Biscayne Bay
Randomly, I ended up in Miami today. On Friday, it was business as usual at work when a coworker came over to the guy that sits next to me to explain that he wasn't going to be able to attend the Miami recruiting event and needed to find someone to go in his place. I have been complaining about the cold (despite my completely deceptive last post on how I am USED to the winter and able to live in it - trying to trick myself I think). So my complaints have grown more frequent over the last few weeks. This usually happens this time of year when I can't stand the cold anymore and just want a break. This was my perfect opportunity to get away from the cold and enjoy some warm weather. So, I whip around in my chair and immediately offer up myself to go in his place. About 20 minutes later, I was booking my trip to Miami.
Due to some problems (apparently I don't know how to hit the "Submit" button at the end of setting up reservations), I ended up having to go to Miami earlier than expected. The flight I thought I had booked for myself wasn now full. So, I left Monday morning and instead of arriving later in the day, ended up having to fly first class, and then finally arrived in Miami around noon - after a bloody mary and two little bottles of wine. I promptly checked into my hotel, changed into my bikini, and walked down to bask in the sun. Not more than two minutes after finding my perfect place, I ordered a Pina Colada to get the full experience. I fell asleep shortly after making a few phone calls to friends and family to rub it in.
Me and My Pina Colada
I took a nice bath later in my fabu upgraded room. Then took myself to a great dinner overlooking the Biscayne Bay. I even ordered dessert. Yummmmmmmm. I now feel the need to lose 5 lbs.
Later that night, I met up with the other people from work who were on a later flight. I didn't really know most of them prior to going on the trip - had seen them around. It is always nice to get out of your day to day element and spend time with different people. Especially people where I work. I don't want to sound like a snob, but our company prides itself on finding the cream of the crop, and in my last 5 years there I really have met many high caliber, smart, funny, interesting people. Always a pleasure.
The next day was spent interviewing candidates at the University of Miami. Sometimes it blows my mind what people will say in an interview. Around 1pm the blackout hit Miami mid-interview. People were stuck in the elevators, late for interviews because of trains, etc. It was a very strange day. I was secretly hoping that all the flights would be messed up from the blackout so that I would have to stay an extra day. But, no dice.
Our group had dinner at Versailles - a famous Cuban place to go eat in Miami. Based on the descriptions of it being one of the best places to eat in Miami, think we were all suprised when we arrived. The place was pretty much a mom and pop joint and it had a Diner-ish quality to it. Not exactly what we expected. The food was pretty decent and we topped it off with mojitos (when in Rome...) We flew back to New York that night.
The Crew from Work
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