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February 12, 2005
Monterey
When we last left our caped crusaders, they were expecting to go to Monterey.
Thursday night was fun. Josh arrived around 6:30 and we had his friend Josh C (the C, not to be confused with my Josh) over for dinner. We cooked for the 4 of us (Ste3eve included).
I got a bit tipsy and went in and crashed but it was nice to have company, and it was nice to see that Josh C. Its funny but he lives so close, yet we dont really see him all that much. They grew up together, came out together and were good friends since childhood, and for some reason, we dont get to see alot of him.
Part of it would be my fault because what little time I have with Josh, I like to spend quality time together. Just the 2 of us. So I tend to monopolize his time alot while he is on break. Soon enough though, he will be done with school (he graduates the beginning of May), and then we will have all the quality time we want. I cant wait but we still need to figure out living arrangements.
We havent decided yet, if we want to move (which may be a possibility) or stay in the place we are at which is small. If we move, its a pain in the ass, and if we stay, the place may be too small for 3 people. Stay tuned to see what happens.
So Friday went well. We woke up, got ready for Monterey, and were off without a hitch. We made great time and arrived in Monterey around 3pm. It was beginning a gentle rain which in some cases would mean disaster. It was actually calming and relaxing. Its nice to get away from home although its kind of odd to live in a city such as San Francisco and want to escape on occassions.
So last night we went for a walk in the rain, looked around, had dinner at this great mexican place called Zocalo, came back to the hotel, watched 13 going on 30 (which I actually liked surprisingly), and went for another walk. We stopped and had coffee at this great little bookstore which I actually liked. I saw two versions of the Harry Potter books in Chinese and Arabic. That was weird.
The place was great up till the time we were leaving. When Josh asked if they had a bathroom, he was told no and to go across the street to the hotel over there. This surprised me. I mean, a bookstore/coffee house without a bathroom for customers. I was a little ticked about that so while he went across the street, I went inside to ask for a comment card.
With this, I told them I was surprised they didnt have a bathroom and advised the girl (the same one that said no) that we had sat and had coffee and it wasnt as if we were some guys off the street. When she found out I wanted to write a letter, she started making excuses which pissed me off more but I kept my cool.
She explained that she was trained to say no when people asked and that she was just doing what she was told. She asked me not to mention what she was telling me about the training, in which I just agreed and moved on.
So here's the sitch'. I can appreciate that she was doing what she was told and suppose perhaps it wasnt her fault, but the truth is, if they are trying to stop people from coming in off the street (mind you its Monterey and a tourist town), then perhaps they should qualify people before they "just say no". Perhaps state "bathroom is for customers only" or "Only people who buy stuff can use it". Althought they both still sound rediculous, it would have at least given us the option to tell her that we had purchased coffee and enjoyed their store. Needless to say, it didnt happen that way, and I will be writing to the owner.
After the bookstore, we were both still in a great mood. We took a walk in the rain, took some pictures at night, and went along the beach a bit. Such a relaxing, romantic evening. The waves crashing onto the shore. The sound of birds chirping as they wander the sands. It was fantastic.
The night ended on a romantic level for me, reconfirming my feelings and knowing after 2 years together, how much we still care about each other. Ive only had one other relationship that has lasted this long and I remember all the negative feelings arising after about a year and a half. I remember wanting to get out of the relationship. Its amazing when we learn that we can continue to care about someone on the same level (and sometimes higher level), as the day we met.
I still love him very much and its nice to have someone after 2 years, that I still want to plan a life with, and continue moving forward and enjoying each others company in so many ways both physically, mentally, and on a romantic level.
This morning Im up early and writing, while he sleeps for another 1/2 hour. We are off to the Aquarium today, a stroll down Cannery Row, Perhaps an Art Walk, and then I want pictures of the sunset on the beach. Hopefully, another romantic day.
Ill keep you posted
Posted by Des at February 12, 2005 07:44 AM
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