So, the past few nights have all been staying up late fun nights.

Thursday night, instead of going to the Sorority Row screening I joined T to see Halloween II because I’ve been looking forward to seeing it. Also, it was nice to chill with T for a bit. We got drinks from Duane Read, large popcorn, and sat back to enjoy the movie. I’m not going to lie, I was startled at some points and reached over to grab T’s arm once or twice. I thought it was an okay movie, but lots of storylines so kind of all over the place. Later on, it got more focused and that was good. While the credits were rolling, they showed gory still pictures and everyone had left the theater really fast but the lights were still off so all that plus the scary music…

T went home after that so I called A on a whim and he was actually near Times Sq, hanging with a friend. They were planning to get a drink. He picked me up to say hi and ended up joining them. It was really good to see A again, and catch up since I haven’t seen him in a few weeks. I had my requisite Shirley Temple then we headed to Queens where he dropped off his friend, and then drove around trying to find a bar where his friend was at which took awhile but we had time for a great conversation. We were able to very open with each other about past relationships, sex, what we’ve been up to and all that.

Anyway, got to the bar and he couldn’t find his friend so A just dropped me back at my apartment. Before going in, had some more stories to tell and A said to me, “I’m not going to ask, because I’m not going to be shot down.” I got the impression that he wanted to ask me to maybe go to his place or something along those lines. I would’ve said no, so I’m glad he didn’t actually voice it, but he definitely hinted which made it kind of awkward at the end. I still count him as a decent friend though, so hopefully won’t be weird when I see him next.

Friday I had my first class meeting for the Capstone (50-page thesis paper) and it was all right. Next time we’re getting pizza. After that, headed to Kimmel for a club meeting with Compass K where we had a very yummy dinner of rice, Pad Thai, veggies, beef and mushroom and homemade desserts: An oatmeal chocolate caramel concoction and Snickers cheesecake. So delicious! I met some cool people- They were friendly and interested in me. Had some fun, interesting conversation.

After hanging out with the group, I went to meet with J whom I haven’t seen for awhile but he’s a cool guy. While I was waiting for him, this guy came up to me asking about my bag and he was European, cute, blue eyes and all that. However, I think I met him earlier this summer with MG at 230 Fifth and at that time, he was hitting on her. Anyway, he seemed interested and asked for my number but he was kind of weird-- Didn’t smile much and wouldn’t shake my hand to say goodbye.

Anyway, J picked me up and suggested going to the Slipper Room. I called my friend, E since she was up for going out and she found out there was a burlesque show going on there which we both weren’t into so we went to Crocodile Lounge where you get a free personal pizza with each beer. It was cool to hang out with both J and E, and we chilled at the lounge for a bit then J told us about Beauty Bar which was an awesome place. There was the bar and manicures going on in the front room and it was only $10 plus free drink so both E and I signed up for that. While waiting for our turn, we went to the back room with crazy cool wall prints and slammin’ 80’s music.

The manicurist was really nice, and she did what she could with my short nails (I’m really going to try to stop biting them!) and after, went back to the other room to dance it up. J kind of tried to dance with me a bit, but I wasn’t into it. Casually danced with a couple of guys, then started dancing all close with one guy (from France) but he kept trying to kiss me. First of all, he didn’t try to talk to me first, I didn’t know his name and his breath stunk so each time I moved away, but he didn’t get the hint til maybe 10 times later. I left with J soon after that.

J took me to Tonic which was all right. The music was a lot of hip hop which isn’t my favorite so didn’t stay long. Decided to go to Flushing (he was driving) and stop at Sunway for bubble tea. I got the coffee smoothie with tapioca pearls. Mmmm, good as always and also ordered Malaysian cakes which came warm. It was pretty good, not too sweet. Afterwards, J asked if I wanted to go back to his place. Okay, it’s 4AM-- What the hell else would I do at his place except him trying to get with me? Hell to the no… Definitely not into him in that way! He’s a nice guy and I’ll chill with him as a friend, but that’s it. So I went home.

Saturday afternoon I headed to Aysha Saeed’s fashion event on Little West 12th St-- The cute cobblestone area with little shops and cafes. It was fun to check out the clothes, have my photo taken, try on dresses (chose a gold-toned one) and got to go outside in the first one I tried and have my pictures taken. Really cute styles, and pretty colors and designs but a bit too pricey. Before I left, I tried the mini cupcakes, samples of banana pudding and cake! And tried to talk more with the hot guy manning the floor-- Swoon.

Afterwards, went to Washington Sq area to meet with MC. I hadn’t seen her all summer since she went back to CA so had a great time telling her my crazy stories with boys that I encountered through the summer and all that. She’s such an understanding soul, and good listener. We walked over to Bleecker, and ate at Two Boots (really good pizza). Mmm!

Then we continued to Astor Place and shopped along the way. I loooved the dresses at Joyce Leslie, and pretty good prices and had fun showing each other how we looked in the dresses. I decided to get a very nice jewel-toned blue strapless with cute top part. It fit really well.

For the evening, went uptown on the east side to meet MS and friends to watch Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself. It was lovely to see MS and A, then meet some of their friends. Had good, fun conversation and the movie itself was really enjoyable. It was hilarious and very cute, got kind of emotional and sappy but I like that. Plus, the lead guy (Sandino) cleaned up beautifully, and I liked his little accent. And I love the happy ending!

We all went to Uptown Lounge after and had food, more conversation, and dancing with good 80’s music and club hits. I got the parmesan encrusted tilapia sandwich with fries, and MS let me have half of his steak sandwich-- We traded for it. Also tried some beef satay, nachos and quesadilla. I mostly talked with MH during dinner. He’s really nice, and I enjoyed chatting with him then we were just grooving to the beats.

MS was going to Star Lounge so some of us went with, and in the cab ride, MS and R were talking about MH asking if I liked him because they could tell he liked me by the way he was talking to me and he got jealous when I mentioned something earlier that night. They told me to take a chance with him, especially because he’s such a great guy. Aw. I might like him.

So we got to Star Lounge in Chelsea and I wasn’t a big fan. The music was whack, so we left MS there and MH, R, C, T and I went up to C’s place in Harlem. It was hard getting a cab because there was 5 of us but found a black car who agreed to take us there for a good price so that was lucky.

C has a really nice apartment-- Well decorated and homey, inviting plus a very comfy couch. We drank (Sprite for me), had mango hookah, chatted, danced to Spanish music, and I got to talk with MH more. He came over and kissed me- At first a little bit, and then a bit longer. It was all right… It didn’t knock me to my knees, but felt sweet. And I like that he wants to get to know me better, much better. I see that he’s definitely interested in what’s inside, and I like that a lot. By the way, he‘s actually not a white boy. He‘s Jamaican. (And only the second African American I‘ve kissed)

C fed us too. Crackers, salami and cheese- It was soo good. Later, I was just chilling with the guys on the couch and MH mentioned I had really sexy legs. I asked, “Really?” and then they both were telling me that I have this great body. R said that I have the nicest body he’s ever seen on an Asian and when I mentioned I didn’t like my stomach, he said it was attractive. Plus, I have this really amazing ass (that I’ve heard before), and the best one on any Asian. Wow.

So we kind of lost steam around 6AM and C made the couch bed for MH and me to sleep on. He put his arm around me and we fell asleep.

Morning came, and MH told me I looked so sexy when he saw me in the morning! Good to hear…

Sunday night I met up with R (Nickname: Wolverine), the guy I met last weekend at Rare View rooftop. The guy who’s leaving tomorrow to go back to CA (Stanford). He looked good. I had a headache from sleep dep and not eating today so was pretty weak from the train ride in, but he gave me this great hug and put his arm around me, got me Advil. Basically took care of me. We walked a short distance to Noodle Bar where there was outdoor seating-- It was a delicious decision. I got special homemade lemonade and a wonderful noodle dish of fried tofu, bean sprout, tomato, potato, chicken, etc. Had nice conversation with R.

After dinner, I took some pictures of the beautifully drawn colorful butterflies on the street. They were lovely!

Walked a ways with R and somehow ended up kissing on the street, and it felt good. Next thing I know, we’re at his apt and he’s on to top of me, giving me a massage. Mmm. Then we were kissing again, and partaking in other sexual activity. He’s a decent kisser, and I loved that his hands were all over me-- He definitely touched well and was gentle, smooth, and so on. And there were moments of pleasure, but not enough but he held me close and we cuddled, kissed throughout. Which any girl would be happy about, but I found myself thinking of other men and wishing that we were able to talk in bed. Thinking that I miss passionately wanting and loving, really wanting and really into someone and yearning to kiss them longer, hold them closer, be with them more… The way I had felt about TW, MAS, BM-- Men I had, and still miss.