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Happy 4th of July 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:42:00 EST

American Men 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EST

Since tomorrow is the 4th of July I thought I would feature some hot men of the USA. What is a sexy all American man to me. Add in our hot military hunks, a touch of American Gladiator, an Anti-AF model, and some cowboys and we got a good start...Enjoy!

Zack Efron and the Killer Panda

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:36:00 EST

I came across this photo of Zack Efron's head in a jar to be eaten by a panda that I put together. Odd I know, but I got into the spirit of it all over at Cute With Chris and his Panda section. I sent this photo to Chris but it never made it onto his site. I thought it was funny.

How Bizarre by OMC

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:33:00 EST

The summer this song was out was such a blast. I was working full-time at the zoo. I remember Pam, Kim, and I bringing out a 16 ft long Burmese Python at the end of a show. We did a meet and greet with the audience after the show and let guests get up close and personal with very large snake. We were back stage waiting for our queue and we were early. I had the snakes head, the dangerous part, and I held it up and started singing How Bizarre like it was microphone. Love the song, love those good memories. Enjoy How Bizarre!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfJe8hQ8ha0

Novak Djokovic

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:49:00 EST

Since Wimbledon is going on right now I thought a nice hot tennis player would be a good choice for Thirsty Thursday this week. I think Novak Djokovic fits this description perfectly. Enjoy!

I Got a New Car

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:53:00 EST

I broke down and got a new car on Friday. I really hate having a car payment and it's been a couple years since I've had one. I had a Kia which had like 130,000 miles on it and I did not do a good job maintaining it and the timing belt broke and it damaged the engine so I junked it. This was back in December when I did not know what my future held. So I bought a used van from my former company for $500. The air conditioning was broken, the wipers only sometimes work, the windows only sometimes go up or down, the radio is on or off with no volume control, it was dented in the back...in short it was a piece of crap. It's hot and rainy season here in Florida and I could not take it any longer. So I bought another Kia, a Rio. Here is what it looks like even this color. It makes me happy!

Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:47:00 EST

I loved this song from the very first time I heard it and when I first saw it on MTV all those years ago I thought Duncan Sheik was a hottie. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S7cdjTpw_M

Justin Adamson

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:19:00 EST

This week's Thirsty Thursday guy is Justin Adamson. He's just plain hot. Enjoy!

The Move In Is Complete

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:02:00 EST

So Chase has moved in. Chase was a real trooper and helped us clean our friends house yesterday. He spent 4 hours just making the kitchen sparkle! He's been meeting my friends and they love him. He went around looking for a job today, he's an LPN, and got an interview tomorrow morning already. My inside panic about how much stuff he was bringing was silly. It's not that I did not want him to bring his stuff with him. It's his stuff and he should have brought it. It was just that he made it sound like he was bringing this huge amount of stuff and I already have a house full of stuff. I've been on my own forever and have been in this house for 8 years which was completely refurnished after the fire in 2004. So I'm thinking we don't need like double of everything or triple of some things. Anyway, it wasn't even that much stuff and it's all fine. So all in all things seem to be going well so far.

Winnie the Pooh Heffalumps and Woozles

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:33:00 EST

I just love this song and it's on one of the CD's they play at work. I always end up singing along. It's my favorite part of what I call "The Tigger Ride" at the Magic Kingdom but it's really called "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh"... silly bear. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlM5VKZCkiw&feature=related

12 of 12 June 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:34:00 EST

I first saw this on Brian's blog and then went to Untitled Chad Darnell Project who started 12 of 12. So, here is June 2008's 12 of 12....

My day started early having to clean up the kitchen. I put in a new faucet which got finished yesterday, late. And I was too tired to clean up so I did it this morning.

Of course Yuli wanted to help.

At work my Ode Toad reminded me to eat healthy by sitting on a papaya.

I put some Gloria on the iPod Touch to start the day.

And sat down at my bland desk to work the day away.

At lunch I had to run to the post office to send my Dad his Birthday and Father's Day gifts express since both are on Sunday.

Had to drive past this little nature preserve which my friend Skot and I helped with lots of other volunteers to clear the area of non-native plants.

I love Royal Poinciana trees!

As I was heading back into the office I grabbed this photo of the US flag at our building.

I had to work at Disney (outlet store) tonight and it was a nasty wet stormy evening. Then I had to work on clearing my closet. This is about 1/2 of my clothes, I have another closet and 2 dressers filled. It is crazy! I'm making room for when Chase (my partner) moved in on Sunday.

Sassy is not crazy about change!

My favorite piece of art in my house called Somewhere Out There by Steve Walker.

Somebody Told Me by The Killers

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:17:00 EST

I heard this song on my way home from work today and remembered how much I like it. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bVmvOLhI8A

Victor Gonzalez

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:50:00 EST

Mexican. Hot. Hairy. Yum! Enjoy!

Mexico May 2008 Photos

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EST

Had such a wonderful time in Mexico as usual. This time was extra special because I was sharing it with Chase for the first time. Here are some photos from the week...

Michael, Sasha, Pammy, me Chase and Skot at our new beach shower.

Chase on dock at Ceiba del Mar

Me and Florencia at Bodo's it was during our 3 1/2 lunch

Chase at a cenote.

Chase, Sasha, Pammy, and Michael at Ojo de Aqua

Dan drying Florenica after we were thrown in the pool.

Margarita and Jorge at the long Bodo's lunch.

Chase and Florenica in the cenote.

Florencia after a large breakfast.

Skot and Chase at Bodo's

New kitchen lights

Me Enamoras by Juanes

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:49:00 EST

I know I'm a little behind but got back from Mexico late Sunday and was just too tired to do anything Monday after work. So, since I'm still in a Mexico state of mind enjoy a late Music Monday, Juanes singing Me Enamoras. He's so cute and I really like the song. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P3BQYy4PU4

Happy Labor Day from Mexico

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:43:00 EST

I arrived in Mexico on Saturday afternoon. Margarita picked us up at the airport and took us shopping to stock up. Then off to the condo where Chase, Pam, and Sasha were waiting. Anna and Chino came over and then we all headed to the best bar in all Puerto Morelos, Gioconda where I got to hang with my favorite Florencia. We had martinis and great time then went to Bara Bara. Then home with my wonder man, Chase.

The next day we were supposed to go to the cenote. We were supposed to leave around 11 AM. Everyone was way too hung over and we did not hear from Margarita and Florencia. Then around 1 PM Florencia came over and was ready for cenote but no one else wanted to go at that point. I really wanted to go and Florencia was going with her family but no one else wanted to go and I wanted to stay with the group and be diplomatic. So I did not get to go or show Chase, but next time no matter what I'm getting him to the cenote, he has to see it. I really hope Florencia was not upset because she really was ready to go but everyone else was so blah and hung over.

Later that day Chase, Skot, and I went down to the square to see the fish coming in from the fishing festival. It was fun and Skot snapped this photo of Chase and I... more Mexico adventures to come...

Scott Andreasen

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:45:00 EST

Scott Andreasen has a boy next door look with a body that rocks. Enjoy!

Viva Mexico

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:14:00 EST

Going to my condo in Mexico on Saturday. As usual, can't wait. Can't wait to see all my friends. Can't wait to relax on the beach by the Caribbean Sea. Can't wait to have martinis at Gioconda. Can't wait for Chase to see it. If you can't tell...I can't wait!

Battle of the Davids

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 EST

The Davids battled it out on American Idol tonight. David Archuleta just annoys me even though he has an incredible voice. At first I thought he was mildly retarded but realized he's just sheltered and shy and immature. He's 17 but he acts like he's 12 to me. Anyway, I just like the musical taste of Cook better. Here is Cooks' first song, I voted several times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bah4umJfgHg

Y Yo Sigo Aqui a Tribute to Alba

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:10:00 EST

I worked at Disney World Magic Kingdom at my ride yesterday. I had a great time, it had been over 2 months since I worked up there. I've just been working in the WDW store down here. It was great to see everyone that I haven't seen in a while. My friend Alba has to go back to South America at the end of the month. She's on her extended International Program at the Magic Kingdom. She would always sing Dame Otro Tequila with me. So I wanted to post a Paulina Rubio song in her honor. So enjoy Y Yo Sigo Aqui by Paulina Rubio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GzaV7Fnv9U

On The Cell Phone In The Store

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:31:00 EST

I have a cell phone. Sometimes I use it when in a store but we are talking like a non-intrusive call like this:

"Hi Mom. I'm at the store buying a give for nephew 1. What size should I get. OK, thanks. Talk to you later."

I never do this:

"And then Steve was so fucked up he didn't even know the name of that tramp he when home with..."

Why do people think that they need scream into their cell phones while shopping and let everyone else in the area in on their half of the conversation? It drives me crazy. I mean these people simply have no manners! The worse thing to me is when they go to the check out, especially at the grocery store. They can't be bothered to put down their stupid phones for a few minutes to interact with the human being ringing up their order. I just find this to one of the most rude cell phone behaviors. I just want to tell the rude person to put down their damn phone and pay attention to the person trying to assist them. It just really pisses me off.

This is my rant for the day.

Joseph Fiennes

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:24:00 EST

Joseph Fiennes is just yummy...enjoy!

American Idol 2008 Final 2

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:07:00 EST

So tonight on American Idol it was a 1 hour show that should have taken like 10 min. Why did they have to drag it out for an hour? The final 3 as any Idol fan knows are the two Davids and Syesha. I don't really care for Syesha as she seems rather full of her self. I think she'd be good on Broadway. Now, David A. has an incredible voice. We all know that but he annoys me. He acts like a 13 year old not a 17 year old. I just want to smack him and be like act your age. David C. has always been a dark horse to me and I hope it takes it. So in about another painful 10 min we should know who is in the final two... And the final two are... David A. and David C. I'll be voting for David C.

I am Now Half of a Couple

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:26:00 EST

So, everything went beyond well with Chase over the weekend. Fate has brought back to me the only man I ever truly loved. There was always affection, admiration, and love for him in my heart but that was the past I never thought I would get chance to see him again. But when we started talking a few weeks ago it all felt so good and I was like a school boy with a dream. Well, when he got here it was just magical to see him. He looks wonderful and healthy and happy. I showed him some of Naples and we had so many long and wonderful conversations. It all leads to one thing. We want to build a life together. So in two weeks he�s going to Mexico with me. I can�t wait for him to see it. I know he will fall in love the charm, beauty, and people of my little town. Then two weeks after that he�s moving to Florida and in with me and we are going to start that life together as partners. He got to meet Skot, Michael, Jeannie, and Pamela. They all really liked him and the way we were together. On Sunday, he came with me to brunch at a county club with Skot and his family for Mother�s Day. His sisters and Michael were there. It was a really fun time and again, I think they all really like Chase. We�ve already been talking about important things; kids, money, equality, moving to Mexico, mutual respect. He has started looking for job, he is an LPN working on his RN. There are plenty of jobs down here so I�m sure he�ll have no trouble finding one. All lights are green and we a go for launch! Even though it�s only 2 weeks until I see him and then 2 weeks after that for him to move here it feels like an eternity. In the end I hope and think it will go fast. I just don�t know what to say. Words can�t express how I feel. I�m happy, excited, and in love. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this nor did I know I could feel this way again. I will do my best to be kind, respectful, and loving to Chase and I know he will do the same for me. In my heart I know this is it, this is the person with whom I�m destined to explore life. I can�t wait to see what our future holds.

12 of 12 May 2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 EST

I first saw this on Brian's blog and then went to Untitled Chad Darnell Project who started 12 of 12. So, here is May 2008's 12 of 12....

My day started at 4:00 AM when I had to get up to take the love of my life and my partner, Chase to the airport.

The sign for a local mall on the way to the airport way too early in the morning.

My new favorite tea (I'm totally addicted)!

I am one of those people that always adds "in bed" to the end of the Chinese fortune cookies...OMG...I'm a hooker.

Laudermilk Park at the beach after work today.

Laudermilk Park at the beach after work today.

Laudermilk Park at the beach after work today.

Laudermilk Park at the beach after work today.

Laudermilk Park at the beach after work today.

Skot's dog V in his back yard. I stopped by there on the way home from the beach after work.

Mexican sunflowers in Skot's back yard.

A flower close up...

Holding Out Hope

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:13:00 EST

Holding Out Hope for Hillary

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:02:00 EST

I really like this song. When I hear it, it just makes me feel good. Enjoy Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM69E7_d_rw

Martini Dan is Back

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:11:00 EST

I've never really had a problem with GoDaddy until this past 5 days or so. They just turned off my blog, said it has expired because I did not renew. Well that was not true. But what happened next was no less than 6 e-mails to support as I had to jump through the various hoops of fire to get my blog reinstated and restored from backup. It has been a total pain in the neck but it's back up and running and seems to have had everything restored.

Disney Cuban Weekend

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:35:00 EST

Went to WDW (Walt Disney World) over the weekend with part of my adopted Cuban family. It was me, Liz, Tish, Barbie, Nellie, and Skot. We had such a great time and I got to see some of the people I work with at the parks. We stayed in a cabin at Disney's Fort Wilderness. We drank around the world at Epcot and had lots of Disney magic. I got 4 marriage proposals. All the ladies want to marry me cause I'm such a good host, care taker, etc. They said I can have a boyfriend on the side! Here we are at Epcot...

Sense by The Lightning Seeds

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:57:00 EST

I did not enter a post for Music Mondays yesterday. But I wanted to enter this one so here it is, Sense by the Lightning Seeds. I've always liked this song and it just describes how I feel right now. Lyrics are under the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGmFAEGjqNI

I'm flying on something beautiful and aimless
It's got a name but I prefer to call it nameless
It comes and goes and leaves me on a bed of splinters
Feel like I'm living in a town closed down for winter

The taste of love
The more you get, the more you want
And all because
The only reason is just because
It all makes sense
When you're near, it all makes sense

I'm standing high on tiptoes, looking over fences
Waiting for somebody like you to kiss me senseless
I've had a belly full of faces drawn in sadness
I want to jump deep into tides of loving madness

The taste of love
The more you get, the more you want
And all because
The only reason is just because
It all makes sense
When you're near, it all makes sense

Rekindling Love

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:57:00 EST

Can we rekindle love? Can I do it or am I living in the memories and feelings of the past? My love from my past is back in my life. C and I spend hours upon hours on the phone, IM chatting, text messages. It all feels so comfortable and relaxed and familiar. We both feel like we are falling for each other again, as those feelings never really left. We still have a chemistry (even over the phone) that you just can't fake. C is coming to visit me next weekend. One of two things is going to happen. I am or we are going to fall for each other instantly and if we do I'm jumping in feet first this time. The other thing that could happen is that when we see each other in person again for the first time in years that there will be no chemistry and maybe we'll be friends. But my heart...my heart and mind and soul are already feeling something I haven't felt is such a long time. I know he feels it to. It feels like this is fate. I loved C and then I hurt him and me. I find him on the internet and apologize for all those years ago. We start talking and turns into the above. We are both single at this point in our lives. I think we are single for a reason and we have found each other at this point in our lives for a reason. He's feeling the same way. But we're both afraid to really say it. I'll update on this wonderful situation after C's visit. Until then I'll just enjoy the taste of love.

Logan Reed

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

I don't know much about Logan Reed an adult film actor. What I do know is that with his hairy chest, incredible body, and enthusiastic movie skills this is the type of guy that really does if for me. OMG if for only one night...Enjoy!

Is Love In The Air

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:41:00 EST

Last week I posted this entry about making amends. I heard back from C a couple days later. We e-mailed back and fourth. We had a brief phone conversation on Thursday. Then on Saturday we talked for 6 ½ hours, then 3 ½ hours Sunday, then 3 hours last night. He is single. I am single. We both feel like this is fate, brining us back together for something. It may be nothing or it may be the rebirth of romance. We are making plans to see each other and see if this chemistry and excitement and we are both feeling is real. We both feel so comfortable and easy with each other. We can’t wait to see where this leads. I’ll update as this story unfolds.

Love is Stronger Than Death by The The

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST

I've always loved this song and let's face it... love is strong...very strong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2RtUv_PgGA

Florida Anti-gay Marriage Amendment

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:17:00 EST

Florida will have an issue on the ballot in November which is to vote for or against adding an amendment to the Florida State Constitution to ban gay marriage. The local paper, the Naples Daily News, ran a story on their FRONT page about a local Baptist church that held a rally in support of the amendment.

The main speaker at the event senior church Pastor Hayes Wicker who said “This is a tremendous social crisis, greater even than the issue of slavery.” Without such an amendment or a law, Wicker said, it could lead to legal marriages in Florida between “man and dog” and “father and child.”

OK. So now the news paper in the town in which I live has run a front page story with words equating gay couples getting married to a bigger issue than slavery, being involved in bestiality, and incestuous marriages?

Give me a freaking break! I am outraged by the stupidity and narrow mindedness of these folks. I'm not sure what I'm doing about this yet but I can't keep quit about this. I know I will be writing a latter to the editor and I'm going to have to find someway to protest both the paper for printing such inflammatory and hateful words and the church. You can find the store here.

Roberto Plantier

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:20:00 EST

I'm still in Latino mood and I came across Roberto Plantier. OMG, he is so freaking hot. His face is so cute and he has sexy eyes and a body to gobble up. Enjoy!

Making Amends

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EST

Thanks to the Internet I've just made contact with a man from my past. The very first and probably the only man I've ever loved. I wrote about him back in this post.

I found him on the Web but was not sure it was him. I sent him a message not knowing what to expect. Was it C? Will he remember me? Will he want to have contact with me? Well, the next day I got a message back and it was C. He said he was surprised and happy to hear from me. He wanted to know what has happened in my life since we last spoke some 14 years ago. I sent back a message, a few paragraphs with the short version of how I ended up in Florida, what's been going on, and so fourth. I had to get it out in the open that I was sorry for my behavior when we last saw each other. I asked that he too write back and tell me all about what he's been up to as well. I have him my real e-mail address and cell phone number.

It would be so cool if after all this time and over the distance (he still lives in the North) if we could reconnect and be friends. Whatever happens I am happy to have this opportunity.

Harder Better Faster Stronger (Even Better)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:04:00 EST

OK, I realize I already did this song but not like this. First I guess two girls did a painted words on them dance. Then this guy with hard six pack abs did it, then he got his friend to do it with him. How could I pass it up so here are both his videos for Harder, Better, Faster Stronger. First the solo one then the one with the friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D2AVaJM87I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EUupnF02vo

12 of 12 April 2008

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:00 EST

I first saw this on Brian's blog and then went to Untitled Chad Darnell Project who started 12 of 12. So, here is April 2008's 12 of 12....

10:00 AM Just got out of bed. Have to feed dog and cat and get them fresh water. My cat, Sassy, can be such a little bitch. She constantly wants to splash all her water out of her dish. This is a habit she's had since a kitten I think she knows it drives me nuts and does it right in front of me even while I'm telling her not to.

Working on the Australian room. Need to rearrange and get all 3 PC's and 2 printer and other stuff reset up for home office.

This is a photo of a photo I took while working in the zoo. I use to take care of the wallaby and we had one that you could actually touch her joeys.

Me getting ready for my part-time job at Disney World. They opened an off-site liquidation store only 1/2 hour from Naples, so I transferred down to the store. Most of the time I perform keyholder (like part-time manager) duties and get to dress up in normal clothes.

This is my bottle brush tree, taken as I was pulling out of the driveway.

The is the fish pond outside the WDW store I work at part-time.

This is the store. I worked an 8 hour shift today until 9:45 PM.

Not too much going on so I hid with the plush animals.

And me and the Yeti have the same head piece.

Then I've got to act like I'm cooking something...go Chef Mickey Dan

This is not a good photo (which is good because it's icky) but I yanked out a hang nail a couple of weeks ago and it's all soar and infected. But it's getting better.

Yeah, 10:00 PM at night and I'm my home to watch Torchwood on Tivo. Gotta love the Tivo and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Torchwood! Anyway, it's 10:00 PM and still 76 degrees out. In like another month that will be the nightly low. Hot and humid summer is only a couple weeks away.

James Purefoy

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:14:00 EST

James Purefoy has been around a while but I just saw in the movie Bedrooms & Hallways and he was in Resident Evil and a couple dozen other movies. Guys like this really do it for me... that dark hair, five-o-clock shadow, hair on the chest and that accent. In my world it's the stuff dreams are made of. Enjoy!

Are You a Friend of Dorothy

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:55:00 EST

"Are you a friend of Dorothy?" The phrase dates back to at least World War II, when homosexual acts were more widely illegal in the USA. Stating that, or asking if, someone was a "friend of Dorothy" was a euphemism used for discussing sexual orientation without others knowing its meaning. Why do I bring this up? At my new job at a company I once worked at for 7 years the question will come up. There are a few people that still work there from when I did last time. We've kept in touch and are good enough friends that they know me well enough to know I'm gay. It's not like I try to hide it and in the end I don't care that people know but I've never defined my life by being a gay man. I'm proud and happy with who I am and that I'm gay but being gay is only one of many sides of who I am. I am a man, I'm a mut with German, Irish, British, and Checkoslovakian grandparents, I'm a sci-fi geek, I love music, I'm a Libra, and yes I'm gay. The group of people that make up my team at work are all people that I've never worked with before and I know that sooner or later questions will come or the whispers of others will get back to me and the time will come when others will want to know, am I a friend of Dorothy? Hell yeah and proud of it.

for my Scott Lunsford info/photos. Here are two quick links: Scott Lunsford Youtube video

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:58:00 EST

I'm going to mi Mexico next month and I can't wait! I don't know if this video was shot in Mexico but it looks like it or somewhere in Central America. From the white sandy beaches on the azul seas, to the mangrove jungle, and cenote scenes it looks like home to me. Enjoy this second Music Monday just because...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAioW8ls8sA

I Wanna Be A Cowboy

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:04:00 EST

I'm a 80's guy and I love this song, I Wanna Be A Cowboy by Boys Don't Cry. I guess I broke out the cowboy hat and dance my ass off to this song at the annual martini party last month. The video is nothing ground breaking or even that interesting but I do love the song. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s05jcrJw0as

April Fools Day 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:45:00 EST

I wanted to do something fun for April Fools' Day, either here on the blog or in real life. The problem is time. I don't have it right now. Been in and will be in an 8 day training class at work. Had most of the class over for authentic Cuban pork and black beans/rice on Sunday. Drank too much, had a good time. A local food chain called SweetBay had a bunch of their customer's credit card/debit card info stolen, including mine. Lots of fraudulent charges on my card in Maryland. Too much TIME required to get it fixed. Of course I'm taking the time to get it all fixed but it's a pain and takes more of my time that I don't have. So anyway... I will post when I can this week and here is yesterday's Music Monday. Come Undone by Duran Duran because it fits me this week and I love the lyrics and sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFbDhbl3QPY

Juan Pablo Llano

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:02:00 EST

He's Latin and hot hot hot. The only thing missing is the chest hair but I can live without it. Enjoy!

My Amerdian Idol 2008 Top 10 Recap

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:13:00 EST

I think this is one of the most talented seasons of this show. It's hard to even pick the top but we all have our favorites. And goodness knows I can't carry a tune! But here is what I think about what is the current top 10...

Ramiele Malubay – I like her there is just something cute about her personality but so far she has not pulled it out. I would like to see more of that big voice and more of a stage presence.

Jason Castro – At first I really like him but now I just find him OK but like a one trick pony so now I’m bored.

Syesha Mercado – She sings well but I think she should stick with modeling.

Chikezie – At first I was not a fan but then he did some great stuff until last night. Last night was on the boring side. He should stick with the upbeat mixes.

Brooke White – She’s pretty good and I think will do well in out there in the industry but I don’t think she’s got what it takes to win the title.

Michael Johns – I really like him but too me he should not be on this show. He and his band The Rising was already signed and dropped by Madonna’s record label. He’s had his chance.

Carly Smithson – Like her a lot but she too me she too already had her chance. She was signed by MCA which spent over $2 Million on her album and then dropped her when it did not sell.

David Archuleta – The kid has a voice and I hope he does well. He did win Star Search in 2003.

Kristy Lee Cook – She’s just OK to me but a good marketing package. However, she’s already had her shot too. She was signed by Brittney Spears’ production company in 2001.

David Cook – This guy is incredible and I think he has a shot at taking the title!

Paralyzer by Finger Eleven

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:55:00 EST

I've been hearing this song on the radio a lot lately and I really like it. I don't really know much about Finger Eleven but I'll need to check out some more of their music. Enjoy!
http://blogs.martini-dan.com/2008/03/24/paralyzer-by-finger-eleven.aspx

Happy Easter 2008

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:12:00 EST

Great friends, food, and fun was the order of the day. I hope your Easter holiday was a wonderful one!

Giancarlo

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:32:00 EST

Simply put, Giancarlo makes me want to touch myself (which I probably have to do after this post) He's just simply hot. Enjoy!

iPod Touch

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:03:00 EST

I just got an iPod Touch today. I ordered it on line and it arrived today. I LOVE it. It is so cool and I must go play more.

All Fluff and No Substance

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:57:00 EST

I still don't get the whole Barack Obama thing. I have tried to read more about him. I have tried to listen to him speak, which is not an easy task for me because I can't stand his speaking style...he sounds like a preacher to me. The more I try to learn the more I find that he really is all fluff and no substance. I keep hearing change, change, change...but no plan to make change happen, no clear idea of what change actually is. In the end as hard as I look I just can't find anything about Barack Obama that makes me interested in him and his lack of substance.

Ser O Parecer by RBD

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:07:00 EST

It's been a while since I've done a Latino song for Music Mondays so here is Ser O Parecer by RBD. I really like this song and I'm missing Mexico so it's a great time to post this song. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXIl4dPkLiU

Robert Buckley

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:39:00 EST

I'm addicted to Lipstick Jungle and what really got me was Robert Buckley. OMG he is so freaking hot and check out the video after the hot photos...he's got a brain too. Now that is super hot, an awesome body and a brain on top of it all. Take me, I'm yours!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0nVyWaSxRQ

12 of 12 March 2008

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:35:00 EST

I first saw this on Brian's' blog and then went to Untitled Chad Darnell Project who started 12 of 12. I missed last month because of everything that went on with Yuli. So, here is March 2008's 12 of 12....

I started my day by inspecting my snap dragon flowers. I love snap dragons and I need to do some plucking.

Off to work. We have 3 buildings here in Naples, two of which are twins connected with a ground floor
covered outdoor walkway.

Then it's off to work. Our building is secure, it matches your finger print to your security badge to get in the door.
You need your badge to call the elevator or go to the bathroom. You get use to it after a while.

My office. It's just grand. I have not really personalized it yet, not sure that I will.

Hey Toad, please hold all my calls.

I don't have a window office but my friend does so I snapped a photo of her view.

I went through the McDonalds drive-through for an Asian salad with grilled chicken to eat at the beach.

Next it was a quick stop at Wild Oats for some organic gluten-free food for the week.

Salad and the beach for sunset.

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be so close to beautiful white sand beaches.

Got home and had to snap a photo of Yuli. So glad she's alive and well.

It's only fair that Sassy (my cat) get in on the act so we took our photo together.

Clocks by Cold Play

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:21:00 EST

I was in a training class all of last week. It was really a kick ass class. Tons of work and homework...group homework nonetheless. So I'm happy to have a normal week this week. I really love this song, Clocks by Cold Play, and have to remember to get it on my iTunes. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9j_RZDqYc4

Martini Party 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:04:00 EST

Martini Party 2008 was a wonderful time had by all! It is always so much work prepping for this event. I thought this years party would be a little later in the year and in Mexico. But, since my house has yet to sell and I'm not living in Mexico yet I had to have it here. Since I thought last year would be the last year in my house I went all out. This was great last year but meant I had to outdo myself this year. So I put together even bigger and better gift bags this year. They included throw pillows (martini madness), martini classes, martini notebook, glowing things, candies, coffee mugs, Disney stuff, all kinds of goodies! This year's martinis were; Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini (Espressotini), Lemon Martini, Pinatini, and Champagne Martini.

The thing is there were great friends, great martinis, music, dancing, and laughing. All the things that most important in life. As usual, everyone spent the night. We had a late breakfast the next morning and more laughing and a day of recovery! Here are some photos.

Gift bags all ready for my guests

The ladies having a good time

This is what the lanai really looked like (without the camera flash) and everyone is glowing and dancing

Having too much fun...the song I Want to Be a Cowboy came on and I broke out the cowboy hats

Skot got a special Tinkerbell pen

Dancing and Yuli and V (Skot and Mike's dog) were having fun too

It was great to have Yuli home for the party...she got a gift too

I'm Fu&*ing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:32:00 EST

Martini Night 2008 was a great success. Everyone seemed to have a great time...more about that tomorrow. One of the things we talked about was these 2 musical videos from the Jimmy Kimmel Show. The first one is from his girlfriend Sarah Silverman and Jimmy's response is the second video. These just crack me up! Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnVJZkDuVBM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIQrBouWRiE&

Michael Horta

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:22:00 EST

Thirsty Thursdays are back and what a way to come back! Michael Horta is hot hot hot! Oh, if only he'd knock on my door. Enjoy!

The Return of Yuli

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:11:00 EST

It's a freaking miracle! Somehow I got my dog (Yuli) back today. After over 4 weeks she's back. In my head I had given up hope of ever seeing her again. But in my heart I could not give up. Today I checked the Domestic Animal Control (DAC) Website like I've done every day. I saw a dog that was picked up yesterday and it looked like Yuli. I called and gave them her microchip number. It matched. I went to get my little girl. She is a little thiner than when I last saw her but other than that she seems good. So I now think that she must have been taken by someone and she finally escaped from them. The DAC staff took me back to see her. I went into her kennel and she looked at me. Then she kept sniffing me and pushing her nose against me. It was like she could not believe that I was there. When she realized it was real was all over me for like 10 minutes. We came home and she took a nap. She does seem tired, she's been through a lot lately. We went to Skot's and Mike's for dinner and so they could visit with her as well. She's sleeping again now. In a little bit Yuli, Sassy (my cat) and l will go bed and start to get our lives back to normal. I'm so happy!

Massive Power Outage in South Florida

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:35:00 EST

I was at work today and the power went out. We have back up generators so most of our systems were working but no lights in my office. Millions of people were without power, but I never lost power at my house. The local news said "Thousands of electric customers in various parts of Southwest Florida lost power Tuesday afternoon as part of the outage that affected a million or more customers in Florida. While the outage affected some areas of Collier and south Lee counties, in other areas just down the road it was life and business as usual..." If you want you can read the story in the Naples Daily News.

Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:05:00 EST

I have always loved this song and this video. Ever since the first time I saw the video I thought what a cool place to go dancing! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_dnWWnKCTk

Ode to Yuli

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:56:00 EST

So I've been rather absent for the past couple of weeks. I've done nothing other than going to work. I don't feel like eating, I can't sleep, I don't feel like cleaning, or running errands, and I've neglected this blog. I don't know for sure what has happened to my dog for sure but at this point I have to think she is not coming back. Even worse I have an idea that my little girl has been abducted. Three dogs disappeared from Skot's neighborhood in a 10 day period. I put up 2 sizes of posters, fliers on mailboxes, and searched every day for over a week. I've checked the shelters and everything else. Not even a sign of her. So I'm afraid that she was abducted and sold for either medical or cosmetic experiments. It sounds so bizarre to me but it does happen and this entire thing is so unreal and unlike her. I just pray that she is not suffering. So, I'm trying to get back to normal now but it's not easy. In the back of my mind and in my heart I will always think she's coming back. But I haven't put up her dishes or her toys but I will do that tomorrow. It just kills me on the inside to think about any of this and this is one of the hardest posts I've ever written. Maybe sometime in the future I can post so photos of Yuli but for now it's just too painful.

The Human League

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:43:00 EST

My mood today is not good, update on my dog, Yuli, tomorrow. So here is a Human League 2-for-1 Music Monday. I love this first song (Keep Feeling) Fascination. The song is good but boy those 80 styles...wow. And too much makeup. Glad I never got into the men wearing makeup thing. Anyway, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aIPKcLZOe0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5g_vfCF9sw

President Bush Pardons Himself Against Potential Warcrimes

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:19:00 EST

Just saw this video on Scott-O-Rama and I had to put it on here. Everyone should see this and Scott was right, why is this not a big deal for the media to cover? It makes me sick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQ7Prwh7Gc&eurl=http://blogs.martini-dan.com/2008/02/07/president-bush-pardons-himself-against-potential-warcrimes.aspx

Joseph Sayers

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:04:00 EST

I just ran across this former A & F model Joseph Sayers. The fact that he was an A & F model makes him hot but he is way beyond hot. He's hot, hung, and wow! Enjoy!

The Only Reason to Go to Texas or Join a Team Sport

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:04:00 EST

This scene from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was alway a lot of fun. Oh to be in that shower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMJjTAGVb84&feature=related

Barack Obama bin Laden

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:03:00 EST

Made you look! No I don't really think Barack is

But I don't get it. To me Obama is like light fluffy frosting. It looks good but it's actually bad for you and not filling or of substance. I actually find Obama scary because I don't think we know enough about him. I listen to him speak and he's suppose to have this message of change but what exactly does that mean? I've never heard anything other than the tag line blah blah blah message that he's not a DC insider. Which although true he seems arrogant to me and I don't think he would be able to get congress to cooperate with him.

I see that people think that he has all this energy and personality when he speaks. I find that when he speaks he sounds like an evangelical preacher. That style of speaking is a total turn off to me.

If the race came down to Obama and McCain I would have to do a write in or something because I could not vote for either.

That's just how I feel.

Nightmare Before Christmas Jacks Lament

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:46:00 EST

It's a sad song and it has a dog (ghost dog but dog none the less) in it. Still no sign of my dog, trying not to think about it. Love this move... enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjlRoIIdwFk

Night 4 Still No Yuli

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:47:00 EST

I am physically and emotionally exhausted. Monday through tonight I have been searching for my dog. I have been checking our domestic animal services every two hours. There are posters on all the streets around where Yuli was last seen. We put little fliers on all the mail boxes on Skot and Mike's street. Every day after work I am driving and walking and searching. Yesterday some nasty little teenager left me a voice message that my dog was dead, splattered across the road which was checked out within minutes after the call and it was just a prank. Nasty, cruel child. I just found out I can put a free ad in the local paper about a lost dog which I will do tomorrow. I just hope and pray for her wellbeing and that I get to see her again soon.

My Dog is Gone

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:31:00 EST

Last week I was in Maryland Monday through Thursday. My friends watched my dog. I picked her up Thursday and dropped her back off there Saturday afternoon so I could work at Disney World Saturday and Sunday. I worked late and did not get home until 2:30 AM Sunday night. So I went to my full-time job yesterday and then after work went to my friends to pick up my dog (Yuli). A not so great photo of her is below.

I walked in the house and I asked my friends how they were doing. Not well they responded. Then they told me that Yuli was in the back yard with Michael and she was playing with their dog V when all of a sudden they took off through a breach in the fence into the neighbors yard. Michael went after them but they were gone. He looked everywhere and called for them and V came back but Yuli did not. So they had to tell me that my dog was gone.

This is shocking and odd. First of all my dog does not like to be outside unless she is with someone. My back yard is fenced and she won't play in the yard unless I'm with her. She goes out to do her business on her own but won't play alone. Then there is the fact that she is already 8 years old which is mid-life. She's never done anything like this and has never tried to run away. I never worry about such things. Then there is the fact that she's really afraid of her own shadow, so she's not the type to run off through the woods on her own.

Last night I went up and down their street and the street on either side of them calling out her name and searching. She does have a microchip the back of her neck. I checked via phone and in person after work at our county's Domestic Animal Services (DAS) and the Humane Society. She was not caught or turned in to either. She is now on file and I can check our county's website for hourly updates on stray dogs brought in or captured by DAS. Last night we printed fliers and put them at the ends of all 3 streets. Tonight I made 200 more fliers and Michael is going to tape them to the mailboxes along each street tomorrow morning.

I am just beside myself. I've done everything I possibly can. I've been over at my friends house late in the hopes that Yuli would come back. I just love her so much and I can't even think about this because it makes me want to cry...

Michael Churchill

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:29:00 EST

Plain and simple, Michael Churchill is pure sexy. No need to say anything more. Enjoy!

Crunch Crunch Goes The Salt

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:51:00 EST

It's so cold here in Maryland. Our client is just across the street from our hotel so we have been walking over there every morning and then back each evening. Crunch, crunch, goes the salt under my feet. I can't help but think what is the crap doing to my nice shoes (I do like a good pair of shoes). It has been a productive and interesting week but I am looking froward to leaving this tomorrow:

The New New Job

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:11:00 EST

I am happy to be at my new new job. It's funny because I had already worked for this company for 7 years. I was laid off during the worse year of my life. Then 3 years later I'm back. So they sent me away already after just 3 days. I'm with a couple of coworkers in a very cold Northern state (all states on the East coast are North of Florida and colder too). It was last minute for me so this is the seat I got on the plane. It was this little seat in the very last row against the wall with no window and it was odd...

It was not too great but the hotel is nice enough... if only I had Mr. Dyer from the last Thirsty Thursday to share my king size bed...

But I digress... I will try to get some sleep tonight and then tomorrow I will do observing and assisting with training. Sleep...

Harder Better Faster Stronger

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:50:00 EST

Have loved this song for years! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgBgnoEY4iM

Danny Dyer

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:55:00 EST

He's a bad boy and that just makes Danny Dyer even hotter. I could barely control myself just putting this post together... oops gotta go! Enjoy!

To Shave or Not To Shave (Your Balls)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:41:00 EST

Do you shave? I have to admit I keep my area neatly trimmed and the balls bald. I don't remember why this came up but the result was I found these two videos. They just cracked me up. The first one about nose and ear hair really had me going. Even clicking on the interactive Second Puberty brochure to see of the 5 stages. The body hair one with the guy talking about shaving everything is funny too. You need to check it out here at the Philips Norelco Website. They are a little long but entertaining. Enjoy!

Turn Off the Light by Nelly Furtado

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:54:00 EST

I really love this song. Heard it on the radio 2 weeks ago in Mexico. Downloaded via iTunes and can't get it out of my head. The video is a little odd but the song is still good. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnWZwhxuNZQ

Job to Job

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:53:00 EST

So I took a new job with an Internet software company. After one week I quit. I was riddled with guilt but I was offered a job at another company with which I was interviewing. My new, new job pays much more and includes travel all over the world. I really think it was the travel that got me. I love to travel and see different cities and countries. The new new job starts mid-week.

12 of 12 January 2008

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:52:00 EST

I first saw this on Brian's' blog and then went to Untitled Chad Darnell Projectwho started 12 of 12 and thought I'd give it a try. So here is my first 12 of 12...

8:34 AM on my way to do a side job in my current home town of Naples, FL.

1:00 PM Putting RainX on my windshield.

2:20 PM Have to fill up the tank before heading up to Disney World. Gas is always more in Naples.

2:36 PM Dropped the dog at Skot's to baby sit her while I was working at Disney.

3:30 PM On a road in the middle of nowhere South Central Florida on my way to Disney.

4:15 PM A quick stop by the lake for a photo in Lake Placid, Florida.

5:15 PM This sign for Reed's Motel is so old Florida and as such it is historic, cool, and odd to me.

6:45 PM Pulling into the main gate at Walt Disney World.

7:10 PM Saying good-bye to my car. It died a month earlier up in Orlando. I had to dig up the title so the Car Care Center at Walt Disney World could scrap it for me.

7:30 Filling up in Orlando. Gas is 16 cents a gallon cheaper than in Naples.

8:00 PM In a hotel room in Orlando/Disney area. Tomorrow I work at the Magic Kingdom.

8:15 PM My gluten-free dinner was some not breaded chicken wings. Gluten-free on the road...

My New Obsession - IKEA

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:41:00 EST

I have discovered the world of and it is very dangerous.

Skot and his mom picked me up from the airport Sunday in Ft. Lauderdale. There is a new IKEA there, it's been there maybe 3 months. I have never been in one as this is the first one in Florida. Pammy and Skot took me to the airport and then went to IKEA. When Skot told his mom about it she really wanted to go which is why we all went after they picked me up.

I did not know there were so many things for my home that I could just not live without. I bought a cool wall mounted utensil holder that is magnetic, a really neat napkin holder, some very cool contemporary lights, and some other things. I spent more than I should have and I only got a fraction of the items that I went "Oh cool" as we walked through this mammoth shopping environment.

Damn you IKEA, I'm hooked!

Some Things are Beautiful and Some Things Suck

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:27:00 EST

I don't know if words and pictures can due justice to the way I feel but over the next week there will be a couple of posts that will attempt to explain it. I go home tomorrow, back to Florida and I start a new job on Monday. I should be and happy about the new job but my heart aches. There is something about Puerto Morelos and the people here. Sure there is physical beauty all around with the white sand beaches, blending shades of the Caribbean sea, and tropical flora. There is also poverty from people living in small shakes and a standard of living that is very different from that of the USA. However, I see far more happiness than I see in the USA so the US standard of living and never ending drive to make more money and to have more things surly is lacking compared to true happiness. So here is the thing. I worked my ass off tonight at Gioconda. Then Florencia, Anna, and I went to a local bar Bara Bara. When my time to go came I accept it but it is very sad. My heart aches and I long for the next time that I get to come to Puerto Morelos and I have not even left yet. My house can not sell soon enough, I cannot come back soon enough, I cannot see my friends here again soon enough. No this place is not perfect and I see it for it's good and it's bad but my heart and my soul are drawn here from the very first time and I know this is where I belong. And when I am not here a part of my very being is missing and my soul mate and I long for to be reunited. I hope these words can at least begin to explain how I feel...

The Dry Spell Ends

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:08:00 EST

The Dry Spell Ends
Yes, hell must have frozen over because after a dry spell lasting literally years I had sex last night. He was a very nice and considerate man. Of course all the sex was safe. The weird thing is that he spent the night and for the first time in a very long time I enjoyed the cuddling afterwords. Too many years before the dry spell began if I were to have a fling I never the person spend the night nor did all the cuddling and stuff. But it just felt good to have another human being that close and snuggly to me.

I don't know if this will have reawakened the sexual me or not. I do kind of feel like that scene from Under the Tuscan Sun where Frances gets laid for the first time in a very long time and she like doing a happy dance in her bed and singing "I still got it..."

I'm very tired and worn out so I came home to go to bed early tonight. I don't know if I will see him again tomorrow night after I get done at Gioconda. I have to be at the airport around 9:30 AM Sunday. I guess time and fate will tell. Until then...I still got...I still got it...

Sebasti�n Rulli

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:08:00 EST

Since I'm in Mexico I thought I should feature a Latino or Mexican guy for this weeks Thirsty Thursday.� Sebasti�n Rulli has a nice body and fits the mold perfectly.� I think I like him better when his built chest is not shaven but either way crackers in bed are fine.� Enjoy!�

Hola From Mexico Again

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:49:00 EST

It's been a whirlwind of a week so far.� Today I am Villas Playasol where my condo is located but I am staying in the unit above my unit which is owned by my friends' brother.� There is a strong cold front coming through here and it is very windy and chilly.� I wore a sweater out tonight.� I made dinner, ate, went to Gioconda, had a drink, served a couple drinks, then went to Posada Amor and had a drink then went and saw some friends at the bookstore to make plans for tomorrow night.� They are going to swing by Gioconda after they close tomorrow for a martini.

My friend Anna is trying to hook me up with a guy.� He is cute enough and he seems nice.� I'm just not sure but will know more tomorrow.� She said he is totally smitten with me which blows my mind.� I still don't think physically I'm anything to look at.� I hope as I continue to loose weight and live gluten-free I will look good again.� Anyway, it feels nice to think someone is interested.� Will of course post if my drought ends!�

Ringing In The New Year

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:22:00 EST

Well hello 2008! As we crossed over from 2007 to 2008 I was at Gioconda in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. We were making a special champagne martini for the event. It was made with raspberry vodka, creme de casiss, and champagne. They were very tasty and a big hit. The bar was not too busy last night and so we drank too many martinis. Then we went to the beach where there was a big concert, 2 reggae bands and a house music DJ. There was also a party on the beach friend of a friend type thing. There was bonfire and music and dancing on the beach. So after we rang in the new year with all the hugs and kisses and wishes for a happy new year we went to the party...then to the concert...then back to the party. It was about 2:30 AM today that I went to bed. Today I got to have pork with a coin cooked in the pot for lunch. My family which was passed on for generations always has pork on New Years day as it is supposed to bring good luck for the new year. Also you cook the meat with a coin in the pot to bring prosperity for the year. I really wanted a hamburger and fries (no bun) to help with the hangover but could not find an open restaurant. I went with my friend Anna to where she works at Posada Amor and the family was making pork and Anna put a coin in the pot for me. Then Anna and her boyfriend and I had pork and salad. It was wonderful and the family at Posada Amor was very kind to help us on quest to find food and for it to be pork and for the coin to go in the pot. Then we went back to the house where Anna is house sitting and went swimming. Tonight I will go to Gioconda for a while to help Florencia if it gets busy but I think I may have chicken enchiladas at Posada Amor for dinner as they are the best enchiladas in all of Puerto Morelos...then have a drink with Anna then back to Gioconda then to bed. My condo has been rented and Florencia has been kind enough to allow me to say with her. It has been very nice but tomorrow I get to use our condo for the remainder of the week. I have to find my way to the market to get some chicken and stuff and will make dinner for Florencia one night. I know she has to work but I will take it to her. That's my long post about this year. I hope your New Year started off great too and lasts the entire year!

Happy New Year 2008

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:25:00 EST

I'm in Mexico to start off the new year. This year will be a year of fresh starts. I'm kicking off the year in Mexico which I've not done before. When I get back I start a new job. It will be my first full year of trying to live gluten-free. I'm looking forward to this new year. I have high hopes for it; a year of health and happiness centered around living not working. Sure I have to work but I don't want that to be all that I do in 2008. I want to enjoy my friends and family more to really embrace kicking back and having fun. I hope that everyone gets all the best that 2008 has to offer!

I Got A New Job

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:14:00 EST

After more months than I care to think about suffering in a job that was really beginning to feel like hell I did something about it. We are a point where we can barely make payroll and it took from Thanksgiving to Christmas for me to get paid when I am supposed to be paid bi-weekly. So I decided to seriously look for a job. I was seriously looking at 3 companies. I had some phone interviews and in-person interviews and in the end accepted a job as a Project Manager at a local Internet software company. My last day at my current job is this Friday. Then it�s a week in Mexico at the condo and I start my new job on Monday the 7th. I�m excited and nervous about the new job. Excited because it�s close to home, pays well, has good benefits, and is something I will really enjoy doing. Nervous because it�s something new for me, new products, new people, new processes and procedures. I�m also nervous because one of the other companies are still perusing me and the starting pay would be 30% more than what I�ve accepted. I don�t want to take a job and then quit a week later because I got a better offer. I just don�t feel right about that. I also don�t want to rule out the other job because it�s a lot of money and travel to places all over the world and I love travel. Life is never easy but in the end I�m happy.

Christmas Recap

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:13:00 EST

Christmas is over and for the fist time over I�ve actually taken down Christmas in my house before New Year�s Day. I never take down Christmas before New Year�s Day but this year I�m going to Mexico before the New Year and tonight and tomorrow are the only nights I had before I go. It feels weird. Tomorrow I�m rushing home from work and doing the outside. I had a very nice Christmas. For Christmas Eve I went to a party at the home of a member of my adopted Cuban family. Man do I love the Cuban food at these parties. It�s all so good and different than what I grew up with. The party was great. It�s always fun to hang with my family away from my family. Christmas morning I called my family up North and we exchanged gifts over the phone. Then Skot and Mike came over for breakfast and to exchange gifts. I made a huge breakfast like my Grandmother use to make, eggs, fried potatoes, fried apples, bacon, sausage, homemade biscuits (gluten-free toast for me), homemade jam, and fresh ground coffee. Then later we went to Skot�s sisters� house for dinner with his family and more gifts. It was wonderful, everyone was so kind and everyone seemed to like the gifts I gave as I enjoyed all the gifts I received. I really enjoy giving gifts much more than receiving. I just love making someone happy. But the most important part for me is the traditions and being with friends and family and enjoying all that great company and food.

Merry Christmas 2007

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:38:00 EST

Sexy Santa

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:32:00 EST

If only Santa was this hot I'd leave more than cookies and milk!

Stress of No Paydays

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:48:00 EST

I have been so busy and stressed. I have not had a paycheck since late November. Yes, it's been a month since my last paycheck. I should get paid tomorrow and a second check next week. Tomorrow's deposit will go through but I don't know about next week. The good news is that I've been interviewing late last week and this week and I have hope that something new career wise will come my way soon. I still have some holiday shopping to finish up. I've been putting it off until I got paid. Needed to save what money I have for bills just in case payday did not come...ever. Sooner or later it won't come and I keep telling everyone they need to have their backup plan but people seem to just be holding out hope that a Christmas miracle will keep our company alive. I made some homemade gluten-free Christmas sugar cookies and they turned out very good. I took some to work and someone even asked for the recipe. Well it's kinda of a boring update but that's all I have for now. Keep your fingers crossed for a good new job.

Ay Ay Ay It's Christmas by Ricky Martin

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:05:00 EST

Love this song! Can you believe it's only 1 week until Christmas Eve? Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZqm32WvOBs