Don't call it a comeback
Ladies and gentlemen, damas y caballeros, back by popular demand, I present to you... THE RETURN OF TICO TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Please hold your applause for the end.)
Okay, okay, the truth is, I've been slacking. I've been busy with the magazine, Spanish classes, blah, blah, blah. Excuses. You don't want to hear 'em and I won't waste your time. So it's time to down some coffee, clear my mind, and bring you good people up to speed.
After 11 days of non-bloginess, I'm not sure exactly where to start. Let's see... Did I tell you about the Halloween party at my bosses' house? (Checking my blog...)... No, no I didn't. So let's start there. Two Saturdays ago (that would be the 28th of Oct.), my bosses threw a Halloween party for everyone from work and some of their friends. And even though I don't get quite as riled up for Halloween as some people (see: Birdmonster), I was psyched. The way I figured it, it was an excuse to get dressed up, do some drinking, and get to know everyone at work. AND I WAS RIGHT. (Sorry about the all-caps there; I think I drank too much coffee.)
Anyway, Heather dressed up as basketball player and I, taking advantage of what I had on hand, went as a tourist. I put on my tacky Hawaiian shirt, my touristy straw hat, put my camera around my neck, tossed on a backpack. I didn't just look like a tourist--I WAS a tourist. We met one of my friends from work downtown and, after a few stops, made it to the party. Food, costumes, beer, wine... it's safe to say a good time was had by all. So that was Saturday.
And that probably would've been the highlight of me week if it weren't for Tuesday night. Let's just say that I'll never forget watching Fox News announce that Democrats had taken over the House... and then the Senate. I believe if you look up "lame duck" in the dictionary, you now see a picture of W and his big s&$t-eating grin. LOVING IT.
The rest of the week, in between reminiscing about the Democrats' victory, I was actually getting my arse kicked by my job. I'm running all over down these days, meeting with writers, picking up photos, supervising (that's right, I said SUPERVISING) photo shoots, and in my spare time trying to learn Spanish.
Oh, and plans. We've been making lots of plans. First, my pops is coming to visit on the 22nd. I'm gonna show him around the city if we have time, but our main excursion will be to Tamarindo, on the west coast. Beaches, bars, hiking, snorkeling... basically everything you think about when you think of Costa Rica--that's Tamarindo. Then, the very next weekend, Heather and I are taking a trip to the second poorest country in the hemisphere. Any guesses out there? Guatemala? Nope. Ecuador? Wrong direction. Bolivia? Not even close. No, the lucky winner of the Matt and Heather sweepstakes is... Nicaragua and the newly elected Sandinista government!
Because we're in Costa Rica on our passports, we have to leave the country every 90 days to make it legal. And after doing some research, Nicaragua came up as the cheapest option. It was only after we booked the flight that we found out it was the second poorest country in the hemisphere. What a disappointment. I mean, the way I figure it, if you're visiting number 2, why not just go all the way and visit number 1. So for our next trip outside the country: Haiti!
On second thought, maybe not.
(You can cheer now.)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Please hold your applause for the end.)
Okay, okay, the truth is, I've been slacking. I've been busy with the magazine, Spanish classes, blah, blah, blah. Excuses. You don't want to hear 'em and I won't waste your time. So it's time to down some coffee, clear my mind, and bring you good people up to speed.
After 11 days of non-bloginess, I'm not sure exactly where to start. Let's see... Did I tell you about the Halloween party at my bosses' house? (Checking my blog...)... No, no I didn't. So let's start there. Two Saturdays ago (that would be the 28th of Oct.), my bosses threw a Halloween party for everyone from work and some of their friends. And even though I don't get quite as riled up for Halloween as some people (see: Birdmonster), I was psyched. The way I figured it, it was an excuse to get dressed up, do some drinking, and get to know everyone at work. AND I WAS RIGHT. (Sorry about the all-caps there; I think I drank too much coffee.)
Anyway, Heather dressed up as basketball player and I, taking advantage of what I had on hand, went as a tourist. I put on my tacky Hawaiian shirt, my touristy straw hat, put my camera around my neck, tossed on a backpack. I didn't just look like a tourist--I WAS a tourist. We met one of my friends from work downtown and, after a few stops, made it to the party. Food, costumes, beer, wine... it's safe to say a good time was had by all. So that was Saturday.
And that probably would've been the highlight of me week if it weren't for Tuesday night. Let's just say that I'll never forget watching Fox News announce that Democrats had taken over the House... and then the Senate. I believe if you look up "lame duck" in the dictionary, you now see a picture of W and his big s&$t-eating grin. LOVING IT.
The rest of the week, in between reminiscing about the Democrats' victory, I was actually getting my arse kicked by my job. I'm running all over down these days, meeting with writers, picking up photos, supervising (that's right, I said SUPERVISING) photo shoots, and in my spare time trying to learn Spanish.
Oh, and plans. We've been making lots of plans. First, my pops is coming to visit on the 22nd. I'm gonna show him around the city if we have time, but our main excursion will be to Tamarindo, on the west coast. Beaches, bars, hiking, snorkeling... basically everything you think about when you think of Costa Rica--that's Tamarindo. Then, the very next weekend, Heather and I are taking a trip to the second poorest country in the hemisphere. Any guesses out there? Guatemala? Nope. Ecuador? Wrong direction. Bolivia? Not even close. No, the lucky winner of the Matt and Heather sweepstakes is... Nicaragua and the newly elected Sandinista government!
Because we're in Costa Rica on our passports, we have to leave the country every 90 days to make it legal. And after doing some research, Nicaragua came up as the cheapest option. It was only after we booked the flight that we found out it was the second poorest country in the hemisphere. What a disappointment. I mean, the way I figure it, if you're visiting number 2, why not just go all the way and visit number 1. So for our next trip outside the country: Haiti!
On second thought, maybe not.
(You can cheer now.)
posted by Higgity Heitner at 5:19 PM
7 Comments:
good lord heit, i was wondering if you'd forgoten to put wake-up in your to-do's. welcome back to old man internet!
I have been censored. A man of your morals on censorship.
Z,
Really, who would I be without "wake up"? I'll be on my best blogging behavior from now on, scouts honor.
Jeesh, Hig. I expected you to get on your soapbox on censorship and say your sorry.
Dude! Nicaragua is better than Costa Rica. I promise! I was just there not too long ago... I'd say go to Granada and San Juan Del Sur. Fantastic spots, and the people are loving and welcoming. Even the Sandinistas! In Granada you guys should eat at Asia Latina. 2nd poorest country, yes. My favorite place to visit. Also a yes.
Disfruten!
Roxy (Friend of the Birdmonster and SF crew - I met you and Heather a couple times)
Since I have been censored. By an editor no less. Freedom of the press ect. Well Hig, no more Heather. Your broken up as of now
Roxy,
Our trip come down to Granada and San Juan del Sur, and we ended up choosing Granda. I've been talking to a few people down here and they've all said the same as you about Granda--beautiful town, best spot in Nicaragua, que linda!
Now we can't wait to check it out. And we'll be sure to stop by Asia Latina! Any other places we should be sure to check out in Central America??
HH
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