Saw an advert mentioning Trans Pride Brighton 2016. To be honest when last year made a big push to get holidays off and go to the weekend, it was underwhelming. Granted the picnic on the beach on sunday was rained off, and how. The disco on the evening a the same place as Transister had a certain value as a historical reminder but it was the march and the main event which was most disappointing. Did not know really what to expect and did not know anyone. Wandered around the stalls and returned slightly later for the music briefly. Not sure how could have cracked that nut but when I found that would miss this years event was not too sad. Gay Pride Brighton the week after was like Mardi Gras but again sensed being by myself was not good. Both events seemed to be a more yoing persons event and a trifle cliquey. I imagine for less socially condfident both events were very valuable but perhaps like the original Transister event I should have made more effort to socialise or find people to go with. Perhaps I am just getting old and grumpy!
Yesterday booked 2 nights at East Croydon Preier Inn. Came close to 3 nights but would have cost £200 which felt too much. As it was came to all in say, £130. Sent Flickrmail to se if pics can be taken. Whilst there are good fun reasons to spend 2 nights in East Croydon, not least of which was the thought of being spared a horrible long journey down, should be able to do it in 40 mins now. None the less there is a sense I am paying rather a lot of money for getting some pics taken. This is not true but it does linger.
The whole holiday feels distinctly underwhelming still. Only 1 half day of term left, result, but the whole thing feels flat. Then 3 weeks of non term time and off for 2 weeks, need it badly.
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