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Drinks With Friends Yesterday

Last nigth I went out and meet up with some friends after work.  It has been a while since I saw one of them, and a week since I saw another.  A third went out to the beach for the weekend early so she bailed.  I was impressed with how much alcohol I actually drank.  I think I had a few mixed drinks and at least 3 shots.  Not my normal night out, but I had a blast.  We went to our new hang out Ping and Whistle.  Well sorta new hang out.  We have only been there twice.  All in all a great evening.

BBQ With Friends

For the holiday I went up to Jayson, Gretchen, & Seth's for yesterday and today. Originally it was going to just be me coming over and hanging out. At the last minute John and his family called and wanted to come up so Jay turned Sunday into a BBQ. 2 of Gretchen's brothers came over, John, Z, and Christian came over also. Dave came by after his shift at work ended. We hung out. BBQ'ed, and went into the pool. It was a bit hot so the pool was nice.

I stayed over and we grabbed breakfast this morning, and then hung out by the pool for most of the day until I headed back to the city. I took off on a train before 4 so I could get back home at a decent hour. Overall a great two days out of the city with good friends!

Friday in The Office And Drinks With Friends

Today was an extremely long day at work. Typically I work from home on Friday, but today I had a face to face meeting. On the plus side it is always good to see a lot of people on a project, but on the downside it was a two-hour lunch meeting. Overall it was a good day, but extremely hectic and long.

After work I met up with a few friends that I had not seen in a while. It was good to have a drink with Luke and talk with Vanessa and her friends, but separately since she had to go early. I was happy that I stuck to my two-drink maximum, even though I don't normally.

I think it home too early or too late. I was also glad that the weather cleared and it was actually a pretty nice evening.

Atlantic City Weekend

This weekend Jason, John, Phil, and I went to Atlantic City to celebrate John's birthday. I personally haven't been to Atlantic City that often. is actually my third time going. The last time was actually for John special party. Jason or John I can remember Alan that New Jersey transit has a train that goes directly to Atlantic City. The Atlantic city express service or a ACES was pretty cool. All us decided to take the train and we went first class since it wasn't on the former. The train was basically a modified New Jersey transit double-decker train that makes one stop in Newark and then goes express all the way AC. We got there in the afternoon played a little then grab dinner at the same restaurant that Sean has battled party at since he liked it. Our plans to do a torment got messed up since dinner took way too long we had a good time.

after dinner. After dinner we ended up playing at the hotel we're staying at. Jason played slots most of the night. I played video poker and some slots with him. Then I play roulette with John and Phil for a while and now my own. I decided one I won by betting on 21 straight up that was probably a good idea to stop. At that exact point several peoples who are smoking decided to sit down, and I almost made my money back. So in the end mice travel costs food the hotel etc. I was only down $15 gambling. The good news when I was after several hours of flying, so for me I consider that money well spent on entertainment area

Jason John and I ended up at a 24-hour diner for dessert word breakfast depending on who you talk to before we ended up turning in around one or two. We got up early the next morning had breakfast since we had a relatively early train to catch. I was actually very happy with the train service especially since I was home by 2 PM.

Overall it was a great weekend away.

Dinner With Far Away Friends

Tonight I was able to meet up with a bunch of friends near and far. Joe and Karen were in town so Jason, Gretchen, John, a bunch of Karen's family, and myself all met up at city crab for dinner. We had a really good time. We all don't get to see each other that often so was nice to get together, have a nice meal. John, Gretchen, and I on King crab. It was very yummy.

Afterward, we went down the street to the old town Tavern for a few drinks and to just hang out. We always have a good time we get together so it's sad to see everyone ago. Overall was a fantastic night.

What I found really amusing was that everybody was asking why I had not brought my iPad to dinner. My answer was always why would I bring out to dinner with friends, but everybody still wants it. I find that funny sayings most people have been saying they wouldn't get one themselves, but were eager to see mine.

Drinks With Friends

Today after work I went into the city to meet up with friends at the usual hang out for some drinks and to catch up. I haven't been out in a few weeks so it was good to see everyone. I didn't stay out too late and I am happy with my 3 drinks I had.

Work overall was ok today. Nothing major to report. I had hoped to finish meetings earlier than I did but that happens a lot on fridays. Starts off looking decent and then things just happen. I can't complain though. A good day generally.

Unexpected Meetup With Friends

Today as I was planning to get to my sisters after work I ended up meeting up with Luke to discuss some work stuff. That actually turned into meeting up with a whole group of friends I hadn't seen in a few weeks. I didn't get to spend too much time with everyone since I had to leave at 7PM to go catch a train. it was nice having two drinks and seeing everyone.

After meeting up with everyone I headed over to Penn Station to catch a NJ transit train to my sisters. I didn't get to see the kids since it was after 9 by the time I got to the house but coming to get me from the train after they went to bed was the best idea logistically. Tomorrow I get to spend the entire day with them so I am looking forward to being exhausted but happy!

Nothing major to note at work. It was a typical work from home day.

Last Minute Plans With Friends

I went into the city this afternoon to do some shopping. I hit Macy's and finally broke down and bought a new dress shirt. I had needed to get a few for a while, or wanted to so I finally went. if i like the way this new shirt fits I will get a few more. I looked for a bunch of other things but didn't find anything I liked so I called it a day.

I was wet from rain and doing grocery shopping for dinner when I got an unexpected call from Jayson. Apparently him and the wife (and Seth) were in for Gretchen's birthday and wanted to goto dinner. I put what I was shopping for back and decided to goto dinner with them since even though I saw them twice in Dec, I don't normally get to see them that much.

We went to dinner at Carmines. Jay loves that place. The food was good. 4 of us split a 40oz steak, among other items. It was good seeing them. Seth was a super well behaved baby too.

New Years

For new years I made plans to goto Jayson & Gretchen's for the night. Originally we had thought about going to a restaurant near them and get a group of people together. The group didn't materialize so I went anyway. We had a lower key night. We bought steaks and cooked and stayed in. Dave also came over, but I don't know what is wrong with him. He is always such a buzkill and needs to control his emotions. Other than Dave being a bit crazy we had a good time. I stayed over and we went for breakfast and then I headed back to the city in the afternoon.

Other items of note on this trip was I ended up breaking down and buying a pair of boots. I had needed after all the snow, but opted for the less water proof ones and went with the more comfortable ones. I got a pair of Doc Martin boots that feel really comfy. My mom said I can do something to them to water proof them a bit. They are still a step up from the shoes I wear when it snows!

Xmas

Yesterday I went up to visit Jayson, Gretchen and little Seth for Xmas. It is the second year in a row I spent the holidays with Jay's family. Even though my family all goes to the same family friends house for a party I never was a huge fan of that gathering. It isn't my holiday. It is fun to spend it with my friends family. I don't get to see them all very often so it is a nice change of pace since I do spend most of the other holidays with my family. I spent the night and hung out most of the day today. We watched District 9 and the new Family Guy Star Wars spoof. Both were good.

Even though I had fun yesterday and today I am glad to be home since it is nasty out now. Wet and cold is never fun! I was pondering heading out to the city to meet up with Danny but I am just tired and don't want to head out again. I have a bunch of stuff to do tonight and early tomorrow and then it is off to my parents for the afternoon.