: About Me

I'm passionate about thrifty, eventful travel.

I've held dozens of jobs (most in pursuit of that eventful traveler's lifestyle) ranging from deckhand to museum guide and bartender. Any advice in an industry comes from years in the trenches of part-time employment.

I love and admire satire, awkward haiku, and a well worn pair of sandals.

My New Zealand travel blog "Pushpin Pilgrim" is up and running here:

http://pushpinpilgrim.blogspot.com/

I also play the guitar and sing. Find me here:

myspace.com/myfriendshawnsucks

Travel. A lot.

Thanks for stopping by.

My passion is ...

Make words make nonsense, my passion is bad haiku, pancake airforce yikes

I know too much about ...

Far too little...

My parents always told me ...

You look like Macauly Culkin.

My childhood ambition ...

I think it was to have really long hair, but it might have been to ride a dinosaur ...both noble goals, I might add.

My favorite memory ...

"Oh man, remember that time when you did that thing? Oh dude, you were CRAZY. What? You don't remember? Didn't you ever wonder where you got that scar? Huh, guess not. Weird..."

Why I write ...

It's a great thing to share a moment of realization or a simple tip that influences someone.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Daniel Quinn/Friends DVD's/Owl City - Ocean Eyes

My first job ...

Retail (ugh).

My best moment ...

"You really don't remember that thing you did with that other thing? Oh man, it was INSANE. You single handedly started global warming, and then ended Communism. You really don't remember. If it helps I think you had blonde roots back then. No? Ah, whatever."

My inspiration ...

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Food & Drink > Cocktails & Liquor How to order a martini at a cocktail bar

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At a busy nightclub or a quiet jazz bar, knowing not only the "right" way, but your way to order a martini is essential. You'll look sweet, and you'll get the drink you want. Plus, the bartender won't short your pour because they think you're an idiot. Here are the cardinal rules for a great martini: 1) Know what you're up against. If you order a martini at the bartop the bartender will probably ask you "gin or vodka." Maybe. Depending on the noise level, the pace of the bar, or the laziness of the employee (all usually high) they probably won't even ask that. So, if you just say, "hey dud...

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