It’s been a pretty decent past couple of days. I am able to go out to wherever, whenever. I joined my friend’s family the other night for a going away dinner. He’s being deployed to Honduras for a couple of weeks to train for the Army. After work on Friday, we met at his house and then headed to Chinatown where we ate at Jumbo Seafood. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there but I’ll tell you… the food is still awesome. It’s definitely one of Boston’s best authentic Chinese restaurants. Although I don’t like the “new look,” the service and food is great. We use to be regulars there, and they gave us the red carpet treatment. But what did I eat? I’ll list them below. Lani is going to drool after reading this. And Lanmeister, we are definitely going there when your down here. - Homegirl aint afraid of authentic Chinese. Did I mention that she tried the hanging Peking ducks that you see in the windows of Chinese BBQ joints. Dude, we’re gonna be so fat.

1. Chicken Wings (It was for the kids)

2. Spicy Salted Pork Chops

3. Lobster (2) with Ginger and Scallion

4. Deep fried Flounder

5. Clams with black bean sauce x 2

6. Watercress (You gotta eat your veggies) x 2

7. Rice (Who eats Chinese food without rice?!)

I think that was it. But I could be wrong. There was so much food. I was stuffed. It totally fucked up my week of eatting healthy. (LOL) - I told my friend that I’m going to eat salads for lunch while he was gone in Honduras. So far, so good. For the past two days, I been going to this nice place where I order Greek Salad w/ Grilled Chicken. Let’s see if I lose any fatness. And I’m going to start hitting the gym again. My brother’s friend works out at the one close by me 4 days a week so hopefully I can get back into shape.

Due to recent events, It looks like I have to make a change of plans for my vacation time. I’ve been working too much and too long without a relaxing vacation. So I ask my readers to suggest places for me to go. Where does a single 27 male go for vacation? Due to certain circumstances, it has to be a location based in the USA. I’ll be traveling alone so any suggestions will be great. I gave it only a little thought at the moment but here’s my list:

1. Miami
   Pros: Short flight. I know a couple people there. Lani said she would come hang out with me and my boy epidemic lives down there too.
   Cons: Humidity and although I know a couple people there, I don’t expect them to be hanging out everyday with me so I’m really not sure what else is there to do out there.
2. Orlando
   Pros: Short flight. My boy Steve lives down there. He’s a long time friend of mine that I’ve known since my programming AOL days.
   Cons: Same as Miami
3. Hawaii
   Pros: My brother been there and he says that it’s great. And Lani also suggested this.
   Cons: Long ass flights (12hrs each trip) - Don’t know anybody there.

Looks like I’m going to spend some time on Yelp.com to do some homework on what’s out there. I really don’t know where else I should consider traveling to. If anyone have any suggestions, please leave me a comment or send a message. It would be very helpful. Great part is… I won’t be paying for my trip. Rewards are great.

*Edit: Lani doesn’t recommend Hawaii while single. So I guess I need time to compile a better list of places to go and hang out with people who KNOW that i’m NOT A STALKER nor even think of it.