Hello,

I'm fine. Been a little busy...just wanted to say hello and post something because one of my best buddies, Marianne, is sick of seeing the half naked pic of bod.

"It's the first thing that pops up when I open up your blog!"

So the past couple months I've been very busy. Went to a friend's wedding, work is killing me, and I've been out on the beach a lot. I'm trying to enjoy every inch of summer I can and it's been great so far.

That's all I have to say for now.

P.S
I want to say hi to Dana for sending me an email asking how I'm doing. I'm sorry I haven't replied back to you...My mind's a mess. Hope things are well.

Okay, are you happy Marianne?

My 4th of July Was Relaxing, Thank You.

So I didn't take any pictures, my friend K was nice enough to snap these pics of me with her cam. Normally I'm out with my gigantic camera snapping away but no, I wanted to relax a bit and that I did. We dropped anchor at World's End, had a bbq on the boat, tooled about on the dingy and took numerous naps. Man, it was great.

Got some good news today...My dad has safely left the Philippines and is now in Japan with my sister and her family...though my sister is most likely counting down the days 'till he leaves to go back to the states. - Long story.

I know I've mentioned this before but, I have NEVER, EVER, EVER, gotten along with my dad. He was (is) a strict, mean, controlling, SOB, but I still love him because he IS my dad. He gave me life. He gave my mother, my sister, my brother and I the opportunity to become United States citizens by joining the US Navy and dedicated twenty two years to the Armed Forces and that makes me damned proud...but he still was (is) a strict, mean, controlling SOB.

If you notice, I don't post any pictures of my dad, or of me and my dad...why? Because 98% of the pictures I have of him and me I am not smiling. In fact, I always have a frown on my face. In fact, that's how it is with him and pictures of my brother and sister. It's hilarious. All of the pictures we have taken with our mom, my siblings and I have these big shit eatin' grins on our faces and the ones with my dad look pathetic. We either look pissed or look like we're about to cry.

Sigh.

I wish I could've had a better relationship with him growing up. I think I've told him "I love you," only once that I can remember, and when I did, his face became serious, he looked to the ground, nodded, and in a stern voice said, "Love you, too." He hugged me as if I was leper, patted my back, and I was on my way back to Boston. It took a lot for me to say that to him. I say it though, in my head. Course, that doesn't do either of us any good.

I'm glad he's safe.

Happy 4th!

I just wanted to take the time to wish you all a Happy Independence Day!

This is one of my more favorite holidays out of the year.

I'll be heading down to the Cape tonight, and then back up to Boston at O-dark hundred to hop on the boat. Hopefully I'll have more pictures to post. Until then, have a safe and happy holiday.

Emma

Revelation of the Day...

People with bad breath should be banned from whistling. Totally.

So where do I begin....

I've been out and about on a boat, had a couple of family members visit [my brother and cousin who were both a handful] I was ready to kill myself. Do you know how hard and expensive it is to keep food in the fridge for two grown men? Do you know how hard it is to breath when two grown men fart in close quarters? Do you know how embarrassing it is when you're driving/walking through Boston, while two grown men ogle at women? The entire time I kept saying I couldn't wait for them to leave, and now that they have, I miss them. Julius is now in our nation's capital having a tour...then he's headed back to New York, then off to Chicago to see my mom. I might be headed there, too, if I can get the chance to take off.

I also found out that my uncle [my father's brother] died. He was killed, well, murdered, in the Philippines. It's a very long story. I was told a few days ago that this happened, was asked to fly to the Philippines but refused, and I'm glad I made that decision as I recieved more details today. I'm a little riled up, fired up, as my dad is there now.

It's been really difficult to think with work and all. I've been spoiled by a couple of my friends who've been taking me out on their boat and that's all I want to do now. Here's why...

Emmer wuz here.

I have so much to say but am to busy to post and my thoughts are going a mile a minute.

The past couple weeks, I've been out boating. I've officially become one with the water [minus the ability to swim part]. I have many, many pictures to post, and I'm burned beyond recognition. I just adore being out on the open water, especially when I saw how many gorgeous men are out and about on the ocean.

A cousin of mine, Julius, from the Philippines is gallivanting about. His first stop, Germany, where is parents live, second, New York, third, me, then he's off to Washington, D.C., then to Chicago. I haven't seen him in over 10 years. I've cleaned my apartment from top to bottom and I am spent. I know him as Bogart, which was his nickname as a child. I'm not sure if he still goes by that nickname. I have a nickname, too, and whenever I'm around family members, they still address me by my nickname and it's quite embarrassing.

I do recall as children, whenever my family visited the Philippines, Bogart and I were inseparable. Except for this one incident where he and I were watching the tele. Bogart got up to use the bathroom, put his ass in my face and you guessed it...He farted right in my face. I was livid. Totally disgusted. My beloved Bogart was just another gross little boy. I let out a scream, hit him, then ran to my mom,

"MOM, BOGART JUST FARTED IN MY FACE AND IT STUNK!"

My mom laughed. So did everyone in the room which made me even more upset. He got a minor scolding but I was scarred for life.

It's payback time.

I'm really effin hungry right now. I'm alone at the office. There is absolutely no one, I mean no one here. I LOVE IT. I'm about to run to a coffeeshop in a few but I thought I'd drop a few lines to say hello.

This week has been filled with highs and lows.

I'd like to take a moment to say to a couple good friends of mine, Elzilla, and Turtledove, I love you guys.

It's been a work filled, rainy, windy, shitty week with me jumping into pajamas, curling up into the fetal position, watching tele as soon as I get home from work.

I will say that I have met two new friends, and if everything goes well I will tell you about them.

I haven't been able to run about the past week because no lie, it's been extremely windy and has been raining nonstop. I'm lookin' out the window as I type this and the sky is black. Well, okay, I'm exaggerating but you get me.

I'm off for some sustenance.