December has been a month for people heading off to other places. Two such people, Tasha and Maria, had parties in farewell. Partying has been interesting for me lately, as I've been to several where I've only known one or two people, and because of that, been fairly apprehensive about whether or not I've had a good time. I've enjoyed myself every time, and made shiny new friends as well as enjoying the company of people I already knew. Certainly leaves me in no doubt that I am very much a social creature...
Tasha's party was the smaller of the two, held in a lovely apartment on Southbank. Very spiffy. As well as farewelling Tasha, I caught up with Taylin, who I met at Jess' Halloween party - another party where I started out knowing hardly anyone, and ended up with a new magical circle. My role-play friends Danny and Quilty showed up to Tasha's later, it was good to see them. Met some other cool folks... very nice night all up.
Maria's party was on the beach down at Black Rock, and this party I spent being the consummate spiritualist. Maria said to bring "toys," so I had my Tarot deck with me. Thoth definitely got a workout, as I did six or seven readings for people. Add to that the fact that most of my conversations that night happened to be of an esoteric nature, and the obligatory cleansing in the ocean, and I must admit I felt something like the witch doctor of the group by the end of it. Beach party... very tribal feel. Amongst the cool people I met that night was Sara, a lovely young lady hailing from Germany. She was quite pleased that I could speak her native tongue, albeit somewhat simply and haltingly. Apparently I was the first person ever to kiss her hand... Well, I guess the honour has to belong to someone :)
Caught up with Andrea at the party as well, which was most excellent. Maria may be gone, but at least her best friend and I have developed a fondness for each other :) I think good things will come out of that friendship.
And of course, there was the brief but fun-filled visit of our beloved Circe, just a few days ago. We spent the day enjoying the glory that is air conditioning, as well as a stint of perving on tasty clothes in Anton's. There was a gorgeous shirt that I deeply coveted, black silk with lace sleeves, but unfortunately it was cut for a woman... Damn Anton, making awesome clothes that I couldn't wear! Oh, how I would have bought it otherwise.
So although I farewell some friends, the threads of other disparate friendships are slowly being drawn together. The universe continues to move in its mysterious ways, and only time shall tell what becomes of all this.
( In the meantime, have a few pictures )