So, I'm supposed to spend the weekend of the 28th in Connecticut with Pumpkin and her friend and possibly Fishboy. And I'm excited about it because I love hanging with Pumpkin and haven't done so since the Fourth of July. Plus her friend is awesome. As is Fishboy. And a weekend of walks and eating and the beach and just relaxing sounds heavenly. But it's also the weekend the RNC starts and there are some protests that I really would like to do. Like the March for Women's Lives across the Brooklyn Bridge and into City Hall Park that Saturday. And the United for Peace and Justice March on Sunday. It seems a shame to leave the city when such big things that matter so much to me are happening. But then, I love Pumpkin and I love the beach and I'm not sure when I'll get to hang with her again the way our schedules are. But then Rock Star Fran and Lovey both said they'd march with me over the weekend if I go and that would be three more people to add to that political statement. So, tough call. Not sure what I'm going to do. Or how unhappy with me Pumpkin would be. Pumpkin? Don't suppose you and Yorkie wanna come to NYC and March with the chicas that weekend instead? I have a hammock and it's awesome.
I'm also trying to figure out the week of the convention. There are lots of things I want to participate in, but I also really like the idea of being able to work from home for part of that week. The Poor People's March is happening on Monday, and while I support it I also don't want to be trying to get home from work while the rally is going on in Times Square. But then there are some activities and protests I want to go to which will put me in Manhattan. Of course, lots of those activities are in the late afternoon and evening and I could just start work early and log off early to head into Manhattan to hit those, like the NOW rally on Monday in Central Park. I think I might lean toward that. Just because I think my Mom would feel better if I weren't in a big financial services building in the middle of a landmark area the week of the convention. And I want to work in my jammies. As long as the real activities I want to attend are in the evening.
Ah, the life of a liberal capitalist feminist girly beach bunny. So many decisions.
Muffy & Steph, if you're reading this, I'm thinking about you and sending you all my love. Take care.
