My Box Needs Some Air Holes

Thanks to Rodicon for the title of this post. That comment was pretty accurate at describing how I feel lately. Now that I think of it, it's kind of a metaphor for my whole life. Probably everyone else's as well. We could all use some more air holes I think.

So life continues to be packed with work and events followed by a little sleep. I was talking with Shani one day about how we never seem to just hang out with anyone anymore. It always seems to be game related, or something else like that. Even B.P.'s is not really hanging out as it usually moves at a frantic pace with people discussing downtime turns.

We had one nice evening where we skipped our previous plans and just headed to Steeps, a really nice teahouse to relax and drink some tea. We played some cards and ate some samosas, and it was really nice and restful.

Another big event was the final game of Purgatory: All the World's a Stage. It was an excellent game that managed to wrap a lot of stuff up while promising an exciting new beginning. I also really liked how the organizers gave the players several chances to change the future of the city forever. Personally I thought it would have been fun if the whole city said to hell with the Camarilla and joined the anarchs. My character really wasn't concerned either way. Although he might switch sides if the city refuses to acknowledge how awesome he is. We'll have to see.

Related to the hanging out it was a little sad to think that with Purgatory over we won't see a lot of people who we normally would. It's an amazing group with a lot of cool people, and I really want to make an effort to associate with some of them in a non-roleplaying setting.

Another event was Shani's birthday where we headed out for sushi, and then ice cream on Whyte Avenue. I was a little sad because it was pouring rain so we couldn't walk around, and I felt really rushed to head home and go to sleep before a very early morning. It was still a nice evening though.

On Saturday we had a little group celebration for her birthday, and I was responsible for the planning. A chore that I am not very good at as I really just like to wing things. People were invited though and rudimentary plans were constructed. Being a weekend in summer I had the feeling that a lot of people would not be able to make it, and I was right. It was no big deal as I prefer to a small group. With too many people it just becomes a big gong show. Of course Shani will not do anything unless she can do it as large as possible.

So we headed out to the World Waterpark in the afternoon. A very large waterpark inside of the very large mall here in Edmonton. We ended up with five people after a few cancellations which was a little bit of a problem as the party booking is for at least six. It worked out though as the cashier gave our group a family deal which ended up being the same price. I was a little vexed at a friend who cancelled literally five minutes before we were walking in, but otherwise I understood.

The waterpark was fun as usual, and I was thinking how sad it would be when I don't feel like a kid when I go there and I would no longer enjoy it. The time flew by there and then we headed out to the New Asian Village, an Indian restaurant by Whyte Avenue. A few people who didn't come to the waterpark joined us, and we had a really nice time.

The food was definitely different, but it was really good. A big hit was the nan, an Indian bread made in a variety of different styles. I know a couple of people didn't really like it, but I hope they had fun anyways. There was some interesting conversations; sadly one that involved my "tragic bathing suit" as Shani puts it. In that group you could expect no mercy let me tell you.

After that the group broke up as some people headed off to another birthday gathering, and someone headed home. The remainder of us headed off for a drink at a downtown lounge before we also headed home before midnight. It's sad to be getting so old that the party breaks up so early.

Anyways it was a good day, and it was nice to see that things worked out. I'd really like to thank the people that came out and joined us. I know Shani really appreciated it.