My new BFF, errr BMF: best mates forever

Today was back to work at Infinity Property Agents. Finally! It was good to be back, and having a sense of worth again. I was sure to drink plenty of water to keep myself hydrated.

I would like to officially dedicate this post to my new BFF, the fine-looking gentleman pictured above in a typical "look how cool I am (and in case you don't know who I am, I'm pointing to myself to make sure you know) because I'm in college and wasted but obviously a gangsta as you can see by my hand gestures" pose, Chris Ohio. OK, so he has a real name, and it's Chris Lambert, but whatever. He's in my phone as Chris Ohio and I will forever know him as Chris Ohio. We met at Coogee Beach one beautiful Sunday arvo (many weeks ago), a few minutes before I was due at the Coogee Bay Hotel for work. I had arrived early, for once, and was enjoying the sand and sun of of my favourite beach in Australia. The beach where it all happened--my first dip in the Australian ocean, endless hours of tanning with fellow study abroaders, late night get-togethers with goon bags (ahhh, Goon. I'll never go back to you), swims with KCK (completely intrepid despite sharks lurking nearby, I might add)...so many memories. I heard the American accent, and struck up a convo. Within minutes, I heard the word "Ohio," and as tempted as I was to just walk away without saying another word...I stayed. I blessed him with the honour of hearing more of my words, and I'm actually quite glad that I did. What a fine bloke! He's writing a novel!!! (When we met up last Wednesday at the palace with all my uni friends, I kept introducing him as "Chris. He's writing a NOVEL!") This kid is awesome. Not only does he write, but he writes well. I've had the pleasure of sampling some of his word-play via text messages, and the kid has talent. I'm quite honoured to be one of his five friends here. (Kidding! But seriously, Chris, being socially deprived is good for the soul. It enhances personal reflection and can often make for better writing. Not to mention more time for reading, and less motivation for drinking. Not that I would know.) He also has a blog, and is a much better blogger than I am. He contributes daily, damn him!! AND he works at Subway...MY FAVOURITE!! Need I remind you that for a solid three years at U of M my diet consisted purely of Subway and Natty Lite? Entree Plus (meal card) allowed me to swipe away at Subway, and it was fantastic. I wish I had a pre-paid meal plan that worked at Subway here. Alternatively, I could pull a Chris and just work there and get $1 subs!! Hmmm...there's some food for thought. Anyway, he's the shit. We're gonna be best mates!!