1-year reflection.

So this is my one-year anniversary at my temporary home in Columbus. I took my new job as a traveling hotel manager last June and so much has happened in the last year...good and bad, looking back mostly good.
I started my year off in Philadelphia. I have visited Atlantic City, Sandusky, West Palm Beach, San Francisco, New York, Nashville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Pittsburgh and Chicago (multiple times).
Each city and trip brought a multitude of adventure. In Philly I met Chris and started my first relationship. It quickly turned into an LTR and lasted 6 months (record time for myself). Surprising to many I remained completely faithful, introduced him to my family, and met his. In the end I think we were looking for different things. He was/is a great guy.
Ohio has been interesting. The first 6 months I was here I didn’t do much but bitch/complain/mope around. I was unhappy I was here and was determined not to enjoy my time. After the breakup with Chris I met Ryan down here in Columbus. Quickly he introduced me to his friends and through his friends met more friends. The first party I went to with him I met Tonya and Erica who are the coolest girls. Columbus would not be the same without them. Through Tonya and Erica I have made friends with the entire CYP gang and through Ryan, his roommates and other friends. Networking is great and that’s why I took this job. I have friends all over the place and its awesome.
San Francisco was cool hanging out with Jay. Some really cool bars and another place I would love to live.
New York was cool, did a lot on my own, a lot with my bro. The greatest thing was seeing The Daily Show on 4/27…awesome. I also got to hang with Mark, which was interesting. Some things/people never change..which is good and bad.
Work has been interesting. It’s hard to remember a year ago but I think the working conditions were horrible. I got here at 7pm that Friday night and worked till 11, and didn’t stop working for weeks. The hotel was oversold and the reservations just kept coming through. Now a year later, sold out, but not oversold but with a much better team in place. Some interesting characters work here, but the troubled ones are gone. At time I actually enjoy sitting in my office and conversing with the staff.
I have become way more comfortable with myself in small and large situations. I spent the first 6 months eating alone and doing everything alone. Huge fear conquered. Everywhere I go I seem to meet people. I got over my fear of what people think about me…I am myself, I am me, if you don’t like me, FUCK YOU. I am a funny, nice, sarcastic, awesome friend, all-around cool guy,
I actually love myself, weird I know. Going on 3 years from 6/27/06 when I thought my life was over to having a great time and positive attitude everyday.
I love my job, my friends and family (mostly immediate and select few)
I went to two different pride celebrations, Columbus and Chicago. 1 year ago I couldn’t have imagined.
Every day is an adventure and a trip. Can’t wait to see what the next year brings.