Southern lovin'

HELLLOOOOOOO EVERYBODY! Its been a long time since an update but I guess
I've just been waiting for something new and exciting to report about.

SO, I've been working at Casa Monserrat (hotel) for almost 3 months. Its
been an awesome experience so far. I have met some really cool people from
all over the world. I've taken them out to meet my friends and to nice
place, given all my info on secret spots of BA and learned alot about the
hotel business. All in all.. its been great. Plus, the summer was sunny
and hot (just how i like it) so that made the past few months *that* much
better.

Well, here is the exciting news: Last month a beautiful couple (Lucas and
Maryke) from South Africa showed up at the hotel on a really hot day. I
offered them a cold beer and we chatted for about 10 minutes. We all
definitely hit it off. Basically, by the end of the 10 minutes he had
offered me a job at his hotel/wine estate in South Africa. I told him to be
careful what he offers me, cause I am not one to turn down a good
opportunity. Anyways, I didnt see them after those few minutes but I did have
his email address. We started writing back and forth and he mentioned the
job opportunity again. I told him it sounds interesting and we started
throwing ideas back and forth. After about 6 weeks of emailing,
negotiating, thinking and researching, i've come to a decision... IM GOING
TO SOUTH AFRICA! The job is to run the Guest House of his beautiful
estate. It is located about 80 minutes from Capetown. Lucas has offered to
pay for my ticket and give me room and board on the estate. My salary would
be enough to survive and enjoy myself. Here is the website:
www.montpellier.co.za

After all of these great offers, it was just impossible to refuse. Dates
are not set yet but I figure i'll be there from about June to September and
be back in NYC in October for a wedding (hey jen-ay).

Well, thats my exciting news.

Other than that, all is great in BA. Lots of visitors are keeping me on my
toes! I hosted a bachelorette party for 20 girls in my apt on Saturday... it
was one of the FUNNIEST nights ever. The decorations, the games, the
dressing up the bachelorette, the... well, thats about all the details i'll
reveal ;oP The wedding is St.Patty's day.



I'm alittle sad that I wont be visiting NY in June as planned. I miss you
all very much but some opportunities are just impossible to refuse!!

Anyways, I love hearing about whats going on in NY, SF, DC, LA, and all your
other cities...

BIG hug.

~Hedy