Valentine's Day

I'm exhausted.  I feel like I haven't slept in days.  Friday night I didn't sleep due first to another crazy attack of mosquitos, this time in my home, then to a pack of ticos fighting on the street, then to a very late night awakening by my friend, roommate, and boss Shane.  

Last night was the big Itty Bitty Pity Bash (2nd Annual) here at the bar.  So I spent most of the day running around getting everything all set up in spite of being absolutely exhausted.  The sound system.  Learning how to print t-shirts.  Inventing the Love Potion #9 Shot (Vodka, Rum, Grapefruit Soda, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Grenadine).  It was a very busy day, actually, but the place looked great for the party.  And while we didn't have a huge turnout, I had a great time.  I had 30 minutes, especially, behind the bar where I was ridiculously happy.  I was in a groove that I hadn't felt in a long time.  I actually hadn't felt it since Boston, when I used to work in a couple really busy bars.  Here are some of the pictures.  I'll post more of the party tomorrow on the Lowtide Lounge facebook page.  

Oh, two pictures need explanation... One is a picture of a good friend and firespinner, Jeni.  She was nice enough to put on a show on the beach last night, and I snapped this photo, which doesn't show her, but I thought turned out awesome.  I think they call it poi.  It's neat.  The other is a late late night photo of a drunk Panamanian who was entertaining enough for me to keep the bar open with a few friends until about 2PM.  He would go back and forth talking to us (in spite of us rarely responding), and talking to the bar, the chair, the air, and what seemed like God.   He was great.  CRaZy.  But great. 

Anyway, I am exhausted so I'm going to fight the heat to take a nap after a nice cold shower.  Got some cloud cover today, so the casa shouldn't be too bad right now.