Sunday, July 5, 1992

8:20 pm

Wow. Just like last time I arrived in Málaga. So much happened in the first 48 hours! On Saturday, Annelies introduced me to some of her friends. One or two could be gay. They're English and Spanish, all speak both languages. They invited me over for dinner next Saturday night. Should be fun. I went to Mitchell's finca for his brother's postponed wedding reception. I was feeling rather negative about it at first. I felt taken advantage of because he expected me to videotape. And I felt uncomfortable not speaking Spanish well enough. I sat with Andrés' brother and his friends. We didn't talk a lot a first, but after I put the camera down and we all had a few drinks, we became fast friends. I was getting very tired and jumped at the chance to come back to Málaga with Mitchell at 4:00 am. But "the guys" talked me into staying and going out with them. We went to Lemon, but couldn't get in. I met another friend of theirs who is learning English. We agreed to meet today at the beach, but I couldn't find him. I don't even know his name, but he was kinda cute. Lots of potential. Almost all the guys last night were good-looking -- and single. I didn't get in until 7:00 am. Got up at 1:30 pm. But I'm making friends! It's great! I decided to take the apartment here. Annelies and De are here and at least two gay men. That's nice. Once again, things are really looking up. I'm thinking of buying a TV tomorrow. And small speakers for my CD player. Now I'm locked out of Annelies' apartment. I forgot my keys. Frustrating. I just want to be settled in my new place. Although I don't know where I'll fit everything! And I want to get so much more stuff.