But not for me. A friend of mine, Bob, took me out to a club. I had never been to one before, so it was new for me. However, I do have to point out that we were in Schagen (which is where Bob lives) and not in Meppel (where I live). Since these places are like half the country apart, it’s probably a lot different than what it would be like in Meppel.

We got to the club at 11 PM. The people reading this may consider that very late, but Bob told me that it’s early for Schagen, and that it usually starts at about 12:30 AM. We actually had to show our ID cards to the security! Bob told me that’s the first time he had to do that. Almost nobody was there (I think.. 15 people?) and at 1:30 AM there were 50 people at most. Not very crowded. We had a nice talk with the barman (I actually got to know his name, it’s Sander) but decided to go to the pub at 1:45 AM.

In the pub, it was very crowded (even although Bob told me it wasn’t) with about 8 to 10 people per square meter, so we could barely move and we were literally pushed to the direction we didn’t want to go to. I “danced” (more like jumping and shaking my head, lol) a bit, and saw this lovely lady… But, as many know, I’m attracted to intelligence, not to the looks of a girl (prove me wrong!), and I’m already in love with someone else.

I think we went home at 3:30 AM. We both stayed sober (I totally dislike alcohol, and Bob agreed not to drink it for one night) so the walk home wasn’t too hard. I really liked the night, except for the fact that I knew only one person, Bob, and the fact that I really wouldn’t know how to “dance” (lol).

I would consider doing it again, but probably not in Schagen. I barely knew anyone and I don’t make contacts very easily. In Meppel, however, the problem is that I know a lot of people but most of them think of me different than who I actually am. I liked going out, which is something people don’t expect of me. The thing I wouldn’t do is go out on my own: If someone would take me with him/her, I would more than likely say yes. But no, never when I am on my own.

I learned a few things :

• The way people behave differs. When they are at school, they can be really nice, but also limited by the fact that it’s school. When you are in a club or pub, they are not limited that much. This may, however, be caused by alcohol.
• Going out and having fun really isn’t limited to those that drink alcohol.
• You don’t have to show your ID card very often, at bars. (But hey, who cares?) Sander (The barman) even offered me a drink, and I think it was one of those drinks for 18 years and older (15+ percentage alcohol) so he’s guilty! (No, he’s not, I refused)

There’s probably a lot more I learned. But it’s been almost 24 hours already, and I forgot a lot of it.

Bob is leaving for America again in about 2 months. There’s a very distinct chance we will meet before he goes there. If we don’t, I will visit him for sure. (He stays there for 4 or 5 years, so I won’t get to see him very often, lol.)

I liked the night and I want to do it again, sometimes. Anyone?

So, how often does it happen that you get invited to the Hilversum television studios? Well, for me this is the first time. You see, I have been invited to the studios to do some background work on a “omroep Max” programme about computers (obviously). Old people will be asking questions and I will be answering them, with a few other friends from HCC. Funny part is that their average age (not counting for myself) is.. 60? Oh well, I like them. Have known them for a few years now.

Basically, these questions will range from how to shut down a computer, to explaining why wireless networks need cables. Possibly even some questions I will laugh at, but that makes it even more fun.

It’s a shame though, that they picked today. Tomorrow (October sixth) the person I’m in love with (I don’t think she realizes) has her birthday. But on the other hand, better today than tomorrow, right?

Currently I am sitting in the train to Hilversum. Brakes just fired, so I’m close to Zwolle. In 2 hours, the meeting starts, so I’ll have plenty of time to prepare for it. Not that I can, since all I brought is the iPod I am typing this message on. And a pen. By now, the train has stopped and it’s near empty.

The thing about the birthday tomorrow has troubled me for a few days now. Knowing I cannot ignore it, but not knowing what to do, is a complex situation I still have to solve. And I know that, whatever it is I plan for tomorrow, it won’t be close to what will actually happen tomorrow. So why even bother trying? Some things cannot be planned, and I accept that. Just like any sane human should.

But still, it cannot hurt to think of these non-plannable situations. Simply letting it happen without knowing at all what to expect, is worse than expecting the wrong thing.

So, I should not think about it, and I should think about it. That is what I just said, right? So, now a simple birthday caused 2 questions, which I havent been able to solve yet. Now, I will not write the complete tree of philosophies down, because I may end up writing about life and human nature. And that may become rather boring, I’m sure.

So, as you may have noticed, a simple question can easily turn into ten more questions, when you think about it too much. Which brings me back to thinking about things, which I described before….

By now, I am almost at my destination. I expected the media park to be huge with lots of people, but judging by the amount of people in this train (to Hilversum North) I may have been wrong.

And now, I’m actually there.

-insert appropriate movie quote here-

[First blogpost from my iPod!!]

What I tried to say in this post? No idea. But there are two things I have learned myself: sometimes I make things more complicated than they are, and that there’s a first time for everything. Every day, you encounter new situations and you don’t have to think so much about those. Trust your instincts?