a fine day out on the town

Colors, lights, the new. They stimulate me the most. Being occupied makes me happy. I had no doubt that once we bumped into Jess we'd have a lovely time. her apartment in Brooklyn was cozy and cushy, with numerous black-and-white photographs hung up in her room. a tender little table for two in the kitchen. been too manic to touch the books again lately. smiles all around and a bit of sloshed jibe, buzzing about the room like a glorious lightbug spreading silly wisdom and cheer. drinks bought for me: 2 irish car bombs, 2 cans of beer, 2 bottles of bud light (had some help with these...) a free vodka shot with lemon and lime upon my request, and a rum and coke bought for me by a giddy barmate. Jess asked me okay Marcus, it's your birthday, and we're on the lower east side. What do you wanna do tonight? i said do some drinking, some dancing, and to kiss a beautiful woman. i'm gonna have to credit that kiss to Shera at the Library though. Mindy's fun and probably good in bed, but she certainly isn't beautiful. I'd definitely put it in though. Maybe I will. the people i met were so happy to be there, and in such good spirits. no one stuck out as antisocial or dismissive, and when people heard it was my birthday, i received nothing my way but warm, kindred New York hearts. I thought about moving there. the bus back to NJ wasn't so bad, but cost almost five dollars. i'd gladly do it again, and i think we will tomorrow. jess steph johannes (the german) and mindy were there that night. among others.