Thursday, July 26, 2007

Possibilities…


Is it possible to go out with semi-attractive people and not be sleeping with them? I like to think it is. Come on, I know the sex factor weighs in heavily, but it does not always dominate. (Or am I weird?) I was out tonight with an old friend. We went to a movie then out for a drink. I ran into an acquaintance at the pub, and when I wished him (the acquaintance) a good night, he gave me that suggestive eye (you know the one I’m talkin’ about) and assured me that I’d have a great night. In the words of Clueless’s Cher, “As if!” As a matter of fact, I took a boda, alone, to Bugolobi, bought samosas and mandazi from a vendor and went home to make herbal tea, type this blog post, read a little in The Kite Runner (Yes, my reading hiatus due to Valhalla Rising is over) and go to bed...alone. It’s not impossible.

Other possibilities…

I was walking home form Katch the Sun yesterday, up Bandali Rise, and I noticed a new signpost by the road.


It was for a new tour company set up by my friend, Amy. How exciting for her! She’s worked with tourism—specifically tourism in Uganda—for many years in various capacities, and she took the leap and went out on her own. It cannot be easy starting up one’s own business. What a great move for her with tremendous possibilities! Starting my own business would be one of my worst nightmares; I can’t imagine anything scarier. Amy is super hard-working and knows her stuff. If you are planning a safari in Uganda and need to book a tour, call Amy at Safari Solutions.

4 comments:

Kitara said...

I have lots of good ideas for business in Ug. But moving down there scares me. People just rip each other off left, right and centre.

Baz said...

Tim, it is that CPG: Company of Pretty Girls, right?

One of the great pleasures of being a dude.

The 27th Comrade said...

The sex factor ... well, what can I say? we like to get laid by pretty chics. If I don't think `Woo! Sexy!' when I see a cute chic, I'm losing my mind.

But it definitely never the centre of proceedings ... vous comprenez, n'est-ce pas?.

Timothy said...

@ Kitara: People will rip you off no matter where you go. Come on home.

@ Baz: I wouldn't trade it for anything.

@ Comrade: I think I'm getting old because I find myself more attracted to people who are not so 'pretty'. I've had enough of the pretty-but-not-satisfying. I'm looking for the total package (which might not exist, but I'll face that harsh reality when I must), but at this time it doesn't necessarily include being 'pretty'. Ok, I still say, 'Woo! Sexy!' when I see someone who is 'Woo! Sexy!'