Happy Halloween! I’m in Munich! October 31, 2007
Posted by Niels in : Personal , 2 commentsI don’t know yet if the Germans celebrate Halloween. But you know, I think I’m going to have fun here either way.
Your thoughts?Sign #17 that life is good. October 30, 2007
Posted by Niels in : Personal , add a commentYou know you’ve made it when you go grocery shopping at noon in your pajamas…
Your thoughts?Off to Europe again October 29, 2007
Posted by Niels in : Personal , 3 commentsAbout a month ago, I was invited to speak at a conference in Europe about pickup - the “Art of Seduction and Personality Development”. I signed and returned a speakers contract and received several assurances that my travel and accommodation would be paid for, only to have the company back out of the contract.
Perhaps there’s some confusion as to what a “contract” entails.
Anyway, I’ll be trying to get my money over the next few weeks, but for now, I’ve got a non-refundable plane ticket to Europe.
I take off for six days in Munich on Tuesday, followed by five days in Madrid, five days in Marrakesh, and quick jaunts through London and Paris to say hi to old friends. I’ve got friends (or friends of friends - thanks, Dave and Sandy!) putting me up in every city except Marrakesh and every flight is less than $100, so the trip should be reasonably affordable.
It’s funny, I wouldn’t have taken this trip to Europe if it wasn’t for the pickup conference, which has now completely fallen through. In short, I’ve been forced to take a European vacation. Life could be worse.
Your thoughts?I bought a steel drum October 26, 2007
Posted by Niels in : Personal , 1 comment so farI am now the proud owner of a beat-up steel drum. It’s out of tune and in lousy condition, but it’s playable and I can practice on it. If I fall in love, I’ll get something better, but I’m having a great time for now.
I’m going to miss all my instruments while I’m on the road for the next few months. I might bring my bagpipe practice chanter with me.
Your thoughts?Seattle Spin Girl launch party huge success, has delicious Trophy Cupcakes October 26, 2007
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Craig, Brandon, Alexandra, and I went to the Seattle Spin Girl launch party tonight. I met Darnell Sue at a networking event a few months ago and ended up with an invite to tonight’s festivities. There was a red carpet, magazine photographers, and a ton of great people.
The nice thing about events like this is that you finish at 10pm, get to go to bed early, and still meet way more cool people than an average evening at a bar.
Plus, the swag bags were great.
Your thoughts?