Coffee shop hangs. One of the most peaceful, yet fun things for me to do here in New York. Browse the internet, people watch, get involved in conversation with strangers, and straight up just enjoy myself (as my sister would say.) Today is a rainy day. I'm hanging out in the front at the bar in the window as I wait for my laundry to finish. It's traditional for me to come here to the Pacific Oasis Cafe while I wait for my clothes. And since we're on the subject of laundry I just want to add that I have been washing my clothes with water for the last 3 months. My local laundry mat offers free detergent with a wash, but it seems as if the bottles have been being filled with water. Well, I'm an idiot. It happens.

I'm still bartending at the same restaurant since 3 months ago. Money has been not-so-great and I'm starting to really feel the hole in my pocket as I open each paycheck on Fridays. I can't be the lunch bartender (lunch-tender) forever. Something has to change, and soon. Other than that I still enjoy my work environment. I don't mind the labor that is included with the job or the long hours. I just want what everyone else in the world wants - to become a millionaire.

I got myself involved in a relationship again. This time, for the right reasons. I stole the heart of a beautiful, Hungarian 27 year-old as I treated her to coffee and eggs one morning. She told me that is what reeled her in, and she was hooked. I guess I fall easily considering I was hooked when she stuck her hand out and said to me "Hi, I'm Dori. It's nice to meet you." I have never felt intimidated by a woman before, but this was one I really had to impress and plan to continue to impress as long as she's in my life. After many days and nights spent together she headed to Los Angeles, California for a few months to spend with her sister before she goes back to Budapest. She has fallen into the same boat that I did before I moved to New York. There was always a plan to leave only I was just never a part of it. I'm okay with the time spent apart though. I have plenty to keep myself busy with little downtime.

My Place Midnight - the name of my new band. Sounds sexy, right? What happens at my place, midnight? Well, why don't you find out for yourself. I found these guys off a craigslist ad. About 6 weeks later I finally got myself into the studio for a first practice. We ran through some songs and searched for that chemistry each band needs in order to succeed. One of the guys is from Jacksonville, and knows some of the same people I do from home. Small world. The band is a pop-rock/punk style with 2 female vocalists. Different from anything I have done before but I want to have an open mind and appreciate playing different music than what I am comfortable with. Each member of this band is extremely talented. My ticket to fame? We shall see. Maybe I'll become a millionaire.

I'm making my first visit home on June 8th since I had left back in December. I wonder how different it will feel since I have grown comfortable with my new home. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family, friends, and the ocean. Also, it will be nice to have a short break from all the chaos here in the city. I'm ready for some home cooked meals, and my fathers back-rubs. Bring it on!