their off-campus mode. We've had a big MegaTech party, a party for the Gay Roboticists of America, and next week is a little party for us that work on Giant Robot.

I'm always a bit humbug about the holiday season. There is a nagging suspicion that December is supposed to be better than this. More celebration; less obligation.

Last month's date, Geek Boy, has gone by the wayside. It is always the same thing: I go out with someone because it is fun to have someone to go out with. They fall in love and wonder why I keep them at a distance. I keep them at a distance because I still have this romantic notion that when it is truly meant to be, I'll know somehow.

Dating this month's guy, Skinhead Guy, has been different. I like this one a lot. I find myself drifting off, thinking about him. But I know what that means... Every guy that I fall for ends up dumping me. Lawyer Guy and San Diego Guy are case in point.

I dump them. They dump me. It continues without resolution.

I can't wait to put together my new Motobecane Messenger bike. It is all so shiny and blue.