I’ve basically been sitting at home not doing much of anything for the last few hours. I had planned to go and see a movie, but I got an email from the guy I’m staying with saying that he had left his keys outside and could I come and let him in. I wasn’t far from home at that point so I walked back here. By the time I got back he had already found his way inside. That was several hours ago. I’ve since been sitting and dicking around on my computer while chatting with this random guy who happens to be in Istanbul and is a friend of a friend. It’s actually been quite nice and relaxing. On the one hand, I feel I’ve done nothing of substance since getting back here, but on the other hand I feel like this is exactly what I needed to do tonight. I’ve been going out a lot and going to meetings and meeting people. I really just needed a night to sit and decompress from all of that. I could have drawn or done something more than just fritter my time away, but this has been nice. I’ve liked it. I also don’t feel claustrophobic or like I’ve got to get out of this room. In fact, I could sit around and do this for hours longer. If I wasn’t so tired, that is. I’m pretty sure I’m headed to bed in a few minutes. It’s been a good day.

I went to the Asian side with some fellow program people today. It was nice. I’m glad I got to spend some time with them. I’m not sure if I’ll go to the meeting tomorrow. I’m leaning towards skipping it, but we’ll see. I don’t have much of anything planned for the day so I’ll just see what comes.

Oh, but I almost forgot: I’ve got plans to meet a guy from Kazakhstan tomorrow. It’s basically a hookup. I wouldn’t be surprised if it falls through. Although I’d kind of prefer it not to. I’m a sexual being and it’s time I get more in touch with that. I’ve tried ignoring that fact this last year of my life and, although it’s been a good year, I have missed it. Missed it dearly.