A Little This and That

There is no real reason to explain why I've been away for so long. But here are some reasons to tie you over until the next update:

1. It's not because I've been having a wickedly awesome summer. I have not. In fact, if I were to rate my summer fun, this one ranks in the bottom two. The Summer of 2009 is a close tie. 

2. It's not because I have been sitting at home, cuddled in front of the TV. Not so much. This is the summertime, of course, I'll be out and about soaking in the rays and all the summer fun. 

3. It's not because the events were so great I forgot to write about them. On the contrary, the events have been lackluster and the great events have not been exactly experienced solo, so hmmm....

4. It's not because I've been experiencing the summer as...a couple. Gosh, No. In my time away, I've had a chance to experience the other side of going out, accompanied with people, girlfriends to be exact. And let's just say, at times it's been great and most times, not so great. It's made me miss (and appreciate) me so much more that I cannot wait to get back in the swing of things.

So to summarize, I've been away for the following reasons (not like anyone cares!):

1. Not so great events

2. Not solo but accompanied with the girl crew.

3. Not so inspired to seek adventure.

4. Experimenting with my hair!

Posts are coming, I promise. Plus, possibly an official launch as soon as I can get someone to assist me with this template...it's been 2 years I need to get this blog off the ground.  

Thanks for playing!

10 Cane Rum Launch at W Atlanta

I was invited (along with several others) to the W Atlanta Downtown WETBAR launch of the redesigned 10 Cane Rum Packaging & Formula. This would involve cooling off for 2 hours with complimentary craft cocktails by the Mixologists at DRINKSHOP, Kill Cliff Refreshments & complimentary hand & arm massages by BLISS Spa.

I even had a chance to view videos from the previous events on their website. This is a monthly event that occurs the first Monday of the month lasting through the summer, that is, while we can still enjoy the pool. I think the last one occurs in November. I had missed the June and July events for some reason so I was really looking forward to this one.

The event:

It was just OK. Nicely dressed people, men in business suits, women in their party gear, and then of course, me. Something didn't quite work out alright during this event. First, there were only 2 bartenders serving all these people that had been invited to complimentary cocktails for just TWO HOURS. Trying to make the best of the complimentary feature people had to grab on to as many drinks as possible, sometimes even 2 at a time. It took me at least 30 minutes to get just one drink and when I did, it tasted awful. I had choices and wanted to switch to another choice, but then, that would mean having to wait another 30 minutes. Awful start.

Then, the men in suits proceeded to turn this into some type of networking event. What is it about 10 Cane Rum and Pool Deck and WETBAR that really screams come here and network, or "let me tell you about this great financial venture" or "how you can save money on your auto insurance." Please take your business peddling elsewhere, we are here to have fun, relax, chill, take in the view and possibly dip in the pool.

Unfortunately, neither of those "fun" things happened. The stage was set for it to happen but to my dismay, no fun was had at this event. I managed to get one more drink before the complimentary portion closed down and then, as I proceeded outside to take in the breathtaking view...the rain, with huge gusts of wind that blew the pool pillows into the water, happened. I guess it had had enough of this piss poor evening as well.

So, stage set but no activity. Oh, Atlanta, get it together.

So it's August

So it's August, and guess what, the summer is almost over.

I have many things to remember this summer by even though it's not yet over (it feels almost over if you ask me). I mean, what difference can one month make? I don't know. But for the 3 months before it (May, June, July), I thought I'd chronicle it.

1. The Summer of "Trouble" literally and figuratively. The summer of heartache and disintegration. The summer where I couldn't stop crying because of the disintegration (I find that word so appropriate for the events that transpired), the Summer of love, loss, hatred and most importantly, regret.



2. The Summer I spent 3 weeks with my mum in the city. That was memorable. My mum does not do too well in the city so seeing her react to the multiple derelicts was... amusing. The summer where my mum felt inclined to visit me because only she could determine from looking at me one time that this was truly the summer of "Trouble."



3. The Summer of movies. I spent so many afternoons curing my heartache at the movies....and guess what it worked. Good thing they had some good movies playing this summer or I would have been Shit Out o' Luck.



4. The Summer that was supposed to happen in a different city but unfortunately happened here and at this point, I am wondering why. Why did God want me to spend this summer in Atlanta? Only He knows and I probably shouldn't doubt His intentions. But seriously though...



5. The Summer of being perpetually broke. Always. My overheard  increased considerably from my botched move so here I am spending my relocation money in this wretched city. 



6. The Summer of hopelessness. How can I muster hope after everything that happened? Things seemed like they were on an upswing and all of a sudden...disintegrated.



7. The Summer of bad hairstyles. I cannot seem to find the right stylist for my hair. I cannot seem to get inspired enough to determine what look I want to channel with my hair. I express myself with my hair and I haven't been in tune enough to channel the right hairstyle. 



8. Boring summer. No summer parties, no summer soirees, no summer fun. Just recession and heat.



9. The Summer I said goodbye to 2 very dear friends at work. One retired and one moved to NY to take a job. The retiree I know I will see again, but the relocated friend, maybe not. He's been my rock in this company, the only man I can call 3 times in one hour and he actually finds it funny. It's heartbreaking to realize we may never get to share jokes again. I will miss him immensely. 



10. The Summer in San Diego. To accomplishing my dream of drinking beers and eating fish tacos at the beach overlooking the sunset. Priceless. The Summer of a very expensive birthday trip with 6 flights to and from my vacation destination, just hectic. The Summer of sun and sand, and cold hard winds of San Francisco. The Summer of S.F. and Napa with my family. So much joy. 



11. The Summer of being single. Not loving it but accepting it. The summer of once again realizing that me is in this for the long haul and you know what, I will not tolerate it anymore. 



12. The Summer of booze, lots of booze and hopefully saying goodbye to booze. Once and for all.