Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Their Building a Stadium in front of my House!
I just found out that construction for a new arena/muti-complex condo endeavor has been approved. . .
Once this thing is up, I will lose my beautiful view of Target... and all the other exciting things that happen where flatbush meets atlantic... I'm not digging this.
click image to see what the new stadium will look like
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lluis came to visit so i took him to Coney Island
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Fall Time
Just for fun:
Fall time, Fashion time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
Sit alone and think time.
Watch the leave and feel the breeze,
listen to the crinkle,
get ready for Chris Kringle.
Save a song and sing a beat,
watch the people on the street.
Back to work, back to school.
It's the time of year we head to shul.
Have a happy new year, a meaningful fast,
think of those from the past.
Sit alone and think time.
Warm your soul with red wine time.
Give thanks for food to eat,
Play some football in the street.
See the sky get dark,
loose your hours in the park. . . .
Sunday-fun-day
The best way to spend a day.
In the sun, with a cool breeze,
watching the leave fall off the trees.
Nothing bitter here in the sun-
oh my god, Sundays are fun.
Watch out for the Frisbees, or join in on the fun-
some peoples style's just to take in the sun.
Bring some fruit or a drum-
nothing cuter than watch toddlers run.
Take a picture, a video or 2,
enjoy the company of those around you.
It's fall time, fashion time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
B'way and 68th, UWS-
Ollies Restaurant just to my side,
Hard to imagine feeling more alive,
The pretty tall blonds have such a captivating stride.
The old antiques, the New Food Emporium,
The Lincoln center, and all those who go to them-
Out in the sun, enjoying the day-
Being inside is not where I'll stay.
It's fall time, fashion in the city time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
The days do get shorter-
yes this is true .
But all the better for night folk like me and you.
Out at night there can be a bit of a bite,
but that's when the fashion can really come to light.
Layer up, one atop the other-
create a masterpiece unlike no other.
Sport those heals, what a dashing blazer!
is that velvet? - No dear its leather.
oh it's so soft. you really had me fooled. where'd you get it? along the avenue?
5th or 6th where ever it be,
man it costs to live in this city.
It's fall time, fashion in the city time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
Fall time, Fashion time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
Sit alone and think time.
Watch the leave and feel the breeze,
listen to the crinkle,
get ready for Chris Kringle.
Save a song and sing a beat,
watch the people on the street.
Back to work, back to school.
It's the time of year we head to shul.
Have a happy new year, a meaningful fast,
think of those from the past.
Sit alone and think time.
Warm your soul with red wine time.
Give thanks for food to eat,
Play some football in the street.
See the sky get dark,
loose your hours in the park. . . .
Sunday-fun-day
The best way to spend a day.
In the sun, with a cool breeze,
watching the leave fall off the trees.
Nothing bitter here in the sun-
oh my god, Sundays are fun.
Watch out for the Frisbees, or join in on the fun-
some peoples style's just to take in the sun.
Bring some fruit or a drum-
nothing cuter than watch toddlers run.
Take a picture, a video or 2,
enjoy the company of those around you.
It's fall time, fashion time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
B'way and 68th, UWS-
Ollies Restaurant just to my side,
Hard to imagine feeling more alive,
The pretty tall blonds have such a captivating stride.
The old antiques, the New Food Emporium,
The Lincoln center, and all those who go to them-
Out in the sun, enjoying the day-
Being inside is not where I'll stay.
It's fall time, fashion in the city time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
The days do get shorter-
yes this is true .
But all the better for night folk like me and you.
Out at night there can be a bit of a bite,
but that's when the fashion can really come to light.
Layer up, one atop the other-
create a masterpiece unlike no other.
Sport those heals, what a dashing blazer!
is that velvet? - No dear its leather.
oh it's so soft. you really had me fooled. where'd you get it? along the avenue?
5th or 6th where ever it be,
man it costs to live in this city.
It's fall time, fashion in the city time.
Sun with cool breeze time.
Fun- run in the sun time.
Fall back time.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Flee Market Mania!
I've had a couple really fun weekends checking out the Brooklyn Flee Market action.
Week one I saw an awesome bracelet made out of old records that I wanted so badly but couldn't justify buying- however, I am in need of some nice new shirts, soooo.... I picked one up. I think I saw a tag on it that said, "To be worn and enjoyed by Cass1dy" and since there's only one of me out there, (Facebook says so), it must be me!
The following week, I saw the Scavenger Hunt Item was THE BRACELET. Which means, if you find it, you keep it- for free! How perffffect. Joey and I got there as early as my late night/early morning return Saturday night would permit. I scoured the grounds for over an hour anddddddd the two fellows who walked away with my $18 the previous week, were the booth hiding the bracelet. . . . a big happy family we were celebrating this past Sunday. So, I'm basically Blog Famous now.
Oh, and maybe my good fortune had something to do with the fact that while this picture was being taken... the bird pooped on me! The woman's response? "Don't worry, it's biodegradable, their vegetarians". Riigghhht,,,, no worries over here!?!?
Week one I saw an awesome bracelet made out of old records that I wanted so badly but couldn't justify buying- however, I am in need of some nice new shirts, soooo.... I picked one up. I think I saw a tag on it that said, "To be worn and enjoyed by Cass1dy" and since there's only one of me out there, (Facebook says so), it must be me!
The following week, I saw the Scavenger Hunt Item was THE BRACELET. Which means, if you find it, you keep it- for free! How perffffect. Joey and I got there as early as my late night/early morning return Saturday night would permit. I scoured the grounds for over an hour anddddddd the two fellows who walked away with my $18 the previous week, were the booth hiding the bracelet. . . . a big happy family we were celebrating this past Sunday. So, I'm basically Blog Famous now.
Oh, and maybe my good fortune had something to do with the fact that while this picture was being taken... the bird pooped on me! The woman's response? "Don't worry, it's biodegradable, their vegetarians". Riigghhht,,,, no worries over here!?!?
Monday, September 14, 2009
Jokes
This is what a new friend of mine traded for a cigarette:
To which prompted this:
so where is this going?
what else you got?
ok, that's enough.
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
To which prompted this:
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
so where is this going?
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
what else you got?
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
ok, that's enough.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Talent: Here, There, Everywhere
People sure like to try and make a buck on the train. Some times it's nice, some times it's not, and sometimes it's just fucking hilarious.
Here are some from my collection:
Atlantic Station (My Station)
Two boys, no older than 13 were walking around the train with dark sun glasses, ripped cut off shorts, shotty amps hanging from their pants (one of which fell off during a song). I got the eyes of a girl sitting across from me and we broth broke out into giggles. They were trying so hard that some one actually said, "you're over singing, try -not trying so hard"
I caught these two boys in Washington Square park one sunny afternoon... if it wasn't such different styles I might think it was the same two boys.
I started realizing that with a little encouraging, you could get just about anyone on the street to sing... this is my first attempt:
it didn't go so well, so I tried to encourage her
She didn't sing for me, however later on that night, I did get this guy
I thought the mystery woman would be impressed, however this was her reaction
I have to say I think the best talent came from my buddy Dana
I'm just warming up . . .
Here are some from my collection:
Atlantic Station (My Station)
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
Two boys, no older than 13 were walking around the train with dark sun glasses, ripped cut off shorts, shotty amps hanging from their pants (one of which fell off during a song). I got the eyes of a girl sitting across from me and we broth broke out into giggles. They were trying so hard that some one actually said, "you're over singing, try -not trying so hard"
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
I caught these two boys in Washington Square park one sunny afternoon... if it wasn't such different styles I might think it was the same two boys.
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
I started realizing that with a little encouraging, you could get just about anyone on the street to sing... this is my first attempt:
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
it didn't go so well, so I tried to encourage her
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
She didn't sing for me, however later on that night, I did get this guy
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
I thought the mystery woman would be impressed, however this was her reaction
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
I have to say I think the best talent came from my buddy Dana
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
I'm just warming up . . .
Pedro's Story
I've started collecting sounds and random conversations from around the city. To start things off I'm going to play you this story from a new friend of mine:
(Hope you find it as entertaining as I did)
(Hope you find it as entertaining as I did)
Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Job # 1, 2 & 3
Dear Cassidy,
I am pleased to offer you the position of lab aide for Academic
Technology at The New School! The position starts at $10 an hour.
You must work a minimum of 3 shifts a week and can work up to 20
hours. As we discussed your shifts and the position will be in
the EQC (Equipment Center) located at 55 West 13th Rm. 921.
Do you know what this means?! I will be paid to train on every piece
of equipment and software required to make everything from Music
videos to movies, website design to building design. .. pro-tools,
quick edit pro, sound labs, blue room back drops, ... digital
video cameras, mixi boards,.... it's kinda like a a dream come true.
I'm kinda really fucking excited... and I don't care that that makes
me a big dork. I'm comfortable with that. When I left the interview
the woman said she's, "never seen someone so excited about the
idea of working as a lab aid".
The down side?
8am-2:30 two days of the week and 2:30-10:00pm Fridays, . . . . yeach!
But I will survive!
This is only for semester one, I've got three more to improve my schedule.
Job #2
This past week I worked my first bartender shift and I'm happy to report
that it went well. It was an open mic night and a VERY mixed munch.
Some dirty poetry from old hippies, some R n' B from brothers in the
hood, lots of comedy- most of which was better than decent, some
nice un-plugged guitar song writer types, ... I made about $40 plus my
hourly,,, which is I don't know how much to be honest... I'll say this,
it's more than I've been making for 8h of work at the Italian restaurant.
Job #1
The Italian restaurant continues to feed me very well and pay very
badly. The most I've made at a shift there was $80. The average is
closer to $40 for apx. 8h of work.... basically, CRAP! But I'm thinking
that Aug. has got to be a slow month in a neighborhood kinda place.
Apparently most shifts I don't work people are making closer to $200
or $400... hummm I must be their bad luck charm.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Photos of my new hood
I've done a terrible job updating this blog since moving here close to a month ago. I've added oodles of photos of trips, plants and views from my roof to facebook.
Today I joined one of Americas largest food coops, the Park Slope Coop I'm in love! Gimmy lean for $2.25 ? SOLD!
I'm starting a new job this week at a lovely little cafe, Perch cafe, a few blocks down the street. Their training me to work as bartender (nights) and barista (days). It's a family friendly haven deep in Park Slope .
I did have a job for a few weeks working for these two Italien guys straight off the boat from Napoli. However,,,, since they didn't pay me- I quit. The food the served up made it worth it for a while but after making $1o for 8h of work... there was no way I could justify sticking around.
I've had many great visitors: Matt, Shelly, Jowey, Brian and soon Matt will return, as will Jowey :)
My roomates (all three of them) are great.
I had a great time this past Sunday at a rooftop party in Manhatten at Bar 13. That was thanks to a new friend from the Mutek World. No, it can't compair to Picknick, but hey, I've got to keep an open mind.
Today I joined one of Americas largest food coops, the Park Slope Coop I'm in love! Gimmy lean for $2.25 ? SOLD!
I'm starting a new job this week at a lovely little cafe, Perch cafe, a few blocks down the street. Their training me to work as bartender (nights) and barista (days). It's a family friendly haven deep in Park Slope .
I did have a job for a few weeks working for these two Italien guys straight off the boat from Napoli. However,,,, since they didn't pay me- I quit. The food the served up made it worth it for a while but after making $1o for 8h of work... there was no way I could justify sticking around.
I've had many great visitors: Matt, Shelly, Jowey, Brian and soon Matt will return, as will Jowey :)
My roomates (all three of them) are great.
I had a great time this past Sunday at a rooftop party in Manhatten at Bar 13. That was thanks to a new friend from the Mutek World. No, it can't compair to Picknick, but hey, I've got to keep an open mind.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Halifax for Toby and Dave's Wedding
I took a trip out to Halifax for my good friend Toby's Wedding. Her friends and family were kind enough to take me in for the 10 days I spent out there. I had nothing but the best of times and am very grateful I was available to par take in the event.
The wedding took place at her mom's house in a small town north of Halifax called Chezzetcook (now that's a jazzy name):
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This "used to be brothel" is now an amazing museum of artifacts collected from the family's globe trotting escapades. It's magnificent beyond words and I feel privileged to be a guest of Anne's for close to a week. Not to mention the fact that she currently has a kitten infestation!
There was no better place for the wedding and I look forward to seeing the more professional pictures taken because it was truly a magical setting- burkas and all!
For more pictures check out http://drop.io/TobyDave
Oh! ANNNDDDD on the road trip back with the newly wedds we got to stop just out side of Moncton at a place called Magnetic Hill: you drive down a hill, put the car into nutral,... and the car goes UP the hill!!! Crazy!
The wedding took place at her mom's house in a small town north of Halifax called Chezzetcook (now that's a jazzy name):
View Larger Map
This "used to be brothel" is now an amazing museum of artifacts collected from the family's globe trotting escapades. It's magnificent beyond words and I feel privileged to be a guest of Anne's for close to a week. Not to mention the fact that she currently has a kitten infestation!
There was no better place for the wedding and I look forward to seeing the more professional pictures taken because it was truly a magical setting- burkas and all!
For more pictures check out http://drop.io/TobyDave
Oh! ANNNDDDD on the road trip back with the newly wedds we got to stop just out side of Moncton at a place called Magnetic Hill: you drive down a hill, put the car into nutral,... and the car goes UP the hill!!! Crazy!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
I found a place to live! . . . and it ROCKS!!!
So... here are some of the options you are facing with a budget of $750-$850 US in NYC:
- 6 floor walk up with show in the kitchen, toilet in the closet and kitchen sink doubles duty as the bathroom sink (Brooklyn)
- no kitchen, no living room, living with a 50 y.o Argentinian dancer who doesn't care to know your name or sex but dosen't want any drunken nights or "hannky panky" - oh, and bed bugs (Manhattan)
- a 25min train ride from the city, living in a neighborhood straight out of Westley Snipes, "Do the right thing" backed up to a major highway (Brooklyn)
- an interior room with no air, no window, kitchen is part of the living room (Brooklyn)
- Your roommate has to walk through your room to get to the kitchen and bathroom and your room dosen't fully shut off from the kitchen, there's more like makeshift separators (Brooklyn)
- You have to walk through your roomates bed room to get to the kitchen and bathroom OR (I love this one), you can go outside the apartment, which is also the same entrance as the funeral parlor just below... yes, you share an entrance, with the funeral parlor. (Brooklyn)
OR
- 2 bathrooms for four people, a private bedroom, steps from EVERY TRAIN in the city, roof aces, a dish washer & washer/dryer, a living room with a bed for guests across the street from a huge shopping center including a target super store!
yes... this is where I'll call home please and thank you very much!
Come and visit me in Park Slope...
- 6 floor walk up with show in the kitchen, toilet in the closet and kitchen sink doubles duty as the bathroom sink (Brooklyn)
- no kitchen, no living room, living with a 50 y.o Argentinian dancer who doesn't care to know your name or sex but dosen't want any drunken nights or "hannky panky" - oh, and bed bugs (Manhattan)
- a 25min train ride from the city, living in a neighborhood straight out of Westley Snipes, "Do the right thing" backed up to a major highway (Brooklyn)
- an interior room with no air, no window, kitchen is part of the living room (Brooklyn)
- Your roommate has to walk through your room to get to the kitchen and bathroom and your room dosen't fully shut off from the kitchen, there's more like makeshift separators (Brooklyn)
- You have to walk through your roomates bed room to get to the kitchen and bathroom OR (I love this one), you can go outside the apartment, which is also the same entrance as the funeral parlor just below... yes, you share an entrance, with the funeral parlor. (Brooklyn)
OR
- 2 bathrooms for four people, a private bedroom, steps from EVERY TRAIN in the city, roof aces, a dish washer & washer/dryer, a living room with a bed for guests across the street from a huge shopping center including a target super store!
yes... this is where I'll call home please and thank you very much!
Come and visit me in Park Slope...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Mutek in Montreal
2009 Mutek Festival
I have been a long fan of this festival since I found it in 2006.
It's an international electronic art and music festival.
My favorites this year included ATOM by Monolake a.k.a Robert Hanke and Christopher Bauder. This art instillation is hard to read about but recommended for the personal viewing:
My personal favorite set of the festival was Moderat = Modeselector and Apparat from Berlin. Other really amazing performances by Ghislain Poirier from Montreal and Modern Deep Left Quartet a bunch of dudes from Canada. I unfortunately missed all the events Saturday (Picknick and Nocture 4) So I have no input regarding those performances.
For a far better rendition of what went down at the festival, check out the Mutek posting on TJ Norris's Blog.
I have been a long fan of this festival since I found it in 2006.
It's an international electronic art and music festival.
My favorites this year included ATOM by Monolake a.k.a Robert Hanke and Christopher Bauder. This art instillation is hard to read about but recommended for the personal viewing:
My personal favorite set of the festival was Moderat = Modeselector and Apparat from Berlin. Other really amazing performances by Ghislain Poirier from Montreal and Modern Deep Left Quartet a bunch of dudes from Canada. I unfortunately missed all the events Saturday (Picknick and Nocture 4) So I have no input regarding those performances.
For a far better rendition of what went down at the festival, check out the Mutek posting on TJ Norris's Blog.
Monday, April 27, 2009
The New Pandora
My tech contact Mr.James Miggit introduced me to a new Pandora for those of you who are not in the U.S of A: http://www.jango.com/
For those of you who's loss of Pandora's was strife, this should help return some tunes to your life!
For those of you who's loss of Pandora's was strife, this should help return some tunes to your life!
NYC
So, now that I actually have something to talk about... I haven't been very good about keeping this blog updated. The big news, (for anyone who hasn't heard already), is that I was accepted to do my M.A in Media Studies at The New School in NYC!!! YAYAY
I was dancing on cloud 9 while up in Montreal for the holidays however all the news I've received since, is not so good. I thought I received a full scholarship but it turned out to be part loan. I thought the scholarships covered 66% of my tuition but turns out it's only 33%. I thought I could live in the dorm and study part-time, however this turns out not to be the case. So, I still have some big decisions to make but I'm super psyched all the same. The New School (and their dorms) are located in Greenwich Village:
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I'm still working on the full-time/part-time student/work decision so please send me any advice and/or contacts you have in the NYC region.
What does this mean for my summer plans? Well,,, I've already purchased my Mutek ticket so you can be certain I'll be in Montreal from May 27 to 31. I've got Toby's wedding in Halifax on July 4th... and that's it. I'll most probably spend July/August (if not June included) in the NYC/Philly region.
As for my social life on the Island, Spring has really srung it into action! For anyone who wants details on my island love life (and it's bringing good comical relief to many), you can get in touch with me for an update. ;)
I was dancing on cloud 9 while up in Montreal for the holidays however all the news I've received since, is not so good. I thought I received a full scholarship but it turned out to be part loan. I thought the scholarships covered 66% of my tuition but turns out it's only 33%. I thought I could live in the dorm and study part-time, however this turns out not to be the case. So, I still have some big decisions to make but I'm super psyched all the same. The New School (and their dorms) are located in Greenwich Village:
View Larger Map
I'm still working on the full-time/part-time student/work decision so please send me any advice and/or contacts you have in the NYC region.
What does this mean for my summer plans? Well,,, I've already purchased my Mutek ticket so you can be certain I'll be in Montreal from May 27 to 31. I've got Toby's wedding in Halifax on July 4th... and that's it. I'll most probably spend July/August (if not June included) in the NYC/Philly region.
As for my social life on the Island, Spring has really srung it into action! For anyone who wants details on my island love life (and it's bringing good comical relief to many), you can get in touch with me for an update. ;)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Crunchy Granola Outing
Little Talbot State Park: 
I made a new
friend Daniel who is the brother of one of my hockey team mates. He currently lives in Germany but is back home spending some time with the fam. back in Jacksonville. He ventured up to Amelia Island last Friday and we spent the day out at a State Park on Little Talbot Island. If you'd like to see more photos they're available at: http://mariafiesta.shutterfly.com/
Interesting sights of the day included an armadillo
(I've never seen one alive), the beach (I've never seen one at a state park- I'm used to the usual mountain range and rivers), a huge dead fish (photos available upon request) and a little hut made by ??? I was kinda creeped out by this, although since it was a state park 
I'm sure there's no crazy-hermit-serial killers taking residence at the moment. Velcommin'
I made a new
friend Daniel who is the brother of one of my hockey team mates. He currently lives in Germany but is back home spending some time with the fam. back in Jacksonville. He ventured up to Amelia Island last Friday and we spent the day out at a State Park on Little Talbot Island. If you'd like to see more photos they're available at: http://mariafiesta.shutterfly.com/Interesting sights of the day included an armadillo
(I've never seen one alive), the beach (I've never seen one at a state park- I'm used to the usual mountain range and rivers), a huge dead fish (photos available upon request) and a little hut made by ??? I was kinda creeped out by this, although since it was a state park 
I'm sure there's no crazy-hermit-serial killers taking residence at the moment. Velcommin'
Monday, February 9, 2009
Jhony boy off to Barcelona
I spoke with Jhon from England earlier today and he was giddy with excitement about a position he was offered in Barcelona... I don't blame him! He'll be working for a kick-ass organization: Barcelona Media. The guys responsible for a little thing called React Table, cheker' out in action:
Ummm, yeah, if you thought that was cool, check this out, it's: React Tower
Ummm, yeah, if you thought that was cool, check this out, it's: React Tower
Thursday, February 5, 2009
I got another Job!
Cafe Karibo, (the vege. friendly resturant), finnaly opened their new bar and they want me to come work there!!! :)
My dad and I met up with John and Kate at Cafe Karibo for their opening yesterday night. Both owners (a married couple) came over and told me that they would like me in the door and working for them. Today I got a call that they would like me to come in tomorrow to start training in the bar - and possibly down the road, in the restaurant side of the cafe. I had to decline for tomorrow because I'm heading to Miami for a hockey tournament but I should receive a phone call on Monday to come in and start training. Now I'll have two jobs where I'm making money in a bar rather than spending it! This is a very good thing.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Blanching
How do the Chinese restaurants get those veges so bright? So crisp? So .... not soggy?
They blanch em!
Really easy:
Boil your snow peas, broccoli, thinly sliced carrots, ... around 30sec or until they are BRIGHT in colour, remove from boiling water and place into a bowl filled with cold water and ice. Better to prep your bowl of ice water when you start your boiling so you know the water will be nice and frigid. Once your main dish is close to ready, put your veggies back in so they can heat up hot and steamy with the dish.
They blanch em!
Really easy:
Boil your snow peas, broccoli, thinly sliced carrots, ... around 30sec or until they are BRIGHT in colour, remove from boiling water and place into a bowl filled with cold water and ice. Better to prep your bowl of ice water when you start your boiling so you know the water will be nice and frigid. Once your main dish is close to ready, put your veggies back in so they can heat up hot and steamy with the dish.
New Additions
Updates recently added to:
- Seafood (Nov. 2008) : Best cooking methods for shrimp and lobster
- Pasta (Nov. 2008) : Poor mans seafood pasta
All newly updated material is posted in yellow :)
- Seafood (Nov. 2008) : Best cooking methods for shrimp and lobster
- Pasta (Nov. 2008) : Poor mans seafood pasta
All newly updated material is posted in yellow :)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What I loved about Surffing
My buddy John, (husband of Kate- to know more see, Pirate Hunts for Cool People on the Island) is a very smart guy. He took all the work out of learning to surf and let me get hooked on the feeling of ridding waves. He was kind enough to stand in the freezing water and literately push me into oncoming waves, two days in a row for a total of about three hours. I baked him a bread.
Day one was amazing. I caught about 10-12 waves and really stated to get the hang of it. Day two I was a little on the sick side (probably from being in the water when outside tempts were around 11-15 degrees). I caught only about 3 or 4 waves and called it a day.
Two days was enough for me to realize how different each day and even each wave can be. Some of you may roll your eyes at this but I found it to be a lot like minimal techno. A lot of repetition but its the subtleties that force you to change in a challenging sort of way. You really have to listen to the wave, change your body (footing, weight, speed, ...) in order to get the most out of each ride. It's like a little mini talk with the wave- except I have to shut up and listen before I can react. Very challenging I tell yah! ;) Lots of fun, even when I was:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Onward and Upward
Ok, after a long string of pretty major setbacks, I'm sad to report, the restaurant will not happen. This is now a cold hard fact.
I have secured a job at a local restaurant: As You Like It. It's a small gourmet style deli. Soups, salads, burgers and fried green tomatoes! :) Yummm. . . I had them today for the first time and they are pretty good.
I'm in the works of applying to grad school and some other options which will take me abroad once again. I am looking for any opportunities or websites you might know about. I am open to any and all ideas so send them my way!
I'm also excited to report that I've been djing techno Tuesdays at a small dive bar in
Tomorrow is my first surf lesson and I'm soon to be joining the board of directors for Keep Nasseau Clean - the organization working the hardest at starting up a recycling program on this island!
So,,, after getting the wind blown out of my sails over Christmas, I'm back up and crusing along. Don't expect me back up north any time soon- unfortunately. I'm thinking I'll stay down here and enjoy the spring, you should come and join me because everything is better when shared with a friend!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Where's My Flippin' Head?
At the last minute I decided to blow all my Chrsitmas Cash on a trip back up North for a couple of goodbyes and some major celebratin'.
The cheapest route happened to be the most fun route including a couple days in Philly a few hours in NYC, a 13 hour train ride, (to satisfy my thirst for travel), and a solid 7 days in Montreal over New Years and Pickles Birthday.
So, first the flights to Philly were so delayed I was told there was no way I would make my train leaving from Philly the following morning. I took the risk of sleeping in the Atlanta airport and got on my Jacksonville --> Atlanta flight anyway. I made a flight via standby and arrived into Philly at 1:00am (vs. the expected 7pm). My buddy Matt was kind enough to come pick me up, take me out drinking and leave me at the train station at 4:45am, and then go to work the next day. (1) I left BOTH my American and Canadian cell phones in his car and didn't have a number to reach him because his number was in my phones. (2) After trying to call my phones from a pay phone, I left my wallet in Philadelphia and didn't realize until I was in NYC. I spent my "few hours in NYC" filling out a Police report. I arrived to Montreal and My mom was kind enough to come pick me up and drop me off at Pickles (who, FYI, had celebrated her birthday a day early). (3) I left one of my gloves in the taxi at the end of the night. Day one/two- complete (- two cell phones, my wallet and one glove)
I went up north the following day with my mom and Bill. I didn't loose anything and had a very nice relaxing time enjoying the snow, warm fire place and the Movie, "In Brouge" it was really, very good. Days three and four- complete (no other losses)
Tuesday I returned to the city and picked up my Canadian cell phone and wallet which Matt was kind enough to mail me. I visited with Lohdee, Sid, Eva and even got a good solid 20min of dancin' in with Bianca at Daume. Day five complete (+ Canadian cell phone and wallet - $45US)
Wednesday was New Years Eve. I made home made Gnocchi and headed to my Pot Luck at Rebbecca's. After the midnight celebration a bunch of us went down town to a party and as soon as we arrived I noticed my cell phone was missing. (4) I had a friend call it and although I heard it ring once I couldn't find it. At the same time Gav was telling me that some girl had it she walked up to the same party I was at and told me that she had found it in the snow. (5)Later that night I realized that my side belt- ok we can call it a fanny-pack- containing my phone was missing and when I went to search the floor for it, I realized that I had hung it up on a hook thinking it was someone else's scarf or shirt or something. I made a selfless act. . . for myself.
The rest of the night was all in good fun. Nothing but good times to report. Day Six complete (- my Canadian cell phone x2, + my Canadian cell phone x2)
I am happy to report that the following day I didn't move off of Yael's sofa and therefore did not loose anything. Day Seven complete. (no losses, no gains)
I spent my last day in the city running errands, eating good food at Aux Vivre with Pickel, her Sister and Miriam and my last night at Jhons loft. Day eight complete (+ my North Face vest left at Jhons during my previous visit in the Fall)
I caught the train back to NYC around 9:15am and slept until around 2, (thanks to my nifty custom fit ear plugs). When the train stopped for it's only "smoke brake" in Albany NY, I jumped off to grab some water and food as the train was out of vegetarian options. I double checked by asking a conductor how much time I had, "about 10 minutes." Well... it wasn't. (6) My back pack, corduroy jacket, bag of Doritos and an article I was reading all got left on the train as it headed off to NYC without me. I was lucky enough to get the next train and my belongings were safely waiting for me at the customer service office when I arrived in NYC. Unfortunately because of the delay I had no time to go out and enjoy NYC. I arrived to Philly and Shelly and Matt were there to nab me and head back out to the bars. Day nine complete (- my school bag, jacket, bag of Doritos and article, + my school bag, jacket and American cell phone).
Here's the good one, .. .ready? I went to watch Shelly play hockey the following morning around 10:30a.m. Shelly scored the only goal for our/her team! After, we returned to her place to make breakfast and I had a couple of beers- they were miller lights and I was on my last day of vacation. After that, Shelly had to head to work so I went to go watch the football game at a bar where Shelly's roommate, Ashly works. Turns out this bar has the most MADDENING beer selection I have ever scene in a bar. So I did my darnedest to take advantage of the situation. A few hours later Matt joined me and we watched the end of the football game. Sometime around 9pm we drove Ashly to her next job ... which is another Bar. . . and along the way (7) I left my little voice recorder in Matt's car. Eventually, Matt had to bail and Shelly wasn't feeling well so I had to hang at the bar until Ashly finished at 2:00a.m. Now... I was not in the most tip-top of shape at that point (un-surprisingly) so when she asked me to wait outside I sat on the stoop of the bar. . . and proceeded to fall asleep. When I woke. . . my purse was gone (8). Day ten complete (- recorder, wallet, glasses, sun glasses, custom fit earplugs, "Bible" book, 2 clinique lipsticks, mp3 case and extra battery, $45 cash, gum, . . . )
The next day I went for a nice breakfast with Shelly and Jo, filled out a police report, got on a plane and got the heck out of Philly! As of now the continence of my bag are still M.I.A with little chance of recovery. . . Matt's going to send me my recorder. . . where is my head?
If you find it, (9) please let me know and mail it back! Fed Ex is only $32 for overnight if it's under a pound. And it must be, because I'm such a flippin' air head!
Hope your holidays were spectacular!
The cheapest route happened to be the most fun route including a couple days in Philly a few hours in NYC, a 13 hour train ride, (to satisfy my thirst for travel), and a solid 7 days in Montreal over New Years and Pickles Birthday.
So, first the flights to Philly were so delayed I was told there was no way I would make my train leaving from Philly the following morning. I took the risk of sleeping in the Atlanta airport and got on my Jacksonville --> Atlanta flight anyway. I made a flight via standby and arrived into Philly at 1:00am (vs. the expected 7pm). My buddy Matt was kind enough to come pick me up, take me out drinking and leave me at the train station at 4:45am, and then go to work the next day. (1) I left BOTH my American and Canadian cell phones in his car and didn't have a number to reach him because his number was in my phones. (2) After trying to call my phones from a pay phone, I left my wallet in Philadelphia and didn't realize until I was in NYC. I spent my "few hours in NYC" filling out a Police report. I arrived to Montreal and My mom was kind enough to come pick me up and drop me off at Pickles (who, FYI, had celebrated her birthday a day early). (3) I left one of my gloves in the taxi at the end of the night. Day one/two- complete (- two cell phones, my wallet and one glove)
I went up north the following day with my mom and Bill. I didn't loose anything and had a very nice relaxing time enjoying the snow, warm fire place and the Movie, "In Brouge" it was really, very good. Days three and four- complete (no other losses)
Tuesday I returned to the city and picked up my Canadian cell phone and wallet which Matt was kind enough to mail me. I visited with Lohdee, Sid, Eva and even got a good solid 20min of dancin' in with Bianca at Daume. Day five complete (+ Canadian cell phone and wallet - $45US)
Wednesday was New Years Eve. I made home made Gnocchi and headed to my Pot Luck at Rebbecca's. After the midnight celebration a bunch of us went down town to a party and as soon as we arrived I noticed my cell phone was missing. (4) I had a friend call it and although I heard it ring once I couldn't find it. At the same time Gav was telling me that some girl had it she walked up to the same party I was at and told me that she had found it in the snow. (5)Later that night I realized that my side belt- ok we can call it a fanny-pack- containing my phone was missing and when I went to search the floor for it, I realized that I had hung it up on a hook thinking it was someone else's scarf or shirt or something. I made a selfless act. . . for myself.
The rest of the night was all in good fun. Nothing but good times to report. Day Six complete (- my Canadian cell phone x2, + my Canadian cell phone x2)
I am happy to report that the following day I didn't move off of Yael's sofa and therefore did not loose anything. Day Seven complete. (no losses, no gains)
I spent my last day in the city running errands, eating good food at Aux Vivre with Pickel, her Sister and Miriam and my last night at Jhons loft. Day eight complete (+ my North Face vest left at Jhons during my previous visit in the Fall)
I caught the train back to NYC around 9:15am and slept until around 2, (thanks to my nifty custom fit ear plugs). When the train stopped for it's only "smoke brake" in Albany NY, I jumped off to grab some water and food as the train was out of vegetarian options. I double checked by asking a conductor how much time I had, "about 10 minutes." Well... it wasn't. (6) My back pack, corduroy jacket, bag of Doritos and an article I was reading all got left on the train as it headed off to NYC without me. I was lucky enough to get the next train and my belongings were safely waiting for me at the customer service office when I arrived in NYC. Unfortunately because of the delay I had no time to go out and enjoy NYC. I arrived to Philly and Shelly and Matt were there to nab me and head back out to the bars. Day nine complete (- my school bag, jacket, bag of Doritos and article, + my school bag, jacket and American cell phone).
Here's the good one, .. .ready? I went to watch Shelly play hockey the following morning around 10:30a.m. Shelly scored the only goal for our/her team! After, we returned to her place to make breakfast and I had a couple of beers- they were miller lights and I was on my last day of vacation. After that, Shelly had to head to work so I went to go watch the football game at a bar where Shelly's roommate, Ashly works. Turns out this bar has the most MADDENING beer selection I have ever scene in a bar. So I did my darnedest to take advantage of the situation. A few hours later Matt joined me and we watched the end of the football game. Sometime around 9pm we drove Ashly to her next job ... which is another Bar. . . and along the way (7) I left my little voice recorder in Matt's car. Eventually, Matt had to bail and Shelly wasn't feeling well so I had to hang at the bar until Ashly finished at 2:00a.m. Now... I was not in the most tip-top of shape at that point (un-surprisingly) so when she asked me to wait outside I sat on the stoop of the bar. . . and proceeded to fall asleep. When I woke. . . my purse was gone (8). Day ten complete (- recorder, wallet, glasses, sun glasses, custom fit earplugs, "Bible" book, 2 clinique lipsticks, mp3 case and extra battery, $45 cash, gum, . . . )
The next day I went for a nice breakfast with Shelly and Jo, filled out a police report, got on a plane and got the heck out of Philly! As of now the continence of my bag are still M.I.A with little chance of recovery. . . Matt's going to send me my recorder. . . where is my head?
If you find it, (9) please let me know and mail it back! Fed Ex is only $32 for overnight if it's under a pound. And it must be, because I'm such a flippin' air head!
Hope your holidays were spectacular!
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