World Cup excitement continues.....

I've been caught up in World Cup fever this past week and for those of you who are into it, it is truly addictive!! Yesterday, I took the day off so I could watch the action at Sugarcane. (I know it seems crazy but you should see the fans from Trinidad and Tobago!!) It was well worth it and I would definitely do it all over again.

The match started at 3pm and the restaurant was PACKED!! It seems like a lot of other people had the same idea. There was a sea of people dressed in red to support the Soca Warriors. Everyone was running on pure energy in an atmosphere that resembled Carnival. They had food and drink specials in honor of the World Cup, which was a very nice touch. I had the Dwight Yorke special (a drink consisting of sorrel and white rum) and ordered the pelau (pigeon peas, rice, and chicken all cooked up together).

The crowd had plenty of beautiful men and women. I have to say Trinidad and Tobago definitely can boast that it has some of the moat beautiful and ethnically diverse people in the world. So, this Caribbean guy that I have a huge crush on showed up to watch the match. I was extremely excited because I was looking cute, my hair was looking good and I was excited. He ended up buying lunch and drinks for me the entire afternoon, which was a very nice unexpected touch! Here’s a little background about the guy. He lives in Brooklyn, is in his 30’s and owns his own business. Unfortunately, he’s also dating a few people so I don’t know that his head is in it to have any type of serious relationship at this time. It might be good to just remain friends with him which also means a lot less pressure on the situation.

After the match ended (T&T lost to England 2-0), we walked down to the Brooklyn Bridge and took pictures, on and around the Brooklyn Bridge. Then we sat in the Fulton Ferry Park relaxing and chatting for a little while. It was very nice to be able to spend time with someone on a casual level and enjoy a conversation about both of our professional pursuits. I think that sometimes it’s hard to meet a guy who truly understands me and at the same time can help me become a much better person. For that, I am truly grateful.