Times Like These

Times like the past month. And two weeks. The past six weeks in total. It's been way too long, and frankly, I still don't feel like prioritizing any of this to share the weekly stories. For some reason I just want to spend my time doing nothing in particular, wasting time with small things that don't take too much thinking or doing. When I'm at home, at least. I do still waste my time on other things when I'm not sitting behind the computer, or downstairs.

So, what happened all these weeks? After I got back from Colorado, because that's how long it has been (and I wonder who kept checking back every now and then to check if I posted an update, I'm sorry to those of you). And this is the thing with not posting things and not really track either. I can't remember everything of it.

I'm going to give a quick recap of the things I do know, and I guess it started with a transfer from Le Marche to Banquets. Getting myself some insight in the world of meetings, weddings and big group dinners. The first two weeks I was there I worked in the set-up team. Changing meeting rooms into the form the people wanted it to be (well, not changing the rooms, but the tables, chairs etc. in them). I got acquainted with the names of the meeting rooms, each of them carrying a translation for Sun (or having the name Sun itself). I still don't know all the languages they're in, but most you can place, being Akala, Aurinko, Del Sol, Jua, Sonne, Soleil, Surya and Tai Yang. Whenever I work in Banquets now, I mostly direct the meetings, together with Waldin, the manager. I get to look pretty in suit, steer things, run around for things that are missing and making sure the people are happy and well informed. Whenever it's not too busy in Banquets and they basically can deal without me, I work in Le Marche still.
That's it for the work situation, I think. If there are any questions about anything I'm pretty sure I'll find them in my inbox or as a reaction somewhere.

Next up; family vacation. I've had some company from the people I used to live with. Mom, Hans and my sister came over for two weeks. Picked them up from Miami Airport on a monday night (after one missed turn at the airport I spent another 30 minutes to try and get back there, I officially hate that place now, so please, fly to Fort Lauderdale Airport if you want me to pick you up - actually, I think I know Miami by now too, but yeah). The Tuesday after I got to work a double shift in both Le Marche (morning) and Banquets (evening). In the days that followed I worked some more, but found some time to hit Sawgrass Mills quickly, for some outlet shopping with all of them. Knowing the size of Sawgrass, I had to warn everyone to shop different than what they're used to. No random browsing, but looking for the things you want or need, and keep going, if you want to see most of the shops in the few hours we had. I bought a nice shirt to wear to work, and some sports clothing. I think there's nothing more to shop for except a few more shirts to expand my leisure collection even further. I seem to be developing an addiction for shirts slowly. Friday we left for Miami to head out on a cruise to the Bahamas. The ship was amazing and easy when docked, but the waves make it a whole different story. Dining in a room that makes your head reach for your food automatically, or pushing your fork away from your mouth, now that's something! Arrived at Nassau overnight, and spent the day walking around the streets, trying to get some authenticity insight by not joining any tours but picking our own streets. The weather was in our favor, as it should be, and we had a nice day. Getting back for docked dinner on the ship, and a night of taking things easy and browsing around. The next day we would leave early in the morning, and spend a day at sea, getting to constantly stuff ourselves with whatever we wanted to eat and drink around there, and playing some mini golf or getting some tan (or should I say sunburn, for two of them), before getting back to sleep again later that day. Early morning in Miami found us without transportation, so unfortunately, a nicely priced cab took us home. I got to work some more in the week after, and had my days off from Friday to Monday, giving us the chance to visit Miami for a day of walking around (visiting Bayside Marketplace, Lincoln Road for late lunch, and getting a glimpse of South Beach). The day after was Keys day, driving to Key West very early, stopping at Key Largo, eating at Islamorada and browsing Key West later, stopping at a few State Parks along the way. Personally, I think the road to Key West is lots better than the city itself, but being there for an extra night and morning might not hurt anyone for later. The way back went about twice as fast, not having to stop anywhere along the way.
Then, a day off to go easy, and departure day, taking everyone to Miami again.

I've also found a new hobby to waste my time and money on (I know, this sounds way worse than it is, or even slightly demeaning, but I assure you all, it's nothing like it), called Valeria. Went to see a concert with her and my sister, seeing five bands perform in Revolution Live, being Anarbor [n/a], Every Avenue [6,5/10], Meg & Dia [7,5/10], Breathe Carolina [5,5/10] and Cute Is What We Aim For [8,5/10].

There has, of course, been way more to the past few weeks. I could describe the concerts, mention events, nights out with Valeria and share some anecdotes from work or home (like one of Georgi's Bulgarian friends ending up on the couch of the neighbours, at night) but that's something for another night in person with all of you reading this.

I also have to share two songs now. First, an acoustic version of Foo Fighters - Times Like These, just because it's one of the nicest acoustic versions ever, and second, the new video from Red, an orchestral hardrock band who have just released their second album, called Innocence And Instinct, the song being called "Death of Me".