Slate
Today was the beginning of a three-day drinking marathon. I know I'll end up paying for it next week but I couldn't pass up free drinks.
I convinced Al to lie and say he was an employee at my company just so he could get into the Eyeblaster party being held at Slate. Two car bombs and six gin and tonics later we crashed a private company Karaoke party at DUET 35. I never got a chance to sing.
Taking a Stand
My Other Work Crush
We both had plans that started later in the evening so we decided to kill time by flirting over a few glasses of wine. She chose this small little restaurant tucked away on a side street that was perfect for a drink after work.
I was sad when I looked at my watch and realized it was time for me to meet up with Jina. I was dreading the idea of another argument and would have much rather spent the rest of the night getting lost in my new drinking partners eye's. 
Final Round
The plan was hamburgers at Stand and some conversation but as soon as we were seated the pointless arguing began. She had convinced herself that I was incapable of viewing her as a friend after I expressed my feelings at Rayuela a few weeks ago.
Sitting here in front of me was this woman that on our first date came off cold and conceited. Maybe it was the loneliness I saw in her eyes or this gut feeling I had that she was a good person that convinced me to befriend her. We quickly became friends and would meet up to watch a movie every Wednesday. Wednesday’s became weekends at the museum and dinner with friends.
The more we hung out the more she opened up and what I saw was wonderful and extremely attractive. I was completely caught off guard and felt the need to confess my feelings.
It’s hard to convince someone once they’ve made up their mind and Jina had defiantly made up hers. I was sincere about my intention regarding friendship but couldn’t deal with her drama.
Spin Cycle
Tuesday is offically laundry day for Tamayo. I planned on getting all my clothes to smell Downy fresh but sometimes things don't go as planned. They go better than planned. At around 10pm D called and asked if I was interested in drinks.
Have I mentioned how much I love Astoria / Ditmars
She Called!
No matter how cool I want to be I can't get past the fact that I'm a big dork with a shit load of insecurities.
All weekend I thought about the girl I picked up on Friday. I had called and left her a message on Saturday asking if she was interested in getting dinner but never got a reply. On Monday I sent her a txt but it was now 10pm and I still hadn't heard anything back.
I began to get worried that she was drunk or just humoring me. Luckily she called and made my night.
Peru 2 – Ecuador 0
Had my second date with J. We spent most of the afternoon at Battery Park City flirting before heading into Williamsburg for Thai food at SEA. For dessert she took me to the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.
When I got home I couldn't help but feel I had wasted my afternoon. I enjoy her company greatly but this whole flirting with no action to back it up rubs me the wrong way. I hope she gets interesting or she's going to get the boot.
I Love Ditmars
I woke up and was really excited at the prospect of having a brunch date with D and a dinner date with Angela.
Brunch
We had brunch at 718 before picking up my dry cleaning and walking her home. I totally lost track of time and had no chance to change.
Dinner
I picked up Angela at Bergdorf Goodman and headed back into Astoria. I think she was expecting to have a bad time. Luckily dinner at Mojave, my place, and my charm helped change her tune.
Hurry Date
A friend of mine works for one of those speed-dating companies and was afraid she wouldn’t have enough men for a scheduled event. So, she asked if I would be interested. Not being one to shy away from anything free or the chance to make new friends I showed up.
The highlight of the night was this hot Russian girl. Afterwards I went to Mug Lounge for drinks with the gang and had a great talk with Al.
Head Case
I called Jina in the middle of watching Shrek 3 (not so good) and ironed shit out. I think she is a bit of a head case.
While going to bed I began to wonder why I was trying so hard to keep this person as a friend. I think I still believe I can sleep with her. Actually the main reason I'm trying is my desire to help her. She has a good heart just loose wiring.