Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Morning Edition - 11/30/05

Honey, I’m Home!
For the last eleven days I have been playing the role of retiree in HOT and sunny Puerto Rico – yeah, the shining star of the Caribbean. My sidekick Freaking Rican and I were able to hit some beautiful beaches while sloshing down some Pina Coladas – yeah, we even shared stories about how some of the men were a complete waste for not being available to Freaking – serious eye candy for me though! Just before leaving on my Caribbean cool-out I stood at the check-in line at the American Airlines terminal with T who went in his pocket and pulled – what he called – a placeholder ring on my finger. When I asked him, “What is this for?” T responded by getting on one knee – right in front of hundreds of travelers – and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I quickly pulled him up, hugged him tight and planted a long wet one on him. So I guess you can say I got engaged right before taking my trip into Satan’s lair. The Maldonado/Cruz family gathering was festive and bordered on nut-house excitement. We all discovered that while some families have high-blood pressure or diabetes run in their family – the Maldonado family has a history of mental illness. Who knew?!?! My clubbing with the locals was HOT-HOT-HOT and I had to use all my powers to deflect the oncoming advances of the garlic munchers. I even saw a T look-alike, but I know best and stayed clear! I returned Monday night to a bouquet of my favorite flowers – white tulips! My honey was waiting for me, flowers, a smile and a special gift…I stayed up enjoying my welcome-home gift until 5 a.m…..wink, wink. Special thank-you to Freaking for enjoying my vacation with me and to Marcia, Col and Yolanda for staying in touch while I was out there. Today I hope to eat with the ladies who lunch…. Carm, Mich, Yo, Ana, Tash, Juana and sistah Maldonado are all welcome. Hit me up with time and location!

You Can’t Blow Me Until Next June
The hurricane season officially ends today. The 2005 hurricane season was the busiest and costliest in US history. No hurricane has ever been known to hit the US mainland between December and May. This year 13 hurricanes – four of which hit the US and three were Category 5 storms – hit the US mainland. Puerto Rico had a brief two-day tropical storm during my visit last week. Katrina proved to be the deadliest US hurricane since 1928, killing an estimated 1,300 folks.

Noah’s Arc – Tonight at 10; LOGO Channel
After taking a week off and showing a repeat while I was away, Noah’s Arc returns tonight with a brand new episode. Tonight’s episode, entitled Love is a Battlefield will explore Ricky’s new-found love-life with Junito and his eek “issue,” Alex and Trey’s fading sexual involvement, Wade and Noah’s career-relationship tennis match and we’ll finally know whether Chance wants Keith back. For those who have trouble keeping up with the series, tune-in at 9:30 p.m. to see the last episode. The new episode airs at 10 p.m.

On Blast
I have always frowned on gay marriage – well, personally – not as an issue – as I believed gay marriage was another carrot dangled by the straight community to lure the gay community into mainstream “normalcy.” Now that I’ve accepted T’s proposal to spend the rest of our lives together, we’re juggling ideas for the where and how of a trendy, yet simple wedding that doesn’t conform to “straight” standards. Here’s my initial thought…Puerto Rico beach wedding. Friday night cocktail party to acquaint my guests – island flare for all. Saturday Sarong-clad groom and groom vows on the beach… off-beach tent reception. Two-to-three day honeymoon on the island with our guests enjoying a Spa treatment Sunday before catching their evening flights. Your thoughts?

Keep passin’ the open windows…

9 comments:

Unknown said...

I get to post after I email you. Congratulations sweetie. If you need anything please let me know. And let me know when my flight leaves too ;-)

Unknown said...

Uh...right... I'll be giving my guests over 8 months to one year notice so that they can make arrangements. Please feel free to forward your credit card info if you'd like me to bill your trip for you - mmmhmmm.... BTW...make sure you come ready to sing for my wedding and wear that short black number you wore a few Halloweens ago!

Anonymous said...

WOW!


Krissy

Unknown said...

Sure I will sing for you but the halloween number is out. Besides I have become a little too sexy for that number LOL

Unknown said...

Petit...thanks for the well wishes, both T and I will be diligently working-out at NYSC until the glorious day to insure we have knock-out bodies for the groom-wear.

Donya....like I've told T, more cushion for the pushin' is never bad... wear the skirt when you sing, I promise I won't sell the pictures to Star Magazine.

Tam.... T is the love of my life and hopefully as Eric Benet sang on his last album Hurricane, the Last Time I Fall In Love! For the record, I think he's mellowed me out as well.

Krissy....wow is right! If someone else had told me I'd be in love and accepting marriage proposals I would've slapped them to the floor....I'm smiling with my heart!

To my girls, guys, exes, etc.....everyone will be invited to the BIG event and I will give everyone approximately a year notice to prepare - hey, at the very least it'll be a vacation we will all remember!!

Unknown said...

My sunshine Freaking...
What can I say.... you've taught me tons about myself and for that I'm truly appreciative. I didn't think we'd grow as close as we have - especially with both of us having such strong dispositions - but darn-it, it works... what can I say?! Thanks for sharing with me and being such an important part of my life...hey, you had front-row seats to T's and I FIRST fight - no one else can hold that distinction! Stay beautiful and keep that heart open...we might end-up with shot-gun weddings! Not to worry... T and I don't have a date set yet and we'll avoid your birthdate in 2007.

Unknown said...

Dear Caspar:
You're my girl and you know this... you're not the last to know and God knows, my family will probably be the last to know. Your song selections are great and the song you're referring to is Congratulations by Vesta - she didn't kill herself either - that was Phyllis Hyman - DAMN! Call me tonight... obviously BEFORE Noah's Arc. Love ya' :0

Anonymous said...

Good for you nene! I am so happy for you! Your wedding idea sound FABU!!

Anonymous said...

DAMN COCOA!......CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT BOI....AND WELCOME BACK.....