@cicerone imposter,
Congrats to you both, CI.
Smiles Update
I've changed so much in my life and lifestyle in the last month that it's hard to describe. I'm now part of a two-some (not a gruesome-twosome). I've relocated my summer digs temporarily to NY (and am subletting my sw/FL apartment), and we currently split our time between my g/f's apartment nr Central Park West and upstate NY (Rhinebeck-Poughkeepsie area) at her pretty lakeside home. I really love my new life. It's never boring, though I'm no huge fan of crowds.
Last week while in Manhattan, I contacted and I had a bite to eat /drinks with JoeNation. (He spoke highly of you, CI). We'll get together again in a while and maybe other NYC A2K blogger will join in.
Furthermore, having met around Xmas-time and formed a wonderful bond, it looks like we'll be together for a long time. In fact, we'll be traveling to Africa (safari in Kruger National Park) and then NZ . She was born in SA, and moved to US when she was about 20. She lived in NZ for 16 years prior to 4 years ago (became a widow) around when she bought her lakeside place in upstate NY.
Life is now sublime. Sure is so different from 6 months ago. I love having the freedom to pursue my art/photography/writing and being part of a couple and having foreign travel possibilities.