After Hours

Tonight, I went out with a group from work for the first time. It's actually the third "going away" party I've been invited to since I've been at the new station, but it's the first I could make. Two interns I've never met before were on their last day here. Gail and Jesse (Jessica). Jessica was obviously hot for Victor, one of our reporters, and was ragging on him about not talking. He is a bit on the shy side. I also found out that one of our sports guys, Jeff, also plays the drums on the side. It might be cool if he and John "Depechkin" Bordelon could hook up while he's down here for a jam session.

Meanwhile, Milton has had his disc injected with Steroids, so that has helped ease his pain some. He says his back troubles are the result of working for years in the oil fields of West Texas...and of trying to lift a 200 lbs safe. He's dreading the possibility of having to have another back surgery.

I like Milton a lot; he's a considerate, determined and sensitive man. I also like John, who is creative and caring; but I just find it impossible to commit to anyone right now.

I spoke to Josh for the first time in about 6 months today, if only for a few moments. He called me at work, and I was busy writing a story that had to get in quickly. He was on his way out with his girlfriend; I'm not sure if it's the same one he was dating when I last spoke with him. I'll call him later today and find out.