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a good party

just went to a good party. we hung out, talked to lots of people. LA people, good people. and friends old and new of San Anto. all doing interesting things, independent film and music. we hung out, laughed, danced, Amalia, Lisa, and i talked about tampons and ate chili and an entire bowl of moras.
so at that party, bought jewelry for mi reina, some of it made by Ana. Amalia put on the new earrings and a necklace. so impressive.
Maria Elena talked to us about some of the poetry scenes here. and hair dye. met Branda and Gustavo, very cool filmmakers, we're going to meet up with them in 10 hours, at NALIP orientation. Amalia and i told them about the cat/forrest gump movie i made, and the John Lawrence documentary i'm working on now. gave Daniel a ride to Boyle Heights after. a little abuela next door to him was outside, locking (or checking the lock of) her gate. walking so slow. she glanced at us with uncertainty. it was very late, abuelas should be in bed.
i went to a few parties like this, in the fall. but while Amalia was out of town. when she is back from performing or whatever, sometimes she only feels like eating raw fish or seeing a movie. hardly need to say that this is the kind of party we should have been going to 5 months ago.
it isn't 5 months ago anymore.

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