Decorating (Kind Of)
Posted on December 23, 2008
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Yeah, so my idea of decorating is as simple as hanging a few black and white framed photos, buying a new living room rug and pillows for the couch but hey, it’s a start. I had the day off of work yesterday (still trying to burn through my remaining vacation days) and I had nothing to do so I headed down to Lowes to re-check out their floor rugs. Exciting, yeah I know. After picking one out I needed to change up the pillows on the couches so off to Pier 1.
Kind of makes the living room a bit more comfortable and homey (not like Homey the clown). I also straightened up the furniture on a grid instead of at an angle and found that even though it’s a little boring I get a lot more space in here.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Posted on December 22, 2008
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I’d have to say this one’s a waste of time. The story’s not bad and the special effects we’ve all pretty much seen on TV, it’s the little annoying kid that they spend way too much time on. You really just want to smack him. Seems like a Disney movie almost. Instead of spending time on the actual story they follow this little brat and his mom around far too much. Klatu, (Keano Reeves) is a typical character played by him, slightly deadpan. Kind of mix between Neo and Johnny Neumonic, short emotionless sentences, black suite and tie, etc.
Overall it’s not the worst movie I’ve seen in a while but I’d wait for it to come on DVD. The image above is from the website for the movie.
That Agency Employee Party
Posted on December 21, 2008
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Bill went all out this year and rented a boat for us to cruise down the intercoastal on our way to dinner. He even dressed up as Santa Clause, it was pretty cool. The photo you see here was taken with my iPhone on the trip to Sailfish. Drinks, etc, dinner was excellent and the ride was really cool.
On the way back though things got a little rocky. Our captain actually hit a pilon/pole which should have been lit but for some reason it wasn’t. That was interesting to say the least. Drinks flying everywhere, little Nicole got kind of banged up while on the bow but overall we made it unscathed. Lucky I guess.
From there it was off to the bars for a few more, like we needed them. After that it’s all kind of a blur. I did make it home on time so I’m not sure what happened to everyone else. Bill sent me a text saying everyone was at Bradley’s where they got kicked out so I have no idea what happened.
Thanks to Bill, this year’s holiday shin-dig was a blast.
Wow, That Was Ballsy
Posted on December 19, 2008
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After our 610 Clematis Holiday party last night Eli and I decided to head down to City Place for a drink. Hey, it was still early and for the most part we were the only ones at the holiday thing under 40 so we took off around 8.
First we went to Taverna Opa so he could ogle the bartender. Sat there for a couple beers and then walked over to Blue Martini for a change of scenery.
After our first beer a couple of girls came up and sat down at our table. Not ugly by any means but not 10’s either. We entertained them for a minute or two then they asked us if we’d join them for dinner at Ruth’s Chris. I said I wouldn’t mind getting a quick bite but doubtfully a full dinner. The conversaton kept going and Eli were closing out our tabs when I asked the seemingly obvious question:
So, do you expect me to pay for your dinner?
The answer was “…of course, isn’t that how it works?”
….No, it’s not how it works. You don’t sit down and invite someone to dinner and expect them to pay just because he’s a guy. Basically I asked her if she was “fucking serious?”, are you kidding me?! I told her no way, you’re out of your mind if you think I’m buy YOU dinner, especially if you just sat down out of the blue and expected some stranger to pay your way.
Things like this are what’s making me really despise the women here in West Palm Beach. Geez, the nerve of this chick!
Slowly But Surely It’s Coming Back
Posted on December 16, 2008
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I forgot how much of a chore it is to grow your hair back out once you’ve shaved it all off. It’s been about three weeks and I’m finally to a point where I really needed a trim but you know the old joke, “looks like he cut his hair by himself blindfolded” or something like that. I’m really trying to make it not so obvious.
A few more weeks and I’ll be back to visiting the man-spa, it’s just a matter of time. Until then I’ll look…let’s just a… a little off.
That Was Aweful
Posted on December 15, 2008
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Probably one of the worst birthdays to date. I guess it just started off all wrong. I just played it by ear and went down to Rocco’s by myself while I waited for friends to get ready. There I had a few drinks at the bar before someone came over and told me Trish was there. As soon as I heard that I split and headed back home. Met up with Eli and Chad and hit a few more bars. I couldn’t shake the feeling of Trish being around so I really didn’t enjoy myself and just tried to drink away that emotion. Not a great idea.
I’m not sure why it bothered me. Whether it was that she forgot my birthday, or that she was happy on my birthday and for the most part I was miserable. Regardless it left me with that empty meaningless feeling all night. The only plus for the entire day were the birthday wishes on my Facebook page from friends all over the world. I just wish I could have celebrated with them instead of spending one more miserable night out in West Palm.
I know it all sounds miserable and selfish but at the moment that’s pretty much how I feel. I hate being single, I’ve come to that conclusion. The holiday’s make it that much worse.
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I'm a seasoned 31 year old web designer originally from Cincinnati Ohio (born in Wilmington) and now living in West Palm Beach, Florida. Currently holding the Senior Designer/Developer position at THAT Agency in downtown West Palm Beach. A small yet very talented design firm specializing in high end PHP and CSS sites for various clients.
Even though I'm from Ohio I'm a die hard South Florida Surfer and beach guy. I picked up the sport over three years ago and never looked back. Any chance I get I'm in the water, which is sometimes rare considering that South Florida is fairly inconsistent with surf. Those days we do get are always a great gift.
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