Well, lots have changed since my last little blog on here where I whined oh woe is me. I still feel a little bit that way, but aren't we humans always pining for more, even when we have lots to be happy for?
So since March I've gained a housemate, I've built a raised garden in the backyard, I've gone to drumming circle, and I've taken tons of pictures of musicians in the area. I've pretty much become a regular/familiar face at Red Cup, I'm meeting a few people here and there, MeetUp.com meets, book club, get-togethers.
I think that in the back of my head I will still feel "this isn't like what I knew in Berea." Of course! I think the biggest difference is simply that I MISS the people I was involved with in Berea. There's no way to make those same kinds of circles here and instantly feel as if I have found my niche, because that takes plenty of time and plenty of folks deciding they want to get to know me, sit and spend time sharing about themselves with me. It took a couple of years in Berea, so why do I think it can happen instantaneously in OKC? Silly me. :P
But I am meeting people and liking the folks I am meeting. The music, the poetry, the coffee, the small intimate-type bars, the blues bar, the late night walks around my neighborhood - Speaking of walks, last night I kinda wanted to take off on one after leaving Midtown Deli... It was such a beautiful night after listening to good music, a good chat with a new friend... But I just went on home. I could've walked all down 10th Street and back. Those walks make me feel at home. Maybe one tonight.
My book of poems, Rise When the Rooster Crows, is pretty much done. I've got the titles straightened out. I wonder if Vicky or Michael is going to send any comments back about the final revision I sent them. Vicky said she was taking it with her to Sewanee and that she'll send me something after she gets back. Michael - as much as I value his opinion on my writing, he probably has said all he wants to say about this book already. Besides, he's got Portland stuff to deal with right now.
It is Sunday and I should find something to do.
