Hunting

Started apartment hunting. Not really going well so far. Everything is "full fee" these days. Meaning one month rent spent just for the benefit of signing the lease.

Otherwise, trying to survive the humidity.

Camp

Nauber and Mykael just left to go to PTown to go camping for the 4th weekend. I have little interest in camping, and little interest in spending excessive amounts of time burning to a crisp on the beach, so I did not go. Putting together a few game-day options for the weekend.

Gol!

We are in the midst of World Cup soccer. My Brazilian roomies were interested in the game today (Brazil v Portugal - last group H game). I watched a little bit of it. Boring match. Even for soccer. Both teams were already guaranteed a slot in the next round, so they were both playing defensively. Final score 0-0 after 96 minutes. Brazil won!! Wuhoo! *a-hem*

Cristiano quick took his shirt off as soon the game ended. He knows...

And Pride

Pride was kind of boring. Mykael showed up for about 5 minutes, then left before we even got to meet up with him. It was cold and raining. Clubs have apparently lost their appeal for me. It is just a "what's the point" feeling.

So, we are not going to any other prides this year. Nauber plans to go to P-town for the 4th, at a campsite. No thank you. We'll see what ends up happening.

Another Year

The birthday party was a little underwhelming. A bunch of people did not show up. The food was good, tho!

Thursday Lance took me out for a birthday dinner. Him driving, and him paying for dinner. It was a reversal of history!

Friday Jennifer was in town, so I met up with her downtown for a little while. She's 8-months pregnant. A little worried about money (new house, baby on the way, maternity leave), but doing well.

Tomorrow the pride celebrations begin! Let's wave little flags...

Another party

Tomorrow is my party. My birthday isn't until next Wednesday, but with Pride season approaching, this was the best option. I'm making my own cake. Two, actually. One will be poppyseed. I'm hoping I don't have a pre-employment drug screen any time soon!

Choose Wisely

I had an interview at the bank on Tuesday that went very well.
Wednesday I took the computerized screening test for the TSA. I thought I did poorly. I know I missed a couple of the knives in the suitcases. I also missed some pens, a rubber boot, a hammer, and potato-masher, but I figured the knives would be the most damning.
I got an email later that evening that I passed!
Don't know which one will offer me something, yet...

Step 2 Finished

Spring Semester is now over. I have two grades posted out of 4, both are "A".
The Brazil trip is being formed right now. There's a chance it will happen, but a chance they won't hit minimum enrollment.
Summer classes start June 1.
I have a birthday party developing for June 5. I would have done the 12th, but that is Pride, and not a good night to try to have a BD party.
I have an interview this afternoon with TDBank for a teller position.
I have a computerized exam on Wednesday with the TSA for an airport screener position.

Busy, busy, busy. So, here's a happy little distraction. Lady Gaga's latest song, "Alejandro," is out now, and sounded like a latin lover. The cover photo impmlies bullfighting, which would be Spain or maybe Mexico. The GUY in the photo is Brazilian. Of course...

What am I forgetting

I kept thinking on Friday that there was something I was forgetting about. It dawned on me this morning that I hadn't done my blog post.

So, Nauber is up to three jobs now (KFC, Bertucii's, and a local place called Rudi's). I just applied as a bank teller and airport security screener. We'll see if either of those happen!

Ronny is contemplating taking on a second job, too. Busy, busy, busy!

Another Quiet Week

Days Go By

Two more weeks of school. Then a couple tests/papers. Then the first year of my MBA will be done. Meanwhile, the job market seems to showing slight improvement.

The summer-abroad program to Brazil is still in limbo. They haven't even gotten a sign-up sheet together. By this point, I think it's going to fall apart. That will be a shame, because what better way to take a to Brazil while unemployed than to put it on a low-interest student loan!

Reminder

Cold and Rainy

It's about 45 and rainy right now. Last week we hit 90. Earlier this week we hit 70. Consistency would be nice. Maybe I wouldn't have this cold!

Interesting Dream

It's been a while since I've posted a dream. And this one isn't even about sex. But I need to document it anyway!

I was talking to some random guy, who started in on his theory about people. He said there are only two tasks people engage in that are essential: eating and working. Both of those activities he finds disgusting. If you have ever looked around you at a buffet, you'd tend to agree that eating is not a visually pleasant activity. And no one thinks fondly of work. So, I guess that makes some sense. He then postulated that any other activity, since it is not essential, can be categorized as art. Might be a stretch, but somewhat logical. He then pointed out that he, and everyone else, dislikes things other people may like, leading to a lack of tolerance for each other's tastes.

The whole thing boiled down to him claiming that people are "artistically intolerant, essentially repulsive". I googled the phrase, and it didn't turn up as a quote anywhere. I have no idea where my subconscious mind dredged this one up. It doesn't strike me as a moral philosophy, since it only describes a condition, and doesn't create a guideline to making decisions like moral and ethical doctrines would.

The phrase is somewhat resounding, though. It stuck clearly in my mind even after waking up. Maybe I'll have to start a facebook club or something!

Ricky Martin came Out

I sold the car this week. We randomly hit 90 on Wednesday, so I got to drive a little with the top down before the buyer took it away on Thursday. It is nice to not have those payments anymore, but it's a little sad to not have the car anymore. No more car insurance, either, is really really nice!

On the bright side, I found out this morning I have ANOTHER extension to the unemployment benefits, and will receive money for another 3 months.

I am sure you have heard by now the not-so-shocking news that Ricky Martin admitted on his website that he is gay. I've known since 1997 when I met his then-boyfriend Jaime. Now that it's not a secret, it's not so special anymore that I knew all along.

And Now It Is April

My statistics professor yesterday went through how little time is left before the end of the semester. It's all happening so fast! I just need to sit down...

Down the Rabbit Hole

I'm late. I'm late...
Nauber's friend Darryl has been staying here the past few days. His drive shaft broke, and got stranded in Boston. I haven't had any time to catch up things for a little while...

Spring Break '10

This week was Spring Break. Spent a little time doing homework, a little time hanging out downtown, a little time playing games with Brad and Phil. Low key, and not too expensive!

Ummm

Can't think of anything interesting to say, so here's a hunky Brazilian!

Misfire

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