I usually try to do this on the 1st day of the new year, but it took me forever and so it is officially being posted on the 2nd day, but whatever...
Summary of 2005
January
Drove back to Kentucky on New Year's Day and there was very little traffic on the highways. Began dating Becky. Had several sexual firsts, all good, on the 14th and 15th . Met Becky's friends Bev and Kelly. Was experiencing my first Winter in Kentucky with more snow for longer than I ever experienced in Mississippi (even that snowy Winter in Oxford, MS). Tied a very memorable moment to Melissa Ferrick's song "Drive." Also received first outrageous gas bill.
February
I made a special dinner for Becky on the 1st. On the 5th I went to Keeneland Racecourse and took pictures of the empty racetracks. Becky and I almost broke up because I considered myself bisexual and she had doubts of the seriousness of the relationship. I reassured her that to me the relationship was not temporary, and that I wasn't going to leave her for a guy. A few days before Valentine's Day I called Mom and came out to her as bisexual. Also began watching second season of The L Word on Showtime. Began staying in Lexington every weekend at Becky's.
March
Becky and I had several ups and downs, but generally okay. I worked through Spring Break. Episode when I got really sick-drunk, came back to her apartment, and she couldn't cope with it and was playing a CD really loud in the stereo until I came in turned it off, and said I just needed her to lay with me and to go to sleep.
April
Went home to Mississippi on the last day of March. Visited with Natalie, Arrie, and Keit. Came back from Mississippi. Becky cut my hair really short Monday on the 4th. We broke up that same night when I mentioned that Sarah McLachlan's song "I Will Remember You" made me think of her. Breakup spread out over the entire first week of April to the 8th. On the 9th I went to Keeneland Racecourse and took pictures of my first horse race. I also bet on two races, but lost on both accounts. I met up with LeTonia, Carol, and Karen one evening at Mia's and then went with them to talk to Betty and Alice at their apartment. Evening ended with us leaving after Betty started getting mean drunk. It was awkward. I began hiking a lot more this month to preoccupy my mind and body: Berea's East and West Pinnacles, Anglin Falls. Also, bought my new bed, and moved my old bed into the guest room.
May
Met with Central Kentucky Camera Club in Lexington to take pics at Tom Barnes' garden. Lovely flower pictures. Also spent most of a very cold night in Richmond's downtown square taking nighttime pictures of lights and storefront window reflections. Love those pictures. Attended my first Berea Art Hop. More photography in Lexington's cemeteries with springtime flowers. Went to Mayfest in Lexington, and the Berea Art Fair in Berea. Hiked Anglin Falls again and took more small town cemetery pictures. Also found Climax Falls and took pictures. Hiked in Natural Bridge State Park (KY) on the last day of the month.
June
I went to Raven's Run on a somewhat drizzly day and took pics of the Kentucky River, then took more pictures in Richmond. More flower and cemetery photography happenings. On June 22nd I saw Melissa Ferrick perform at The Dame for the first time. On June 24th I met Rachel in Cincinnati and we drove up to Columbus to see Melissa Ferrick there, plus other female fronted bands at Columbus' Gay Pride Festival. On the 25th I drove around Cincy and took pics on the Ludlow and Northside districts. Also worked with Brittney and Amanda in Special Collections (they only worked for the summer). We begin eating out at Main Street Cafe and the Mexican Restaurant through the summer months.
July
Went to Red River Gorge and took some pictures, and visited Gladie and took pics of an old house there. Met Jo, a new friend made through Myspace. Met Lisa and Billy and went with them and Jo to Cumberland Falls (of course, I took pics). I have pictures on display in the Barnes and Noble cafe.
August
Lisa and I drove to Dayton, OH, to see Melissa Ferrick perform there. Also heard Katie Tood perform (I took pics). I went home mid-month and met with Allison. She gave me the Eudora Welty biography, signed by Suzanne Marrs. I went with friends to Lake Charles, LA, for the annual trip. This was the last time we'll see the Breaux's lakehouse as it was then. I get to put pictures up in Mia's on the 22nd. Jo and I sing "Come to My Window" on karaoke night. I hike up the Pinnacles a couple more times. I begin sitting in on a poetry class at Berea College, and I write several poems about my dad, my sexuality, and past relationship.
September
I drove around a lot to small towns and took pictures of their downtown areas and courthouses: Georgetown, Midway, Versailles. Berea has its 150th Celebration in the quad, along with a big sand sculpture and huge cake. Jo, Lisa, and I go to Jacob's in Cincinnati. Georgetown Cemetery pictures. Jo and I take a trip to Louisville to see Melissa Ferrick perform, with opening act Natalia Zuckerman. I have a picture taken with Melissa and Jo, and a signed setlist. Jo and I hike the East Pinnacle. Lisa, Billy, Jeff, Jo, and I go to Club Liquid together.
October
On the 1st I take pics in Louisville of the many heads by the Ohio River. On the 3rd I see Becky's mother's paintings in Mia's the same time my photos are on the walls. I take my first pictures out at Owsley Fork, followed by more visits for sunset shots. Jo and I go to the Dame to see Amy Ray perform, with opening act Capital B (Bitch from Bitch and Animal). We have a great time, but I also saw Becky there that night. Mountain Day and I hike to the West Pinnacle. I begin participating in ACE League activities and help with the Coming Out Dance. Met Marissa, Stephanie, Daniel, and Shae that night, friends of Amanda's. Lisa, Jo, Emily, and I go to Covington for Halloween and clubbing at the Yadda Club.
November
I go to Louisville to meet my cousin who comes to Kentucky by way of a nursing-related convention. We go out both Friday and Saturday night and have a great time. Went home for Thanksgiving. Saw Walk the Line with my sister in Memphis. Visited with Allison, her parents and sister, and watched a movie with her at her place. Had the annual sushi Thanksgiving with friends at Little Tokyo.
December
On the 2nd I go to a little party get-together in Amanda's honor at Daniel and Stephanie's place. I stay awake all night and leave at 5:30. Jo, Lisa, and I go to The Bar and have a fantabulous time on the 3rd. Annual Hutchins Library Christmas party on the 6th. I rented a vehicle (ended up being a Silverado) and drove to Cleveland, OH, for the U2 concert. I stayed in a hotel which had some historical/cultural connections. Had wonderful time at the concert, went out to The Harp for a little while, then went to Bounce for dancing a little while before going to bed. Went out with Jo and Lisa at Mia's for karaoke night (spin-the-bottle instead) before I left town Wednesday. Had Christmas at my sister's house in Memphis. Took my nephew to the Children's Museum and had fun with him. Went home to Jackson and spent time with my cousin. Took pictures of Hotel King Edward (before it gets torn down). For New Year's Eve went to Josh's get-together in Lexington and stayed till after midnight then went to The Bar. Had good fun and only drank rum.
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