Monday

A weekend of good company, good meals, and architecturally rich neighborhoods. I could get lost in this city and eat forever. Of particular note was a spot in the west village called Olio e Piú, with my Massachusetts Mom/Mentor. Her and her daughter were in town visiting her friend and her daughter who were in town from Seattle. It was a funny and interesting mix of people, but it felt so comfortable. Everyone was so nice and genuine, and it was refreshing to let my guard down. Loved it. I can't say I am enamored with my new job, but who is? But I'm lucky. Damn lucky. I need to remember that when I am having first-world nerves/thoughts. I returned home from a rough day, after getting a haircut and purchasing groceries. Getting a haircut is a funny social dynamic. I liked this guy, and I liked the job he did. Though, after looking at my hairline, he said "Are you a Leo?" to which I replied "Wait, what? Yes I am!" And I spent the rest of the cut wondering if it could be that my hairline and day of birth are correlated. I am warm, full, safe, and sheltered. All on my own.