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Three of us sat down to a late night drink under half a roof and a smattering of stars. There was fragrant French wine (red), juicy jamon serrano (moistly pink), and a warm balmy night (inky sky). Across our table was a nice view—vaguely Spanish looking guys who languidly drank beers and swirled cigarette smoke. Two of the guys were cute. I was glad to note that my 35 year old libido is apparently alive and well, and more than willing to ogle.
Inside the Cuban-themed resto/bar, people were clearly on their last round. Some were using the merciless Latin music as an excuse to gyrate in pairs near the bar. A couple of foreigners were flirting openly, laughing high and loud, showing off their artfully slanted profiles in the amber light. A trio of trannies did a let’s-pretend-we’re-drunk conga outside on the patio, Adam’s apples bobbing in the glow of Christmas lights. It was a Pedro Almodovar evening, a dream-like revelry with touches of the bizarre. How very appropriate.
I was sloshed on wine and atmosphere and laughter and stories; inebriated in a really good way. I went home in the early morning hours, home to my soft bed, snuggling close to my sweet-smelling little boy. Sleep came swiftly; I don't think there were any dreams. And that’s how I marked my 35th.
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Thanks, Gi! Libido alive and making itself felt, thank goodness haha!
Lee: could it be that your migraine was caused by donut withdrawal? Mweehhehehe!
Posted by: melissa | 12 December 2005 at 05:07 PM
Happy Birthday, M the bee! What a great way to celebrate it. :)
RE: 35-year-old libido. Are you surprised it's alive and kicking ass? You know what they say about prime of our lives, yeah?
Posted by: Gigi | 12 December 2005 at 01:28 PM
hey isko... mario oliveros is our hi skul klasmeyt... hahahah
Posted by: lee | 12 December 2005 at 12:28 PM
Isko: I saw Pagdadalaga, it was good, but I'm ambivalent about it being sundance worthy. About the coming of age of a gay boy, very pinoy style, and so grainy it strained my eyes.
D: it was a nice end to a night, there should be more nights like this in my so-called life. You enjoy the weekend too!
Posted by: the bee | 11 December 2005 at 02:25 PM
Again, we share the same passions. Reading, art, people-watching, booze, poetry, gourmet food and now, Pedro. Pedro Almodovar's movies are simply works of art. I think I have seen all of them. I especially fell in love with "Talk to Her", a feat definitely deserving an Oscar. What's the buzz all about "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Mario Oliveros"? LOL. Is it Sundance-worthy? I saw "Dubai", the Pinoy's entry last year and it was embarrasingly disappointing.
Posted by: isko | 11 December 2005 at 10:42 AM
oh what a night. i'm jealous.
happy weekend! =)
Posted by: kaydee | 10 December 2005 at 05:55 PM