amanda -

oh lord, what a night.

but rewind: daytime. i got up, did my routine of going to the gym, showering, grabbing something to eat, and heading to the library. i met a girl that i have class with at mit there, ashley, and we read over chandra mohanty for a couple of hours. it was a lot of talking and getting to know each other and less reading, but the reading got done and at this point, i consider making friends part of my homework.

i got a text mid-study session from another girl in my program, sarah, who sent a mass text to all the first year gcsers asking if we wanted to go out. turns out boston guerilla queer bar was tonight (google it) and taking place right down the street from school. after a phone call to eli to confirm his appearance, the night was set.

i went to dinner with dana & colleen, two people from my building, at some sports bar around school. they had no plans, so i invited them to go out with me and they agreed. i also had real food for the first time in weeks. bonus.

we came back to school, got ready, grabbed another friend, and headed back out to go dance and drink.

when we got there the bar was paaaaacked. like, it got to the point where we wanted to go out for air and they said we would have to wait in a line to get back in because the bar was at maximum capacity. after a quick two cranberry & vodkas we all headed to the dance floor and danced to some incredible jams. the gay-for-a-day bar had some hits up its sleeve, and i was impressed.

i danced to the point where my hair was so sweaty it was curling in ringlets. the last time i remember my hair doing that was at junior banquet in high school. to say the least, i had to peel all my clothing off when i got home and i will definitely be doing laundry tomorrow. that being said, i won't be going to the gym!

today really made me feel like the next two years are going to be possible. i was so nervous about coming here and being alone and having to make my own way, but i'm finding it to be easier and less awkward and i can really see myself being happy. i'm making friends and memories and while i feel a little oprah-y saying all this, it's true.

night, y'all.