Life is fraught with uncertainty. That is the nature of the game, sure, but it has always bugged the hell out of me. So tenuous. Everything up in the air at all times. I would like certain aspects of my life to have more structure and be just a bit more definitive. But, as always, I’m trying to roll with it. And sometimes unexpected goodness rolls my way. This weekend I’m shooting a pretty dreamy wedding. The bride and groom are people I know, they have chosen interesting ceremony and reception sites, many of their guests are friends of mine and the catering is all vegetarian, with some vegan cupcakes. Score! And I was just asked to shoot another wedding, for other friends, in September. I have at least five more weddings lined up for 2009. That’s just about right. And another unexpected boon has come along. After I signed up for a roommates.com account initial results were discouraging - nothing but international spam - but Friday a legit inquiry came along, from a student attending a nearby university. We’ve met a couple of times since and it seems like a done deal. I don’t want to get my hopes up until after he’s moved in, but I am cautiously optimistic. So much so that I spent a good chunk of the weekend deep cleaning the house (which was much easier in my son’s absence).
Other recent highlights:
- Friday night we had our Clockwork game night (regularly held at irregular intervals).
- After that I headed to the sold out Black Francis / Frank Black show at the Triple Rock. It had been years since I’d seen him perform and he was spot on. Quite enjoyable, despite being jam packed.
- The supremely under-appreciated Cryptacize played a flawless set at the Turf Club
- Sunday night I saw Retribution Gospel Choir open for Meat Puppets at the 7th Street Entry. Another almost uncomfortably crowded house, but a really amazing show just the same.
- Yesterday we destroyed some old hard drives using magnesium ribbon to ignite thermite. It was probably overkill, but that’s one way to meet the PCI compliance requirements!
- My new Chemex coffee maker arrived yesterday and my inaugural brew this morning was quite fine.
The rest of this week should be quieter, spent preparing for this weekend’s wedding. And for the arrival of our potential roommate, who is tentatively moving in next week. And for whatever else the universe might throw my way.
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