Does Miami Beach have scooter rentals (spin, lime, bird, etc). We are having a bachelorette party and are trying to figure out transportation around mid and south beach!

Before the haram police pops a vein , I don't care about hram, and I don't care about what you have to say, I'm not asking you.
I'm travelling to Morocco soon, and I need some recommendations for Casa and Marrakesh. I want luxury and high end places, fine dining, private clubs, places that are very selective and difficult to get in.
I know a few places, mainly the touristy ones from previous holidays, but I'm sure a lot has changed as I haven't been to Morocco since 2019. I found a few on Google that I like, but I would prefer some recommendations from locals. I don't want everything modern luxury, but traditional options as well, with Moroccan food and decorations ecc..
Here's a few places I remember liking in Casa and surroundings, some of these places have changed as I checked their websites:, dar dada, cabestan, crystal beach club, sky 28. Like these and more high end, Any recommendation is good.

• Restaurants, Breakfast cafes, Tea salons, rooftops
• Pubs, bars, hookah bars, and clubs
• Beach Clubs and piscines privees
• Activities, things to visit.

For Marrakesh I would also like some recommendations for real estate agencies that propose Riads which can be rented entirely with the staff, security guy, cook ecc.. Or if you personally know an independent Riad that you tried and liked.
Another thing is, I'm travelling with a man, and in Casa we wanna stay at a hotel or resort, I don't wanna stay at an airbnb, I know that's an option but no. I am Moroccan, he's not, but I was born and I lived around the EU an US, I have an Italian passport to be precise. I go to Morocco a lot, I've always been told : katbani Brazilia lol whatever tf that means for them, but my name on my passport is not Brazilian nor European lol, and the fact that the document is Italian, might give it away, as there's a big Italian Moroccan community.
I know the law prohibits Moroccan unmarried couples to stay at a hotel even if only one of them is Moroccan, but l I'm gonna give my passport to check in, do you think they might give me problems? Do they care about the name as long as the document is foreign?
I can make it as if I don't speak any darija, or that I am a Middle Eastern Christian, I don't know lmao. Or maybe we can bribe them, I know it's bad but it was the reality when I was visiting years ago. I've never been in this position before, maybe it's not even a thing
If there are some fellow Moroccans with EU/US passports who have stayed in hotels with their GF/BF from other countries, I would love to hear from you.
Shukran

Beware of long post. I am not the most active user of social networks, I rarely write comments, but I like to read. I don’t expect to get any attention, but I want to speak out.
My name is Yulia and I am now 21 years old. I'm trying to work and earn money with my creativity, and this is the story of how I give up.
I grew up in a small town in Belarus. At school I started going to art school. In general, not for the reason that I really wanted to, I just had to do something. I didn’t have any special talent; I could draw as poorly as all 5-year-old children) I changed a lot of sports clubs throughout school. But I completely finished art school. I painted well, but not the best, sometimes my paintings were hung in the school hall of the most obvious achievements. I wasn’t very passionate about this activity, but I liked drawing. For me it was like meditation. In a quiet classroom, where the breeze blows and the sun peeks in, you sit and paint with oil or gouache on canvas for several hours. You look for the right shades and try to understand how the light falls on this jug, flowers or fruit.
I never thought that I would want to connect my life with drawing, although it would seem to be quite logical. While still at school, I began to fulfill some one-time orders to draw something, logos, my own ideas and the ideas of my friends, and I drew on T-shirts for some time. I had a hundred sketchbooks, where I redrew some women from magazines, ballerinas, in order to learn how to draw people in dynamics. In the same sketchbooks she expressed her thoughts in the form of drawings. Sometimes, when we went abroad, I could sit on the beach and try to replicate the beautiful view of the sea.
Nevertheless, mathematics and computer science were good at school, and they predicted a happy future for me in programming or IT. Therefore, after school, I went to a university related to programming, although I won’t lie, there is design there too, but specifically the design of websites, business cards and the like. And of course this is never connected with what I would like to do.
Back in school, I tried to earn money; most freelancing platforms wanted me to make an initial payment for using the site. But I couldn’t take this money from my parents, it was a difficult time, and it wasn’t very clear what kind of money and where I was going to earn money at the age of 13. I found stock platforms where I uploaded my photographs, vector drawings, and tried to draw specifically for the platform, people without faces, in different poses, on a certain topic. But nothing worked out for me, Shutterstock cruelly pushed me nowhere. It's been quite a few years, now it's probably a couple of dollars.
I took all these free lessons on how to make money on the Internet, where everything always came down to buying paid courses. The best thing that we found out then was that you need to write to all the bloggers in a row so that they suddenly notice your services and hire you. But this is of course not a realistic scenario. And I was probably about 15 years old, no one would want to hire you, at least because you were underage.
And of course this came to nothing.
At the university, I started sending applications for vacancies, especially those related to game development. I've been playing games for a long time and I've always loved these amazing characters, their designs and stories. I really wanted to become part of some big project where I could develop some concepts so that this character could come to life. For example, in the League of Legends new heroes are released very often, and I really like reading about the history of their creation, looking at the concepts and how the hero’s appearance conveys his character.
But at that moment, I realized that my level was not enough to get hired. I took a six-month course in drawing on a tablet. I have improved a lot and now I draw constantly; over the last year I have sent more than 50 resumes, including those not in my country. I don't really like mobile games, but I applied for anything to get accepted and get work experience. But I only heard refusals. One day I was hired to animate videos for a startup. They promised me that they would pay for everything when I completed the work. But not only did I essentially create a website for them most of the time, and not do what I was called for, I was not paid anything and, as a result, disappeared from the radar.
I continued to send my resume, but after not receiving any positive responses, I decided to develop as a freelancer. I'm not going to quit this business. But it’s very difficult when you constantly draw on the table, your friends and family celebrate your success, but it doesn’t bring you a penny. I am already graduating from university; according to my assignment at the university, I was sent to work in a very poor school for very little money, which is not enough to even eat for the whole month, not to mention an apartment. And I'm honestly in despair. I would like to start making money doing what I love.
I know that I am not the first artist to face such problems. And that everything is ahead.
But it is very difficult to wait for the future that will be there someday. Sorry, English is not my native language, but I wanted to share what I think. I have attached examples of my work below.

Hello Me and my friends are coming to Greece the next weekend and still wondering should we come Thesaloniki or go directly Kalithea. I saw ads the clubs officially open that weekend in Kalithea so we are afraid Ladadika might be empty or it's too early for summer season.
Main plan is go the beach nearby like sahara during the day than tavern and nightclubs in Ladadika.

After many reactions, I will give more details. This family hired me from an agency, this agency tried to placed MANY nannies but all got refused or rejected the offer. Right now, I’m only holidays time nanny (because I quit) so I would met them every 3-4months for vacations.
Couple of times I tried to quit, then I would train the new nanny (1week trial) but often they won’t fit. No wonder why applicants were in shock when i explained there’s no break time or even no much time to eat because she need to read books while eating.
The other nanny and I, worked together for about 2 years. Holidays is a nightmare for us, while we are separate accommodation from the family, we will be in the crustiest hotel/airbnb (tiny room, bugs, bathroom malfunction) but starting our shift we step in a 5* resort every morning.
For some reasons, family always takes TOO much bags, I mean the other nanny and I would carry at least 3 big bag each like slave for the family could walk front of us hand free. With common sense, the dad once propose his help, the mom said “what are you doing, they are here for that”.
They like to go to famous beach club, and would book sunbeds for them, and nannies seat on the sand or knee down near our kid sunbed. Those time I really feel like a servant. It’s not allowed to sit on the edge of the kid sunbed.
Once in holidays, after about 4h at the beach, other nanny told me I have period stain on me. I explain to the mom, she got very annoyed when I asked to go to bathroom to change because I would leave the kid alone 5mins so “how can she do alone”
Random things: Afterschool pick up, nannies cant talk with parents, because we’re just nannies. There’s a cleaning lady, we cannot talk to her as well, I would find my self whispering to her where is a toy or anything, scared that the mom can catch us. When girls takes scooters or bikes, nannies should run after them.
I quit this job with vague excuses, the other still there and scare to quit. She’s on 6,5/ 7, 12hours per day since I left. I’m glad to have left.

The new gift-specific dialogue from the 1.6 update has me absolutely tickled pink! This one especially… I also haven’t practiced my creative writing in a while, and I decided it needed to happen sooner rather than later, so here, have a short story! Sorry if it's boring… I’m a little rusty!
“A Gift From The Void”
It was only yesterday… No one was quite sure where it had come from. There had been a sinister cackling noise ringing through the night air and Abigail had mentioned seeing an unidentifiable shape soaring through the sky during her walk home from the cemetery. The townsfolk gossiped and speculated about what it could have been that evening, but by the next morning they still hadn’t come to any reasonable explanation. It was only yesterday, and yet the entire village seemed to have already put it out of their minds and moved on. The scandal and chatter following the “Anchovy Soup Incident” at the Summer Luau several years back had lasted far longer than this… Even now Sam was still getting sideways glances whenever he got within a 20 foot radius of the soup cauldron, but this just blows over in less than a day? The priorities of small town people were strange.
Things had gone back to that same semblance of backwater, middle-of-nowhere kind of normal, and now the night had become just the same as any other Friday evening. Sebastian was playing a round of billiards with Sam, and while Sam was preoccupied with lining up the cue with his intended target ball, the farmer strolled into the saloon and up to the bar. Heads turned and raised to the newcomer for a moment before returning to whatever it was that had been previously holding their attention. Sebastian caught the sudden flourish of movement out of his periphery, but didn’t pay it much mind. The farmer ordered a coffee and a plate of the night’s special, and struck up a conversation with Gus about a peculiar egg that had materialized in their coop seemingly out of nowhere the night before. Apparently they’d decided to tuck it away into the incubator and wait to see what… if anything hatched from it.
Sebastian had never really been one to eavesdrop, but the wait for Sam to make his move was becoming boring, and sometimes the stories that passed around the saloon on Friday evenings got interesting depending on who all was involved. The story didn’t really go too far into detail. The farmer poked at their food until it had cooled enough to not scald the inside of their mouth, then they took a few bites before bringing up the events of the previous evening. What first started off as a funny story seemed to turn into some deep discussion with Gus about the mysteries of life. Eventually, Willy and Elliott were caught up in the mirth and it turned into a medley of strange tales from faraway lands and once-upon-a-times. Obviously exaggerated sightings of fearsome creatures on a midnight stormy sea, legends of colossal white whales, references to works written by masters of the mystery genre, as well as some from a trashy neo-noir novel or two that had probably been picked up from a bookstore clearance shelf.
Willy stroked his beard and mused about some daring battle between himself and a fish of questionable proportions that seemed to grow larger each time he told the story. Sebastian had heard this one before. The fight over the line had gone on for over an hour before the shadow of the fish rose near to the surface, and just before Willy could land the monster of a catch, it dove below again, taking the whole fishing rod overboard and nearly Willy himself with it.
Elliott gulped down the last few swigs of ale in his tankard, slapped the farmer firmly on the back, snorted and chuckled in an ungraceful yet jolly display that only ever crept out of him when he’d had a bit too much to drink.
“That fish becomes more miraculous each time he talks about it!” Elliott shook his head and smiled as he leaned almost a little too far forward. There was a slight sway to his posture and he tried to straighten his body back in line with the barstool. “To life, and her many little silly tricks of fate, my friends!” he declared. He raised the empty mug, and with his free hand, delicately tucked a few strands of stray hair behind his ear with the tips of his fingers. He rested his elbow back on the bar before he could lose his balance and sighed contently. Elliott’s cheeks were practically glowing red at this point and it was a wonder that he wasn’t slurring his words yet.
“Aye, you’ve all heard my fish story haven’t ye?” Willy chuckled. “How ‘bout the one about the Baba Yaga?” the farmer’s head tilted and they gazed curiously at the fisherman. Willy rested his foot on the crossbar of the barstool, lifted the rim of his hat out of his line of sight, and leaned into the counter. “Some know ‘er as the cannibal witch… others say she’s just a misunderstood haggard ol’ woman who lives alone out in woods or marshes. It’s said she lives a rickety old house that stands on chicken feet, and she likes to lure weary travelers into ‘er home, only to gobble ‘em up once they let their guard down. Apparently she’s especially fond of the taste of children…” He laughed in a hoarse tone and made strange spider-like gestures with his calloused hands as if he were telling campfire stories to a group of kids. The farmer’s nose wrinkled at the outlandish notion of some feral old woman devouring toddlers, and Willy laughed heartily at their reaction. “I think that last part the parents like to add into the story to frighten the little ones. It keeps ‘em from wondering into the forests and swamps alone at night.”
Sebastian rolled his eyes and glanced back to the pool table. He watched the cue ball clack into the twelve before the twelve bounced off the barriers in the corner of the table and rolled slowly to a stop on the felt surface without pocketing. Sam huffed and stood back upright.
“You really aren’t very good at this, are you?” Seb chimed as he returned his full attention to the game at hand. Sam grinned and laughed.
“Nope!”
“Watch and learn….” Sebastian took aim at the cue ball, and after a single firm strike, drove it into the tiny gap between the two and seven. The cue stopped hard, but the two and seven sped to the opposite corners of the foot of the table, each dropping into one of the corner pockets simultaneously. Sam scoffed and paced about the pool room, but looked back over his shoulder just in time to catch Sebastian with a triumphantly cheeky grin on his face. Sam clicked his tongue and lightly thumped the base of his cue stick into the floorboards.
“Show-off…” he mumbled.
Elliott lifted the rim of the empty vessel to his lips, then chuckled again as he noticed the absence of ale and gestured it in Gus’ direction.
“Good sir, my glass is empty and…. I’m a writer!”
“Maybe you should stop for tonight…” the farmer interjected. “You won’t be sober enough to start your next chapter in the morning!” Elliott rolled his eyes and leaned against the bar counter. He tried to give one of his best theatrically exasperated sighs, but when the exhale turned into a case of the hiccups, they knew he was down for the count. He smiled defiantly and tried his best to look dignified through the sudden spasms in his diaphragm and soused thousand yard stare.
“I-am fiiine… ne’re betta’…”
“…..Aaaand, there he goes…” Leah giggled from the end of the bar counter. “It’s like dropping a ton of bricks on a peach.”
“I oughtta’ help the ol’ scallywag home, I s’pose!” Willy groaned as he stood from the bar stool. He smiled as he hoisted one of Elliott’s arms over his shoulders and stood him up from the bar stool. “C’mon you menace… Let’s get ya home before you make a fool of yourself in front of all the lassies!” he chuckled. Sam took a moment to appreciate the situation at the bar counter. He shook his head and laughed, then took another shot at the 12 and missed horribly yet again.
“Easy does it there!” Emily cooed as she cleared away the empty tankard. “Try not to drop him too hard!” Elliott wobbled towards the door as Willy struggled to keep him upright, and just before they stepped out into the lukewarm summer evening, the farmer waved one last farewell and called out to the well marinated dandy-man as he staggered away.
“Nighty-night! Sleep tight, Rapunzel!” they chirped. Elliot responded to the joke by blowing an overly exaggerated kiss over his shoulder and daintily waiving his fingertips at the company in the saloon, then he nearly tripped over himself as he turned back to the path home. A couple of snorts, giggles and guffaws rose up over the music and chatter in the saloon and quickly melted back into the white noise once the moment passed.
Seb looked Sam in the eyes with a determined glare and smirked.
“Eight in the corner pocket….” Seb didn’t have a clear shot, but leaned over the table, reared back the stick and spiked it into the cue ball. It ricocheted from the bumper, side-swiped the eight, and put just enough force into the edge to cause it to spin sideways into the pocket he’d called. Sam laughed and scratched at the back of his head.
“Awwww, man…” he groaned. “You got me again!” Sam leaned against his cue stick and looked over the table before his eyes lit up in anticipation. “How about a best three out of five?” Abigail giggled at Sam’s request as she stretched and leaned back into the sofa.
“Give it up, blondie! He cooks your goose at this game EVERY single time…. You’re doomed.” She teased. “It’s getting late anyways…”
…
It had been almost a month since the odd shape had been spotted flying over town at this point. Seb and Abby had talked in depth about it, and though most of the other townsfolk had come to the conclusion that it had merely been some sort of exotic bird flying out toward the fern islands, Abby was positive she hadn’t been mistaken. In fact she was adamant that the form looked human. She hadn’t seen or heard any wings flapping and the “squawking” sounded more so like the laugh of an old woman than the cries of a bird. The figure seemed to levitate or hover effortlessly and without the use of any physical or mechanical assistance. It was slumped over as if it was curled up or sitting and just…. Floated away.
The long night spent coding and researching the relevant programing issues at the computer, had caused Sebastian to rise late. He was groggy, didn’t have much motivation to bother rolling out of bed, and it was almost noon at this point. He could hear the rain pattering against the roof of the house and the rumble of distant thunder. As lazy as he felt, a smoke sounded pretty good about now. The sound and sight of the ocean on rainy days also had a way of clearing his head and a little stroll would probably do him some good.
He didn’t pass anyone on the way out of the house. Robin was likely at her aerobics club, Maru, at work in the clinic, and who knew where Demetrius was… Out shoving dirt samples into test tubes, or measuring the volume and PH of the current rainfall? As long as he wasn’t dissecting frogs. Out of all of Sebastian’s childhood memories, that was the one that stuck in his head and haunted him. Back then, Maru had only just been born, and while Robin was busy keeping her entertained, fixing her bottle or changing diapers, Seb was wandering the house trying to find something to occupy his time. He’d wandered into his step-father’s study and there on the examination tray was a deceased frog pinned on it’s back, limbs splayed like Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” with it’s belly sliced open. Sebastian had cried and pouted over that for several days and had given Demetrius the silent treatment for even days longer intermixed with spells of arm crossing, head turning and the occasional stuck out tongue and blown raspberry. He cringed at the thought even now.
The hinges creaked as he pushed the front door open and paused. The summer was starting to give way to autumn and the parched ground soaked up the rain and turned loose the pungent, almost overpowering scent of petrichor.
Sebastian flipped the hood of his pull-over around his head and tightened up the drawstrings. He took a moment to smell the aroma of wet grass and earth that drifted through the air and held the fragrance in his lungs as he closed the door behind him.
He began his slow, steady march toward the beach and lost count of his steps after he’d passed the old Community Center. He’d barely noticed the changing of terrain under his feet as he moved almost subconsciously toward the ocean. The raw, muddy dirt paths of the mountain, the crunch of rough stones and shuffle of old, dead pine needles that carpeted the ground… They’d transitioned into the grass and cobblestone of the town plaza at some point, but they all seemed to blend together into “just steps” after a while. His inner thoughts distracted him to the point where he barely paid attention to his surroundings until he felt his footfalls sinking and shifting underneath him, and he knew he’d hit sand. He heaved a deep sigh of the salt air and looked over the horizon as he paced toward the docks.
When the sky was this gray and muted, the color of the sea seemed to take on it’s own jewel-like quality and without the blue sky to draw attention away from it, the eyes of each breaking wave became a splendor to watch. They erupted into columns of aquamarine, sapphire and sodalite laced with the bright, almost pearlescent white of the sea foam before curling over, crashing into the tides and giving way to the next one.
Sebastian came to a stop at the furthest reaching section of the wood panels and straightened up his posture as he groped into his pockets for the pack of cigarettes he’d brought with him. He selected one from the box, tucked it between his teeth and plunged his fingers back into the pocket for his lighter. He curled his left hand in front of his face, to protect the fire from the wind, flicked open the lid and thumbed the igniter. The flint sparked into a flame as it spun and lit up the end of the cigarette to a smoldering red glow. He pulled in a breath and held it for a moment before letting it out and watching the smoke dance away in the wind. It still wasn’t quite as satisfying as that first breath of rain when he’d stepped out of the house. Another sigh escaped Seb’s lips as he stared back at the oncoming crests of seawater and his mind started to drift again.
He imagined the city lights blazing somewhere across the ocean like stars, and thought about starting over somewhere far away. Disappearing, and reappearing somewhere else like a shadow moving through fragments of darkness and light, somewhere where no one knew him. Just vanishing and leaving everything behind. His parents, his sister, his friends… the thought excited him for a moment, before giving way to an intense feeling of regret and sadness. Maybe even a little shame. Having everyone was frustrating, but would having none of them be better or worse? He’d never known anything else. The same friends he’d grown up with, the same smell of the changing seasons in the mountain air, the same four walls of his bedroom, the sound of his sister’s laugh, or the taste of his mother’s cooking… even the way his stepfather overreacted to the littlest things was something he'd grown used to. He took another long breath.
The waves lapped and pounded at the underside of the dock so loudly he couldn’t hear the patter of oncoming footfalls against the wood and he was caught unaware when a sudden presence made itself known.
“Hey.” The start was enough to make him tense up, and he almost tripped over his own feet. Seb whirled around and when he found himself face to face with the farmer, he relaxed again.
“You scared the absolute crap out of me…..” He said as he rolled his eyes. He flicked his thumb against the filter of the cigarette to knock away the ashes and looked over the docks. They were alone.
“Sorry….” There was an awkward moment of silence between the two of them before Sebastian tried to force conversation.
“What are you up to out here?” He asked. He wasn’t really interested in the answer, but felt obligated to return the acknowledgement of his presence. The farmer held up the rod that was firmly clasped in their right hand and gestured to the ocean.
“Fishing!” Seb raised an eyebrow and cocked his head at the response.
“In the rain?” he asked. His tone was almost dismissive. The farmer nodded.
“Willy said that there’s a number of fish that only come out when it’s raining, so I wanted to see what bites.” They began. “Some fish just like it better this way I guess.” There was another long pause. “…and you?”
“Hanging out…” Seb shrugged and adjusted the collar of his hoodie.
“In the rain?” The irony of the retort wasn’t lost on either of them though only the farmer seemed to find it amusing.
“Some people just like it better this way too…” Seb declared as he shifted his posture and crossed his arms over his chest. “I like to come out here where it’s quiet and have some alone time with my own thoughts.” There was a brief moment of guilt when Sebastian realized that he hadn’t actually ever bothered to ask the farmer’s name, but his introverted nature snubbed it out pretty quickly.
“Well, if you’re out here for some alone time, I won’t keep bothering you. I’ll go find a spot to fish and leave you to it.” At least they could take a hint. The farmer turned to leave and Sebastian suddenly regretted the entire conversation. Maybe he came off as cold and bristly? Either way, they hadn’t meant any harm. Just engaging in basic pleasantries. He found himself compelled to say something else just so the conversation wouldn’t end on such a sour note, then the thought of the flying figure and the appearance of the strange egg in the farmer’s coop a while back suddenly popped into his head.
“Wait….” Sebastian flicked away the spent cigarette and stamped it out with the toe of his shoe before he continued. The farmer turned back in his direction. “I was just curious… do you remember what happened a couple of weeks ago? The night that… thing… flew over Pelican Town?” The farmer’s eyes narrowed and they nodded slowly. “That was the night that strange egg just showed up in your chicken coop, right?” The farmer looked bewildered. Seb chuckled soundlessly when he realized that, for at least a moment, he was acting like the epitome of some small town country boy who was nosing into someone else’s business. The farmer was likely confused because they hadn’t spoken to Sebastian about it directly. How could he know about that? They didn’t have to ask before he preemptively put the question to rest. “I was in the saloon playing pool with Sam the night after it happened. I overheard you talking about it with Gus, Willy and uh- …Rapunzel.” He explained. A tiny snort escaped the farmer’s nose as they stifled a laugh and they nodded again.
“Right… I still don’t know where it came from.” They rested the handle of the fishing pole on the dock like a staff or walking stick and looked up at the sky as if they were contemplating something. “I don’t know if the egg had anything to do with the flying figure, or if it was just a coincidence… they did both appear on the same night.”
“Everyone in town says that the flying thing was probably just some weird bird heading toward the islands…” Seb droned. He shoved his hands into his pockets to sooth the chill in his fingers. “If that IS where the egg came from, then maybe it was just a bird…” The farmer briskly shook their head before they answered.
“No, I don’t think so.” They rested a hand on their hip, fidgeted with the line strung through the fishing rod and seemed to gaze off into the distance towards the island in question. “That wouldn’t make sense considering what hatched.” Sebastian’s head snapped upright to meet their gaze. Now this was getting interesting.
“It actually hatched?!” He piped as his eyes widened inquisitively. “What was it?”
“A chicken…. And those can’t fly long distances.” The farmer chortled as they watched Sebastian’s face droop back to some semblance of apathy. He looked mildly disappointed.
“Aww…. Well that’s kind of anticlimactic.” He groaned.
“Yeah, sorry it’s not more exciting than that…” There was a sudden gust of wind and both of them had to brace against the pelting of raindrops that came with it. “It is a pretty peculiar looking chicken, if that makes you feel any better.”
“Really?... How so?” He gazed back at them expectantly and waited for them to go into detail.
“The feathers are jet black and the comb and wattles have a bit of an odd shape to them. The eyes are also bright red, like an animal with albinism and they’re almost reflective in the dark too… like a cat’s eyes.” They paused and rested their hand over the lower half of their face as if they were taking a moment to recall more of the specifics to memory. “And there’s just something about the way it clucks.” They added. “It doesn’t really cluck like a normal hen, but it sounds more like… an echo of a cluck, I suppose.”
“What?....” Sebastian laughed as his expression shifted again. The description of the noise sounded completely ridiculous. Not a cluck, but an echo of a cluck? They may as well have likened it to a phantom voice or the cry of a specter. Something that eluded the range of sounds that most humans would ever have the chance or perception to experience. The farmer lifted their eyes back to Sebastian’s as if they’d suddenly remembered something else.
“She started laying eggs a couple of days ago. They look just like the one that appeared in the coop that night…” They let the fishing pole drop from their hand to the wood planking of the dock and slipped their arm out of the left strap of their backpack. “I actually have one with me if you want to see it….” They slid the other strap off of their shoulder and swung the bag around their right side, letting it come to a rest in front of them as they knelt down. Seb took a few steps closer and stooped to get a better look as they dug through the contents.
They gingerly grasped what looked like a tiny bundle wrapped in a kerchief and began to slowly peel away the corners of the fabric, exposing what was probably the most bizarre looking egg he’d ever seen in his life. It was black and somewhat glossy, unlike the calcified matte shells of most chicken eggs, and the surface seemed to be covered in tiny indents or fissures that exposed flecks of a bright, almost luminescent red underneath. The farmer held the egg out to Sebastian as they stood up straight and nodded, silently offering to let him hold it for a closer look. He gently cupped the egg in his hands, tucked his arms in close to his body and cradled it in his palms like a cautious child trying to hold a hamster. It was heavier than he’d expected it to be, and surprisingly warm.
The color reminded him of magma or hot coals. Something like the intense heat glowing through crackling obsidian after a volcanic eruption or a dying fire. He leaned his head even closer to the egg as he examined the texture of the shell, and his nose wrinkled a bit when he caught the scent. It was sulphurous, and almost earthy smelling, but not overpoweringly so.
“It’s not rotten, is it?” he asked as he gently turned the egg over in his hands.
“See, that’s the strange thing about it. It can’t be…. That egg was just laid this morning.” They explained. “All of the eggs that hen lays have that… little whiff of something burning to them.” The rain was starting to slow up a bit. The farmer thought for a moment and giggled at the notion of what they said next. “I’m not inclined to say that they’re edible either… at least, not to people, and I wouldn’t be keen on being the first one to test that.” Sebastian winced at the thought…and smell, and stifled a laugh.
“Me neither…” He smiled softly when the red speckled pattern caught his attention again. “It does look really cool though!”
He really did have a nice smile. It was kind of a shame that he didn’t let people see it more often. His eyes brightened, and his face looked softer and more approachable, yet also, inquisitive and curious. It was a look of fascination and wonder. Like a kid who’d just discovered dinosaurs and outer space for the first time, or someone who’d just felt their first taste of freedom and didn’t quite know what to do with it. An imaginative or inspired sort of expression.
“Since you like it so much, why don’t you hang onto it?” the farmer beamed.
“Can I?” Sebastian’s eyes lit up again and he gazed back at the farmer with a delighted look on his face.
“Sure! Hens lay eggs every day or so. There’ll be more before long!” they chimed. Sebastian chuckled as he curled his fingers about the egg and sheltered it from the rain.
“Thank you!” He gazed at it for a few moments more as the farmer hefted the rucksack back onto their shoulders and pulled the fishing rod from it’s resting place on the dock. “Hey, this might sound kind of stupid….” He began as he gazed back and forth between the farmer and his new prize… “But, do you think it’ll hatch if I put it under my pillow?” he laughed awkwardly at his own question when he realized how foolish it must have sounded, but was pleasantly surprised when the farmer’s response was more optimistic than he had expected.
“Umm, I don’t know… Maybe! It’s worth a try anyway, and stranger things have happened.”
“Only one way to find out I guess!” Sebastian said smiling in anticipation.
“Good luck! You’ll have to let me know what happens!” They scanned out over the tides as if looking for something before turning back to Sebastian. “I should hurry and find a spot to fish before the rain stops again, but it was really nice talking to you!”
“Yeah, you too!” Seb agreed. “I’ll see you later!” He distracted himself for a moment, making sure the egg was tucked away safe and warm in his hoodie pocket, when he suddenly realized something. “Hey, wait!...” he quickly turned back to where the farmer had been standing just a minute before, but by the time he’d remembered what he’d needed to ask, they’d already trotted too far out of earshot to be able to hear him. “Aw, man… I forgot to catch their name again.” He lamented. “I’ll have to remember to ask them next time… Next time for sure.”

ET	AWAY		HOME	VIDEO
10:00 AM	VILLANOVA	at	XAVIER	FLOBaseball ($)
11:00 AM	#2 PRINCETON	vs	#1 COLUMBIA	ESPN+ ($) / GM3
11:00 AM	JACKSONVILLE	at	EASTERN KENTUCKY	ESPN+ ($)
11:00 AM	HIGH POINT	at	GARDNER-WEBB	ESPN+ ($)
11:00 AM	OLD DOMINION	at	GEORGIA STATE	ESPN+ ($)
11:00 AM	USC UPSTATE	at	UNC GREENSBORO	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	QUEENS	at	BELLARMINE	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	MURRAY STATE	at	BRADLEY	ESPN+ ($)
11:00 AM	OHIO STATE	at	RUTGERS	B1G+
12:00 PM	ALABAMA STATE	at	BETHUNE-COOKMAN	YouTube / @CatEyeNetwork
12:00 PM	WESTERN MICHIGAN	at	CENTRAL MICHIGAN	Chippewas All-Access ($)
12:00 PM	BOSTON COLLEGE	at	CLEMSON	📺 ACC NETWORK
12:00 PM	SETON HALL	at	CREIGHTON	🔈 Audio Only
12:00 PM	RHODE ISLAND	at	DAYTON	🔈 Audio Only
12:00 PM	NORTH CAROLINA	at	DUKE	ACCNX
12:00 PM	VANDERBILT	at	KENTUCKY	📺 SEC NETWORK
12:00 PM	ALBANY	at	MAINE	AMERICA EAST TV
12:00 PM	NEBRASKA	at	MICHIGAN STATE	📺 BIG TEN NETWORK
12:00 PM	SOUTHERN ILLINOIS	at	MISSOURI STATE	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	SIU EDWARDSVILLE	at	MOREHEAD STATE	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	BINGHAMTON	at	NJIT	AE TV
12:00 PM	LE MOYNE	at	NORFOLK STATE	NSU Showcase ($)
12:00 PM	FORDHAM	at	St. BONAVENTURE	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	SAINT LOUIS	at	UMASS	ESPN+ ($)
12:00 PM	FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON	at	WAGNER	NEC FRONT ROW
1:00 PM	UCONN	at	BUTLER	FLOBaseball ($)
1:00 PM	DELAWARE STATE	at	CCSU	NEC FRONT ROW
1:00 PM	UNC WILMINGTON	at	DELAWARE	FLOBaseball ($)
1:00 PM	CHARLESTON	at	ELON	FLOBaseball ($)
1:00 PM	QUINNIPIAC	at	FAIRFIELD	Stags All Access
1:00 PM	UTSA	at	FLORIDA ATLANTIC	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	DAVIDSON	at	GEORGE MASON	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	INCARNATE WORD	at	HOUSTON CHRISTIAN	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	MONMOUTH	at	HOFSTRA	FLOBaseball ($)
1:00 PM	FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL	at	IOWA	B1G+
1:00 PM	LIPSCOMB	at	KENNESAW STATE	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	BALL STATE	at	KENT STATE	Boxcast
1:00 PM	COASTAL CAROLINA	at	MARSHALL	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	STONEHILL	at	MERRIMACK	NEC FRONT ROW
1:00 PM	PITTSBURGH	at	MIAMI	ACCNX
1:00 PM	EAST TENNESSEE STATE	at	MIAMI OH	Chatterbox Sports ($)
1:00 PM	YOUNGSTOWN STATE	at	MILWAUKEE	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	FLORIDA GULF COAST	at	NORTH FLORIDA	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	STONY BROOK	at	NORTHEASTERN	FLOBaseball ($)
1:00 PM	EASTERN MICHIGAN	at	NORTHERN ILLINOIS	NIU All-Access ($)
1:00 PM	GEORGETOWN	at	SAINT JOHN'S	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	MOUNT ST. MARY'S	at	SAINT PETER'S	Peacocks All Access
1:00 PM	UAB	at	SOUTH FLORIDA	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	CENTRAL ARKANSAS	at	STETSON	ESPN+ ($)
1:00 PM	SOUTH CAROLINA	at	TENNESSEE	SECN+
1:00 PM	NORTH CAROLINA A&T	at	TOWSON	FLOBaseball ($)
1:30 PM	GRAND CANYON	at	UTAH VALLEY	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	SEATTLE U	at	ABILENE CHRISTIAN	WAC International
2:00 PM	FRESNO STATE	at	AIR FORCE	MTN WEST NETWORK
2:00 PM	NORTH ALABAMA	at	AUSTIN PEAY	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	UCF	at	BAYLOR	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	WILLIAM & MARY	at	CAMPBELL	FLOBaseball ($)
2:00 PM	ILLINOIS CHICAGO	at	EVANSVILLE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	FLORIDA	at	GEORGIA	SECN+
2:00 PM	OKLAHOMA STATE	at	HOUSTON	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	BELMONT	at	ILLINOIS STATE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	MICHIGAN	at	INDIANA	B1G+
2:00 PM	EASTERN ILLINOIS	at	LINDENWOOD	Lions Video
2:00 PM	ARKANSAS STATE	at	LOUISIANA MONROE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	OLE MISS	at	LSU	SECN+
2:00 PM	PENN STATE	at	MARYLAND	B1G+
2:00 PM	WICHITA STATE	at	MEMPHIS	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	THE CITADEL	at	MERCER	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	DALLAS BAPTIST	at	MIDDLE TENNESSEE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	McNEESE STATE	at	NICHOLLS STATE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	NORTHERN COLORADO	at	NORTH DAKOTA STATE	MIDCO Sports Plus / SLN ($)
2:00 PM	MINNESOTA	at	NORTHWESTERN	B1G+
2:00 PM	STEPHEN F. AUSTIN	at	NORTHWESTERN STATE	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	ALCORN STATE	at	PRAIRIE VIEW A&M	Youtube / @Panther Athletics
2:00 PM	ORAL ROBERTS	at	SAINT THOMAS	MIDCO Sports Plus / SLN ($)
2:00 PM	JAX STATE	at	SAM HOUSTON STATE	🔈 Audio Only
2:00 PM	WOFFORD	at	SAMFORD	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	OMAHA	at	SOUTH DAKOTA STATE	MIDCO Sports Plus / SLN ($)
2:00 PM	WESTERN ILLINOIS	at	SOUTHERN INDIANA	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	TEXAS STATE	at	SOUTHERN MISS	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF	at	TEXAS SOUTHERN	Youtube / @TSUathletics
2:00 PM	TARLETON	at	UT ARLINGTON	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	CAL BAPTIST	at	UTAH TECH	WAC International
2:00 PM	INDIANA STATE	at	VALPARAISO	ESPN+ ($)
2:00 PM	NEW MEXICO STATE	at	WESTERN KENTUCKY	ESPN+ ($)
2:30 PM	#4 PENN	vs	#3 CORNELL	ESPN+ ($) / GM4
3:00 PM	TOLEDO	at	BOWLING GREEN	ESPN+ ($) / BCSN
3:00 PM	WASHINGTON	at	CALIFORNIA	📺 PAC-12 WASHINGTON
3:00 PM	SOUTH ALABAMA	at	LOUISIANA	ESPN+ ($)
3:00 PM	MISSOURI	at	MISSISSIPPI STATE	SECN+
3:00 PM	WAKE FOREST	at	NC STATE	ACCNX
3:00 PM	SAN DIEGO STATE	at	NEVADA	MTN WEST NETWORK
3:00 PM	WASHINGTON STATE	at	OREGON	📺 PAC-12 NETWORKS
3:00 PM	ILLINOIS	at	PURDUE	📺 BIG TEN NETWORK
3:00 PM	NEW MEXICO	at	SAN JOSE STATE	MTN WEST NETWORK
3:00 PM	UT MARTIN	at	SOUTHEAST MISSOURI	ESPN+ ($)
3:00 PM	ARKANSAS	at	TEXAS A&M	📺 SEC NETWORK
3:00 PM	STANFORD	at	UCLA	📺 PAC-12 LOS ANGELES
3:30 PM	QUEENS	at	BELLARMINE	ESPN+ ($)
3:30 PM	KANSAS	at	TEXAS	📺 LONGHORN NETWORK
4:00 PM	PEPPERDINE	at	GONZAGA	ESPN+ ($)
4:00 PM	INCARNATE WORD	at	HOUSTON CHRISTIAN	ESPN+ ($)
4:00 PM	SAN FRANCISCO	at	LOYOLA MARYMOUNT	ESPN+ ($)
4:00 PM	SANTA CLARA	at	PACIFIC	ESPN+ ($)
4:00 PM	SAINT MARY'S	at	PORTLAND	ESPN+ ($)
4:00 PM	GRAMBLING STATE	at	SOUTHERN	Jaguar Sports Network ($)
4:00 PM	UTAH	at	USC	PAC-12 PLUS (USC)
4:30 PM	JAMES MADISON	at	TROY	ESPN+ ($)
4:30 PM	JAMES MADISON	at	TROY	ESPN+ ($)
5:00 PM	UC SANTA BARBARA	at	CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE	ESPN+ ($)
5:00 PM	BRIGHAM YOUNG	at	KANSAS STATE	ESPN+ ($)
5:00 PM	ALCORN STATE	at	PRAIRIE VIEW A&M	Youtube / @Panther Athletics
5:00 PM	WEST VIRGINIA	at	TCU	ESPN+ ($)
5:00 PM	CAL POLY	at	UC SAN DIEGO	ESPN+ ($)
5:00 PM	VIRGINIA TECH	at	VIRGINIA	📺 ACC NETWORK
5:30 PM	NIAGARA	at	CANISIUS	ESPN+ ($)
5:30 PM	OKLAHOMA STATE	at	HOUSTON	ESPN+ ($)
5:30 PM	THE CITADEL	at	MERCER	ESPN+ ($)
6:00 PM	ALABAMA	at	AUBURN	SECN+
7:30 PM	SACRAMENTO STATE	at	UTRGV	ESPN+ ($)
8:00 PM	UC IRVINE	at	CAL STATE FULLERTON	ESPN+ ($)
9:00 PM	OREGON STATE	at	ARIZONA	📺 PAC-12 NETWORKS
9:00 PM	HAWAI'I	at	LONG BEACH STATE	ESPN+ ($)
9:00 PM	UC DAVIS	at	UC RIVERSIDE	ESPN+ ($)
9:30 PM	UNLV	at	ARIZONA STATE	📺 PAC-12 ARIZONA

*= time changed

• Bad weather in the forecast can & does mean DHs & changes. Double Check Times.

Hi all, I am coming from Southern California to MIA airport. I was planning to go to Key West but with the search I found that it’s not the best beach destination. I’m looking for quite beach, white sand and clear water and I was recommended to go to Sarasota. My beach expectations are high coming from CA, travelled to Hawaii and visited so pretty beaches on the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
I checked the drive and it’s about 4h ( not sure about traffic) coming for 4 nights. Please let me know if it will work going to Sarasota 2 night, drive to Miami for a night and spend in Key West 1 night (2days )
If the plan doesn’t work I will defiantly plan for another trip to Tampa airport and that will be 1h to Sarasota.
If I pushed siesta beach this trip any recommendations for a good clear water beach in the area of Miami to Key West.
Thank you

I live in Florida and I want to find one. I live near West Palm beach which is an hour north of Miami . Where can I find him?

So I got invited to a club. We got ready and pregame before going. I’m pretty good when it comes to not over drinking. On this night, I decided to take three henny shots. Some guy sent me a sex on the beach. That should have been red flag number 1 only because most guys that have sent me a drink before, would send me some strong drinks. not something like a sex on the beach but because I wasn’t really thinking about it, I just went with the flow. we got to talking and we vibes. There was nothing odd about him. He was just shy but who isn’t when you find someone attractive. Eventually we flirted a bit, we danced and we laughed. Definitely cool people. My friends liked him. He was nice, respectful and funny. The drinks started to wear off by the end of the night and we exchanged numbers. Something I normally don’t do. Eventually we texted, called and even ft. 3 weeks go by and we decided to hangout alone for the first time. We started to talk about things we wanted to accomplish and if we was open to dating what are some things we can’t tolerate (red flags). This whole time I’m thinking I’m talking to a assigned male at birth. Eventually I find out by his fb account that my friend sent me and she told me you “know he’s trans🏳️‍⚧️ right?! Like assigned female at birth!! she knows more than me when it comes to the LGBTQ community. I told her no I didn’t know so I asked him. He didn’t deny it and if he did I already had proof. What bothered me was the fact that we talked this whole time and I feel like three weeks plus was enough time to tell someone if they’re straight or bisexual or transgender especially if you guys are flirting, I’m under the impression that he was assigned male at birth. We communicated well, we opened up to each other and still didn’t hear it from him. I would have liked to have known this before even exchanging numbers. I also understand that in the beginning might have been too soon. what about even after the 3 plus weeks we been talking. Does it change the way I see him yes. I respect people for who they are but I appreciate honesty especially getting to know someone.
What do I do?!

I was walking home from the beach clubs tonight after a friend’s birthday party and some guys tried to stop me to either sell something or ask for a light. I ignored them and kept walking, to which they followed me a bit further down the road. They kept trying to get my attention and when one came up to grab me I hit him and ran. They gave chase for a bit but gave up after I started getting loud.
At the same time the friend whose birthday it was also got jumped on her way home. She got tackled to the ground and got scraped up pretty bad but managed to keep her bag.
Both of us are okay but also pretty shaken up. We’ve both lived here for almost a year, and personally I’ve never felt unsafe in the city. I avoid metros because I like to walk and it helps cutdown on chances of pickpockets, and I’ve heard lots of stories of this stuff but never so aggressive.
I’m really glad that I didn’t have too much to drink and am pretty aware if my surroundings and was able to prepare myself mentally for the situation as soon as I saw the guys, and was able to get away safely. I just want to remind people to stay safe, especially as tourist season is coming soon. Be very careful at night!

Live Music

• Gabby Samuels, Mill Top Tavern, 12:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
• Evan D, Crabby's Beachside, 12:00 pm -- 3:00 pm
• Vibe RW, The Cellar Upstairs Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
• Ramona, As If! The '90s Fest, 1:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
• Trevor Compton, Backyard Island Cafe at Meehan's, 1:00 pm -- 5:00 pm
• Alanis Sophia, Pierre's Pub, 2:00 pm -- 6:00 pm
• Ramona, As If! The '90s Fest, 2:05 pm -- 2:45 pm
• Burn Unit, Fresh Market Island, 3:00 pm -- 6:00 pm
• Chillula, As If! The '90s Fest, 3:00 pm -- 4:15 pm
• Lonesome Bert's Thick and Thin String Band, Marina Munch, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Ian Opalinski, Crabby's Beachside, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Mike Cook, Guy Harvey Resort, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Amy Hendrickson, O.C. White's Seafood, 5:30 pm -- 8:30 pm
• Edge, Borrillo's Pizzeria & Beer Garden, 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Wes Register, Mellow Mushroom --- Murabella, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Eddie Pickett, Mellow Mushroom --- St. Johns, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Tony Scozzaro, The Cellar Upstairs Wine Bar & Restaurant, 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Clairemont Duo, Prohibition Kitchen, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Joe Targove, Ebb Tide Poolside Bar & Grill, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Craig Hand, Hurricane Patty's Bar and Grill, 6:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
• ZaZa Flamenca, Casa Maya, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Kevin Mark, Donovan's Irish Pub, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Peter Rowan, A Gamble Rogers Concert Series, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Dewey Via Band, Saturday, May 18th, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Remedy Tree, A Gamble Rogers Concert Series, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• David Watt Besley, Murray Bros. Caddyshack, 7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Cliff Dorsey, Pierre's Pub, 7:00 pm -- 11:00 pm
• Not Quite Dead, Dog Rose Brewing Co., 8:00 pm -- 11:59 pm
• Contact Buzz, Arnold's Lounge, 8:00 pm -- 12:00 pm
• Vegas Gray, Tradewinds Lounge, 9:00 pm -- 1:00 am
• Alan Dalton and Terry Campbell, Mill Top Tavern, 9:00 pm -- 12:00 am
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy, Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House, 9:00 pm -- 1:00 am

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

• The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market offers visitors a variety of goods such as local fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, baked goods, plants directly off the farm, freshly-caught seafood, cheeses, and more. The farmers market makes for a morning of family-friendly fun with live entertainment on select dates.
• In addition to the impressive variety of organic produce offered by local farmers, a number of local artists and craftspeople also display their wares at the market.
• Admission: FREE
• Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080.
• When: Every Saturday morning from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Yoga in the Garden

• The Lightner Museum hosts Yoga In the Garden on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• This yoga session is suitable for all, and each participant should bring a yoga mat or towel and water. An instructor from Serenity Yoga leads the session on the lawn of the Radzinski Family Garden, on the south end of the building. This event is part of Lightner's 75th-anniversary celebration and recalls the days of Henry Flagler's Alcazar Hotel and its well-known spa facilities.
• Admission: This is a donation-based event, and there is no need to register.
• When: On the third Saturday of each month, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• Where: The Radzinski Family Garden is behind the Lightner Museum at 75 King Street, St. Augustine.
• NOTE: Some dates may need to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

• The Huguenot Cemetery is the oldest non-Catholic cemetery in Florida, having been 'founded' the year that Florida became a territory of the United States. It was a multi-racial, multi-ethnic public burial ground from 1821 to 1884. The Memorial Presbyterian Church has owned the cemetery since 1832.
• The cemetery was first used for the interment of victims of the 1821 yellow fever epidemic and then for the burial of members of the newly arrived Protestant population. The oldest headstone is that of Johann George Happoldt who died August 15, 1821.
• The Huguenot Cemetery is significant because it was one of the first steps to Americanize Florida. The burial traditions and funerary materials expressed at Huguenot are quite different from the nearby Tolomato Cemetery, which had been established by the Catholic Church in 1777. Because of this significance, the Huguenot Cemetery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Friends of the Huguenot Cemetery, Inc. opens the Huguenot Cemetery to the public on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Docents are on hand to answer questions.
• Admission: Free
• When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month.
• Where: The cemetery is next to the Visitor Information Center in historic downtown at the corner of A1A and Orange Street.

As If! The '90s Fest

• Presented by Ancient City Entertainment, St. Augustine's As If! '90s Fest celebrates the '90s nostalgia craze on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Francis Field.
• The festival supports Ace Alliance, a non-profit organization passionate about entertainment, tourism, and hospitality.
• All the trappings of the '90s will be part of this celebration of the decade, including a fly photo booth and water slide. Food trucks will be on hand at this family-friendly event.
• Everyone is invited to slip their Game Boys in their Starter jacket or their fanny packs and come celebrate the nostalgic '90s at the "As If! The '90s Fest" event. There are three headliners this year:
• Deana Carter. Her debut single, "Strawberry Wine," hit # 1 on the country charts and was the 1997 Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
• Paula Cole. Her hot single, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone," was nominated for three GRAMMY awards.
• Fastball. This rock band's hit songs include "The Way" and "Out of My Head."
• Local performers include Chillula, Ramona + the Riot, and Julia Gulia.
• Admission: General admission tickets are $30.00 in advance and $40.00 at the door. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $200.00 each.
• When 1:00 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024.
• Where: Francis Field is located across from the downtown parking garage at 25 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine.
• Photos: Melissa Marcarelli took these photos of the 2023 As If! The 90s Fest.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market

• Vilano Beach Main Street transforms into a vibrant artisan's market from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every third Saturday of the month. Stretching from the junction of A1A and Vilano Road to the Holiday Inn, the sidewalk becomes a showcase for more than 20 vendors, presenting a diverse array of products in booths.
• From captivating artwork to one-of-a-kind home décor, there's something for everyone at this lively outdoor market. Visitors enjoy live local music as they explore a selection of artisan-made goods, including plants, datil pepper sauces, jewelry, pottery, and clothing.
• Adding to the lively atmosphere is a cash bar offering a select variety of fine wines and craft beers, allowing guests to enjoy a stroll, drink in hand. Whether shopping for themselves, seeking souvenirs, or just basking in the St. Augustine sun, guests can soak up the Vilano Beach vibes.
• Take advantage of free parking and admission at Vilano Beach Main Street on Vilano Road in St. Augustine.
• This outdoor market may be canceled on stormy days. Updates are available on their website.
• Admission: Free
• When: On the third Saturday of every month, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: In the Vilano Beach shopping district, along Vilano Road.

Flo-Arts Students Celebrate Musicals

• FloArts students sing old and new Broadway favorites on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living.
• The Florida School of the Arts in Palatka is Florida's first two-year program offering instruction in dance, theatre, fine arts, theater technology, acting, and musical theatre. On May 18, FloArts students will perform everyone's favorite songs from Broadway's golden age to the present day.
• This event is presented by St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts.
• Admission: Free
• When: May 18, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Where: At the Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
• This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival of two weeks of historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From May 3 -19, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits.

Cruisers Car Club Cruise-IN

• Hosted by the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club, the St. Augustine Cruise-IN is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
• Held at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, activities at the monthly Cruise-IN include music, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing.
• A family-oriented organization that began in the mid-1990s, the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club promotes interest in various types of special auto activities, creates good fellowship and sportsmanship among its members, and supports charities.
• Admission: Free for the outdoor event. (Standard admission fee, $12.00, to visit the museum and showroom.)
• When: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
• Where: The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine is located at 4730 US-1 in St. Augustine, FL 32086

Romanza Festivale: Luca Ciarla

• The Romanza Festivale presents violinist Luca Ciarla in a free concert on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church Sanctuary.
• Luca Ciarla has performed extensively in classical and jazz concerts and at several world music festivals. His performances blend jazz, classical, and improvisation, and he often adds his vocalization to the music he coaxes out of his acoustic violin.
• Originally from Italy, Luca began studying violin at age eight and started exploring jazz and improvisation when he was 12. After earning a degree in violin in 1993 and studying at two schools of music in Italy, Luca moved to the U.S. to earn advanced degrees at Indiana University and the University of Arizona.
• Luca Ciarla recently performed at La Fenice Theatre in Venice and will bring his innovative style and program to St. Augustine to perform as a headliner at Romanza Festivale.
• Admission: Free
• When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Trinity Episcopal Parish Sanctuary, 215 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• A Romanza Festivale 2024 event.
• This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From May 3 -19, 2024 the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits.

Davy Knowles at Café Eleven

• Cafe Eleven presents Davy Knowles, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
• Armed with a rich and penetrating voice, Davy Knowles continues to put grins on faces and spark energy in packed venues both near and far.
• Knowles performed blues and rock music on the same stage as Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, and Joe Bonamassa to name a few. He also appeared on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and at the Johnson Space Center.
• This guitar-toting artist creates out-of-this-world performances, singing songs from albums such as Three Miles from Avalon, Still Got Work To Do, and What Happens Next.
• Admission: Tickets cost $25.00 if purchased in advance and $30.00 on the day of the show. Reserved seating costs $35.00. Purchase tickets in advance online or purchase them at Café Eleven on the day of the show.
• When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
• Where: The Cafe Eleven is located at 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.

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Live Music

• Gabby Samuels, Mill Top Tavern, 12:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
• Evan D, Crabby's Beachside, 12:00 pm -- 3:00 pm
• Vibe RW, The Cellar Upstairs Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1:00 pm -- 4:00 pm
• Ramona, As If! The '90s Fest, 1:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
• Trevor Compton, Backyard Island Cafe at Meehan's, 1:00 pm -- 5:00 pm
• Alanis Sophia, Pierre's Pub, 2:00 pm -- 6:00 pm
• Ramona, As If! The '90s Fest, 2:05 pm -- 2:45 pm
• Burn Unit, Fresh Market Island, 3:00 pm -- 6:00 pm
• Chillula, As If! The '90s Fest, 3:00 pm -- 4:15 pm
• Lonesome Bert's Thick and Thin String Band, Marina Munch, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Ian Opalinski, Crabby's Beachside, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Mike Cook, Guy Harvey Resort, 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm
• Amy Hendrickson, O.C. White's Seafood, 5:30 pm -- 8:30 pm
• Edge, Borrillo's Pizzeria & Beer Garden, 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Wes Register, Mellow Mushroom --- Murabella, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Eddie Pickett, Mellow Mushroom --- St. Johns, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Tony Scozzaro, The Cellar Upstairs Wine Bar & Restaurant, 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Clairemont Duo, Prohibition Kitchen, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Joe Targove, Ebb Tide Poolside Bar & Grill, 6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Craig Hand, Hurricane Patty's Bar and Grill, 6:00 pm -- 9:30 pm
• ZaZa Flamenca, Casa Maya, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Kevin Mark, Donovan's Irish Pub, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Peter Rowan, A Gamble Rogers Concert Series, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Dewey Via Band, Saturday, May 18th, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• Remedy Tree, A Gamble Rogers Concert Series, 7:00 pm -- 10:00 pm
• David Watt Besley, Murray Bros. Caddyshack, 7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm
• Cliff Dorsey, Pierre's Pub, 7:00 pm -- 11:00 pm
• Not Quite Dead, Dog Rose Brewing Co., 8:00 pm -- 11:59 pm
• Contact Buzz, Arnold's Lounge, 8:00 pm -- 12:00 pm
• Vegas Gray, Tradewinds Lounge, 9:00 pm -- 1:00 am
• Alan Dalton and Terry Campbell, Mill Top Tavern, 9:00 pm -- 12:00 am
• Joshua "Tennessee" Worthy, Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House, 9:00 pm -- 1:00 am

Amphitheatre Farmers Market

• The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market offers visitors a variety of goods such as local fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, baked goods, plants directly off the farm, freshly-caught seafood, cheeses, and more. The farmers market makes for a morning of family-friendly fun with live entertainment on select dates.
• In addition to the impressive variety of organic produce offered by local farmers, a number of local artists and craftspeople also display their wares at the market.
• Admission: FREE
• Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080.
• When: Every Saturday morning from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Yoga in the Garden

• The Lightner Museum hosts Yoga In the Garden on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• This yoga session is suitable for all, and each participant should bring a yoga mat or towel and water. An instructor from Serenity Yoga leads the session on the lawn of the Radzinski Family Garden, on the south end of the building. This event is part of Lightner's 75th-anniversary celebration and recalls the days of Henry Flagler's Alcazar Hotel and its well-known spa facilities.
• Admission: This is a donation-based event, and there is no need to register.
• When: On the third Saturday of each month, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• Where: The Radzinski Family Garden is behind the Lightner Museum at 75 King Street, St. Augustine.
• NOTE: Some dates may need to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

• The Huguenot Cemetery is the oldest non-Catholic cemetery in Florida, having been 'founded' the year that Florida became a territory of the United States. It was a multi-racial, multi-ethnic public burial ground from 1821 to 1884. The Memorial Presbyterian Church has owned the cemetery since 1832.
• The cemetery was first used for the interment of victims of the 1821 yellow fever epidemic and then for the burial of members of the newly arrived Protestant population. The oldest headstone is that of Johann George Happoldt who died August 15, 1821.
• The Huguenot Cemetery is significant because it was one of the first steps to Americanize Florida. The burial traditions and funerary materials expressed at Huguenot are quite different from the nearby Tolomato Cemetery, which had been established by the Catholic Church in 1777. Because of this significance, the Huguenot Cemetery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Friends of the Huguenot Cemetery, Inc. opens the Huguenot Cemetery to the public on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Docents are on hand to answer questions.
• Admission: Free
• When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month.
• Where: The cemetery is next to the Visitor Information Center in historic downtown at the corner of A1A and Orange Street.

As If! The '90s Fest

• Presented by Ancient City Entertainment, St. Augustine's As If! '90s Fest celebrates the '90s nostalgia craze on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Francis Field.
• The festival supports Ace Alliance, a non-profit organization passionate about entertainment, tourism, and hospitality.
• All the trappings of the '90s will be part of this celebration of the decade, including a fly photo booth and water slide. Food trucks will be on hand at this family-friendly event.
• Everyone is invited to slip their Game Boys in their Starter jacket or their fanny packs and come celebrate the nostalgic '90s at the "As If! The '90s Fest" event. There are three headliners this year:
• Deana Carter. Her debut single, "Strawberry Wine," hit # 1 on the country charts and was the 1997 Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
• Paula Cole. Her hot single, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone," was nominated for three GRAMMY awards.
• Fastball. This rock band's hit songs include "The Way" and "Out of My Head."
• Local performers include Chillula, Ramona + the Riot, and Julia Gulia.
• Admission: General admission tickets are $30.00 in advance and $40.00 at the door. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $200.00 each.
• When 1:00 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024.
• Where: Francis Field is located across from the downtown parking garage at 25 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine.
• Photos: Melissa Marcarelli took these photos of the 2023 As If! The 90s Fest.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market

• Vilano Beach Main Street transforms into a vibrant artisan's market from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every third Saturday of the month. Stretching from the junction of A1A and Vilano Road to the Holiday Inn, the sidewalk becomes a showcase for more than 20 vendors, presenting a diverse array of products in booths.
• From captivating artwork to one-of-a-kind home décor, there's something for everyone at this lively outdoor market. Visitors enjoy live local music as they explore a selection of artisan-made goods, including plants, datil pepper sauces, jewelry, pottery, and clothing.
• Adding to the lively atmosphere is a cash bar offering a select variety of fine wines and craft beers, allowing guests to enjoy a stroll, drink in hand. Whether shopping for themselves, seeking souvenirs, or just basking in the St. Augustine sun, guests can soak up the Vilano Beach vibes.
• Take advantage of free parking and admission at Vilano Beach Main Street on Vilano Road in St. Augustine.
• This outdoor market may be canceled on stormy days. Updates are available on their website.
• Admission: Free
• When: On the third Saturday of every month, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: In the Vilano Beach shopping district, along Vilano Road.

Flo-Arts Students Celebrate Musicals

• FloArts students sing old and new Broadway favorites on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living.
• The Florida School of the Arts in Palatka is Florida's first two-year program offering instruction in dance, theatre, fine arts, theater technology, acting, and musical theatre. On May 18, FloArts students will perform everyone's favorite songs from Broadway's golden age to the present day.
• This event is presented by St. Augustine's Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts.
• Admission: Free
• When: May 18, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Where: At the Center for Spiritual Living, 1795 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.
• This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival of two weeks of historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From May 3 -19, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits.

Cruisers Car Club Cruise-IN

• Hosted by the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club, the St. Augustine Cruise-IN is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
• Held at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, activities at the monthly Cruise-IN include music, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing.
• A family-oriented organization that began in the mid-1990s, the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club promotes interest in various types of special auto activities, creates good fellowship and sportsmanship among its members, and supports charities.
• Admission: Free for the outdoor event. (Standard admission fee, $12.00, to visit the museum and showroom.)
• When: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
• Where: The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine is located at 4730 US-1 in St. Augustine, FL 32086

Romanza Festivale: Luca Ciarla

• The Romanza Festivale presents violinist Luca Ciarla in a free concert on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church Sanctuary.
• Luca Ciarla has performed extensively in classical and jazz concerts and at several world music festivals. His performances blend jazz, classical, and improvisation, and he often adds his vocalization to the music he coaxes out of his acoustic violin.
• Originally from Italy, Luca began studying violin at age eight and started exploring jazz and improvisation when he was 12. After earning a degree in violin in 1993 and studying at two schools of music in Italy, Luca moved to the U.S. to earn advanced degrees at Indiana University and the University of Arizona.
• Luca Ciarla recently performed at La Fenice Theatre in Venice and will bring his innovative style and program to St. Augustine to perform as a headliner at Romanza Festivale.
• Admission: Free
• When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Trinity Episcopal Parish Sanctuary, 215 St. George Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• A Romanza Festivale 2024 event.
• This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From May 3 -19, 2024 the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits.

Davy Knowles at Café Eleven

• Cafe Eleven presents Davy Knowles, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
• Armed with a rich and penetrating voice, Davy Knowles continues to put grins on faces and spark energy in packed venues both near and far.
• Knowles performed blues and rock music on the same stage as Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, and Joe Bonamassa to name a few. He also appeared on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and at the Johnson Space Center.
• This guitar-toting artist creates out-of-this-world performances, singing songs from albums such as Three Miles from Avalon, Still Got Work To Do, and What Happens Next.
• Admission: Tickets cost $25.00 if purchased in advance and $30.00 on the day of the show. Reserved seating costs $35.00. Purchase tickets in advance online or purchase them at Café Eleven on the day of the show.
• When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
• Where: The Cafe Eleven is located at 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.

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I'm 31 years old, live in NJ. 5'9", 165 lbs (fit/athletic build) 3rd generation Chinese American (my family immigrated here in the 1900s). My family identifies as American as we tend to eat more pasta than rice and my generation has not learned the language. College educated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science (switched from an Engineering major...turns out I don't like theoretical math); currently working in the pharmaceutical industry and pretty much love the industry as there isn't any work drama and it's relatively straightforward yet challenging.
I've tried a few long distance relationships and they're quite difficult to manage...they were great when we able to meet in person and I didn't mind putting in the extra work. I'd be willing to try one if the distance is reasonable and the there is a definite spark between us. I am pretty sure I fit the definition of a demisexual, so I'll be strictly trying to form a connection first. I REALLY need the emotional connection before there is a sexual attraction, mentally I can't do hook ups (they're just really hard for me to handle and I have turned people down).
Personality wise I've been told that I tend to bring people together and keep things fun. I have a few different groups of friends and communities I am often with...and they can vary from the youngsters (21 to 30) to the old guys (60+) to the group that's around my age. I would say I'm pretty good at conversing and I try to stay on top of most current events. Mentally I'm an old man and feel more comfortable in that setting, so much that I literally hang out with 60+ years olds at the gym after a workout in the hot tub. I call them the hot tub gang and it's always a set of regulars where we might talk about the same thing every single day until someone newer to the group says that we talked about it yesterday.
I would say fitness is a major player in my life. I started out hating swimming as a kid, but here I am almost 27 years later...I made it through the lessons at the YMCA, joined a club team, swam in high school, swam in college and now I'm a swim coach and instructor as a hobby/side job in my free time. There's something about being a part of coaching people and watching them grow up and succeed that makes me smile.
My free time in the cold months usually consists of planning DIY projects or working on them. I tend to work on all the cars in the family and am the one that fixes them up or finds replacements for them. Or planning my next road trip to somewhere nicer. Whereas in the warm months I love going down to the beach to go for a swim and have a nice relaxing breakfast outdoors. I do have a few kayaks that I'll bring out to go with friends or if I feel it's safe a nice solo paddle to clear my mind. When I think about it, too many of my hobbies involve water. But I do enjoy things on dry land I promise!
I'm really looking for someone I can grow together with, a long term or forever relationship. I want a relationship where both of us put 100% in all the time and if we don't, we can talk to each other about our concerns and work it out. Honestly what I've realized is that maybe I am altruistic...I miss making someone feel happy and loved, miss the good morning texts, the waiting around all day just to see their texts, I miss spoiling someone and the feeling of that feeling of seeing that look that you get when someone truly loves you. I would love to slowly get to know you by having some conversations where the time just flies, then to a point where we talk nonstop, maybe some in person dates and then maybe eventually settle down together and enjoy life together.
Important stuff: Although I enjoy interacting with kids and it's a major part of my life...I don't want any of my own so...sorry if this is a dealbreaker for anyone. I don't drink (except for maybe wine at special occasions....I get really bad Asian Flush so I'll turn bright red if I smell alcohol essentially lol), not into smoking/drugs (Bad asthma and I'm just not into any of that stuff). I don't judge anyone that's into drinking or recreational drugs, it's just not for me personally. Religion wise, I'm Agnostic. Politically I lean relatively to the left.
I'm really searching for that genuine connection; voice calls are definitely a plus and would love to get to know you. It's alright if we end up just as friends that talk here and there.
If it sounds like you could be the one send me a chat or DM and tell me a bit about yourself. My name is Kevin and I'd love to know about you.

I'm 31 years old, live in NJ. 5'9", 165 lbs (fit/athletic build) 3rd generation Chinese American (my family immigrated here in the 1900s). My family identifies as American as we tend to eat more pasta than rice and my generation has not learned the language. College educated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science (switched from an Engineering major...turns out I don't like theoretical math); currently working in the pharmaceutical industry and pretty much love the industry as there isn't any work drama and it's relatively straightforward yet challenging.
I've tried a few long distance relationships and they're quite difficult to manage...they were great when we able to meet in person and I didn't mind putting in the extra work. I'd be willing to try one if the distance is reasonable and the there is a definite spark between us. I am pretty sure I fit the definition of a demisexual, so I'll be strictly trying to form a connection first. I REALLY need the emotional connection before there is a sexual attraction, mentally I can't do hook ups (they're just really hard for me to handle and I have turned people down).
Personality wise I've been told that I tend to bring people together and keep things fun. I have a few different groups of friends and communities I am often with...and they can vary from the youngsters (21 to 30) to the old guys (60+) to the group that's around my age. I would say I'm pretty good at conversing and I try to stay on top of most current events. Mentally I'm an old man and feel more comfortable in that setting, so much that I literally hang out with 60+ years olds at the gym after a workout in the hot tub. I call them the hot tub gang and it's always a set of regulars where we might talk about the same thing every single day until someone newer to the group says that we talked about it yesterday.
I would say fitness is a major player in my life. I started out hating swimming as a kid, but here I am almost 27 years later...I made it through the lessons at the YMCA, joined a club team, swam in high school, swam in college and now I'm a swim coach and instructor as a hobby/side job in my free time. There's something about being a part of coaching people and watching them grow up and succeed that makes me smile.
My free time in the cold months usually consists of planning DIY projects or working on them. I tend to work on all the cars in the family and am the one that fixes them up or finds replacements for them. Or planning my next road trip to somewhere nicer. Whereas in the warm months I love going down to the beach to go for a swim and have a nice relaxing breakfast outdoors. I do have a few kayaks that I'll bring out to go with friends or if I feel it's safe a nice solo paddle to clear my mind. When I think about it, too many of my hobbies involve water. But I do enjoy things on dry land I promise!
I'm really looking for someone I can grow together with, a long term or forever relationship. I want a relationship where both of us put 100% in all the time and if we don't, we can talk to each other about our concerns and work it out. Honestly what I've realized is that maybe I am altruistic...I miss making someone feel happy and loved, miss the good morning texts, the waiting around all day just to see their texts, I miss spoiling someone and the feeling of that feeling of seeing that look that you get when someone truly loves you. I would love to slowly get to know you by having some conversations where the time just flies, then to a point where we talk nonstop, maybe some in person dates and then maybe eventually settle down together and enjoy life together.
Important stuff: Although I enjoy interacting with kids and it's a major part of my life...I don't want any of my own so...sorry if this is a dealbreaker for anyone. I don't drink (except for maybe wine at special occasions....I get really bad Asian Flush so I'll turn bright red if I smell alcohol essentially lol), not into smoking/drugs (Bad asthma and I'm just not into any of that stuff). I don't judge anyone that's into drinking or recreational drugs, it's just not for me personally. Religion wise, I'm Agnostic. Politically I lean relatively to the left.
I'm really searching for that genuine connection; voice calls are definitely a plus and would love to get to know you. It's alright if we end up just as friends that talk here and there.
If it sounds like you could be the one send me a chat or DM and tell me a bit about yourself. My name is Kevin and I'd love to know about you.

I'm 31 years old, live in NJ. 5'9", 165 lbs (fit/athletic build) 3rd generation Chinese American (my family immigrated here in the 1900s). My family identifies as American as we tend to eat more pasta than rice and my generation has not learned the language. College educated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science (switched from an Engineering major...turns out I don't like theoretical math); currently working in the pharmaceutical industry and pretty much love the industry as there isn't any work drama and it's relatively straightforward yet challenging.
I've tried a few long distance relationships and they're quite difficult to manage...they were great when we able to meet in person and I didn't mind putting in the extra work. I'd be willing to try one if the distance is reasonable and the there is a definite spark between us. I am pretty sure I fit the definition of a demisexual, so I'll be strictly trying to form a connection first. I REALLY need the emotional connection before there is a sexual attraction, mentally I can't do hook ups (they're just really hard for me to handle and I have turned people down).
Personality wise I've been told that I tend to bring people together and keep things fun. I have a few different groups of friends and communities I am often with...and they can vary from the youngsters (21 to 30) to the old guys (60+) to the group that's around my age. I would say I'm pretty good at conversing and I try to stay on top of most current events. Mentally I'm an old man and feel more comfortable in that setting, so much that I literally hang out with 60+ years olds at the gym after a workout in the hot tub. I call them the hot tub gang and it's always a set of regulars where we might talk about the same thing every single day until someone newer to the group says that we talked about it yesterday.
I would say fitness is a major player in my life. I started out hating swimming as a kid, but here I am almost 27 years later...I made it through the lessons at the YMCA, joined a club team, swam in high school, swam in college and now I'm a swim coach and instructor as a hobby/side job in my free time. There's something about being a part of coaching people and watching them grow up and succeed that makes me smile.
My free time in the cold months usually consists of planning DIY projects or working on them. I tend to work on all the cars in the family and am the one that fixes them up or finds replacements for them. Or planning my next road trip to somewhere nicer. Whereas in the warm months I love going down to the beach to go for a swim and have a nice relaxing breakfast outdoors. I do have a few kayaks that I'll bring out to go with friends or if I feel it's safe a nice solo paddle to clear my mind. When I think about it, too many of my hobbies involve water. But I do enjoy things on dry land I promise!
I'm really looking for someone I can grow together with, a long term or forever relationship. I want a relationship where both of us put 100% in all the time and if we don't, we can talk to each other about our concerns and work it out. Honestly what I've realized is that maybe I am altruistic...I miss making someone feel happy and loved, miss the good morning texts, the waiting around all day just to see their texts, I miss spoiling someone and the feeling of that feeling of seeing that look that you get when someone truly loves you. I would love to slowly get to know you by having some conversations where the time just flies, then to a point where we talk nonstop, maybe some in person dates and then maybe eventually settle down together and enjoy life together.
Important stuff: Although I enjoy interacting with kids and it's a major part of my life...I don't want any of my own so...sorry if this is a dealbreaker for anyone. I don't drink (except for maybe wine at special occasions....I get really bad Asian Flush so I'll turn bright red if I smell alcohol essentially lol), not into smoking/drugs (Bad asthma and I'm just not into any of that stuff). I don't judge anyone that's into drinking or recreational drugs, it's just not for me personally. Religion wise, I'm Agnostic. Politically I lean relatively to the left.
I'm really searching for that genuine connection; voice calls are definitely a plus and would love to get to know you. It's alright if we end up just as friends that talk here and there.
If it sounds like you could be the one send me a chat or DM and tell me a bit about yourself. My name is Kevin and I'd love to know about you.

I'm 31 years old, live in NJ. 5'9", 165 lbs (fit/athletic build) 3rd generation Chinese American (my family immigrated here in the 1900s). My family identifies as American as we tend to eat more pasta than rice and my generation has not learned the language. College educated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science (switched from an Engineering major...turns out I don't like theoretical math); currently working in the pharmaceutical industry and pretty much love the industry as there isn't any work drama and it's relatively straightforward yet challenging.
I've tried a few long distance relationships and they're quite difficult to manage...they were great when we able to meet in person and I didn't mind putting in the extra work. I'd be willing to try one if the distance is reasonable and the there is a definite spark between us. I am pretty sure I fit the definition of a demisexual, so I'll be strictly trying to form a connection first. I REALLY need the emotional connection before there is a sexual attraction, mentally I can't do hook ups (they're just really hard for me to handle and I have turned people down).
Personality wise I've been told that I tend to bring people together and keep things fun. I have a few different groups of friends and communities I am often with...and they can vary from the youngsters (21 to 30) to the old guys (60+) to the group that's around my age. I would say I'm pretty good at conversing and I try to stay on top of most current events. Mentally I'm an old man and feel more comfortable in that setting, so much that I literally hang out with 60+ years olds at the gym after a workout in the hot tub. I call them the hot tub gang and it's always a set of regulars where we might talk about the same thing every single day until someone newer to the group says that we talked about it yesterday.
I would say fitness is a major player in my life. I started out hating swimming as a kid, but here I am almost 27 years later...I made it through the lessons at the YMCA, joined a club team, swam in high school, swam in college and now I'm a swim coach and instructor as a hobby/side job in my free time. There's something about being a part of coaching people and watching them grow up and succeed that makes me smile.
My free time in the cold months usually consists of planning DIY projects or working on them. I tend to work on all the cars in the family and am the one that fixes them up or finds replacements for them. Or planning my next road trip to somewhere nicer. Whereas in the warm months I love going down to the beach to go for a swim and have a nice relaxing breakfast outdoors. I do have a few kayaks that I'll bring out to go with friends or if I feel it's safe a nice solo paddle to clear my mind. When I think about it, too many of my hobbies involve water. But I do enjoy things on dry land I promise!
I'm really looking for someone I can grow together with, a long term or forever relationship. I want a relationship where both of us put 100% in all the time and if we don't, we can talk to each other about our concerns and work it out. Honestly what I've realized is that maybe I am altruistic...I miss making someone feel happy and loved, miss the good morning texts, the waiting around all day just to see their texts, I miss spoiling someone and the feeling of that feeling of seeing that look that you get when someone truly loves you. I would love to slowly get to know you by having some conversations where the time just flies, then to a point where we talk nonstop, maybe some in person dates and then maybe eventually settle down together and enjoy life together.
Important stuff: I don't drink (except for maybe wine at special occasions....I get really bad Asian Flush so I'll turn bright red if I smell alcohol essentially lol), not into smoking/drugs (Bad asthma and I'm just not into any of that stuff). I don't judge anyone that's into drinking or recreational drugs, it's just not for me personally. Religion wise, I'm Agnostic. Politically I lean relatively to the left
I'm really searching for that genuine connection; voice calls are definitely a plus and would love to get to know you. It's alright if we end up just as friends that talk here and there.
If it sounds like you could be the one send me a chat or DM and tell me a bit about yourself. My name is Kevin and I'd love to know about you.