Another eventful night in Holland. I started off the evening actually believing I would stay in, read one of my new english books "The Swan Thieves" by Kostova or "The best of times" by Penny Vincenzi that I found at a bookstore in Heemstede. Instead, Kristian- my fellow au pair had other ideas for us. First, we were going to have a relaxing evening at Cafe XL in Zandvoort, two glasses of wine, gossiping - early night. That, simply turned into mancave (Tapuit) at 945.. our typical spot, sitting on our typical stools.. talking about anything and everything. And tonight, I mean everything. A guy friend of mine from the bar who I've known a couple of months came to sit with Kris and I. For story purposes, he will be known as John. John works in I.T for his families company, and while I was trying to engage Kristian and John in conversation between all of us, the topic of John's work came up. Needless to say, unknow to me John is a coder for a huge international porn site that his brother set up years ago. He pulls out his ipad to show us his line of work.. we tracked where people were viewing the porn from (way to go America with the most views internationally), how many people have viewed the sites.. and then we looked at their #1 viewed website. The caterogies, were endless.. and as we looked at pictures & videos of porn, that my friend who at 28, helps set up.. it hit me. I am sitting at a bar, in Holland, with one gay man, one straight man- looking at categories like ladyboy (which reminded me of Ben in Thailand with his string of ladies? Don't worry.. they aren't his type).. My life is so completely unpredictable. But I suppose that's how life is, and should be. If you had told me December 16th, 2009 that a year later I would now be living in Holland, that I would have left behind my friends, my family, sold my car, my furniture, and left my beloved Weimaraner in the wonderful care of my mother- I would have laughed in your face. But yet, here I am. Life is full of surprises, whether it be a random but very successful job like I.T for porn, or coughing so hard after taking a hit of a joint that you throw up in your lap, and on John's Apple keyboard ( way to go Kristian!!!)..
So many hilarious things happened last night, I could never do them justice by writing about them. Thank you to "John" for being so absolutely laid back about the throwing up incident. I have never seen a guy clean up another guys throw up with such class. You were a wonderful host. Thank you to the bartender and owner at Tapuit, as always, for making sure 1. I am taken care of and I only make good decisions.. 2. Serving Kristian doubles of SoCo instead of singles so that I have something to laugh at all night.. although the vomit was another thing. 3. Putting me in my place by telling me that I shouldn't question his authority when I ask why a million times, and I should be in the kitchen cooking (in a loving way).4. Turning up Lenny K's American woman song as loud as you can- you realize it's saying I should stay away? And finally, thank you Kristian, for telling everyone we're engaged. That's a wonderful new rumor. For commenting on my puffy hair because by default, i play with it too often.. that's a freaking Smith gene. For making me laugh by saying things like "ohhh there is no bumping going on" and " Drew Berrymore looks like hell when I'm high"... MY HANDS, My haannnddss..! And for going to town on the ice cubes, bitching about how it hurts your mouth, but eating more.. I think thats so that you can get some practice in! :)
Back to work tomorrow/today.. ironing, quick trip to the IND with Kristian, and getting myself and the kids packed for London on Friday YAY!!!! So glad I was able to skype with my Mom tonight to see her and Porter. Technology is an amazing tool when you're miles away.. I've managed to persuade a few people to take up skyping lately. I can't wait to see some familiar faces...
I am so thankful everyday for all the unexpected things and people in my life.
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