The Noise, Noise, Noise, Noise


Wherein our narrator experiences Sydney going nuts for Mardi Gras.

There are, I believe, 3 or 4 parties within earshot of my balcony. I have already heard any number of really trashy songs - ABBA, The Archies, etc. - blasted from the party over somewhere near Devonshire Street.

I wonder if I will get any sleep tonight.

I can't complain, because it is Mardi Gras, the big party of the year in a city that does seem to love parties.

I'm torn. I don't have any fabulous fag friends to drag me out and show me around. Last evening I went out with Tim - who definitely is quite fabulous, but at 39, considers his partying years behind him. Me, I've spaced my partying years out, across the Playa, various weirder conferences, and my occasional sprees.

And, with my natural shyness (yes this shocks you) it's not as though I'm going to go out on my own and seek some party full of people I don't know. Or nightclub. Or whatever.

And besides, I'm tired. I had some fun last night (brief, but fun). And perhaps my horns have grown a bit as a result. But I'm tired, and I want a good night's sleep.

And I do hope I get some tonight.

God. I sound like an old man!

Posted: Fri - March 5, 2004 at 10:37 PM        


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