Brilliant Minds

Recruiter at Bay to Breakers

Google only hires the brightest minds. PhDs, Stanford Graduates, Harvard...you get the picture. And they hired me. But did they make a mistake? Did they do a poor job in checking my references?

Sometimes I do dumb things. Like this week.

When I'm seeing somebody who could potentially be a romantic partner, I don't want to visualize this person with somebody else. At least not when you're just starting to get to know this person. I'm sure this is probably true the other way around as well. So what do I do? Telling somebody I'm seeing that I have a blog. And of course she finds my blog and reads all about other dates I've had recently. Not that I have anything to hide or done something indecent but can you spell the word 'stupid' :)

Maybe I should stick to areas where I'm more competent: home and lifestyle! Last week I ordered a Niro surround system that uses a very interesting concept. It only has 2 speakers so no messy wires in your living room. I never cared to buy a stereo since I moved to the US but now that my stay in California seems to become more permanent, it would be nice to have the ability to play music at home when entertaining guests. Also, I want to play some new CDs I bought with cues from the rooftop bar that recently opened at the Standard Hotel in downtown LA. The Standard Hotel is a very very cool place. My next girl-friend doesn’t know this yet but for sure we're going to spend a weekend there. Less risky than resorts in Tahoe.

Can't wait to get my new system installed. In a future post I'll let you know if DJ Nasir's drum-and-bass can transform my apartment in a 'Standard' lounge as well.

Dirty Martini

4oz. Gin

1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth

1 tsp. Olive Juice

Shake with ice and strain into

martini glass and serve with olives.