But then I went to Ybor City which was positively awesome. Many middle-aged tourists seeing what the youth is up to, but also many hipsters who just hung out there. Oh, and I suddenly felt the urge to get a nose piercing, so I did (sorry, mom). On my way back I met a guy that I encountered yesterday called John and he was more than happy about the piercing, so that made me happy too.
Just thought of something funny: I witnessed a fight today between two men who were both selling black market tickets for this big sports event that's supposed to happen tonight. I've never seen such a heated debate about who's working what corner. I think the argument got to its highest level of intensity when one of the men said "yeah, so then we can both go to jail!" while waving his illegal tickets around. I bet they sold a lot standing there screaming at each other.
But, well, despite of everything Tampa is actually pretty cool. So is my new haircut that I'm growing fonder and fonder of. But I do still think of all these things people have told me about the politics of living here, and it's part of me finding this country really worth discussing these days. I've already gotten a much greater insight than I ever had before.
Just thought of something funny: I witnessed a fight today between two men who were both selling black market tickets for this big sports event that's supposed to happen tonight. I've never seen such a heated debate about who's working what corner. I think the argument got to its highest level of intensity when one of the men said "yeah, so then we can both go to jail!" while waving his illegal tickets around. I bet they sold a lot standing there screaming at each other.
But, well, despite of everything Tampa is actually pretty cool. So is my new haircut that I'm growing fonder and fonder of. But I do still think of all these things people have told me about the politics of living here, and it's part of me finding this country really worth discussing these days. I've already gotten a much greater insight than I ever had before.
Politics of living in Tampa? Humm! Would like to hear more. I'd agree with your aquarium experience, but then touristy Florida isn't nearly as much fun to me as paddling the cool little rivers or yes, going to Ybor City and meeting people. Have I seen the new haircut? Would probably be with your Mom on the nose deal! (sorry, I guess I showed my age. ha!)
ReplyDeleteBut you have to get a tattooooooo!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a website you are posting your pictures on, like Flickr? If so, I really want to see all your pictures! If not, then email me some! :)