last night
I had a really fun evening with the close-knit group of transfer orientation leaders that has formed in the last few months of my existence. We went over to K'ms place under the pretense of Overcooked Mario Party, but instead I spent a solid four hours there asking the older computer science kids for help with my homework. I don't know what I would have done without them and I am eternally thankful for their help.
They ran out to fetch our dinner of A&W while I stayed and continued trugging through the work. While I was furiously scribbling and scratching my brow, they talked. It still amazes me how well the group clicks together despite the age differences. I loved listening to them talk in the background - they had interesting, relatable, and very genuine topics. K set out some tea and snacks for us, and it all felt very warm and fuzzy. They didn't gossip or talk poorly of others behind their back, they were just there to have a good time, as was I.
I eventually finished my work, and for the last hour we ran through a round of Mario Party. I had forgotten how fun it was and I actually ended up winning! Seeing as it was pretty late, K offered to let me crash there but I would have felt bad if I had (not to mention the fact that my parents were expecting me home). Ultimately I ended up missing the train, then missing the bus, but in the end it was just a half hour "layover," most of which I spent in the warm underground skytrain station.
Thanks for having us K! It put a huge smile on my face when in the group chat S suggested that we have another hangout sometime soon. It sucks that T wasn't able to make it, but hopefully next time she can :) I want to spend as much time with this group as possible before D leaves to become a grown up.
tonight
So my group of Dungeons and Dragons players had rescheduled our session to today and I've been looking forward to it for a while as I haven't played in a long time. It's still planned for tonight, don't worry! I'm actually writing this post right before I leave to go.
The reality is that it doesn't feel like people really enjoy these gatherings. For the past while we've switched to playing other games as a group (Snakes and Ladders, Skribblio, Spyfall) and they have been good times, but sometimes people can't make it, citing a lack of time as a reason.
As I write this out now I realize it sounds insensitive, but I'm somewhat lost as to how they cannot make it to these preplanned, weekly sessions when they have given time to other things. Perhaps its jealously (it's definitely jealousy) or the feeling of being slighted as a friend, but it rubs me off the wrong way. I can't understand how they cannot make room for three hours of the night.
But who am I to say this? I'm the biggest slacker I know. Maybe the other people have their priorities set straight and genuinely cannot make it. Regardless, I'm sorry for running my mouth. I know we all have loads of work and pressure in life - I want you to be able to relax and not burn out before we're 30. Join us next time :)
happy birthday mom
My mom's birthday was actually yesterday (what a terrible son for staying out late on his mom's birthday), but we didn't do much to celebrate as she had work. As time passes, I realize maybe birthdays aren't exactly what my parents look forward to. Nonetheless, it's another year of life passed by, so it's something.
We didn't have anything grand planned, just a dinner the night before and for her present I'll be looking to upgrade her computer!
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