Go HC GO!!!!

For my avid blogger fans I apologize for my lack of entries over the last couple of weeks. Things are really starting to move here on the island. Well for me anyways. Did you know that people in Bermuda have to paint their cars almost yearly? The cars here have to be road approved and they are not allow to have any rust on the vehicle. This is a difficult thing to be mindful of because of all the water, mist, and rain. On weekends you can see people washing their cars all over the island. The cars all look new and they are always clean. This is a fantastic concept for the tourism driven economy here.

Last weekend was quite busy. On Saturday I spent the morning cleaning my apartment and doing laundry. In the even I went out to an Irish Folk Night at a private boat club at Spanish Point. My initial perception was that this place resembled a coffee house. There were tables and chairs facing a make-shift stage. There were candles on the tables and all the patrons of the club were either performing throughout the night or knew someone who did. It was a very intimate and entertaining atmosphere. That all changed when Alannah and her husband’s (Mike’s) band got up to play. It went from Folk to Rock very quickly… they are awesome. After the bar we went into town to the famous “Pickled Onion.” This place was crawling with people, but I was happy to listen to some dance music. We ended up dancing at the bar area because the dance floor resembled a can of sardines. I have never in my life heard Portuguese music at a club until then. I was with a large group of people so it was nice to mingle, meet new people and get out on the town.

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In the morning I went to church with Maria and Steven. After lunch I took a nap and then I went for a run. The day was absolutely relaxing and beautiful outside. I ran to Maria’s house and then we went for a walk. There are trails that run between the beaches on South shore. They are absolutely gorgeous, because they squeak out onto private little coves as you walk the sandy trail.
The work week has been very unique. I have to use a flashlight to walk to the bus stop in the morning. People all seem to have their eyes half closed on the bus, like we are all walking zombies. The week at school has resembled such as well. There was a major fight earlier this week. Some students videotaped it and put it on the internet. I don’t understand why they have to document everything in their lives other than the schoolwork of course. Crazy… anyways, drama, drama, drama. And as a result I have been chosen to spearhead a anti-cyberbullying campaign.

Today was a real treat. After work I ventured up to National Stadium (the hub of all sports in Bermuda). I went up there because I found out that the “Canada” team was playing hockey again the Bermuda Juniors. Go Holy Cross Go!!! I tracked down my Almamater -- High school field hockey in Bermuda. My former coach is still at the haul of this ship. The coach brought me some Tim Horton’s coffee, so very thoughtful and kind of him. We chatted for about a half hour about work, school, life, etc. The girls seemed to be having a great time. I had emailed him last week, but I received an out of office reply. So I asked around town and I was able to get a hold of the schedule. I watched their game and I walked them back to town. They have been taking the bus around the country, touring and enjoying the experience.

I also was asked to join a local field hockey team as a goalie. I think I have changed since high school because I was thinking this evening that my nails look really good and if I play I might break one before I have a chance to get a manicure….:P EEeeekkkk…plus I don’t know that I want to play nets. Not only is it a large time commitment, but how would I get a tan wearing stinky borrowed hockey goalie equipment in the sun? However, meeting a new group of people would be very nice. I may give it a shot.

I have another busy weekend planned. Friday evening is our staff appreciation dinner at work, mmmm yummy lobster. On Saturday night I am accompanying Maria to church and then to the St. Patrick’s Church’s – St. Patricks Dinner & Bingo Night….that’s right I said BINGO!!!! ~ Ciao for now