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Left on Friday Oct 3rd and Got back on October 5th.
Got to airport with 40 minutes and told that I was 11 deep in standby. So, I wait for the plane and for some reason I make the flight. What is wrong with people, do they show up at the airport and just get lost, or do they just not show up at all? Why book the flight you morons!! So I get to LAX on time and have Scott waiting for me at the baggage claim. I wait for the bags that never come... only to find out that my bag was waiting for me in the office (WTF?!).

Now we rented a car from a non-standard rental car company (read... sketchy). So we wait at the rental car shuttle stop.... and nothing, for a long time. Then I call them up and it says to take the Raddison shuttle to the hotel and that they are co-located at the Raddison (not good). We finally get that shuttle (after a LONGER wait). Get there and, whoops my car is not there, so they are going to give me an upgrade... YAY!! I got a Lexus IS 250. WHAT A NICE CAR!!! I want one!!! I am actually looking at one now. On the drive back to the hotel, Scott and I couldn't figure out how to operate the nav system nor how the whole radio and AC worked (I had cold air blowing up my bum and didn't like it!!!). We figured out that we needed to be in park to get the nav system to do anything other then yell at us, and then I had to google the hotel to figure out what the address for the hotel was, then proceeded to miss the turn... but we finally made it. Finding out how to undo the parking brake was a bit funny cause I ended up popping the hood looking for the Brake Release, Scott had to finally figure out how to undo the parking brake.

The Hotel Valladon is now the Hotel Le Petit....don't ask... it's LA. They didn't have a 2 queen bed room like I requested but... the couch folds out. Close enough! And I figured I would just put Scott on the couch anyhow :). We clean up and head out. Went down Santa Monica Blvd and hit a bunch of bars (Mickys is still closed?!?!?), ended up at Eleven and had a good time. Some of the more interesting people: Camera guy looking lonely, Bartenders at one bar that didn't have Grey Goose or Bacardi (does that even count as a bar?, worst drink in my life), a midget dancing with some true freaks, lots of ugly people trying way to hard, tons of Monet's, some cute guy in a red shirt that attached onto Scott (or was it the other way around), some scary stick people that were having fits (they may have been 'dancing', not sure). Scott also found a very innocent guy on the sidewalk sale and they made out like the plane was going down, while I chatted with someone else. We walked back to the hotel (3 blocks), on the way Scott pulled up a few plants (including one by the roots that I then re-planted in front of the hotel). Back at the hotel we proceeded to order room service, and Scott flipped over the glass coffee table and caused us to have hotel staff tell us to quiet down. Since Drunk Scott was out, I gave him the bed and I took the pull out couch, partially because he was lighting pens on fire in the fireplace and felt it safer that I sleep next to the fireplace.

We woke up on Saturday and had brunch at a little restaurant, then drove to Disneyland (after figuring out the Nav system again) and enjoyed the parking lot that is the Freeway system in LA. We finally got there and enjoyed the park. Had something to eat, and found a few bars, and then waited for Sergio and his little troupe to watch the fireworks. The fireworks show was great, then they went to clean up and Scott and I continued our adventure in the parks (and a bar). We finally made our way to the AfterParty called Kingdoms. Lots of fun, lots of yummy dancers (though I wanted to mix and match a few body parts). Ran into a cute guy from NYC and talked for a while. He had 41 piercings.... he wouldn't show me 15 of them!!! Also played blocker and wingman to Scott while he hit on a VERY drunk guy and perhaps the only straight guy in the building. There goes an hour and change for nothing (poor Scott!!!). We then drove back to WeHo for the night. I discovered I left my Credit Card at Kingdoms and am hoping I can get it back without too much trouble.

Sunday was brunch at Abbey and then driving back to return the car, then a shuttle ride to the Airport. I was about 7 deep in standby this time and still got on. WTF people!!! Landed on time and then BART'd back to my car.

All in all, I needed this weekend. Good friends, great time and I was able to come back to life.

Friend: "If he tried to pick me up in drag he would have better luck!"

a friend: I dunno who he is but I think he was good in bed.

I used to say 'I have a boyfriend and I'm loyal' to guys I didn't like. Now that I have a bf and we aren't goodI say ' I'm antisocial'

Quote from a friend: "It's onle a problem if you date him that he's crazy"

POST: (On a sunday?)
Who has an afterhours on Sunday on a non-holiday weekend....and why am I hosting it....how much did I have to drink to agree to this?

It looks like my week has gone to hell but I just picked up a friend for dinner and then out for the night.

Ok so there is another guy running around work today that has the same name as me. He works for a vendor. So all day I keep hearing my name and answering. Its getting annoying and I think its time I just throw him in a chipper-shredder to avoid saying "Are you talking to me?" any more today!!!

I'm in a meeting today and a co-worker points to my wrist and says
"What happened to you wrist?"
I look at it and see the stamp from the club I went to last night!
I showered this morning... HONEST!! I just didn't scrub the hell out of my wrist because I had a plumber coming to fix the sink and had to hurry.Why do they have to make it out of industrial ink or whatever? You need to just about SHAVE the damn thing off!
UGH!

Every time I drive around this city I am forced to realize just how crazy this city is.

I am driving along Geary street and we see a bum in a wheelchair. No biggie. He gets to the corner, then gets up out of the wheelchair and pushes his wheelchair across the street. Then proceeds to sit back down in the chair and down the street. That's the last time I give money to wheelchair bum without proof!

A crazy lady was walking down the street and yelling profanities behind her back..... all the while handing out pamphlets for a religious organization.

Just more wackyness in the lovely city of San Francisco.

I have been a bit busy and taking a LONG overdue break, but I am back now. So.... what's been up

• I have been dating someone for about 6 months now, they moved in (eeeek)
• Almost broke up a couple times but we worked it out.
• Got a promotion at work (no extra money, just 2 slaves and 3x the work)
• Got a bit of really bad medical news (was estimated to live till about 60-70, now......45 maybe)
• Went to see my family for Thanksgiving (a wee bit interesting, they all went nuts for the holidays)
• Went to see the other half's family for Christmas (even more interesting)
• Was drinking a bit too much for a while there (slowed down)

That's the highlights.
Hope to begin adding more now that I am not working 6 days a week.

Sitting in living room with a few friends watching movies.  Everyone seems to have a laptop. One of my friends (J) notices that his clock is WAY off (like 8 hours ahead).
J:  My clock is off!!! Why is that?!
Me: Just reset it.
J: How do I do that (He has a Mac)? Is that Digital or Analog?
Me: What?

Sometimes my friends are silly.

This is the same guy that played a Rock/Paper/Scissors game on a Nintendo for hours on end. It was funny to hear him scream "ROCK!!!! SCISSORS!!!" at this damn toy. At least for the first 10 minutes, then it got annoying!

Love my friends

J, M and I were in this little bakery place that served Bubble Tea. We ordered our things and the lady went to the back to make them.
I saw that there was a nice couple there looking at all the deserts.
Me: Nothing there is good for you
Guy: Hehehe
Me: But... it looks so good
Guy: If you have to go.....
His girlfriend was smiling
Guy: They do look good though
Me: Yep, and so worth it.
Girl: We should go, it'll be a while.
Me: Well you can cut in front of us, we are going to be ordering drinks (I was next)
Girl: No thanks, we have to go (looks at guy). Now!
They bolted from the place.
I looked around and J and M turned and said "What did you say to them! You scared them off!"
I have no idea what I did!!!

Then this other guy then comes in and seems in a big hurry. Then this takes place:
Guy: Where is she?!
Me: She went to the back to make our drinks
Guy: Damnit.... I'm not parked right
Me: She'll be right back
2 minutes go by and guy is now upset
Lady appears
Lady: May I help you?
Guy: Do you have any string?
Lady: Uhhhh we don't sell string.
Guy: You have string on things here, I don't care I just need string, I'll buy something with string.
At this point everyone in the store is now amused and confused.
Lady: huh?
Guy: I need string for a chicken
Lady: What? Ummm we don't have any string like that?
Guy: Nevermind!
And then guy wanders off.
I look at lady (who looks confused)
Me: It's not just me, that was a little odd right?
Lady: Yeah... what's with the string for a chicken?

All this in under 5 minutes. I love this city!!!

Went to LA for the weekend and had a ball. Went with my new guy and my housemate.
Went out drinking, having fun (way too much fun).
And went to a big event called UnderWorld (you can guess what kind of event).
I love LA, but hate LA.
-The Heat was AMAZING in how horrible it was! OMG it was hot and humid, I melted.
-The guys are all under the impression that they are the most amazing person in the world, even the ugly ones. I had to set a couple of them straight (story below)
-Drinks are wayyyyy too expensive and then weak
-What's with everyone smoking?

Everyone there has attitude and too much of it at that. I got tired of guys looking at me and when I looked back (even to just be cordial), they rolled their eyes. one guy did this to me at the event and he was NOT cute, so I decided to make an example of him. I walked up to him and his friends and said "You know for someone not particularly attractive, you have attitude. I have no idea why you would think that would be effective but you aren't cute, aren't smart and have attitude, that can't get you laid! I mean, is it ever effective?!" This is when one of my friends that lives in LA came over and got me. The moron and his friends were all kinda shocked.

But I still had lots of fun, got to play on the beach and see some sandcastles.


Pictures:

My work has been good this year in the travel dept. I have not had to travel much so far, only 3 trips out of town. But.... things change.  They have sent me to DC twice and KC once in the last months, also a quick trip to Vegas for a conference. Now they are looking at sending me to Munich for another conference (hopefully nixed) and spending a week or so in DC in September. Add this to my personal travel schedule and you get a mess. I am going to LA next weekend (Aug 17-19) for a party and some sightseeing with my new guy. Staying at my favorite hotel (Hotel Valadon) in WeHo. Should be fun! Then going to spend a long weekend in Tampa Fl to see a friend who just moved there. Also I am setting up my Thanksgiving trip back home to NY. Also I have to start thinking of my European trip for next year.

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate traveling nowadays?
Before 911, it was tolerable, now (with all the hassle and the no-liquids) it's beyond annoying, its downright irritating!

At least my new guy is coming with me on some of the trips (even the long one to DC).

I'm allergic to... well AIR. Dust, pollen, etc drive me nuts.
So I take benadryl, lots and lots of benadryl.
So I end up being a zombie the entire day. But I have started to dig it. I mean, its like being drunk without the hangover :)
YAY!!!

I am really getting into photography. I like it, alot!
So... I need a good camera now. I am looking at either a Sony A100 or a Nikon D80 (reviews). It's going to cost about $2,000 for the body and lens. The Sony has image stabilization built into the body and not the lens, and has a good sensor. The Nikon has the same/similar sensor as the Sony, but no image stabilization. Although the Nikon is used by more professionals, and has better optics. Really want Image Stabilization (so no blurry pictures). Want to get it sometime soon and looking for any opinions.

Just out of pride weekend here in San Francisco. And before posting about the goings on I thought I would post some fun quotes from friends over the last couple weeks/months.

Dragon is touted as "The Gay Asian Paradise" so its mostly asian guys and rice queens. So B (my non-asian asian friend) has been trying to get us to go forever, we always decide not to. But last month he tried to get M to go.
B: Cmon the DJ is so much better then Boy Bar or Castro
M: No, sorry not my thing
B: What, it'll be fun, lots of cute guys.
M: I'm a white bottom, what could I possibly find at Dragon?
This is where I left the room

B and one of his co-workers are licking envelopes when I show up to say hi. Their boss appears across the street walking toward the office. I had no idea about what was going on and hear this.
CoWorker: Hurry up and lick em before he comes!
B: What? He's just a friend! Oh...

Drunken Friend R calls and I put him on speakerphone
R: I'm DRUNK!!!!
Me: I see that... what's up?
R: I'm soooooo trashed, you could so easily take advantage of me right now!
Me: uh huh.... yeah.... we have talked about this before.
R: Oh you know you want me!
*remember this is on speakerphone in my apt and 5 others are there*
Me: You better find your way home before you wind up in trouble.
R: You would like that wouldn't you! Huh, you
Other friend in room: Lets strip him naked and tie him to a pole at 18th and Castro!
R: What the F***!!!
*R hangs up*
Me: You think he took that as a suggestion?
Another friend in room: Nah! It's Pride weekend anyhow, who'd notice?


I am a member of 24hr Fitness for various reasons. I refuse to join Golds because the Castro location is closest to me and is .... well ... sketchy at times. So I get this text message from another friend A.
A: Hey, I just joined la sports club and put you in for a free 45 day membership. It's worth 350. They will call you
Me: Uh... Thanks... I think... What the hell?
A: It's the hot gym in town. you will love it. Swimming with hot guys!
Me: Ok... so... when are we going?
A: Whenever you want.
So now I am going to the HOT gym in town (why do I feel like I'm in LA?)

While walking down Castro I see a drag queen.
Me: That guy makes an UGLY woman
J: That's a woman.
Me: No it's not.
J runs up to the person and then calls me over....Her name was Jennifer.

I have lost a considerable portion of my hearing and I know it. Years and years of loud music at clubs and you would too. But it's become annoying lately. Some examples

What I heard: I wanted to go to Wal-Mart
What was said: I wore a dress to a Wedding

What I heard: Tomorrow I will be here
What was said: Tameka is already there

What I heard: Where are the difficult ads
What was said: WiMax authentication is difficult at times

I need to get this fixed somehow.

I had a birthday last weekend. I am lucky because my birthday always falls on memorial day weekend so I get a free day off of work. I have done the "Lets go nuts on my birthday" thing a few times. Got tired of it (and too many scars. So been taking it easy the last couple years. This year I had a quiet weekend with a few friends, went to a few clubs, a couple parties. Had Brunch with a bunch of friends, and dinner at a nice restaurant. Nice and quiet, nothing over the top.
Took the time to start to look bad and examine a few things in my life.

• My situation with Leo
• My job
• Some of my habits
• Social situation
• Hobbies I want to do

And i have made the decision to start working toward what I want in each of them. They aren't really going the way I want them to, so its time I stepped in and took control (or at least pointed a direction).
Lets see if i remember how to steer this boat!