Indiana: Comfort

Our first night in Culver Ms. Ivey League did the only sane thing that she could do, she took me out of Culver and out to the only city within miles. It took an hour to get there and once we arrived we were at the Salsa club, her personal haven. For some reason I was not in the mood to romp around on the dance floor because I was too tired and because the true love of my life was there, a pool table. It is embarrassing really, whenever I go out to see friends or hang out at a bar and there is a pool table I totally ditch my friends so I can be with my one true love. It is like a horrible affair I am having and I just cannot say no. I know I should ignore its siren call and play with my friend but I cannot help myself.

Thank god we are at that age where we can each do our own thing. We don’t have to sit in the corner, go to the bathroom together, rely on each other for every move and every decision. It is if being in your late 20’s releases you from the herd and allows you to breathe a little on your own. I had a ball that night shooting pool with a man who could barely speak English. I won and then we left.

Just spending time with her I feel more centered. It is like old times and conversation flows so naturally because I don’t feel like I have to hide with her, I can be me, and she can be her, and we are happy together. I thank god for all my wonderful friends, friends that I have had for such a long time that they are more like family, they really are the best.