I love date night!
This Wednesday amidst the 86 degree weather, Sexybeast and I went out for a night on the town. Since I work in Albany until 5 pm, we agreed to meet at a restaurant near my office. We decided to check out Salsa Latina. We've never been and I've heard many many good things about the place (Thanks Albany Jane & Mr. Fussy!)I liked Salsa Latina immediately, big bar, cheerful yellow walls, a VERY clean bathroom. Sexybeast had run 6 miles that afternoon and was STARVING, I, myself, had light lunch. SB started w/ the Colombian style beef empanadas, I didn't try because I don't like the texture of shredded beef. I had the tortilla soup which was very flavourful but there was rice in it. Why? Completely unnecessary. SB had the special, chicken mole enchiladas, the sauce was fab, though sweeter than I've ever had. Not that that's a bad thing. I had chili colorado, chopped steak in a very SPICY sauce. Both plates looked like serving platters, lots of food. And, as per usual, there was the usual suspects of beans topped w/ cheese and rice. The margaritas were also a nice addition on super hot April evening.
If some of you might remember, I wrote a post some time ago about The Hold Steady. Last March, they played to a sold out audience at Valentine's. I was incensed that weren't able to go. But fate smiled upon me, as I scored tickets to see The Hold Steady at The LINDA. Lots and lots of hipsters were there. Seriously, is there a factory somewhere cranking out clones of apathetic looking guys w/ beards, glasses and an ironic sense of fashion?
The opening act was The Orange Band, they were OK. It just seemed like all of their songs sounded the same. So, about 2 songs into The Hold Steady's set, their amps died, right in the middle of my fave song, "Sequestered in Memphis". W/out missing a beat, they did a mini acoustic set.
I bought these super cute new black sandals. But after a full day of hiking up the uneven sidewalks on Central Ave, my tootsies were tired and blistered. Standing room only meant I sat my little butt on the cold tiled floor. And as it was a weekend night, we left at about 10:45, before the show ended.
Good times, good times...
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Bite Me!
I'm a little behind in my Top Model recapping duties this week. My apologies, peeps!
And apparently, Brenda's hair wasn't edgy enough. So celebrity hair stylist, Sally Hershberger, cut Brenda's hair w/ a woodchipper into a Mohawk, sorta. Meh.
Now, again, you must forgive me because I was preparing dinner during the challenge. There was crappy Covergirl makeup involved in it.
For the weekly photo shoot, the hamsters had to pose as vampires in a bathtub of blood w/ a very cute, male model. He seemed very mod, it was hot. And, aw c'mon, Alascia for a second week in a row has best picture. Uh nuh, I don't get it. Not at all. And packing it up was Simone for being too stiff. Rats! She was gorgeous. Oh well.
And apparently, Brenda's hair wasn't edgy enough. So celebrity hair stylist, Sally Hershberger, cut Brenda's hair w/ a woodchipper into a Mohawk, sorta. Meh.
Now, again, you must forgive me because I was preparing dinner during the challenge. There was crappy Covergirl makeup involved in it.
For the weekly photo shoot, the hamsters had to pose as vampires in a bathtub of blood w/ a very cute, male model. He seemed very mod, it was hot. And, aw c'mon, Alascia for a second week in a row has best picture. Uh nuh, I don't get it. Not at all. And packing it up was Simone for being too stiff. Rats! She was gorgeous. Oh well.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Mother Thunker!
http://thursdaythunks.blogspot.com/2010/04/thursday-thunks-bud-has-taken-over.html
These questions were inspired by the late George Carlin. His quotes are in bold. They were gathered from his routines. The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color KC's eyes and the number 3.
1. Why do they ask you to get on the plane? Shouldn't you get in it? When was your last flight? You get asked onto the plane? I didn't know that. I flew to Acapulco February last year.
2. Why do they call two planes getting too close a near miss? Shouldn't it be a near hit? Have you ever been on a plane that was in trouble? Personally I think all those "Greatest Hits" CD's should be called "Greatest Misses". Does turbulence count as plane trouble?
3. If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap? What have you done when your child sweared? Yes, the little smut mouth totally gets his filthy hands washed. I don't have kids, foul mouthed or otherwise.
4. How about a restaurant for anorexics? What would you call it? The Empty Plate? When was the last time you went out to a fancy restaurant? Hmmmm...... maybe Skinny Atlas.....maybe. We went to a fancy restaurant for our 2 year date anniversary, The Stockade Inn. Which will also be the site of our wedding next year.
5. Where do forest rangers go to 'get away from it all'? What to you do to get away from it all? The Los Angeles Freeway. I go to the Adirondacks, I ususally get great writing inspiration up there.
6. Why do people who know the least know it the loudest? What do you do to get a know-it-all to shut up? It is the classic inverse ratio of size of brain versus size of mouth. I say, "Hey, Know-it-All! Yeah you, Mr. 3 Word Hyphenate! Shut it!"
7. If a man speaks in the forest and there is no woman to hear him, is he still wrong? Men: does your woman (or most recent) think that you are always wrong? Women: Do you believe that men are always wrong? Ugh I fucking hate, gender stereotypes!
8. If a turtle loses his shell, is it naked or homeless? Tell us about a time when you were caught naked. Naked and homeless, both. Stupid turtle! I've never been caught nakee.
9. Would a fly that loses it wings be called a walk? How badly do flies annoy you? No, it would be called mutilated fly. Insects are pretty fucking annoying, yup.
10. Why do they report power outages on TV? When was the last time that you went without power? So people who do have power can laugh at the powerless. Tuesday night, we lost power for an hour and a half.
11. If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat? Have you ever been or considered to be a vegetarian? I've never heard of a humanitarian. I was a veggie head for about 3 or 4 years.
12. If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent? Tell us about a time when either you were arrested or came close. Mimes still have their Miranda Rights even if they don't speak. I'm a good girl, I've never come close to being on the wrong side of the law.
13. Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? Have you ever owned a cat? There should totally be mouse flavoured cat food!! I've lived w/ Squeaky for 10 years. My sweet little fluffers.
These questions were inspired by the late George Carlin. His quotes are in bold. They were gathered from his routines. The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color KC's eyes and the number 3.
1. Why do they ask you to get on the plane? Shouldn't you get in it? When was your last flight? You get asked onto the plane? I didn't know that. I flew to Acapulco February last year.
2. Why do they call two planes getting too close a near miss? Shouldn't it be a near hit? Have you ever been on a plane that was in trouble? Personally I think all those "Greatest Hits" CD's should be called "Greatest Misses". Does turbulence count as plane trouble?
3. If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap? What have you done when your child sweared? Yes, the little smut mouth totally gets his filthy hands washed. I don't have kids, foul mouthed or otherwise.
4. How about a restaurant for anorexics? What would you call it? The Empty Plate? When was the last time you went out to a fancy restaurant? Hmmmm...... maybe Skinny Atlas.....maybe. We went to a fancy restaurant for our 2 year date anniversary, The Stockade Inn. Which will also be the site of our wedding next year.
5. Where do forest rangers go to 'get away from it all'? What to you do to get away from it all? The Los Angeles Freeway. I go to the Adirondacks, I ususally get great writing inspiration up there.
6. Why do people who know the least know it the loudest? What do you do to get a know-it-all to shut up? It is the classic inverse ratio of size of brain versus size of mouth. I say, "Hey, Know-it-All! Yeah you, Mr. 3 Word Hyphenate! Shut it!"
7. If a man speaks in the forest and there is no woman to hear him, is he still wrong? Men: does your woman (or most recent) think that you are always wrong? Women: Do you believe that men are always wrong? Ugh I fucking hate, gender stereotypes!
8. If a turtle loses his shell, is it naked or homeless? Tell us about a time when you were caught naked. Naked and homeless, both. Stupid turtle! I've never been caught nakee.
9. Would a fly that loses it wings be called a walk? How badly do flies annoy you? No, it would be called mutilated fly. Insects are pretty fucking annoying, yup.
10. Why do they report power outages on TV? When was the last time that you went without power? So people who do have power can laugh at the powerless. Tuesday night, we lost power for an hour and a half.
11. If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat? Have you ever been or considered to be a vegetarian? I've never heard of a humanitarian. I was a veggie head for about 3 or 4 years.
12. If the cops arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent? Tell us about a time when either you were arrested or came close. Mimes still have their Miranda Rights even if they don't speak. I'm a good girl, I've never come close to being on the wrong side of the law.
13. Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food? Have you ever owned a cat? There should totally be mouse flavoured cat food!! I've lived w/ Squeaky for 10 years. My sweet little fluffers.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Bonus Post
http://manicmondaymeme.blogspot.com/
What are you grateful for today? The simple things: word games, tasty food, a loving boyfriend & friends
What's missing in your life? Having that writing passion, a flat belly
Has the conflict and harm religion has caused outweighed the good it has produced? Honestly, I don't think that God is too happy w/ the bullshit people do in his name.
What are you grateful for today? The simple things: word games, tasty food, a loving boyfriend & friends
What's missing in your life? Having that writing passion, a flat belly
Has the conflict and harm religion has caused outweighed the good it has produced? Honestly, I don't think that God is too happy w/ the bullshit people do in his name.
Oh Hoppy Day
I realize I haven't been treating my blog as I should. I haven't had the drive and I'm feeling conflicted about whether I should keep on keeping on or pack it in.
For now, here's the run down of my weekend.
We had Seder dinner on Friday night. Unfortunately, we missed the opening prayers because we had to return some mouldy ginger to Gabriel's Market. Anyways, all the usual players were there: Ms. Brisket, Mr. Kugel (BLECH!) and Miss Latke, made my fave way w/ white and sweet potatoes. And a personal fave that we haven't seen in a very long time for dessert, RICE PUDDING. Nom nom nom!
Saturday the weather was gor-ge-ous! Sexybeast went for a 6 mile run and hopefully next month he'll be competing in his 1st race. We went to the park for a grilling feast w/ Albany Jane and her husbear. HMMMM, jerk pork, plantain fritters, beef short ribs and tortellini salad. The park was had a fair amount of people there but it wasn't overly crowded. Good food and good company. Next time, Sexybeast & I need to remember to bring water. Oops, heh heh!
I wasn't feeling that hungry later when we went to my parents but Sexybeast will eat Chinese food at the drop of a hat. However, I did manage to walk to Bumpy's for an ice cream treat, after I roused Sexybeast out of his food coma. Plus, I figured the walk to Bumpy's would negate the calories from the ice cream.
Sunday, there was sooooooo much food w/ SB's family. Just miles and miles of starches, meats and sugar. Sadly, we were forced to bring home a doggie bag. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!
It was really nice have a simple salad for dinner last night.
For now, here's the run down of my weekend.
We had Seder dinner on Friday night. Unfortunately, we missed the opening prayers because we had to return some mouldy ginger to Gabriel's Market. Anyways, all the usual players were there: Ms. Brisket, Mr. Kugel (BLECH!) and Miss Latke, made my fave way w/ white and sweet potatoes. And a personal fave that we haven't seen in a very long time for dessert, RICE PUDDING. Nom nom nom!
Saturday the weather was gor-ge-ous! Sexybeast went for a 6 mile run and hopefully next month he'll be competing in his 1st race. We went to the park for a grilling feast w/ Albany Jane and her husbear. HMMMM, jerk pork, plantain fritters, beef short ribs and tortellini salad. The park was had a fair amount of people there but it wasn't overly crowded. Good food and good company. Next time, Sexybeast & I need to remember to bring water. Oops, heh heh!
I wasn't feeling that hungry later when we went to my parents but Sexybeast will eat Chinese food at the drop of a hat. However, I did manage to walk to Bumpy's for an ice cream treat, after I roused Sexybeast out of his food coma. Plus, I figured the walk to Bumpy's would negate the calories from the ice cream.
Sunday, there was sooooooo much food w/ SB's family. Just miles and miles of starches, meats and sugar. Sadly, we were forced to bring home a doggie bag. MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!
It was really nice have a simple salad for dinner last night.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
!@#%$#%@
http://thursdaythunks.blogspot.com
1. It's the first of April, do you play April Fool's jokes on anyone? Nope, fucking waste o' time.
2. Do you like to eat sardines? I'd rather eat my fist.
3. Have you ever played racketball? No but I still have plenty of time to do it.
4. If eating at a fast food joint that has a dollar menu, do you order a bunch of different dollar items or just go ahead and get a regular meal? I rarely eat fast food, idk does Taco Hell even have a $ menu?
5. Have you ever taken a brand new pencil and sharpened it in an electric sharper until it was almost gone just because you were bored? Nope, not a pencil waster.
6. Do you have any old broken computers still sitting around your home? Yes! Lots of stupid cables & pieces of computer junk. Grr!
7. Ricky Martin came out this week stating he is gay. Were you shocked, had a feeling, "who?" or just didn't care? I knew & yet did not care.
8. If marijuana is legalized, do you think it should have a luxury tax added onto it? Ummm.....maybe?
9. What's the oddest thing you have sitting on your computer desk right now or where ever it is you may be sitting with a laptop (you could be sitting at a Starbucks with an alien from Mars for all we know)? A purple glitter heart glued to a monster's head.
10. Have you ever bumped into a former lover and found out they were now gay or straight depending on your relationship with them? Thankfully no!
11. Have you ever held a tarantula? Nope.
12. Shower- curtain, door, walk-in, or do you just roll around in the dirt to get the stink off? Shower, have yet to try the bathtub out & we've been living here since October.
13. Which commercial is the most annoying to you on TV or radio? Fucking Flo, that stupid insurance bitch!
1. It's the first of April, do you play April Fool's jokes on anyone? Nope, fucking waste o' time.
2. Do you like to eat sardines? I'd rather eat my fist.
3. Have you ever played racketball? No but I still have plenty of time to do it.
4. If eating at a fast food joint that has a dollar menu, do you order a bunch of different dollar items or just go ahead and get a regular meal? I rarely eat fast food, idk does Taco Hell even have a $ menu?
5. Have you ever taken a brand new pencil and sharpened it in an electric sharper until it was almost gone just because you were bored? Nope, not a pencil waster.
6. Do you have any old broken computers still sitting around your home? Yes! Lots of stupid cables & pieces of computer junk. Grr!
7. Ricky Martin came out this week stating he is gay. Were you shocked, had a feeling, "who?" or just didn't care? I knew & yet did not care.
8. If marijuana is legalized, do you think it should have a luxury tax added onto it? Ummm.....maybe?
9. What's the oddest thing you have sitting on your computer desk right now or where ever it is you may be sitting with a laptop (you could be sitting at a Starbucks with an alien from Mars for all we know)? A purple glitter heart glued to a monster's head.
10. Have you ever bumped into a former lover and found out they were now gay or straight depending on your relationship with them? Thankfully no!
11. Have you ever held a tarantula? Nope.
12. Shower- curtain, door, walk-in, or do you just roll around in the dirt to get the stink off? Shower, have yet to try the bathtub out & we've been living here since October.
13. Which commercial is the most annoying to you on TV or radio? Fucking Flo, that stupid insurance bitch!
Dance Dance Dance
Sorry my Top Model post is so late, I got behind on everything.
For the Challenge, the hamsters are split into 2 teams for a fashion quiz. And look who's our hostess w/ the leastest, Toccara from season 3! So it's neck and neck, and Brenda fumbles on the last question. The winners get discounted items from bluefly.com and the losers get to do inventory. Whomp whomp!
Then there was all kinds of whiny bitchery going on in the house. People talking shit about Brenda, saying she looks like Cynthia Nixon from Sex and the City fame. What's wrong w/ that? I think Cynthia Nixon is gorgeous. And then Brenda is all boo hoo-ing and Anslee snarks at her for some unknown reason. It was super annoying!
For the photo challenge, the hamsters had to personify a genre of dance. Me personally, I like this type of photo shoot. And winning photo went to Alasia, even though she wore a tacky silver lame bathing shoot as a shirt, for working it as interpretive dance. And packing it up was my girl Ren for losing her mind and being a bad disco dancer. Plus she was only on the show because she was trying to please her mother. Guess I'll have to root for someone else, Brenda is kinda lame. Possibly Tatiana, she has a wicked cute face.
For the Challenge, the hamsters are split into 2 teams for a fashion quiz. And look who's our hostess w/ the leastest, Toccara from season 3! So it's neck and neck, and Brenda fumbles on the last question. The winners get discounted items from bluefly.com and the losers get to do inventory. Whomp whomp!
Then there was all kinds of whiny bitchery going on in the house. People talking shit about Brenda, saying she looks like Cynthia Nixon from Sex and the City fame. What's wrong w/ that? I think Cynthia Nixon is gorgeous. And then Brenda is all boo hoo-ing and Anslee snarks at her for some unknown reason. It was super annoying!
For the photo challenge, the hamsters had to personify a genre of dance. Me personally, I like this type of photo shoot. And winning photo went to Alasia, even though she wore a tacky silver lame bathing shoot as a shirt, for working it as interpretive dance. And packing it up was my girl Ren for losing her mind and being a bad disco dancer. Plus she was only on the show because she was trying to please her mother. Guess I'll have to root for someone else, Brenda is kinda lame. Possibly Tatiana, she has a wicked cute face.
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