Couple of quick -- ok, not so quick -- updates:
- I was laid off last week. I've managed to dig out from under the rubble that was my momentary self-loathing and self-pity to see that I have a blazingly bright future ahead of me with tons of opportunity, and that it was THEIR loss, not mine. Righty-o, then, moving on.
- Spent a gorgeous, lovely late-morning-turned-afternoon Saturday with two lovely ladies -- in OAKLAND, no less! Well, and OK, Alameda.
- During said excursion, discovered that Bakesale Betty's revered Fried Chicken sandwich is a delightfully perfect foil for Hangar 1's Buddha's Hand vodka. Go figure.
- Also found out that I don't hate Absinthe, when it is not the God-awful treacly sweet swill I've tasted in the past. I won't spill the beans, but *his* Absinthe is loaded with wonderfully fresh and herbacious flavors -- tarragon and basil come to mind. Stellar stuff. Can't wait 'til it's actually bottled and labeled.
- I got my first tattoo! Temple Tattoo rocks. Jason McAfee made me feel so comfortable, and took the artwork I brought in as a "baseline" and modified it perfectly.
- I'm going to Burning Man. I'm doing it. I've been wanting to go for YEARS, and this year the opportunities have converged such that the universe seems to be saying, "hey, jackass, if you make another excuse, I'm going to have to get you laid off". Yes, thank you, universe. I am a jackass. And I sometimes need you to smack me upside the head to make me notice stuff like this.
I'm going with some experienced Burners, but if you have suggestions or recommendations or whatnot, I'm absolutely dying for them. Bring 'em on.
OK, I think that's good for this installment. Ask away, interwebs, I know you've got questions. Meanwhile, since I'm, you know, unemployed and all that, I will actually have some time to post some good stuff for y'all this next week or two.
Tags: Food, Food & Drink, Oakland, San Francisco, Burning Man, Jobs, Tattoo