10 Tips to Be Forever Young (or at least give it an honest try, every day of the week)
1) Be committed. This means that when you want to get out of town for the weekend, there can be no barrier too big to overcome. Few available flights? Sitting in 2 and a half hours of insane traffic to get to the airport? Nearly missing the flight? Getting back in time for quarter end customer meetings (hopefully)? None of these challenges are too big. The trip MUST go on.
2) Take risks. Notably, flying unknown Uruguayan airlines (Pluna? WTF… though, at least they have Canadair jets). We did arrive in one piece thankfully.
3) Be prepared. Just like the girl guides/ boy scouts, we were prepared. We travel with roadies. The kind that you carry on the plane, mix in the back of the trunk with Vodka purchased at the duty free, or pre mix in water bottles to ensure the long ride to the airport is more entertaining. (side note: highly recommend the new Absolut - "Flavor of the Tropics".)
4) Be efficient. Cramming 5 to 6 grown adults in a Jeep YJ soft top to get around each day and night, is the height of efficiency. Also, staging daily photo shoots of this mode of transport always sure to be entertaining. Considering my 17 year old sister Sean just became the proud owner of her own Jeep convertible, I’m pretty sure we’re doing a great job of setting a good example. Sean – I will forward the photos so you can take note and learn from your mature elders on how to make your sweet new ride THE party mobile for your future college years (actually, since you’ve had the jeep a week, you’re probably a pro at this already).
5) Take the shortest path. Forget the road and instead drive on the beach to get to where you’re going. This works well when experienced drivers use the 4-wheel drive correctly. This is not recommended when the 4-wheel drive is not engaged and you end up in a sand bath and walking home (thanks Hoki! Next time, I’m driving).
6) Be focused on the end goal (winning). And so, gambling while intoxicated will not be discouraged. Especially recommended to throw the craps dice across the casino (accident!) or advising your friends loudly and obviously when to hit while playing blackjack (this is against the rules? Really?). Most importantly keep the gambling going even when you lost your sweet lead.
7) Learn geography. This will improve your odds of making friends and holding intelligent conversations. For those who need to beef up on their geo studies, please take note that Lima is NOT in Ecuador. And Ecuadorians are also NOT Mexican. And Argentinians are always loud and obnoxious, especially on flights to Miami (or so they say).
8) Dance. Give your all and do your sexy dance, no matter who is watching or what you look like. The giant pepper mill sexy dance really says it all here. (Video withheld).
9) Persevere. When you have a 6 am flight, the only answer is to stay up all night, even when tomorrow is Monday. For best results, schedule your car service to arrive before you head to the bar.
10) Carpe Diem. This goes without saying I think, but always make time to catch the sunrise! Especially when it’s pink.
Shout outs: Major shout out to Bebe for being our most welcoming host and giving us the keys to the city (or, more specifically the keys to the VIP treatment at the Conrad Casino and the keys to the YJ), Hoki for being committed to bringing the Punta party together and making sure I always have “a challenge” to keep the party going till at least 8am. And finally, to Ana Maria for being an inspiration! (as in the title of this post).
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