Ball & Chain PR Style Part 2

Ball & Chain PR Style Part 1!!

(Read while listening to I Got you Babe by Sony & Cher)

This is a really important post for me! Regardless of what happens in life, there’s always room to celebrate love. I had the pleasure to celebrate my brother’s wedding back at home.

Truly a love story. My brother and his wife (still feel weird saying that!) met in school and from there embarked in a beautiful journey filled with tears, laughter, tests and most of all love. It’s amazing to see how they’ve grown together and how to this day you can feel and see how much they love each other.

The ceremony was funny and touching. Yours truly had the honor to walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid. With the help of my brother I got in my dress and hopped on the most uncomfortable, yet gorgeous shoes ever and strutted my stuff with style. “Q” the tears please! I couldn’t help crying throughout the ceremony. Watching my brother cry, read his vows and give the first kiss as husband and wife touched my heart. Then it hit me… I lost my little brother J

After the beautiful ceremony I kicked my heels to the curb, got my flats on and had a wonderful time at the reception. Great food, laughter, dancing and CAKE made my night. Highlight of the night you ask? My brother, his wife and the bride’s parents doing the infamous Gangnam style dance!!!

Check Part 2 for visuals of this day!

What Happens Now?

(Read while listening to Busco Me by Bebe)

"Singlehood" has been treating me well but it also invites tons of questions and a lot of soul searching. I’m still not sure what about it makes you go through a resolution type situation, questioning your answers and reassessing your goals.

Inevitably I had my sit down and began reviewing every decision I’ve ever made, slowly mapping out my travels to my current situation. It has definitely been a journey and I don’t regret anything that I’ve done, with that in mind I asked myself What Now? I’ve done new things, met new people and traveled a little bit but what happens after all of that? What opportunities do I have at my disposal? What should be my next move? All great questions; sadly I was lacking answers.

For some time I felt like I needed to get out of Boston; trying to run away from the life I had and in desperate need of a new one. I considered going back home but I felt there was nothing there for me; I’m hungry for adventure… a different life. NYC, California, DC, South America… the entire world was on my list, anywhere seemed like a great idea. It wasn’t until I had a conversation with my sister that I understood a key piece in all my anxiety and desperation. My sister told me “If you don’t learn to heal, it doesn’t matter where you go…you’ll take that emptiness with you”. That immediately blew my mind and helped me regain strength and perspective; I am where I have to be!

Thank you Legnaly for helping me realize the importance of healing and being happy where you are right now! It definitely opened the doors to appreciation and happiness. I love you!

I Kissed a Girl...Sort Of!

(Read while listening to Dragon Queen by Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

In a period of “firsts” I decided to go on a date with a girl!!

Laura and I decided to go on a legit date; treating each other to a wonderful time. I must say that the next guy that I date will have to fill some big shoes to top this one! First thing on the list: Dress to Impress. Of course we rocked that! We pulled out our best outfit for the night that awaited us.

The date began with shared apps and pizza at Lucca’s plus two lychee martinis. Yummy! After pigging out at Lucca’s, we paid and went to our second stop of the night. We went to an artist’s exhibit at the Liberty Hotel where we spoke with him and his wife for a little bit and enjoyed a glass of pinot grigio and chardonnay while admiring the art. 

 

We continued our evening with a mini shopping spree at H&M, enough said! We complimented each other and were really proud of our purchases.

We finished the night with Marilyn Monroe’s Makeup line release party at the MAC store on Newbury St. This part was more for Laura’s enjoyment as she is a Makeup Artist! I was there to people watch and not let Laura spend a fortune there. What a couple moment! I managed to not let her go past $340, what the hell right? 

Anyways, after the party we wanted to have another glass of wine outside but it was unseasonably chilly for our taste. We decided to call it a night! Laura drove me home and after almost a half hour of talking we sealed the night with a …. HUG you creeps!!!

Next day we talked about what a fun date we had. Of course she asked me out again, why wouldn’t she?

‘Cause You Gotta Have Friends!

(Read while listening to Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson)

It’s great to be surrounded by good friends!

Part of what has made this journey a blast and remarkably easy was the company and support of beautiful people along the way.

 Those that are on the phone with you while you rant about how much you hate life and this and that, the ones that get drunk with you, the ones that take you on a bike ride, the ones that write to you, the ones that skype with you, the ones that fly to visit me, the ones that take you out for dinner, the ones that send you inappropriate pictures or messages (those are my favorite!), the ones that ask if there’s anything they can do, the ones that recommend and participate of retail therapy, the ones that would go to the end of the world with you, the ones that always threaten to kill the person who hurt you (don’t worry, not gonna drop names), those who cry with you, to those who are not great with words but cook for you every week, make you laugh to forget whatever is happening and watch the tackiest shows with you!

I’m truly blessed by having every kind of friend, by my side and in the other side of the world!

This post is to take some time and thank everybody that one way or the other complete me, I’m truly grateful for your support and understanding. I hope I can at least do half of what you have done for me! Remember that you all have a very special place in my heart!!

California Love Pt.2