CAR – My speedy Jetta is officially in the hands of another person, and I’m going to be truckin’ around in my Dad’s Ford Escape for the next two weeks (thanks!).
DRINKS – Thursday is my “goodbye” happy hour at work. I’ve shared this blog address with a few people so far, however I won’t be ready to send it to a wider audience of coworkers until I’m literally ready to walk out the door.
MAPS -If you only read these posts through a feed reader, be sure to check out my Maps page from time to time – once I hit the road, I’ll start posting “Map Views” which will take you directly to the location on Google Maps, however you won’t see the link through the feed.
SOCCER – MLS Cup 2007 is Sunday, and though DC United didn’t make it, I’m still excited to see the match in person.
VIDEO – I owe readers a video of me taking a shot of Absinthe next Wednesday, to celebrate my last day of work.
INSURANCE – Trying to collect medical records from various providers to submit to an underwriter who will decide whether the insurance company will cover me SUCKS! I did not leave myself enough time.
MY JOB – I’ve worked for Lumenos, a start-up health insurance company, for the past 5 years, though 2 of those years were technically after we were bought by behemoth Wellpoint (owner of 14 state BlueCross/Blue Shield plans). Feels good to share my company name, however don’t worry, I won’t mention it again!
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18 Comments
I’ve only just realised how much stuff there is to do once you decide to pack up a life you’ve lived in one place for 5 years. I’ve got a month left and I hope that in two weeks I’ve got my sh*t sorted as much as you seem to.
Looks like most of your list is about things to look forward to. Mine is 100% things I still need to do. Not good.
Looking forward to seeing the Absinthe video. I have a funny video of a friend of mine giving us a lesson in how to do a shot of Absinthe and he neary sets the table on fire. Actually he does, but only for a few seconds. Try not to do that. ;-)
Yea…. I don’t intend to do the fire and melting sugar part. Basically, I’ll pour a shot, smile for the camera, and throw it back.
I do *not* do shots anymore, and never really liked them, so this should be interesting!
you gotta do the boheem way… it needs fire and sugar… well unless you dont like it super sweet :)
I’ve only just realised how much stuff there is to do once you decide to pack up a life you’ve lived in one place for 5 years. I’ve got a month left and I hope that in two weeks I’ve got my sh*t sorted as much as you seem to.
Looks like most of your list is about things to look forward to. Mine is 100% things I still need to do. Not good.
Looking forward to seeing the Absinthe video. I have a funny video of a friend of mine giving us a lesson in how to do a shot of Absinthe and he neary sets the table on fire. Actually he does, but only for a few seconds. Try not to do that. ;-)
Yea…. I don’t intend to do the fire and melting sugar part. Basically, I’ll pour a shot, smile for the camera, and throw it back.
I do *not* do shots anymore, and never really liked them, so this should be interesting!
you gotta do the boheem way… it needs fire and sugar… well unless you dont like it super sweet :)
Enjoy happy hour it is always good to have coworkers buy you drinks :wink: look forward to the maps and the posts while on the road less than 2 weeks to go :mrgreen: don’t worry about the insurance it will work out..
Yes indeed, had a few beers, and a lot of questions to answer! The words “envy” and “live vicariously” came up quite often. :)
Soon many will be reading along too!
Enjoy happy hour it is always good to have coworkers buy you drinks :wink: look forward to the maps and the posts while on the road less than 2 weeks to go :mrgreen: don’t worry about the insurance it will work out..
Yes indeed, had a few beers, and a lot of questions to answer! The words “envy” and “live vicariously” came up quite often. :)
Soon many will be reading along too!
What! Blasphemy!! You *have* to do the fire! It’s a must. Plus it’ll make for a way cooler video and a tastier shot. That stuff in minging even with sugar in it so I can’t image what it’s like without it.
Come on… set your table on fire… you know you want to! :twisted:
Are you trying to egg me on here!? I almost burnt down my parent’s house when I was less than 10 years old, so I’ve had a fear of doing anything fire related in their home since then. I had taken a cooking class, and wanted to flambee some banana’s foster, however despite the offer of their kitchen, I chickened out!
:sad:
What! Blasphemy!! You *have* to do the fire! It’s a must. Plus it’ll make for a way cooler video and a tastier shot. That stuff in minging even with sugar in it so I can’t image what it’s like without it.
Come on… set your table on fire… you know you want to! :twisted:
Are you trying to egg me on here!? I almost burnt down my parent’s house when I was less than 10 years old, so I’ve had a fear of doing anything fire related in their home since then. I had taken a cooking class, and wanted to flambee some banana’s foster, however despite the offer of their kitchen, I chickened out!
:sad:
Congrats on going to the MLS cup game! I found you whilst searching absinthe, but am a huge MLS fan too. Hope its a great game!
Congrats on going to the MLS cup game! I found you whilst searching absinthe, but am a huge MLS fan too. Hope its a great game!
kinda surprised me you need all this paperwork etc for your insurance. going with a more traidtional USA style insurance over a backpackers insurance?
lob a flare for me at the mls match :)
kinda surprised me you need all this paperwork etc for your insurance. going with a more traidtional USA style insurance over a backpackers insurance?
lob a flare for me at the mls match :)