Nate's Steak and the Drag to Dublin

It's not enough just to buy tickets to get somewhere. When you don't travel on a set schedule it frees you up to experiment a little bit. And I do love experimentation.
On this past leg from Raleigh to Dublin, I tried saving money by doing a little mixing and matching. Good in theory, right? Actually the more I saved, the longer my actual traveling time. For example... yesterday I went from Raleight to Charlotte, to Boston, to Newark, to Dublin (switching airlines somewhere in the middle). I know, it doesn't make sense... burning more fuel and paying less for it. But hey, what really makes sense anymore?
To make things even more interesting, I woke up late (yes, still drunk) and had to pack in about 20 minutes.

If I may point out: some people will choose to call this irresponsibility... and that's fine.

I prefer to think of it as challenging myself: extra practice in not-taking-shit-too-seriously (also known as "fuck it"). Once things are out of your control, getting worked up doesn't accomplish anything, and I've found, things tend to work themselves out.

For example: Yesterday I missed my first flight. Somehow, don't ask me, the Saints of Nate were on their game and almost all flights on the East Coast got delayed due to weather. I made my connecting flights and here I am.

When to attempt this type of travel:
First, if you don't mind the physical strain of airport travel: in this case, sprinting, sitting, and standing for long periods of time with no end in sight.
Second, if you have a sense of humor and can joke when everyone else is pissed in the "pissed off people line" (yeah... you know the one I'm talking about).
And most importantly third, if you have the ability, after all is said and done, to admit that paying the extra money would definately have been worth it.

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My two days in the US were as refreshing as they were hectic. Of everything I had planned to do, I accomplished the usual Half. But it was the good Half.
I had the biggest grin on my face the whole time. There is something truly euphoric about going from Winter to Summer in a day. I soaked up every second.
Caught up with some friends: It was great to see every single one of you!
Dropped by City Beverage and was amazed and delighted to find on the menu: Nate's Steak.
Yes... there is a steak named after me. Thank you Chef!
Ever get something and then realize that you've always wanted it?
I think I can die happy now.
So everyone, if you're in the area, drop by City Beverage and try Nate's Steak! Inspired by my adventures in Argentina.
4810 Hope Valley Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
910-401-6500
www.citybeverage-durham.com