18 Days

Yes, that's a new record. And no, I'm not proud of it. But yes, it really couldn't be any different.
Not only have I just finished an 8 day working streak, I've also been doing a lot of other things next to my work, which have generally reduced my time behind a computer.

What all happened in the last two weeks, I don't know anymore. Not all of it anyway. I lost track of time, but not of events in general. So here's a little update on what's been happening with over the weeks.

Pierre left for Paris for a week, to enjoy his vacation. During his absence, there was a Christmas Gala in the hotel, for all employees. As everyone else wanted to go or had other family obligations, Tina and I worked that night. A lot of pretty people were around, all dressed up as the code said, and still plenty of people came to see us in Le Marche that night. During the event they also handed out a few awards. Pierre became Manager of the Year in the hotel. By far the one who deserved it most, not to go break down any other people's achievements, but that guy is starting to become a legend in the hotel, and to me. I can not count the amount of times where random people came in, just asking for Pierre. Or leaving cards and presents for him.
Now, apparently, from the back I look slightly like him (same length, somewhat, same colour of hair from underneath the cap as well) so I've had people thanking me as well, until I turned around and they seemed to be looking for Pierre. Not quite sure if he is or isn't leaving in February, with all the visa stuff.
During that week off, it's been Tina, Blake and me running Le Marche operations. Pierre had tried to order everything we needed in advance, and everything went great. Had a streak of good days, in terms of sales, so everyone was working towards a goal those days. Was good to see that the operation is running reasonably alright.

Also, we've had company in the house here. First, Robin came by. One of Bart's friends, who is doing his internship in St. Louis. He had gotten a few consecutive days off and decided to book a flight and stay with us. In the 5 days he has seen Miami (as anyone is supposed to) and had a good time around here, as Bart was off for 4 of the 5 days. We played Guitar Hero with the three of us, and even had a day of vocals in the game. Singing along to Michael Jackson, 30 Seconds To Mars and Bart's favorites "Eye Of The Tiger" from Survivor, and Guns'N'Roses' "Welcome To The Jungle".
Georgi's parents have also been here for a while now. They're leaving today, which means I get my own bed back, in my own room, instead of being on an inflatable Queensize bed in Yatha's room. They've mostly been here, around the house, and Georgi took them to Key West and the Bahamas. They've seen Miami too.
Third visitor the last few days was Maarten. One of Yatha's friends from long ago. They've been friends for a while. Maarten was studying in Oklahoma for half a year, and planned this little stay before he had to go back to Holland in general. Stayed here for 5 days as well. Played soccer with us on Thursday, went to Miami, as well. Went shopping in Sawgrass, and saw a lot of clubs and bars.

Now I've also been to Sawgrass Mills last week, with Tina and Charlotte. The afternoon after we did Secret Santa in Le Marche where I miraculously got two presents instead of one. An iTunes gift card (perfect for me), and a miniature version of Guitar Hero (so amazing!). That afternoon we drove to Sunrise to visit the huge outlet mall. Shopping with two girls can go either way, and this was fairly the way I'm used to with my sister. Lot of stores, long searches, lot of deciding. I walked with them through a store, went to the Hugo Boss store next door, and was done well before they even started to stand in line to pay for something. And then Tina changed her mind after all, and went for just one of the two items she was holding. Exactly!
Anyway, it's been a lot of fun there. Seen a lot of pretty things around. Bought a few (three shirts, bracelet, sunglasses, in addition to the pants and blouse I bought at Macy's the other day already) as well. I drove us home, and got Tina's car to lend for the next morning to get to work again.
Last night, after Tina and I worked again (Christmas Day, all other American people wanted to celebrate something, somewhere) and after hanging at the bar for a while, where Yatha got us a drink and chef Craig gave us something to eat, I drove her home again, and she told me to take the car on my day off. I'm not quite sure where I'm going, if at all. Maybe I'll wait for Bart to get home later and look for some snowboard gear after all. I need to watch all the money with the expenses of the last weeks. Rent, phone, electricity and internet are also due soon.

Also, we've had Robin cooking here, with Bart. Like old times. And we owe another Asian meal prepared by Tina and Charlotte soon. Also went out with Marten, Maarten, Yatha, Bart, Tina, Charlotte and Mehdi, to my favorite P.F. Chang's for a change. Hadn't been there in a while.

I guess that sums it up nicely, the last few weeks. A lot of people around, a lot of things to do after work, and a lot of work to be done.
Got a concert tomorrow (5 bands, 10 dollars, among them There For Tomorrow and Go Audio), and I saw that Senses Fail is playing here in a few months. So here's a little video for their 7th single.