Friday, March 31, 2006

Such Great Heights

Fucking Blogger. I just spent the last half-hour writing this well-thought-out blog and the fucking site navigated away when I tried to spell check. Thanks.

Well, I don't have the energy to spend trying to re-write everything I just wrote. Sorry. I'll give you a brief recap. A ton of shit has happened in the last week. I found out about, applied for, and interviewed for a new job. The interview was today, I think I did quite well and will most like be going back for a second interview soon. Definitely a good thing as I'm about to put a pen through my eye at my current job if something doesn't change soon.

The Mean Girls and I had unbelievable experiences at the Grooming Lounge this week. So much so, that I went back this morning and had a hot lather shave right before my interview. Any man out there should go and experience this at least once. Amazing.

I've changed up my appearance drastically in the last 24 hours. Faux-hawk gone, hello short summer cut. Beard gone, hello boyish clean-shaven face. Chunky bod . . . still here. But, I'm back to running during lunch, so maybe this will be the year we bid a fond adieu to you too.

Last, but certainly not least, I had a date last night with Food Court. For those just tuning in, this is the boy I gave my number to in the middle of a crowded food court last week. Oh, and FC is not to be the official name, Mr. Triple B. He shall be referred to as Valentino for reasons that are too long and drawn out for this blog. So, Valentino called me on Tuesday and we got together for dinner last night. BEST. DATE. EVER. Seriously, I've never had a first date like this. Right now, I think the less I say the better. I will say this, I haven't felt like this in nearly five years.

Could all four Mean Girls soon be spoken for? Tune in next time to find out.

Such Great Heights

Fucking Blogger. I just spent the last half-hour writing this well-thought-out blog and the fucking site navigated away when I tried to spell check. Thanks.

Well, I don't have the energy to spend trying to re-write everything I just wrote. Sorry. I'll give you a brief recap. A ton of shit has happened in the last week. I found out about, applied for, and interviewed for a new job. The interview was today, I think I did quite well and will most like be going back for a second interview soon. Definitely a good thing as I'm about to put a pen through my eye at my current job if something doesn't change soon.

The Mean Girls and I had unbelievable experiences at the Grooming Lounge this week. So much so, that I went back this morning and had a hot lather shave right before my interview. Any man out there should go and experience this at least once. Amazing.

I've changed up my appearance drastically in the last 24 hours. Faux-hawk gone, hello short summer cut. Beard gone, hello boyish clean-shaven face. Chunk bod . . . still here. But, I'm back to running during lunch, so maybe this will be the year we bid a fond adieu to you too.

Last, but certainly not least, I had a date last night with Food Court. For those just tuning in, this is the boy I gave my number to in the middle of a crowded food court last week. Oh, and FC is not to be the official name, Mr. Triple B. He shall be referred to as Valentino for reasons that are too long and drawn out for this blog. So, Valentino called me on Tuesday and we got together for dinner last night. BEST. DATE. EVER. Seriously, I've never had a first date like this. Right now, I think the less I say the better. I will say this, I haven't felt like this in nearly five years.

Could all four Mean Girls soon be spoken for? Tune in next time to find out.

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Teary Eyed

I hate myself for admitting this, but damn it, I got a little misty-eyed last night watching Lost. The love story between Sun and Jin touches me for some reason. I think it is the fact that being stranded on the island has given them a second chance to work out their relationship. Thank God I was home alone watching it, so no one could call me out for crying watching a sci-fi show on ABC.

Well, I guess while I am making confessions, I should make one more big one. I can't believe I'm about to admit this, but I love . . . . . An Ashlee Simpson song. There I said it. Crucify me now please. Her damn "L.O.V.E." is so fucking catchy that I cannot stop listening to it. Please, someone kill me now.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Can't take my eyes off you Pt. 2

So its been a few months, but I knew I'd see you again. There you were, across the food court. Did you feel me staring at you? The minute our eyes connected, you smiled at me and made my knees buckle. I don't know if it is those big innocent blue eyes, or that devilish grin, but something about you is irresistible to me.

Today was going to be different though. As much as I enjoy our games of eye sex, something had to change. I asked my friends and, thank God, one of them had a pen. As we finished lunch, I jotted down my number on spare metro card in my wallet. When we left the food court, I stopped by your table. Our eyes locked, and I swear the universe stopped for a split second. We introduced ourselves, I gave you my number and then walked out. Now the ball is in your court. Will you call???

winter

Where did the warm spring weather go? I am more than over this 30 degree bullshit. I apologize for the lack of updates since my pictures during my trip. When I got back, I partied that entire weekend and then got sick. Most of last week I spent stewing in my own germs on our couch. Special times.

There is a lot going on in my life right now and I feel like things are a little out of control. Until I am officially admitted to grad school, I think that I'll feel like I'm walking on egg-shells. I have no reason to believe that I won't be accepted, but until it is official, it is on my mind. I also need to figure out what the hell I am going to do for money while I am in school.

I have heard rumors that some school districts will hire you with no experience or certification, as long as you are in a program to get your certification. I've also heard that they will even pay for you to get your degree. That would be awesome if I could find a situation like that. Although, the thought of teaching this fall makes me a little bit queasy. I suppose there is always the Gap or something too. One thing is for sure, I will NOT be working in this same job after this summer.

Why is all of this coming to surface right now? Well, last night I had a bit of a reality check. I learned something last night and had the rug swept out from under me. Unfortunately, all of my decisions about school and moving home depend on more than just me making up my mind. This summer might be one huge nightmare for me, especially if I am living back home and commuting into DC every day. An hour and a half commute each way? Not fun. Trust me.

I'm sure that I will figure something out. I always do. Until then though, I don't think that I'll have an easy time falling asleep at night. I promise that my next post will be all about Aruba, pictures included.

Monday, March 06, 2006

More photos from Aruba


Here is a natural bridge, yet not the famous natural bridge of Aruba. Apparently the famous bridge fell sometime last year.

And here are Lindsey and I below the natural bridge this afternoon. Yes, I look quite red, but you'll see in a minute that it had already faded some by later in the night.

This is a picture of Lindsey and I from dinner tonight. See? The tan is not quite red as much as it is the beginnings of a beautiful brown.


And here are Nik, Lindsey and I at some crazy local karaoke bar in Oranjestad, at 3 AM on Saturday night/Sunday morning.


Here is one of the crazy blue lizards that run all around the resort. Nik took the picture of this one from his chair sitting by the pool.


This last picture is of Lindsey, Nik, Marie, Corinna (Nik and Marie's Aruban friend) and myself from dinner on Saturday night at Ventanas del Mar.


There are a ton more pictures that Lindsey and I have taken with her camera. All of these pictures were courtsey of Nik and his camera. More updates if I have time during this week.

Italian Vogue cover July 2006


Oh yeah, here I am in all of my bloated glory. This was taken today, on the north side of the island. The north side is the very rocky, windy and shark-infested side of the island. It is virtually uninhabited.

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Bon Bini

Yeah, I don't know exactly what language that is either. From what I've been told it is papimiamento, y it is a mix of Dutch, Portugese and Spanish. That is what the natives speak here on Aruba, in addition to English.

I am having an absolute blast and do apologize for the lack of updates the last few weeks. I might have a chance to update again from down here, if not I'll have a couple blogs to post when I am back, miserable in the last clutches of winter. At least I'll be tan! Try not to mis me too much while I'm gone.

I thought of my girls as I was sitting at the bar IN the pool today. Don't hate me because I'm an international playboy. Oh, and if you want to hate me more, go here to see where I am staying. For free. ;)