Tonite's fortune cookie says, "Forget the doubts and fears that are creeping into your heart." (I have definitely got to work on that one.)
I finally got a phone number for Josh and called him. (He had been working for a restaurant, but he hurt his back and is collecting workman's comp.) (He and Julia are still together and have rented a trailer out in the country.)
(10pm) I went for a walk, got an ice cream cone, stopped and visited with Leo, and hit the Scoop for a couple brews.
Now I need sleep.
5-30-86
(Noon) Busy morning.
Samantha and Leo moved into my old apartment when I moved to Missoula. (I am still amazed at how different it looks now.) (The view is still beautiful.)
In talking with people here, it's really evident that the economy is continuing to deteriorate.
On the bus ride to Bozeman, four guys about my age got on in Helena, so I got to bs'ing with them. (Twas nice while they talked about golf and business; but when they started bragging and laughing about beating up their wives and girlfriends, I put the headphones back on and went back to the music.)
Last nite I shot some pool with Biker Jack. (My game is definitely in need of much practice.)
I think my pattern of depending on friends here was probably wrong. (People are always moving on and changing, and I have to keep meeting new people and building new friendship. (I can't expect others to stick around forever.))
Another comment Dell made was that wearing glasses probably turns off women. (No one has ever said anything about that, but I suppose it's a possibility.)
Besides learning to like myself, I think I also need to learn to trust others quicker. (I have been burned so often I tend to be too leery.) (Or, is learning to trust something that will come out of liking myself more? (I suppose a lot of why I am slow to trust is that I don’t trust my own judgement.))
I also need to acquire more social skills. (In the past, my friends have been talkers and extroverts, and I just kind of followed them around; but someday I need to develop the ability to talk more often and more freely, and do be more assertive.)
6-1-86
(8am) Another beautiful day.
Tis traveling time again.