So since this is a new year, one of my resolutions is to document my life more.  I spent this morning searching for another blog site to start a new blog on since I for one do not believe in carrying over last years activities into the new year, but seeing how I do love the Xanga community the most, as well as the fact that they sucker me into buying premium and then me forgetting to take off the automatic renewal, I should pick Xanga above them all.

Last night was New Year's Eve and a few friends and I went to a party out in the city (as we do every year).  We arrived earlier than most people so the venue was not crowded at all.  I went to a bar that was off to the side since I think that bartenders there are more attentive than the ones that get hammered at the main bar.  The drink of the night was Absolut Ruby Red & Sprite.

I approached the empty bar and ordered my first drink with a friend.  The best is the "I'll have whatever you're having".  So small talk with the bartender and ordered 2x Absolut Ruby Red & Sprite.  He makes them - $20.  Threw in a $3 tip.

10 Minutes later I run into another friend and went back to the bar.  I get the Absolut Ruby Red - he gets the Sapphire Tonic.  We get our drinks - another $3 tip.  His tonic tasted funny, we spent 10 minutes with him to discuss the bad tonic and in the end he remade it for my friend.

10 Minutes later another 2 ARR&S and this time a $5 tip.

15 minutes later I go back to him and said "two more please" and he looks at me as if this was the first time he's seen me.  Granted yes - he is a bartender and must have served about 50 people in between each visit, but it's his job to know who to remember.  So he asks me what drink that might be and I said "Really?  This is my 4th time ordering the same drink and you don't remember?" in a half playful half serious tone.  I tell him and he says "ah yes thats right".  He makes it and I walk away - NO TIP.

30 minutes later I return and he greets me "Hey - two more?".  Bingo - now we're on the same page.

Why is it that when good things happen to people, that they tend to accept it like it's the norm, and they only change/react to things when it's not good?  Perhaps I should start treating people poorly in order to make a lasting impression - or maybe, just maybe - people should appreciate the good that happens to them every now and then so I don't have to be the bad guy!

That's all for now - hope your New Year will be productive and exciting!!