Last nigth I went out and meet up with some friends after work. It has been a while since I saw one of them, and a week since I saw another. A third went out to the beach for the weekend early so she bailed. I was impressed with how much alcohol I actually drank. I think I had a few mixed drinks and at least 3 shots. Not my normal night out, but I had a blast. We went to our new hang out Ping and Whistle. Well sorta new hang out. We have only been there twice. All in all a great evening.
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BBQ With Friends
For the holiday I went up to Jayson, Gretchen, & Seth’s for yesterday and today. Originally it was going to just be me coming over and hanging out. At the last minute John and his family called and wanted to come up so Jay turned Sunday into a BBQ. 2 of Gretchen’s brothers came over, John, Z, and Christian came over also. Dave came by after his shift at work ended. We hung out. BBQ’ed, and went into the pool. It was a bit hot so the pool was nice.
I stayed over and we grabbed breakfast this morning, and then hung out by the pool for most of the day until I headed back to the city. I took off on a train before 4 so I could get back home at a decent hour. Overall a great two days out of the city with good friends!
Friday in The Office And Drinks With Friends
Today was an extremely long day at work. Typically I work from home on Friday, but today I had a face to face meeting. On the plus side it is always good to see a lot of people on a project, but on the downside it was a two-hour lunch meeting. Overall it was a good day, but extremely hectic and long.
After work I met up with a few friends that I had not seen in a while. It was good to have a drink with Luke and talk with Vanessa and her friends, but separately since she had to go early. I was happy that I stuck to my two-drink maximum, even though I don’t normally.
I think it home too early or too late. I was also glad that the weather cleared and it was actually a pretty nice evening.
The Missing Week Or So
The past week or two has been actually very hectic. Typically when I’m really busy I still try to write about my experiences and post date blog entries. Over the past week or two it had been so hectic I haven’t really thought about what has been going on, so I have not written anything down. That’s not being that I haven’t been doing very much. Actually I think I’ve been out off every night during the week, and all last weekend. I will endeavor to try and keep track of what’s going on more.
Relaxing Saturday
Today I didn’t go out or “do” anything and I was totally happy doing it. I have had plans or been running around for most of the past 8 weeks so it was nice to decompress a bit. I honestly can’t really remember well the good thing. I was that good at relaxing, and doing nothing.
Company Shwag
I found a note about a company store website where I can get stuff with the company logo. I had bought a polo and an unbrella on another site a few months ago but the selection wasn’t so great. I was eager to check out the new site. I bought two polos, and a fleet of top. If the polls fit well probably buy more.
Canceled Plans
Tonight was the 2nd thursday in a row I had plans that got canceled. Part of me with a little relieved, because I was really tired. Of course it is never fun Plan canceled. Other than that it was a typical day at the office.
I almost totally forgot that today with tax day. That is what happens when I do my taxes and get a return early.
Dinner With Far Away Friends
Tonight I was able to meet up with a bunch of friends near and far. Joe and Karen were in town so Jason, Gretchen, John, a bunch of Karen’s family, and myself all met up at city crab for dinner. We had a really good time. We all don’t get to see each other that often so was nice to get together, have a nice meal. John, Gretchen, and I on King crab. It was very yummy.
Afterward, we went down the street to the old town Tavern for a few drinks and to just hang out. We always have a good time we get together so it’s sad to see everyone ago. Overall was a fantastic night.
What I found really amusing was that everybody was asking why I had not brought my iPad to dinner. My answer was always why would I bring out to dinner with friends, but everybody still wants it. I find that funny sayings most people have been saying they wouldn’t get one themselves, but were eager to see mine.
Rain Day
I had another horrible night of sleep last night. I am not so sure if this sleep CD (well MP3’s of a CD) that I just bought is working. Not the best $9.95 I have spent. I am going through a bought of restless sleeping. Every few months I get this, I just want it to be over.
Today was at least a work from home day. That meant I could sleep an extra hour before having to get ready for work. I was glad to be home today since the weather was horrible. I had a packed day from 10AM onwards. I didn’t finish up my last email until about 7PM.
I didn’t do much afterwork. Since it was nasty I stayed in. Ordered food in, and caught up on some personal emails and TV. Why is it that I live and die in email for work but can be horrible in contacting my friends via email!
Not much else to report, but as I was catching up on my posts this past week I told myself to take a few minutes each night and try to post something. As much as I dont miss my hour long commute from Bayside, I do miss the 20-30 minutes each direction on the railroad I could get writing in. Of course I will take my 15 minute commute over an hour any day.
Canceled Plans
So my plans to see my dad got canceled at the last minute. Apparently he got a cold this weekend. When I called he didn’t sound to hot and he didn’t want to get me sick. There was also the not wanting to drive to get me and the computer either. We decided it best to reschedule for next week.
My dilemma was it was 11AM and I was awake and fully dressed on a Sunday. For me that is an accomplishment if I am not planning on going anywhere. I ended up going into Manhattan to do some shopping for a bit and then I headed home in the mid afternoon. I cleaned up my apartment and decided to take a crack at my task list to do at home that I have been ignoring.
Overall a nice relaxing day. Hoping this week at work wont be too hectic, but I have to goto NJ in the middle of the week so I am not so sure.