old friends and new

yesterday i was able, unexpectedly, to hang out with an old friend from nyc, and it was so nice to be with someone to whom i don't have to explain myself. just meaning that it's not that beginning stages of friendship where you are little more censored, a little more pulled in.
i guess those of you who know me may be shocked (or just laughing) at the idea of me holding anything back. but in my own way i do get rather shy and/or careful sometimes. and picking your life up and starting over brand new and blind in a new place, as i've done twice now, is not always easy or fun. meeting people and establishing friendships from the ground up--also very challenging at times.
at any rate, it was a pleasure to see him again, and to meet his good friend & fellow photographer from boston. and we had a great time disrupting the enjoyment of other guests in the hotel bar at the sheraton gateway. who could ask for anything more?