Tough decision! It is my last weekend in the island and I am debating myself between taking an oxy and going to bed, or go out for a while and have some Don Q Limon with diet coke!
Which one would you choose???? I am still thinking...............
I will probably do both! First the Don Q and later the oxy! lol
Seeya tomorrow!
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Friday, 7 May 2010
The Hunger
I am going through a phase... the hunger phase! Not enough brains to eat from! Thus, not enough inspiration! The muses seem to have abandoned me, or maybe they are hiding from me... the truth, I will never know for sure which one it is.
In the mean time, it finally started to rain. I just hope it brings some desperately needed coolness into this air, so thick, you need a knive to cut through it! The downside is that mosquitos seem to have developed AOIES (Acquired "Off" Immune Eficiency Syndrome) and no matter how much of it I spray all over myself, they keep coming right at me. Like kamikazes, they attack all my exposed flanks! Even my bare fingers find their unmerciful stings making way through my flesh while I am writing this!
I guess it is about time to jump into the shower, and shake some of this heat off me... maybe they wont be so tempted by the clean skin (the kamikazes, I mean). Yes, I am gonna jump into it! I was really trying to avoid the moment. But, I guess that, by now, it has become one of those urgent, needlessly unpostponable moments... And, again, in the mean time, I will urgently wait for the kamikazes to leave me, and the muses to join me...
Now, if I could only eat some brains!
In the mean time, it finally started to rain. I just hope it brings some desperately needed coolness into this air, so thick, you need a knive to cut through it! The downside is that mosquitos seem to have developed AOIES (Acquired "Off" Immune Eficiency Syndrome) and no matter how much of it I spray all over myself, they keep coming right at me. Like kamikazes, they attack all my exposed flanks! Even my bare fingers find their unmerciful stings making way through my flesh while I am writing this!
I guess it is about time to jump into the shower, and shake some of this heat off me... maybe they wont be so tempted by the clean skin (the kamikazes, I mean). Yes, I am gonna jump into it! I was really trying to avoid the moment. But, I guess that, by now, it has become one of those urgent, needlessly unpostponable moments... And, again, in the mean time, I will urgently wait for the kamikazes to leave me, and the muses to join me...
Now, if I could only eat some brains!
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Dos Gardenias para...
No son dos gardenias para mi. Tampoco una para ti. Esa flor blanca y delicada con un perfume embriagante, sesgada, debatiendose entre la vida y la muerte, ahora le pertenece a Yemanya.
Don Q limon en mi aliento mezclado con Diet Coke y la gardenia solitaria, que ahora flota en un mar con nombre de mujer, son los aromas de esta noche. Detras, estan las pancartas llenas de consignas. Detras esta la politica de un imitador, de un comico, a pesar de no hacer comicidades. Detras de Hans Landa y Au Revoir Shoshana! Pero, tampoco es de Alemania este dictador. Este dictador nacio con la mancha de platano... y tu abuela donde esta? Parece preguntarme la gardenia, mirandome fijamente desde su mar de agua dulce... y tu abuela donde esta? vuelve a preguntar la gardenia al tirano que baila salsa californiana.
Ruben Blades es confundido por el Gran Combo y un chico de camisa blanca me mira y yo lo miro tambien. Nos miramos. Ruben termina su acto sin ser confundido. Ya no nos miramos. Me voy por el camino donde viven las gardenias hermanas de la que hoy nada en un mar en calma. De la que hoy yace sesgada, debatiendose entre Machin y las gatas que maullan a una luna inexistente, flotando en un mar de agua dulce con nombre de mujer.
Don Q limon en mi aliento mezclado con Diet Coke y la gardenia solitaria, que ahora flota en un mar con nombre de mujer, son los aromas de esta noche. Detras, estan las pancartas llenas de consignas. Detras esta la politica de un imitador, de un comico, a pesar de no hacer comicidades. Detras de Hans Landa y Au Revoir Shoshana! Pero, tampoco es de Alemania este dictador. Este dictador nacio con la mancha de platano... y tu abuela donde esta? Parece preguntarme la gardenia, mirandome fijamente desde su mar de agua dulce... y tu abuela donde esta? vuelve a preguntar la gardenia al tirano que baila salsa californiana.
Ruben Blades es confundido por el Gran Combo y un chico de camisa blanca me mira y yo lo miro tambien. Nos miramos. Ruben termina su acto sin ser confundido. Ya no nos miramos. Me voy por el camino donde viven las gardenias hermanas de la que hoy nada en un mar en calma. De la que hoy yace sesgada, debatiendose entre Machin y las gatas que maullan a una luna inexistente, flotando en un mar de agua dulce con nombre de mujer.
Monday, 3 May 2010
Goodbye NY, Hello San Juan!
May 1st, 2010
There was so much I would have liked to do in this city... unfortunately, when you are a penniless traveler, like me, you have to settle for the things that are free in life! Like friends, good company, interesting conversations, and nature... all kinds of it! Urban and not so urban nature!
Got everything packed, jumped into the shower, and called Sue for breakfast at her favorite bagel shop. We grabbed some iced coffee on the way, and sat at a little Park near Columbia University. After a breakfast/picnic at the park, we said our farewells and went our separate ways. It wasn't goodbye, though... But many, many thanks!
The shuttle to the airport was amazingly on time! TG I was early, for a change! lol
The flight to San Juan was extremely short! Only 2 hours and 19 minutes... I wonder if it was due to the heavy winds?
Well, now I am here, ready to undergo the long list of doctor's appointments! But I need them in order to proceed with my NY lawsuit... so, good luck to me!!!!! lol
Cheers!
There was so much I would have liked to do in this city... unfortunately, when you are a penniless traveler, like me, you have to settle for the things that are free in life! Like friends, good company, interesting conversations, and nature... all kinds of it! Urban and not so urban nature!
Got everything packed, jumped into the shower, and called Sue for breakfast at her favorite bagel shop. We grabbed some iced coffee on the way, and sat at a little Park near Columbia University. After a breakfast/picnic at the park, we said our farewells and went our separate ways. It wasn't goodbye, though... But many, many thanks!
The shuttle to the airport was amazingly on time! TG I was early, for a change! lol
The flight to San Juan was extremely short! Only 2 hours and 19 minutes... I wonder if it was due to the heavy winds?
Well, now I am here, ready to undergo the long list of doctor's appointments! But I need them in order to proceed with my NY lawsuit... so, good luck to me!!!!! lol
Cheers!
Sunday, 2 May 2010
In a New York minute...
April 30, 2010
Last real day in NYC, cause tomorrow I will have to leave for JFK around 2pm. Got up late again! Still DUI... driving myself under the influence of a jet-lag! lol
After having breakfast with Sue, I went to the library to use the Internet... tried to check if the transfer Nela made to my account was already posted, NO LUCK! Fucking Spanish banks!!!!
I checked my messages, answered some of them, made sure I had all the numbers of the cs in PR I was gonna stay with, and left for a walk downtown.
The day was gorgeous! Sunny and hot, just as promised! A real summer day in the Big Apple! Still penniless but happy, I strolled around Central Park and my old neighborhood in E Houston. I had all day for myself, up until 7:30pm when I was supposed to meet with Sue and friends for dinner, a music show, and a party at one of her buddies.
Dinner was at a small African restaurant in Brooklyn. I got on the subway, and asked for directions at the booth. They told me to get off at Nevins... I don't have to tell you, I got LOST! I was told the restaurant was in Carlton Ave and Hoyts... the thing is Carlton and Hoyts go parallel to each other... so, there is no such corner! It took me an hour's walk to find the place! That was the downside of it... on the other side... I passed by Alan Rickman (Harry Potter's Professor Snape) on my way to the restaurant! Didn't want to stop him or anything, after all, he is just another human being going on doing whatever his business is! But, for me and everybody else that visits or lives in this city, this is what it's known as a New York minute... when anything can happen or pass you by!
Last real day in NYC, cause tomorrow I will have to leave for JFK around 2pm. Got up late again! Still DUI... driving myself under the influence of a jet-lag! lol
After having breakfast with Sue, I went to the library to use the Internet... tried to check if the transfer Nela made to my account was already posted, NO LUCK! Fucking Spanish banks!!!!
I checked my messages, answered some of them, made sure I had all the numbers of the cs in PR I was gonna stay with, and left for a walk downtown.
The day was gorgeous! Sunny and hot, just as promised! A real summer day in the Big Apple! Still penniless but happy, I strolled around Central Park and my old neighborhood in E Houston. I had all day for myself, up until 7:30pm when I was supposed to meet with Sue and friends for dinner, a music show, and a party at one of her buddies.
Dinner was at a small African restaurant in Brooklyn. I got on the subway, and asked for directions at the booth. They told me to get off at Nevins... I don't have to tell you, I got LOST! I was told the restaurant was in Carlton Ave and Hoyts... the thing is Carlton and Hoyts go parallel to each other... so, there is no such corner! It took me an hour's walk to find the place! That was the downside of it... on the other side... I passed by Alan Rickman (Harry Potter's Professor Snape) on my way to the restaurant! Didn't want to stop him or anything, after all, he is just another human being going on doing whatever his business is! But, for me and everybody else that visits or lives in this city, this is what it's known as a New York minute... when anything can happen or pass you by!
3rd day In the Big Apple and 1st Cosmo!!!
April 29, 2010
3rd. day in NYC. I still am under the influence of a severe jet-lag. I got up really late in the morning and felt slower than ever doing the daily routine of showering, having breakfast, etc. In other words, I had to be in Wall st. district to see my lawyer at 2:00pm, and got there just!
I spent the whole afternoon going over details, and more details of something that happened almost 4 years ago! Believe me, my memory doesn't reach that far! So, I guess I could say it was somewhat a pain in the neck! But got through alright, though.
The day was a bit windy but, all in all, sunny and pleasant. I walked up to Ground Zero, which is a couple of blocks away from my lawyer's, and saw the memorial they are building there. It is gonna be really nice once it's finished. Went to the Post Office next door and sent a postcard to Sylwana and Troy in Poland, as per their specific request! lol
It was so nice outside that I decided to walk a little and go up to Canal st. I was surprised at how many of my old shopping places are now closed! Well, they all were selling smuggled goods, and I guess the cops were really on them! But I managed to find my old Hindu friend, the one that always sells my perfume, and was able to get a good bargain outta him... as always! lol A short visit to Pearl for art supplies, where, unbelievably, my student card from Spain got me a 10% discount! I am all for discounts and bargains!
I then took the subway to Time Square at 42nd, and walked down to 40th with 7th to the most famous comic book store in the world! I was trying to find Raphael or Michaelangelo, from the TMNT action figures for my son as a b-day gift, which is next month... but, unfortunately, they had none! A bit frustrated walked back to Broadway and went toToys R Us ... the same thing! No Raphael! No Michaelangelo! Totally frustrated now!
The afternoon was giving in, as well as my feet. It was time to go back to the dorm and try to rest some before my dinner date with Sandy... or so I thought! 10 minutes after I got there Sandy called and told me to leave right away! Take the subway up to 242nd st. where she will be waiting for me... No rest! "This is NYC" I keep telling myself! The city that never "rests"!
It was so good though to finally see Sandy! She is looking great, and doing really well after the cancer. She took me for dinner to a little sushi place in Riverdale, and... I finally had my first cosmopolitan!!!! Sushi was excellent too!
Stuffed and tired, (cause it was my real meal since I've got here!) I went back to the dorm. I was supposed to meet Sue and go to a cs meeting with her and a bunch of NY cs, but when I called her I got the machine, and by the time she answered back I was already half sleep, and with no desire of going out again!
Outside, it was still windy and a little cold. But we still had the promise of a new day ahead, a one with shinny and clear skies... and that was enough to go to sleep and dream again.
3rd. day in NYC. I still am under the influence of a severe jet-lag. I got up really late in the morning and felt slower than ever doing the daily routine of showering, having breakfast, etc. In other words, I had to be in Wall st. district to see my lawyer at 2:00pm, and got there just!
I spent the whole afternoon going over details, and more details of something that happened almost 4 years ago! Believe me, my memory doesn't reach that far! So, I guess I could say it was somewhat a pain in the neck! But got through alright, though.
The day was a bit windy but, all in all, sunny and pleasant. I walked up to Ground Zero, which is a couple of blocks away from my lawyer's, and saw the memorial they are building there. It is gonna be really nice once it's finished. Went to the Post Office next door and sent a postcard to Sylwana and Troy in Poland, as per their specific request! lol
It was so nice outside that I decided to walk a little and go up to Canal st. I was surprised at how many of my old shopping places are now closed! Well, they all were selling smuggled goods, and I guess the cops were really on them! But I managed to find my old Hindu friend, the one that always sells my perfume, and was able to get a good bargain outta him... as always! lol A short visit to Pearl for art supplies, where, unbelievably, my student card from Spain got me a 10% discount! I am all for discounts and bargains!
I then took the subway to Time Square at 42nd, and walked down to 40th with 7th to the most famous comic book store in the world! I was trying to find Raphael or Michaelangelo, from the TMNT action figures for my son as a b-day gift, which is next month... but, unfortunately, they had none! A bit frustrated walked back to Broadway and went to
The afternoon was giving in, as well as my feet. It was time to go back to the dorm and try to rest some before my dinner date with Sandy... or so I thought! 10 minutes after I got there Sandy called and told me to leave right away! Take the subway up to 242nd st. where she will be waiting for me... No rest! "This is NYC" I keep telling myself! The city that never "rests"!
It was so good though to finally see Sandy! She is looking great, and doing really well after the cancer. She took me for dinner to a little sushi place in Riverdale, and... I finally had my first cosmopolitan!!!! Sushi was excellent too!
Stuffed and tired, (cause it was my real meal since I've got here!) I went back to the dorm. I was supposed to meet Sue and go to a cs meeting with her and a bunch of NY cs, but when I called her I got the machine, and by the time she answered back I was already half sleep, and with no desire of going out again!
Outside, it was still windy and a little cold. But we still had the promise of a new day ahead, a one with shinny and clear skies... and that was enough to go to sleep and dream again.
2nd day in NYC... Lawyer's day!
April 28, 2010
Second day in NYC... Meetings with my lawyer, and such await me! Not a fun day for me. Besides, it is fucking freezing out there!
I feel like an onion, I am wearing layer upon layer of clothing, and still am freezing! Can barely move! So many layers make me a little bit clumsy. Well, what the hell! I am just a little bit clumsier than usual! lol
The meeting at my lawyer's cut my day in two. I wanted to go to the National History Museum or the Planetarium, but didn't had enough money for it! So, I just walked around its lobby and took a couple of pics of the enormous dinosaur's bones displayed in the middle of it. Tried to see if I could get away by sneaking in one of the exhibits or the museum itself, but it was heavily guarded, and was afraid to get caught... I left with my tail between my legs, and went back to Sue's.
Later on that same day, I received a call from Sandy. Finally! We are probably gonna have dinner tomorrow night. I really wanna see her, it has already been more than 2 years since we last saw each other! It is about time.
In the mean time, I was back at the dorm, Sue wasn't around, but I knew she was going through her finals and she would have little or no time at all to be with me. So, I called Adam's assistant, Amr, a really nice young gentleman! We share a passion for writing and culture, so I was glad we could meet that night for a walk. Outside it was even colder than the night before! Really crazy weather for NY this time of year! But the weatherman's forecast for tomorrow looks promising... we'll see!
Amr and I walked all the way down from 72nd street (I think) to Columbus Circle, and sat down there sharing our space with some of NYC rats! We both kept away from each other's path, fortunately! (I meant the rats and us!)
BTW, I showed Amr, who's a major in English, my latest English poem and he not just liked it, he thought it was very good! Which really reassured the thought of how good I am! LOL
Second day in NYC... Meetings with my lawyer, and such await me! Not a fun day for me. Besides, it is fucking freezing out there!
I feel like an onion, I am wearing layer upon layer of clothing, and still am freezing! Can barely move! So many layers make me a little bit clumsy. Well, what the hell! I am just a little bit clumsier than usual! lol
The meeting at my lawyer's cut my day in two. I wanted to go to the National History Museum or the Planetarium, but didn't had enough money for it! So, I just walked around its lobby and took a couple of pics of the enormous dinosaur's bones displayed in the middle of it. Tried to see if I could get away by sneaking in one of the exhibits or the museum itself, but it was heavily guarded, and was afraid to get caught... I left with my tail between my legs, and went back to Sue's.
Later on that same day, I received a call from Sandy. Finally! We are probably gonna have dinner tomorrow night. I really wanna see her, it has already been more than 2 years since we last saw each other! It is about time.
In the mean time, I was back at the dorm, Sue wasn't around, but I knew she was going through her finals and she would have little or no time at all to be with me. So, I called Adam's assistant, Amr, a really nice young gentleman! We share a passion for writing and culture, so I was glad we could meet that night for a walk. Outside it was even colder than the night before! Really crazy weather for NY this time of year! But the weatherman's forecast for tomorrow looks promising... we'll see!
Amr and I walked all the way down from 72nd street (I think) to Columbus Circle, and sat down there sharing our space with some of NYC rats! We both kept away from each other's path, fortunately! (I meant the rats and us!)
BTW, I showed Amr, who's a major in English, my latest English poem and he not just liked it, he thought it was very good! Which really reassured the thought of how good I am! LOL
666 has landed in NYC!
First day in NYC... It started as a normal NYC day, everybody running around, fast paced... even the elderly!
My hostess had planned something for the evening. I had a terrible jet-lag and was really tired... but, it is NYC, and you can't say no to it! Can you?
She told me we were gonna have pizza near Bleecker st. and then go to an off-Broadway comedy show... What a surprise, a delightful surprise! When the curtain finally opened, my jaw dropped to the floor! There they were, Yllana's boys on a new comedy show called "666". I reviewed them right here on September 10, 2008 when they performed in Sabadell town festivities their Star Trip show... I just couldn't believe my eyes, it was, actually, a very surreal experience!
I am in NYC! Not in Spain! Not anymore, anyways. But there they were, performing their incredibly talented comedy act, and I... I was in some place between a transoceanic jet-lag and a NY minute.
My hostess had planned something for the evening. I had a terrible jet-lag and was really tired... but, it is NYC, and you can't say no to it! Can you?
She told me we were gonna have pizza near Bleecker st. and then go to an off-Broadway comedy show... What a surprise, a delightful surprise! When the curtain finally opened, my jaw dropped to the floor! There they were, Yllana's boys on a new comedy show called "666". I reviewed them right here on September 10, 2008 when they performed in Sabadell town festivities their Star Trip show... I just couldn't believe my eyes, it was, actually, a very surreal experience!
I am in NYC! Not in Spain! Not anymore, anyways. But there they were, performing their incredibly talented comedy act, and I... I was in some place between a transoceanic jet-lag and a NY minute.
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