Nicaragua: 10 days and counting

I am almost all set for the big trip south of the border. Its been crazy in NM what with law school apps and Obama campaign work and helping my mom unpack her house. Once I get to Nica I will start updating more regularly with the adventures I might find myself on. I went to REI and got some supplies so even though I decided not to get any vaccines, I should be proteceted with my water filtration system and mosquito repelent, DEET and DEET-free, I will be experimenting with. I am getting excited albeit a little nervous considering I speak zero Spanish having taken French in high school. Luckily my darling friend S is coming with.

We are arriving in Managua at 9pm Saturday, November 8 and will be staying in a hostel that night. The following day we are going to find the bus station and take a bus to La Mariposa where we will be staying for four weeks. I have attached their blog so you can see what the eco-lodge is up to as well. I cant wait to find who else will be staying there during our visit.

I am excited for some excellent Nicaraguan coffee!!

You tell 'em Frank Rich!

Hi all. Sorry I have not posted anything of late. Its been a busy time. I'm in Santa Fe helping my mom move into her adorable Stamm house. Moving is so much work. I have also been helping the local Obama field office with get out the vote canvassing as well as getting my law school apps in order.

To fuel our obsession with the elections, below is a great op ed that about sums it up.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/19/opinion/19rich.html?em

Heidikin's Guide to Business School

1. Channel your inner Leuthold- go big on the free food, double fisted, or go home!

2. Words of Wisdom passed down on steakhouse napkins: "Why bother trying, it doesn't matter anyway."

3. If you have to meet with other business professionals at an industry event, it's always more appropriate to do so in a sarong. Hahahahaha, that guy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkNmcShmS7A&feature=related

4. Keep a lookout and steer clear of 21 year old "used" car sellers lurking in run down parking lots and frat parties... or, better yet, steer clear of run down parking lots and frat parties.

5. Now this is really important... I need you to remember you have a cheese sandwich!

6. Remember, when making new friends it is best to continuously remind them that you are very cool as you lived in NYC.

7. It may seem trite, but always wise to double check for matching shoes.

The best part is, the soundtrack is from the Bodyguard!

This makes me so very happy. This one is for all you pet lovers out there. Which by the way, I think I am becoming one of those people who talk about their pets way too much. I need an intervention!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adYbFQFXG0U

Tucker and the Deer

So last week I spent the fourth of July in Maine with my family and much to my excitement, Tucker got to come with me. He had a blast! Every chance he got, he was on the rocks in front of the house (these are more boulder type rocks than pebbles). He was like a little billy goat and every night he would crash hard after so much activity. Putting himself to bed and snoring indiscriminately. For those of you who have been, you may remember there is a small road that curves around Ocean Point that basically makes a big circle (for those of you who haven't, we need to fix that!). Early one morning, I was walking Tucker and cut through the middle road (literally called Middle Road) which goes through the woods. As we were walking, we came face to face with a large female deer. We were all at a stand still, Tucker and I looking at the deer looking back at us. Everyone was quiet, deciding who was going to make the first move. We stood there for about 30 seconds when Tucker, being Tucker, ripped a big one and broke the silence (wind) sending the deer bounding in the opposite direction.

Guess who got to come to work with me today???

Due to the excessive heat wave keeping everyone in NYC all hot and bothered, I got to bring Tucker with me to work today! I didn't want to leave him in my apartment with 105 degree heat so my boss told me to bring him in. And since he basically lives the life of a rock star, we took a car service into Manhattan so he wouldn't have to "deal" with the subway. Oh to live the privileged life; he will never understand how us commoners live.

I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.

Following the lead of my ever-adventurous buddy, CG, I am now an NYC bicycle commuter. It is so nice to get up in the morning and take a speedy route through BK and across the Manhattan bridge. Riding the rush hour subways now feels like pure torture. We even have a shower at work so we can continue through the hot, humid summer. I just need to get Tucker a little side-car now.