I just couldnt keep swimming

Alright, I know its been a while since I've made a post and of course I should be beating all of you in terms of quantity because I still dont have a job nor much to do around here but...to update all of you I did take a trip quite recently to the New England Aquarium for an interview to work with the seals and sea lions being housed there. Of course on my way there i took a short stop at Mystic Aquarium to say hello to flippered buddies and a few of the trainers mainly so i can get a couple tips. As it turns out we moved a couple of our female northern fur seals there about a year ago which i did work with occasionally during their and my time at mystic. Those girls i think are a big in for me. I made sure to show up to their feeds not just because i wanted to but because it would look good if they saw me there. that also means I wont be leaving boston to head over to pembroke until about 430pm, also known as "the worst time of the day to be on the road." I never had heard of states turning the shoulder into a lane at selected times everyday until now and it definitely decrease my trip to pembroke. Before I start a new story a few tips that I've gotten for any of you. Even if its 88 degrees still where the long sleeve shirt and tie...even though its a real bitch. I unfortunately didnt bring one but made sure to stop at brooks brothers and grab one (and by grab i mean purchase) before the interview. Also, "what makes you qualified for this position?" can be responded with "...I am extremely passionate and dedicated to my discipline..." at any place within the answer. Expected response date to see if i got the job is August 1st so wish me luck!!! Now on to pembroke...

I was unable to make it to the big party saturday night, which aint really much of a party without me and i am very sorry but I had a party with my "home crew" i would be attending instead (i will speak more of that one later in this blog). I personally had fun hanging out with kim helping create the playlist for the party (i hope you all enjoyed it) and I hope kim felt the same. We got free beer and clam chowder at the restaurant kim works at and only had to be pay for dinner and that was awesome (especially if you dont have a job). We also stopped by the little ice cream shop to say hello to allison. Later that night we just chilled in the apt with a few of kims friends and allison got out of work a little earlier than scheduled. The morning hours consisted of a little set up for the party before I hit the road.

The home party: A few of my marist friends had their friends from around the Island attend and the party seemed a little like west side story. The marist kids chilled by the pool while we were on the patio. I attempted to rally up the troops to get some vball going and was somewhat successful. People came to whack a ball back and forth over a net and that just made me a little less enthusiastic about playing it. Even the vball was played east first, the west although i played both and both were not very vball-like. Ehh, cant always get what you want. Beer pong (aka beirut) later ensued and I played very well going 4-0. Overall, a good party.

Sunday included a quick swim and then hopped the train into the city to visit the wonderful and amazing Kaaayydubs for dinner. I think this girl is just playing me because for someone who says she's never thrown a dart before she never missed the board. I've seen some first timers before but that was by far the best so please beware everybody...Do not challenge her!

Finally, I've been swimming for about 4-5 days a week for close to 3 weeks in preparation for a swim test at the Miami Seaquarium. The test includes 80 yard freestyle, surface dive 12 feet to pick up to blocks about 20 feet apart, 15 push ups, and, the worst part, 40~ yards underwater swim. Ive tried for several weeks to make it the 40 yards but was always coming up short. Not only do I have to swim but I can't use goggles and...it gets better....its SALT WATER! Its that just awesome! Anyway, I flew down tuesday, rented a car, stayed in a hotel, and took the test yesterday but again could not make it. of the 20~ people there only about 4 were able to make it the entire 40 yards and i wasnt surprised. We were allowed to hang around following the test and I could tons of pics which will be on facebook soon. Kind of sucks that I paid for all that but couldnt even make it to the interview section but the seaquarium was nice. As you know, I took over 100 pictures (no their not all going on facebook).

There were a couple big splashes and at the distance i was from the tank I had to be very quick to snap the shot and then quickly turn away so as to protect the camera but a heres a quick peek:

On a brighter note I did finish Kite Runner finally on the plane and it is now up for grabs for the next one in our group of friends so feel free to comment on my post if you want it, first come first serve. Now I will continue on my quest for a job as i wait hear from New England on Monday about the position. I'm out for now but will post again soon! Gnite!