An Erotic Turn-On

"No greatness without goodness."
-Yann Martel
The Life of Pi

Twenty-five years ago today:

May 25, 1986
Sunday

Today is the big day. It is my party day. I went and got everything ready.

Mark called and asked, “How are you doing?”
“As well as can be expected,” I moaned. “That was one heck of a night!”
“Is there anything I can do to help?”
“No, just show up. Have you heard from Annabelle?”
“No, have you?” Mark asked eagerly.
“No, I’d be surprised if they show up tonight. They were with their parents at some hotel in San Francisco.”
It was clear that we both had the “hots” for her.

I got everything ready for the party. Mom helped a lot. Sherri helped prepare a few things—as did Helen. The food spread was looking really good. Before I knew it I was making my spiked Power Punch brew.

Mike Miller and Greg Manechevitz were the first two who arrived. Then Sherri, John and Ashley (mom was already there). Tony, Helen and my dad walked-in, then Natalie and Shari and Rick and on and on. At least forty to fifty people came. I was just shocked that Chris Cordellos, Denise Vinsonhaler and both Stephanie’s did not show up.

I started drinking my Power Punch brew at 5PM. It was actually great punch! I forgot that some of the people would be bringing me Birthday gifts.

Steve Green bought me an Answering Machine Recorder (as did Tony and Helen). Mark Landreth gave me a muscular girl image on a coffee mug and a half-T-shirt of the SUNKIST logo like the one he wears to the gym (that I always envy). That meant a lot to me. Laverne Butler (from work) gave me a 1986 memo/journal book that I will surely use. Neal (another co-worker) gifted me a shaver and brush kit. Winnie got me a toothbrush and shaver kit. Margaret Lai gave me a clown on a bike figurine. Birda brought me a delicious lemon pie with a bike on it and ‘a picture of a bike’. Ric Green got me a bike, too (with a little flag). These people were too kind to me.

Chad showed up—much to my surprise. He gave me a card—is all. I saw him talking to Mark for a while

It was a great party. By 2AM I was accompanied by Sue Croce (from the gym). She ended up spending the night with me. We did it. I was a little of out it but I managed—even though I didn’t actually ejaculate (or did I?). She would suck and lick my nipples and it was an erotic turn-on for me because I didn’t expect it—at all. She’s got great, thick, blond hair. She’s a bit flat and has lots of freckles. There’s always a fault or two in everyone. She is fun.


Mark had left. Then Rick (who arrived with Sue) left. And last but not least, Greg and Mike were the last to leave.

He felt, smelled, tasted, saw and heard Spring. All his senses were Spring, and he felt as if the broad sunbeam which shone over the house was streaming into his heart with tremulous vibrations, bringing clarity and strength.
-Thomas Mann, Six Early Stories
Fallen, 1894