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Friday, August 1, 2008

I just got in from a street party for Pride here in Amsterdam. I really didn't do much else today, aside from wander the streets and have food. The party was fun, but it's really hard to meet people at a place like that. First of all, it's so crowded that you can barely move and people are pushing you; secondly, it's far too loud to speak, so you can't strike up a conversation with anyone; and thirdly, unlike a club, only a few people are dancing, between being pushed around, so you can't even meet someone by dancing over to them. It is quite different over here, though. I mean, when you're all the way on another continent, thousands and thousands of kilometres away from home, it's surprising what happens to you. For example, at this gay event tonight, I was actually hit upon by a middle-aged North American man. Such a huge change from home, isn't it? Shocking. Overall, despite the bitching, I did have a great time.

It's really just the after-effects of tonight, but I'm starting to feel a little 'gay'ed out. Being at these Pride and EuroPride events and being completely on my own for most of them, I get bothered when I keep seeing tonnes of cute, happy couples; getting hit on by middle-aged men; and being completely ignored by anyone I am interested in. Okay, well, I'm exaggerating. Obviously I've had my good moments, as you've read. Actually, I've had my great moments. It's just this past little bit and, despite whatever happens here, I'm not exactly laking away with any sort of relationship potential, which sucks. And take your grain of salt now. To reiterate, this is likely temporary after-effects of tonight and I will, of course, be going to the party tomorrow because I'd regret it if I didn't. Plus, I posted a note on the board here inviting people to join me in watching the Pride Parade, so I won't be alone. Already a couple girls from Eastern Europe will be checking it out with me. Yay boat parade!

I still need to book my train ticket form here to Brussels. I'm plannign to do it Sunday or Monday. Monday will likely be my touristy day. I'm thinking I'll take one of those free tours again, like in Paris. They even pick you up from this hostel. Woo!

Anyway, it's rather late and I need to be up on-time tomorrow so I can be ready to go to the parade.

-Justen
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