I just started letting the Cat explore the outdoors. Here’s a picture I caught of her.

My sincere apologies, I know it has been a long time since I write anything, but if you know me personally then you damn well know that I’ve had a lot going on. Some good, some not so good, and other situations I don’t know quite how to classify.

Let’s recap, shall we? I decided that I needed a little getaway, so Jonathan and I went to Palm Springs during Dinah Shore weekend. We didn’t go for the lesbian festivities, but it just so happen to coincide. While I’m on the topic, here’s a handy travel suggestion. Don’t book travel after a few drinks. When I arrived at the hotel I was presented with the bill which was nearly astronomical. Apparently, I had called while in a fit and demanded the best room they had. It so happens that their best room is the “Shirley Temple Room” which was formerly a pool shed. It was nice, and nicely disturbing. There were pictures of the young, smiling Shirley everywhere. Cute, but do I need her staring at me on the toilet, I don’t think so.

Jonathan and I were a hit at the all-boy’s resort by default. We were the youngest and most attractive. (Another reason why I love Palm Springs–instant ego boost!) We barely took our obscenely large sun glasses off, which help to hide our malicious commentary. One morning I walked out of the room to the pool and an elderly gentleman proclaimed, “God, you’re fat!” Which couldn’t be further from the truth. My response: “At least I’m not old.” I know, I can be pretty nasty.

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I got a Disneyland pass, which I’d been wanting to renew for a while, mainly because there’s a bar at California Adventure, which makes all the people so much more tolerable. David and I went and we reached a point in the day where we couldn’t comment on other people anymore. I was on the verge of covering my eyes as to say, “I can’t look at another person, you take it!” Again, the sunglasses never came off, which is fun when the camera snaps a picture of you on a ride.

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My company was acquired by a much larger, global, company. It’s been very exciting on my end. Turns out that one of their main reasons for choosing us was a training and certification program that we have that I manage. I call it job security.

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My paternal grandmother passed away today. She lived in Cuba and my father, brother, and I were planning a trip next month to see her before she passed, but we were too late. I’m a bit struck down by it, but she had a wonderful life–yes, even in Cuba.

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I’m going to Miami in May, which I’m excited about. I’m going with mom and gram, but I’ll have a car so it won’t be too bad. I hope to come back tanner than ever, and rejuvenated. I say that because my aunt, who lives there, is a Santera priestess. Yes I’m Cuban, and yes, we have them in my family as well.

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I tried bringing in a new cat into my home who had been hanging around outside, but my incumbent cat wasn’t having it. She is such a lady. She’d sit quietly until he came too close, then bop him on the nose. He was all black and I called him Mister, because I call my cat Lady, even though her name is Dinah. I had to kick him out when he crapped outside of the bathtub, then twice in the bathtub. He had been using the litter box but Lady kicked him out. I couldn’t deal with cleaning up cat crap every day. Now, Dinah sits in the window, taunting him, walking back an forth as to say, “Don’t fuck with me fella.” Like father like daughter.

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I have a new camera, finally! After drop-kicking my old one on Thanksgiving I can actually start posting pictures, so expect a cavalcade of random pictures.

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I am training two friends to run the Long Beach Marathon with me (my third marathon), so I’m having to get back into “exercise mode.” I’m excited for it, but for Christ’s sake, a damn water belt cost me thirty bucks! It’s fabric, a zipper, and a water bottle! It didn’t help that I bought one for my two trainees. They don’t know it yet, mainly because we just started, but I’m a bitch of a coach. I have a whistle.

That’s all for now. I promise to be a better blogger

On Tuesday evening I went and saw an amazing production of Sweeney Todd playing at the Ahmanson. I highly recommend forking over some cash and going to see it. I didn’t have high expectations as it isn’t particularly one of my favorite shows, but I was very impressed. Could have used more blood though.

When Utah and i first started dating I took him to see Cirque du Soleil: Corteo, his first time. Despite the breakup, this clip is boarderline amazing.

Here’s a flashback that you may not be familiar with, but I enjoy it.

I don’t know if it’s a surprise to most of you or not, but I have been glued to the election coverage. Primary nights I can be found on my couch with a glass of wine contemplating super delegates and voter demographics.

I’m torn between the Democratic candidates pretty evenly. I think both offer unique skills, but in all fairness, their platforms are pretty similar. I’ve donated to both camps equally and I now I’m under siege with eMails from them. Hillary’s always has a personal touch. Here’s one from today. My comments are in brackets.

Dear Adriel, [we're close friends]

We defied the odds last night — yes, WE [us!] — and with our stunning victories, the momentum is now all on our side. We’re going on, we’re going strong, and we’re going all the way. [oh Hillary, this isn't my first time going all the way]

Against all the odds, facing an opponent with more momentum and twice as many ads on the air, you kept working, giving, and believing. And that hard work is going to put us in the White House.

We put everything on the line for these wins, and now it’s time to put our hard-earned momentum to work. Without skipping a beat, we need to match the Obama campaign’s effort in Pennsylvania — our next big contest — and that means I am relying on you again. [here's where the sweetness ends] We need $3 million in the next 24 hours to ramp up our efforts immediately.

I guess my twenty bucks wasn’t good enough for Hillary Clinton.

On another note all together, I think Danny Noriega, from American Idol is a dreamboat. I asked him to be my friend on myspace. I know, like I need to provide further proof of my dorkiness.

My cat has worms, which I didn’t know what to do with. I’ve been having to put five drops of medicine in her mouth every morning and night. As you can imagine, cats love to be held down and force fed something that tastes foul. It’s like kitty water boarding.

The Project Runway finale is tonight and I can’t wait. I really like all three of the contestants, even uber-gay Christian. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see like the rest of us.

My mother tells stories of me running around the house singing these songs. Was she surprised when she found out I was gay?

I’ve decided that I need to set some goals for myself. It helps to take my mind off things and give me something to aspire to. Currently, there are two things I’m working toward:

1. Train and complete my third marathon.What’s exciting is that I’m going to be training a couple of my friends too, so I get to break out the whistle and call these boys “ladies.” The Long Beach marathon is in October, so I start training in late March,/early April.
2. On the April note, Jonathan and I are planning a trip to Palm Springs–a much needed respite indeed. We already decided on the fact that minimal clothing will be in order. He told me, “there’s one condition, no pants longer than hot shorts.” As if he had to tell me! Of course, I had to create a marketing campaign to go along with it–because I have nothing else to do, right? And here it is!

Naturally, there will be stories to share, and I can’t wait to live them. We’ve pretty much established that there will be much debauchery going on, and we couldn’t be happier about it. I’m grieving, damn it!

For some off reason, I’ve been eerily excited to clean this weekend. I’ve worked so much his week, where I wouldn’t leave the office until 6:30 or 7:00pm, only to come home and work some more. I know, envy me right?

I stumbled upon an article on Friday titled, “Clean like a maid.” I don’t know why I was so interested, but I knew I had to clean this place up. I have this subconscious parallel between cleaning my apartment and cleaning my slate. Hopefully this is the last, and usually is, step in my overcoming something.

I smell like Comet and I love it. My hands are rouch and dry from scrubbing with 409. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a pathetic portrait of beauty.

So as I’ve been dealing with the the debunking of my relationship (Debacle `07) I’ve come to a few conclusions, which I’m naturally going to share with you.

1. I’m a catch. I’m by no means perfect, but I do have a lot to offer, damn it.
2. I need someone who thinks I’m the greatest thing. I can’t compete with a lot of people, but I know I have a good heart, good personality, and a lot of love inside of me to share–with the right person that is.
3. Love me, love my cat. (There’s no real meaning behind this, I just wanted to throw it in.)
4. I’m the marrying type. Although my hair stylist has told me a few times, “Maybe you’re just meant to be alone.” Thanks, that’s very helpful. I love love, and I ain’t getting any younger, this clock is ticking.
5. If someone can’t see these things then I can’t complain, it truly is their loss.

So, that being said, the weekend was a hoot. I love my friends. Jonathan and I did it up right on Friday night. I asked him to keep me in line and he did–I didn’t get kicked out of the bar, as I have the past three Fridays in a row. Furthermore, I can’t get banned, it’s within walking distance to my apartment.

Saturday, Jeanette, Jonathan, and I went out. Here’s where I got carried away. I was informed after the fact that Jeanette dropped me off at Jonathan’s apartment, but I mysteriously woke up in my own bed. I blame the Bermuda Triangle.

I had lunch with mom and gram today, but unfortunately mom didn’t say anything too amusing to share. Other than she thinks Obama is a terrorist with the middle name Hussein. Ahh, mothers.

That’s all for now, have a great week everyone!