This week started out slow, but gradually picked up momentum
(thank goodness). I was starting to be
depressed because I thought I had nothing to do but unpack, and the only
potential job at the beginning of the week was a $10 collector job for Citi,
that is 20 miles away….
Anyway, on the way to the Citi interview, as I was climbing
in my car, a homeless man was climbing into the dumpster 20 yards away from
me. Talk about a reality check.
So, after a swift kick in the butt, I got my groove
back. Roger and I finally finished most
of our unpacking and actually hung some art last night. (I panicked when I was in the shower and he
made a comment about how happy he was because he found his push pins
(tacks). I envisioned getting out of the
shower to find nine million posters randomly tacked to every square inch of our
walls. I’ve never washed my hair so fast
in my life!!!!)
Anyway, we also went to our first building “function”- Oktoberfest. I don’t feel like we fit in at all, but then
again, I can’t think of anywhere where I feel like I fit in…… Not a pity
statement- just the truth….
We also went out and had a wonderful time at Fionn MacCool’s
. We drank Magners (and Guinness) and
sat outside by the river while a cover band played songs like “Heart of Gold”
by Neil Young. Great memories for
life. Another good feature about where
we live is we can walk to go out. Much
safer than drinking and driving.
I also started my mission to find a signature cupcake, with
absolutely no luck yet. I made a SMALL
batch every day. I attempted a white
cupcake with chili flakes, and chili butter cream icing with caramel sriracha-
bad idea I might add. I also tried
banana cupcakes with pumpkin icing- much better choice. And coconut cupcakes with coconut, chili, rum
icing- another bad idea. Oh well. I won’t be entering cupcake wars any time soon.
Last night, we went to a fun place at Jax Beach called
Freebirds. Three local bands signed up
to do cover songs of the Ramones, Nirvana and Social Distortion. They did a great job! The venue was cool, inexpensive, and not
crowded. There was also a costume
contest. Neither Roger nor I can hear
this morning though. We should have worn
ear plugs.
Finally, the best news of the week is that Alex is coming to
visit today. We found a Greyhound ticket
for thirty-five dollars. Much cheaper
than driving! He’ll arrive at noon and I’ll
take him home on Tuesday. I can’t wait
to hug his neck and show him around. I
was surprised that he liked my suggestion that we try out some different types
of public transportation while he’s here.
Since he’s car-less right now, and potentially headed to UCF in Spring,
I don’t want him to feel like he can’t exist without wheels. Public transportation is fun and inexpensive
(and better for the environment). Plus experience
with public transportation helps you get around anywhere in the world!
So, Alex had two requests for while he’s here- a movie and a
home cooked meal. Chicken Parm coming
up! He’ll be here soon, so gotta run.
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View from our guest bedroom.
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