Sooo...

Had a bond fire on the beach today with about 30+ dutch students. The party was right outside my apartment. It was pretty cool...except for the fact that hanging around people who speak more than one language becomes a chore once they switch from english to their native language...but Im used to that.

I find it interesting that fire brings people together...very primordial. Instinctive behavior. Whenever there is a fire about to get started..people always become interested..they stand around, making a perfect circle around the flame..all feeling the same sense of contentment. The same is true for the ocean...I noticed that most people go to the ocean, wearing as little as humanly possible...approach the shore like shy children and ease their way into the waters (regardless of the temperature) as if they hope the waters will reveal some secret of the ages that can be soaked through their pores. Its amazing how man reacts to the natural environment around him....almost like a stranger or a long lost friend. There is usually that sense of peace and stillness that we have all felt before, I'm sure...those, to me are the moments that matter...and if you can do that with friends...then all the better.

Today was a good day...

Work all day...sailing...fixing boats...and after work...drinks at every bar on the way home which is plenty to get one tipsy...good day indeed.. I read a quote at one of the bars i went to today..it said Practice Kindness and Random Acts of Beauty...very nice indeed...but overall good day..Im still in training which means that I cannot recieve a portions of the tips from the customers on the boat yet...but I'll get there. This is a short blog..but what else is there to say when the only thing seperating home from work is a boardwalk at the beach lined with bars and restaurants...

I do need to work on my interpersonal skills though...everyone is so nice here....which is something that Im not used to..so to be that chill is something that Im not familiar with lol..weird but I love it none the less...One Love to all an hope you've had a good day.

Another day....

Ahhhh..my second post...lets see how long ths trend lasts. I got here in Sint Maarten on Saturday night I've been working every day since...today is apparantly Tuesday. It feels good not to know what day today is and not have that lack of awareness interfere with your daily routine in any way. Firstly, I must say that where ever you go in the world, the same problems are made manifest...Ive learned this already. In terms of work structure....there will always be that acute awareness that there is a slight tension between those in managerial positions and those who work beneath them. THere will always be that weird "Im the new guy feeling" that persists in any new work environment...so in those predictable aspects...location solves nothing...but I must say that the benefits that  come with living in Sint Maarten...the sun, sand, surf (which I have yet to try) make up for the human aspects and politics of human interactions. Mosquitoes are a bitch, tho...I'll tell you that much..but if you sleep with your window open, you won't illicit much sympathy from me.

All in all, after day three, I've realized that this is a great experience, but if one were to come to a foreign place, outside of the constructs of their cultural perspective, expecting life to just make sense for them....they will be disappointed. I crave something different, and I've found a lifestyle, that for the moment, is exactly what I need....but the hum
an aspect...those all too human interactions...both good and bad..are the same wherever you go.

But I'll say this much...to end on a positive note...being able to walk from your apartment..go to a bar, grab a beer, at sunset...then walk to the shore (which is still visible from your apartment) bury your feet in the sand as the crystal clear waves crash at your feet...on your lunch break or after work...is not so bad...its just the human interactions, that seem to be the same...just with different degrees of stress...this one...so far it sems...is less stressful (as most would assume) than the New York City atmosphere...but make no mistake...it is still there.. I actually think I'm working harder for more hours than I ever did back home....but for some unknown reason...I doin't mind it ........yet.
Till next time....ONE LOVE....and stay safe.


Also..I was at a bar today..after work...on on the cooler where they keep alot of bbber there are various stickers...similar to the magnets that people put on the back bumper of their cars back home and this one said...well I cant remember now but I will tell you next time ...(thats NOT what the sticker said...I just really can't remember right now lol)...but it was really nice....till nex time virtual world...
One LOVE (again).....one day I'll put pictures up..but I dont even know where the laundrymat is as of yet so I've got bigger concerns than pictures lol

Adios!

Let the work begin...

Well, this is my first blog in about 4 years and I'm not quite sure what the content of this blog will be. Whatever ideas and thoughts are swimming around in my head will do I guess, so bear with me...this may be  a bumpy ride. I landed in the beautiful island of St. Maarten this evening and the weather was beautiful. The sun had already set as I got off of the plane, so I still haven't seen any wondrous landscapes and what have you..but the temperature was favorable, until it rained for a good 15 minutes, then dissipating. Regular Caribbean weather.

Right now I'm sitting on the back patio, with my laptop in hand, staring into the darkness. I know the Caribbean sea is right there, but its so dark, I can only tell because of the reflections in the water, broken up by the waves. Yea, I'm THAT close to the water right now...I can only imagine (not for long) what this place looks like during the day.

I think I start work tomorrow but I'm not sure yet. I can already tell that everything is so laid back here (for better or worse)...as was expected in Caribbean islands. At my last job, I knew my entire working schedule for the following three weeks. I asked the guy I will be working with, "So do we start tomorrow?". The answer was "Don't know yet." Simple as that...I don't know whether I should go out drinking or get a good nights rest...sooo until I decide, I'm going to grab a corona lol.

Not much to say...Ive been here for a couple of hours...but I must say that the breeze coming ashore feels amazing right now...other than that its kinda slow right now...just chillin...enjoying the night...I wish you all are doing the same.