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The 19th of march brought about my departure from my splendid sojourn to San Diego County. The trip home was an uneventful one and I made record time once again, only experiencing a slight delay due to traffic at Almeda Ave. on the 101 in Downtown LA. After getting home, I was back out the door to go to school! Oh, night classes! Though in all honesty I don't mind typography. I've been working on a personal project which is nearing its completion. A project that has been a year in the making and will find it's self on all of my future correspondence.
    On Tuesday night I called the Store where, according to my understanding, I was to start work the following day. I had however not heard back from the store at all. I was elated to find that I indeed was supposed to come in the next day at around 12ish. My first day went well as a sales associate! Selling clothing is definitely something new and exciting. Working at the mall is also a plus! I hope hang out with a few of my other friends who work at the mall as well!
   For the record, this is my first official, contracted job. Minimum wage is what it is but I feel if i work hard, and get good hours I should do alright.

Irish Celebration

Sunday morning heralded church. Hard to believe that I had already been in and around San Diego for a week already. Church was good and I had the opportunity to meet more of Ryan's multitude of siblings. After church we went back home and just hung out. We played on the Wii and drank tea and made ourselves ready for the St. Patrick's Party at Jessie S. house in Escondido.
   Now I had been looking forward to this party for quite sometime. I had proposed and Irish, Guinness laden pudding for dessert which was well under way by the time we arrived. It is to be understood, this party was the monthly GBT V for march. The best part of the local's were able to make it. It was my first time meeting Kanan D. which was great fun as he and I are of a like mind and had conversed for 2 years or more since the beginning of GBT III. The party was a great hit. Lots of fun! I was clad in all of my Guinness attire (which is quite and extensive collection). Equipped with a hand selected Irish playlist. We night was fraught with laughter and debate. I had the great good fortune to get to know Jenna L. better and further my friendship with her.
   We supped of the Cabbage and Cornbeef (though I still question whether the denizens of the Emerald Isle actually eat either) Along with stew and  homemade salad. Our most gracious hostess did a mighty fine job in preparing all courses of the meal and made us all feel right at home.
   Just as we all began engaging in a most interesting discussion, it was time for Ryan and I to take our leave and collect two of his siblings and return to his home most fair. That concluded a great night of music, food, conversation and AMAZING Guinness pudding!
Alas the morning would bring my departure.

Jamba Juice and the Princess of Mars

Friday was yet another awesome day in the Southland. Ryan and I went up to Escondido that we might socialize with other GBTers as well as visit Ryan's older sister who's residence is juxtaposed there abouts. After spending a delightful time with many our friends. We decided to spend some time with Jenny R., contemporary of ours, at the Jamba Juice in Escondido. We spent an hour and a half discussing all sorts of things. It was a great pleasure to get to know her better, as neither Ryan nor I had spent much "Quality time" with her previously. Soon after we had parted ways, we received a call from Jenny, who is not from Escondido. She was in dire need of gasoline, and Ryan's new phone is equipped with a Global Positioning System. So we turned around and thus ensued an hour long semi emotionally draining adventure navigating the streets of Escondido. We then made our way home to spend quality time with the family, after a most delicious dinner. We played a rousing bout of "The Settlers of Catan" in which it came out that my self most resembled presidential Candidate Rick Santorum. Ryan on the other hand was Mitt Romney. His brother David, Newt Gingrich. Mr. M their Father, Ron Paul. Needless to say we had great fun and though failing to win out in the end, I did so within an Ace of victory.
    Saturday, brought rain. A lot of rain. Cats and Dogs does not begin to describe how much it rained. In the morning, Ryan had Orchestra practice for Oklahoma yet again! In the afternoon we drove down to record music at a friends house. We were going to go to a beach party in Oceanside, however the host fell sick on Thursday and the beach is no fun when it rains. There were those of us from the GBT community though, that were still interested in getting together. The sisters Lambert, Mr. Evan O and Ryan, David and I met at Ryan's sisters house to then go watch a movie. First however, we dined at the Windy City Pizzeria vis-a-vis from the AMC Cinemas in Escondido. We had a tough time deciding what film to watch. After some debate, we decided to take a risk in seeing "John Carter".
   I think we all enjoyed it. To quote the general consensus: "It wasn't half bad". Cons: Some of the lines were delivered interestingly. The character of John Carter seemed to have just come from a marathon and would breath heavily between each word in all of his lines. The story is kinda strange if you aren't a Sci-Fi person. I we couldn't get over the hilarious spray tans. Pros: There are a lot of funny one-liners. If you like Sci-Fi, the story is real fun. The visual effects are absolutely stunning and awe inspiring. The Soundtrack as good and fitted the whole plot and film well.
   After the film we went home and made another episode of the daily talk show "Nick & Ryan", had some more tea, watched community and went to bed.

All over La Jolla

Thursday, the Ides of March, we woke up, fell out of bed, ate  yet another scrumptious breakfast and then drove down to La Jolla, which was quite exciting for me, as I had never been to La Jolla before, though heard much about it. First on our list of days seizing events was to watch "Act of Valor" for cheap (provided one sees the showing before 12pm). The film was quite enjoyable, though the acting left something to be desired, however, it is to be understood as all the actors are in fact active duty US SEALs. The plot is your typical thriller with a twist of conspiracy ending in both victory and loss. Cinematographically, its quite a stunning piece, full of intense fire fights, explosions and a great deal of exciting military hardware and tactics.

    Next we strolled around La Jolla cove taking in the sights, sounds and smells. It was an overcast day, and somewhat cool but La Jolla is La Jolla and is always worth a visit! For lunch we went to the near by World Curry in Pacific Beach. I had the Katsu Brown Japanese Curry and Ryan dove into the Green Curry. We shared a side of the Garlic Na'an. All of it was very tasty and filling.

   Thereafter we returned home, accompanied by the cool tunes of the Beach Boys. Ryan then had Orchestra practice for a local production of the musical "Oklahoma". I tagged along and kept myself entertained with a rousing bout of Sid Meier's "Pirates". The night brought with it another video update to the loyal followers of the show "Nick & Ryan", my strange new liking towards tea (which is quite novel by all accounts), another episode of our favorite community college sitcom and restful sleep!