Spring is Here

May 17, 2011
I was listening to Howard and they interviewed crazy people that thought Osama was alive. One person said, “I don’t think it was right he was killed. Who is to punish the person that killed Osama? He was not the only person involved. He is just one person.” Howard respond, “Who is this? Socrates?!” Yeah, don’t get all philosophical about this bullshit.

I forgot some stuff from that fun Saturday night.
At point one, Brandon’s party was so loud and I was shouting that I lost my voice. I kept trying to talk and tell stories, but my voice just keeps cracking. It’s pretty ridiculous, but I keep trying and have to stop to laugh at how silly it must sound with my voice cracking like a boy going through puberty. I even laughed and backed myself into the hostess that tried to get by behind me. Awkward.
The area where Brandon and people were at was above the level of the bar. However, there was open railing and one could get into the area and avoid the stairs, but going under the railing. I remember seeing Scott with his ass all out reaching over to grab a Jello shot. Funny sight.

May 18, 2011
Bolanos randomly tells me that Belmont is going up to Binghamton and all of a sudden that he is down to go. After stuff, I end up having to drive up there. We get to the hotel late at 2:00 or such, but after having to visit Deuce and Wilson because of Belmont, I don’t get to sleep until 5:00.
Bolanos and I wake up before 12:00 to get some food and head out to drink. We go to Fitzy’s, which is a punk bar, but not today. I mention how I never get buy backs, but I end up getting one here of their nasty well whiskey. Shit’s cheap, $3.25 for a shot of Jame-O.
We then meet up with Griff at the Belmar, the low key towney bar of Binghamton. Here, we notice the college comraderie. We’re sitting at the bar and people are just nice enough to enter conversation while trying to order at the bar. One gal talks to Bolanos for a bit and I end up keep mentioning her as his “girlfriend.” He doesn’t get it, but I damn sure get a kick out of it.
We then eventually head downtown. During this, I see Erin and Fidel, which is super exciting. I get to hang with them for a bit before going back to the hotel room and taking a break for an hour or so. Then off out to for round two. I end up meeting Maddy, which is a funny story. Months ago, Atron told me about wanting to go to Binghamton to meet this girl that is rushing his frat. However, he later figures that it seems like a pretty dumb idea.
Funny thing, Bolanos and I end up meeting her through Erin. She seems nice and all, and a dime, etc. etc. Though really, they’re a dime a dozen. Hot blonde with pretty smile here, brunette with green eyes there, red hair with hair skin, yonder. They’re all over. What’s the difference.
After a while, the bars start closing up and we find Belmont, who goes to hang out with other people. Bolanos and I head back and we plan on checking out by 12:00.
However, Belmont comes back with Deuce and a dog at 8:30. I wanted a good 8 hours of sleep because I couldn’t sleep the night before and get rid of my hangover, but no go. I’m fucking annoyed as shit and just want to sleep at for hours and hours. I’m miserable all day and even when I start driving. With the traffic and all, it ends up taking five and a half hours. Shit’s annoying.
At night, Bolanos and I end up meeting with Kenny and Erdem at beer garden. We haven’t seen him in forever, but he’s the same dude.

May 25, 2011
Getting back on a good sleep schedule has been annoying as usual. I had to go to the dealership after work to fix a flat that my car got. It ended up taking almost two hours to simply plug a tire, jeez. I get home and straight pass out and take a long nap until 8:45. Hopefully that doesn’t mess me up when I try to sleep early, hopefully before 12:00.
I want to go out to grab some Taco Bell or maybe some grilled chicken at KFC, but I decide to go super healthy and make my usual chicken quesadilla. Super healthy.
Whole wheat tortilla with nonfat cheese with hot sauce and salsa. I then get some peppers, onions, black beans, baked chicken breast, fresh tomato, with some cayenne pepper. Ideally, I would dollop loads of fat free sour cream on that. It’s super darn filling.
I’ve been wanting to get some results from working out. Well, I have, but I want more serious results, so I guess I have to turn up my working out a notch. I’m still too lazy to consistently do cardio, even though it takes less time than weights. The diet and drinking also need to get dealt with, so I’ll work on that too.
Tomorrow, I plan on doing a Food Crawl on crepes. I’ve been wanting to not go out on weekend nights so that I can “do New York.” This Food Crawl seems like a good way for me to get crepes, which I’ve never had sweet ones and also meet some people. We’ll see.
As for culture, I’ve been trying to expose myself to more jazz. I want to pick up the guitar more, but I feel that is a lot of investment and maybe not worth it. Maybe I’ll pick it up here and there and see if I want to commit. I’ve signed up for Spanish sites and downloaded a program, but I still have to start doing that.
I want to do this museum thing that Google has made. It basically is a virtual museum. So instead of having to go in person to see paintings, one could see everything virtually with extreme detail that you wouldn’t even get with the naked eye.
I’m watching this BBC special Italian Gardens, which seemed interesting. Granted, it’s super dry. I’m not that down into the history and the details of each garden, but with only listening partially, you get enough. You really get to see the beautiful gardens that Italy has and it gives you a bit about the Renaissance.
I want to find more shows like “On the Road,” which is exactly what I want. For anyone, I would really suggest the show. It’s Mario Batali, Gwenyth Paltrow, Mark Bitman (writer for NYTimes), and an attractive Spanish actress going around Spain. They get to see the sights, but more importantly, cook, watch chefs cook, and eat the local food. It’s easy to watch and fun. A completely different approach from a British guy telling you every historical detail about each garden in Italy.
I’ll have to update the blog on what I accomplish on doing in New York.

May 25, 2011
I’m supposed to do a food crawl on crepes today. I go to E Houston and end up going to the wrong area to meet up people, so I just do stuff myself. It’s really nice being in the city when it’s not night. Pretty girls, seeing how people are dressed, seeing regular people out instead of just young people when we’re out at night.
I get a crepe and Baohaus in the Lower East Side. I see Sam Rockwell and Justin Long just standing around. I basically walk around and soak in the city. Still, it’s way hot, boy I can’t take weather in the high 70s or 80s.

May 28, 2011
I go into the city to check out the Hester Street Fair, but I end up getting into the city late and it’s 6:00 and closing. I don’t end up getting the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck like I wanted.
I then go to Balthazar to pick up a baguette to remind myself of awesome Paris is. Then to Uniqlo to pick up a shirt and shorts. I then meet up with Stefan to get dinner at Kenka. After a huge meal and big beer, we meet Bolanos at Fat Cat. Stefan has to leave for work and Bolanos and I hang for a bit and then leave. I want to get Wafle and Dinges, but that’s closing. That’s two food trucks that’s closed right in front of me, my luck. We go to Sophies to hang for a bit. It’s nice that I was out in the city, I took some pictures, and just enjoyed walking around.

May 29, 2011
My plan is to do the same again. I go into the city to buy a gift for Corinne’s birthday in gift shop mall thing in Chinatown. I then go to Washington Square Park where they have a really amazing outdoor art exhibit up on University Place. I pick up business cards of artists that I enjoy so I can go to their website and check out their art again. I then check out Washington Square Park itself where there are some older people playing some music. A few people singing, guitar, flute, bongo, and such.
I then get a pain au chocolate and then try to go to Joe for some amazing coffee, but it’s closed. I then get Taim Falafel, which is one of my favorite things in the city to eat and then decide to go back home. A fun time in the city. I should do this more and take it easy on weekends so I’m not hungover all day and actually get stuff done. Saturday was fine. I had a couple beers and drove back home, so I didn’t have too much to drink and could do stuff and enjoy spring.
At night, Miah, Bolanos, and I go to beer garden and end up meeting with Matt and two friends of his.