Happy New Year (James)

Chicago was a blast. I'm definitly in love with this town. We went to Roscoe's for some drinks and ended up with a whole lot more (hint hint...wink wink). At Roscoe's, we ended up meeting a number of boys. I ended up making out with four...Rob met this incredibly cute boy, Brandon, but I'll let him tell you guys all about him...and Brian came home with hickies all over his neck.

The night out in Chicago was my New Year's Celebration. Since I won't be having one this year (my grandfather's funeral is on the 31st), I asked Rob, Brian, and Janine if they could celebrate with me. While strange to yell "Happy New Year" on the 29th...I'm really glad that I was able to ring in the new year with them.

The next day, Brian took us all over Chicago. The city is beautiful. Full of culture, diversity, life! Walking through the city reminded me of the first time I walked through San Diego. I knew I loved San Diego the moment I entered the city. I had that same feeling walking through Chicago. I'm definitly coming back...maybe moving there? who knows?

This trip has changed me. From my family getting to know Rob and James, to spending another Christmas with a death in the family (my dad's father passed away last Christmas and I spent Christmas in the Phillippines and New Years on a plane), to reignighting old friendships, to expierencing a whole new city with excitement and awe, to saying "I'll see you later" to a really good friend...this trip has given me new options. While I'm scared of what will happen next...i'm totally open to whatever possibilities 2006 has to offer. 2005 was a great year...here's to an even better one!

While my trip across the US is done (I'll be in Sacramento till January 3rd), Rob's is still going on. I plan on continuing to write until I actually get home,to San Diego...so stay tuned. What I write may be a little depressing...but I'll get through it.

I had to say good-bye to Rob yestarday. Once we got to the airport, I left quickly because I didn't want him to see me cry. Crying for two reasons...the whole trip, I didn't think about what was going on in Sacramento. Actually getting to the airport reminded me of what was ahead. Second...I'm going to miss Rob. So much of my life in San Diego was spent with him. I'm scared to be alone...and once I get back to San Diego, I will be. While I know that Rob will be back...and life will still be the same...there's a part of me that has to be put away while he's gone. Rob...thank you for being the trip and the experiences of this trip. So many memories...and I know that there are definitely many more to come. While I don't want to say "come back soon" because I know that you won't be back until your grandmother passes, I will say "you owe me a double headed semi!"

Alright..I'm off to go get some clothes for the funeral.

See you soon....

James

written by

James Coloma on December 30, 2005 from Chicago, United States

from the travel blog: Rob & James - Cross Country Trip - December 2005 to January 2006

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