I'm waiting to listen to the Heisman ceremony while beginning to post. That's right, listening. I've got a 19inch radio now that I've beaten the picture out of the TV. Originally, it was lightly tap the left side of the TV, then smack it, which escalated into shaking it the entire TV, now its a good combo of moves to get it work. Moves like Pacquiao. Anybody watch the fight?? Thought it was pretty good, I'm interested to see what the Filipino crew thinks of their fighter. Funny, Filipino people are from the Philippines. Only got a few more days with the blank TV. The tech I'm replacing is about to leave the island, so much is getting left behind, most importantly a working TV.
On the topic of living arrangements, I will be moving out of this studio. Mooooving on up, on up to the third floor. Housing wants to turn this studio into a one-bedroom, which means opening up a door on my wall and then asking for 150 more bucks a month. I don't really see the importance of a bedroom when I'd having nothing in it. Honestly, living in anything semi-clean is a step up from 930 Church in Ann Arbor. The year before that 716 Arch was a declared, "worse than some of what the crack addicts homes in Detroit" by a concerned mother. And I guarantee 930 Church was four to fucking sixty times worse than 716. A racoon's paradise would appropriately describe it. It could also support a population of about 5 to 6 anteaters.
So, I declined to stay in this studio and will move up to the third floor in January. This one's not bad, I like being on the ground floor and there's a little light, but I honestly don't spend much time in the apartment, so what gives. Noise isn't too much of a problem. 3rd will be nice, it's out of the way of any traffic and will have a great view of BIOS.
So, what's been going on the past week. Let's start with last Friday, when I hung out with the Wailers.
Yep, last Friday a few of the Wailers were hanging out a social club in St. George's. One of them were friends with a club member and the club invited them to come drink, eat, and Jam for them while they were in town playing with one of the Marley sons. Ky-lani. He's one of 20 or something, I have no clue. Biologically, Bob did a fantastic job with offspring production.
All started off, waiting to go see Ky-lani play in Hamilton. We weren't expecting much because it was said he was playing with some Pipe Band and only making an appearance. Luckily, a friend notified myself and another that the Wailers were going to be playing at a bar/club that his girlfriend bartends at. I had to ask him, wait the Wailers...as in Bob Marley AND the Wailers. Yep. We were pumped, I didn't know what to expect with the layout of this dinghy club, but we headed there immediately.
When we got there, we grabbed a drink and headed out to the back porch to check everything out. Sure enough, 20-30 club members were standing, chatting while 3 of the Wailers and 2 others were jamming on a guitar, singing, and tapping a couple of conga drums. Pretty crazy, after 30 minutes or so, people starting to congregate around their small circle on the porch and they started to jam the classics. Sat right next to them. The highlights were I Shot the Sherriff and Jammin, but Buffalo Soldier was the best. Got everyone singing.
Not a bad experience, to say the least.
That was Friday, the rest of the weekend included kayaking and playing some lax. Weather has been great until today. Still shorts weather, however, I'm dying to throw a snowball.
Living in a warm climate around Christmas time is a little strange. I haven't gotten into the mood. There was an attempt by my mother to instill X-mas memories with an advent calender. Sorry, mom, but I think I've opened 4 or 5...and its only when I feel like chocolate. You know, I'd prefer it if it was filled with baby jesus stuff. Here's a question, did Jesus gain his ability to walk on water at birth or around the age of 18 months or so? Was it only when he could walk on his own? Hypothetically, if baby Jesus had a walker/pusher and tried to walk on water, the walker would sink and baby Jesus would fucked and drown? I'd like to see Jesus run across water and then rise for a elbow drop and a swimmer. Sorry, off topic.
BIOS has done some things for the staff for the Holidays. A wine tasting gathering. I started to glorified slap the bag to a few other staff. Nobody was impressed with this idea. Anyway, I bought a bottle of Pinot Noir and Paso Blanco. No idea what they are besides being red and white.
Monday, BIOS put on a staff lunch. It lasted for 1pm to 8pm at a good tavern in St. George's. Basically a nice day off with plently of wine.
The rest of the week has been busy. I've slowly taken over mostly all the duties of the previous tech. I'm not quite extremely proficcient at everything, but things are going well. I'm also excited to start getting into data analysis. From the previous grant, we've got about 3-4 years of data to look at. It will add to the work load and is fairly daunting, but it should be fun. It will potentially mean I will be getting a publication as a lead author. The research will look into phosphate concentration profiles in the North Atlantic. Rock on, Science.
ALSO, I finally have a Bike. 50cc. Get about 75 miles a gallon on this hog. Not sure about that. Still pending is the actual payment for the Bike, but I've ridden it around a little bit. Still gotta get my license. I hear the transportation department(TCD) is much worse than the DMV. I will be very happy to finally have somewhat quick access to the island, rather than depending on the bus. I am predicting that in January I will actually get the license, but for the time being it will be used for illegal street racing.
Anyway, everything is good. I'm still alive. Looking forward to getting back to Michigan for the Holidays. Paid vacation. I still can't believe I'm employed and have a full time job. Where the hell did time go...where the hell did December go, can't believe I've lived in BDA for 2 months now.
Hope people are enjoying the snow.
Cheers,
DB
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