i miss the calm of my own place. i miss being able to sleep whenever i want and not needing to speak with anyone. it's a little overwhelming to be around people all the time. the same way that being alone all the time is overwhelming.

i saw an old friend today. we talked over a nice bottle of wine. about everything and nothing, and listened to maria callas singing lucia. he is one of those people whom i met and felt like i've known for a long time. it's not every day that you meet someone and the conversation just flows.