Tuesday, November 29, 2005
it's been a while....
Back to reality... which means back to work... which means back to sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time... which means posting :)
My Thanksgiving was great. I had 5 days off which was amazing. Ar came up and spent T-gives with my family. It was really nice to have a family holiday with her there. I'm sure it wasnt quite as nice for her, but I think she had a good enough time.
Friday we had a cookie baking day. Everyone went to Cookies house and we made all kinds of cookies. Cookie cutter cookies, press cookis, peanut butter blossoms, apricot cookies, acorn cookies, candy cane cookies.... just cookies everywhere. But it was a lot of fun, and then we all stayed in an played this crazy dice game on Friday night.
Saturday was another big family breakfast at this cute little place near my grandmothers house. And after that I got to head down to MD. Which was such a nice treat after being on family overload for 3 days. Sunday Ar and I went up to B-more with her boss and his wife to see the Festival of Trees. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was actually a good time. And totally got me in the holiday spirit. And we caught the twilight movie ($5.25/person) after an early dinner and saw RENT. It was ok... not amazing. But definately worth $5.25!
And now I'm back to my regular old life. Working a Bonnie Raitt concert on Wednesday... and thats about it.
Ok... sorry it wasn't more exciting... just had to do a quick catch up!
My Thanksgiving was great. I had 5 days off which was amazing. Ar came up and spent T-gives with my family. It was really nice to have a family holiday with her there. I'm sure it wasnt quite as nice for her, but I think she had a good enough time.
Friday we had a cookie baking day. Everyone went to Cookies house and we made all kinds of cookies. Cookie cutter cookies, press cookis, peanut butter blossoms, apricot cookies, acorn cookies, candy cane cookies.... just cookies everywhere. But it was a lot of fun, and then we all stayed in an played this crazy dice game on Friday night.
Saturday was another big family breakfast at this cute little place near my grandmothers house. And after that I got to head down to MD. Which was such a nice treat after being on family overload for 3 days. Sunday Ar and I went up to B-more with her boss and his wife to see the Festival of Trees. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was actually a good time. And totally got me in the holiday spirit. And we caught the twilight movie ($5.25/person) after an early dinner and saw RENT. It was ok... not amazing. But definately worth $5.25!
And now I'm back to my regular old life. Working a Bonnie Raitt concert on Wednesday... and thats about it.
Ok... sorry it wasn't more exciting... just had to do a quick catch up!
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Food Flare-Up
So I went out last night for D's birthday. It was all the girls. I had 0 intentions of getting drunk... but I should know by now, those are the times I get the most drunk. I only had like 5 drinks the whole night.... but apparently that's all I needed. I can't remember the last time I was that drunk. Maybe it was Christmas with the girls in Hoboken last year... but I don't even think then I was that drunk.
So anyway... I puked all morning. Cause I'm a champ like that. And then tried to make breakfast (at noon). So I was making scrapple and scrambled eggs. If you don't know what scrapple is -- its a Philly thing. It's the best breakfast meat ever. Just don't read the ingrediants before you eat it. So anyway -- this breakfast is fondly called 'scrapies and scrambies' in my house. So... thats what I was making to cure my hangover.
There is a cardinal rule to cooking scrapple -- you only flip it ONCE. So you need to let it cook for 10-15 minutes and then flip... because thats how my mom and aunts taught me to make it. So I put the scrapple on and emailed my cousin in Iraq while it was cooking -- before the eggs and toast were even a thought. I finished the email, checked on the scrapies, flipped (side one was cooked to perfection if I do say so myself), started whipping up the scrambies, got them going, then got the bread in my parents nice new toaster oven and was working on pouring a hydrating beverage.
I was actually thinking how proud I was of myself for timing everything so perfectly. The entire meal was going to be done at the same time, which is not my strong suit in cooking a meal. So this was exciting! No sooner had I thought that did the smell of smoke filled my nose. I bolted to the brand new toaster oven... AND SAW THE FLARE UP! Smoke was billowing out of the toaster oven. Our smoke detectors here in Havertown are quite sensitive (safety first of course) so I speedily opened the back door AND the skylight (smoke rises after all...) but the fire was still going strong. I didn't want the rest of breakfast to suffer so all scrapie/scrambie burners got turned off immediately. And then it was just time to wait it out. Because I'm sure you're all familiar with the "In the event of food flare-up keep door closed and unplug the power cord" warning on any Black and Decker toaster oven." I had unplugged the cord and was just waiting, watching my toast slowly burn away.
The flare-up however was just getting worse! I'm not ashamed to admit it. I panicked. I rapidly dialed the number to Suburban Hardware (my dads hardware store). Someone answered the phone and it seemed like hours before my dad got on the phone. I hastily asked if he was busy... he said a little, but could clearly tell there was a panic in my voice and asked what was up. I informed him of the flare up and asked for his best advice. Once confirmed that the toaster oven was in fact unplugged his only other suggestion was to take it outside. However, carrying the fire made me nervous I asked what if I just grabbed the burning toast and threw it in the sink and douced it with water? Mr. Hardware said this could be an option, however he was relatively certain the smoke detectors would be all over that one. It looked as if the flame was dying to I let him get back to his work... and continued waiting.
Of course as soon as I hung up the phone the flare up came BACK... and stronger than ever. But I figured it's like a watched pot... and perhaps the best thing would be to focus my energies elsewhere... but still keeping an eye on the flame. So I got my plate together. Luckily the heart of the meal hadn't been compromised by this "food flare-up" and the scrapies and scrambies got away unscathed. I got my drink and began eating at the counter with one eye on the toaster oven. Eventually.... the flame died. That piece of toast sure did suffer. No need to worry everyone -- the house is still in one piece.
And that... has been my eventful morning so far.
So anyway... I puked all morning. Cause I'm a champ like that. And then tried to make breakfast (at noon). So I was making scrapple and scrambled eggs. If you don't know what scrapple is -- its a Philly thing. It's the best breakfast meat ever. Just don't read the ingrediants before you eat it. So anyway -- this breakfast is fondly called 'scrapies and scrambies' in my house. So... thats what I was making to cure my hangover.
There is a cardinal rule to cooking scrapple -- you only flip it ONCE. So you need to let it cook for 10-15 minutes and then flip... because thats how my mom and aunts taught me to make it. So I put the scrapple on and emailed my cousin in Iraq while it was cooking -- before the eggs and toast were even a thought. I finished the email, checked on the scrapies, flipped (side one was cooked to perfection if I do say so myself), started whipping up the scrambies, got them going, then got the bread in my parents nice new toaster oven and was working on pouring a hydrating beverage.
I was actually thinking how proud I was of myself for timing everything so perfectly. The entire meal was going to be done at the same time, which is not my strong suit in cooking a meal. So this was exciting! No sooner had I thought that did the smell of smoke filled my nose. I bolted to the brand new toaster oven... AND SAW THE FLARE UP! Smoke was billowing out of the toaster oven. Our smoke detectors here in Havertown are quite sensitive (safety first of course) so I speedily opened the back door AND the skylight (smoke rises after all...) but the fire was still going strong. I didn't want the rest of breakfast to suffer so all scrapie/scrambie burners got turned off immediately. And then it was just time to wait it out. Because I'm sure you're all familiar with the "In the event of food flare-up keep door closed and unplug the power cord" warning on any Black and Decker toaster oven." I had unplugged the cord and was just waiting, watching my toast slowly burn away.
The flare-up however was just getting worse! I'm not ashamed to admit it. I panicked. I rapidly dialed the number to Suburban Hardware (my dads hardware store). Someone answered the phone and it seemed like hours before my dad got on the phone. I hastily asked if he was busy... he said a little, but could clearly tell there was a panic in my voice and asked what was up. I informed him of the flare up and asked for his best advice. Once confirmed that the toaster oven was in fact unplugged his only other suggestion was to take it outside. However, carrying the fire made me nervous I asked what if I just grabbed the burning toast and threw it in the sink and douced it with water? Mr. Hardware said this could be an option, however he was relatively certain the smoke detectors would be all over that one. It looked as if the flame was dying to I let him get back to his work... and continued waiting.
Of course as soon as I hung up the phone the flare up came BACK... and stronger than ever. But I figured it's like a watched pot... and perhaps the best thing would be to focus my energies elsewhere... but still keeping an eye on the flame. So I got my plate together. Luckily the heart of the meal hadn't been compromised by this "food flare-up" and the scrapies and scrambies got away unscathed. I got my drink and began eating at the counter with one eye on the toaster oven. Eventually.... the flame died. That piece of toast sure did suffer. No need to worry everyone -- the house is still in one piece.
And that... has been my eventful morning so far.
Ten Year Night
This is my new favorite song..... It's called Ten Year Night by Lucy Kaplansky. It's soooo pretty.
There is no one else around
The road is quiet, the only sound
Is wind that sounds like cars that sound like breathing
The desert air is hot and dry
Two lanes weaving earth and sky
The stars are all that's keeping time 'til morning
And I turn and look beside me
And you're sleeping like a baby
And you haven't heard a word that I've been saying
And the way you look tonight
Fast asleep in the dashboard light
Well I can't speak
That's how I feel
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
We're ten years older, I know we are
Than the night we met in that downtown bar
You thought I was some kind of star
That's what you saidI felt your skin, I felt the heat
As you pulled me out into the street
And you kissed me there 'til I was weak'
Cause I asked you to
And later on on your kitchen floor
Two flights above the grocery store
I felt things I never felt before, and I still do
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
Going eighty on the highway
We're all rushing somewhere
But the way I feel tonight
It's like I'm already there
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
There is no one else around
The road is quiet, the only sound
Is wind that sounds like cars that sound like breathing
The desert air is hot and dry
Two lanes weaving earth and sky
The stars are all that's keeping time 'til morning
And I turn and look beside me
And you're sleeping like a baby
And you haven't heard a word that I've been saying
And the way you look tonight
Fast asleep in the dashboard light
Well I can't speak
That's how I feel
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
We're ten years older, I know we are
Than the night we met in that downtown bar
You thought I was some kind of star
That's what you saidI felt your skin, I felt the heat
As you pulled me out into the street
And you kissed me there 'til I was weak'
Cause I asked you to
And later on on your kitchen floor
Two flights above the grocery store
I felt things I never felt before, and I still do
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
Going eighty on the highway
We're all rushing somewhere
But the way I feel tonight
It's like I'm already there
Open your eyes and look at me, and look at me
Open your eyes and look at me'
Cause I have and hold this love for you
Before this ten year night is through
I'm telling you
Take it from me
Take it from me
Friday, November 18, 2005
Silly Week
I've had such a strange week. I'm all out of it and stuff and little tiny things are getting on my nerves. I don't know what the deal is. But this morning I nearly had a breakdown because of the following:
- didn't sleep much last night
- woke up all congested
- burnt my breakfast so I was hungry
- nearly ran out of gas on the way to work... and the 'rest stop' on the turnpike is 'out of gas' until further notice. so I had to totally go out of my way to get gas before I ran out (yes... my gas light was even on and had been for a while! I was practically hyperventalating).
- its senior citizens day or something at the Botanical Gardens so I waited in traffic to get in to park my car since thats where I have to park. And then had a bunch of old people yell at me for no reason at all. Not to mention I'm parked like a mile away from work because it was so crowded
- family holiday stresses
But people... its Friday. I should be happy happy happy! And I'm getting there. As the day progresses I'm getting happer about the weekend and saying 'f it' to the crappy morning I had.
Tonight I'm heading to Havertown and then carpooling with D to Annapolis. I won't get there til later tonight... but I will be there tonight. And then go out in Annapolis with Ar and all sorts of other peeps on Saturday night which I'm really excited about! YAY! Then Sunday its back to Havertown for D's picke party. If you don't know what that is... well thats your loss :)
Ok... bring on the weekend and the fun. I'm ready for it after my silly week of being wierd and emotional!
- didn't sleep much last night
- woke up all congested
- burnt my breakfast so I was hungry
- nearly ran out of gas on the way to work... and the 'rest stop' on the turnpike is 'out of gas' until further notice. so I had to totally go out of my way to get gas before I ran out (yes... my gas light was even on and had been for a while! I was practically hyperventalating).
- its senior citizens day or something at the Botanical Gardens so I waited in traffic to get in to park my car since thats where I have to park. And then had a bunch of old people yell at me for no reason at all. Not to mention I'm parked like a mile away from work because it was so crowded
- family holiday stresses
But people... its Friday. I should be happy happy happy! And I'm getting there. As the day progresses I'm getting happer about the weekend and saying 'f it' to the crappy morning I had.
Tonight I'm heading to Havertown and then carpooling with D to Annapolis. I won't get there til later tonight... but I will be there tonight. And then go out in Annapolis with Ar and all sorts of other peeps on Saturday night which I'm really excited about! YAY! Then Sunday its back to Havertown for D's picke party. If you don't know what that is... well thats your loss :)
Ok... bring on the weekend and the fun. I'm ready for it after my silly week of being wierd and emotional!
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Apparently I'm STILL Recovering
So Miss Arleigh turned 21 this weekend! It really was a good time. Friday night we didn't do much of anything... got dinner at On the Border (my fave mexican place) and then headed to bed. Saturday I got to meet up with D and Bizzle for lunch because they were in MD for the weekend too.
And then Saturday night we ventured to DC. Ar finally got me to a club. And it really was fun. At midnight she got her "21" wristband... and started kickin back the drinks. She was totally hard core and wait for jaeger (however you spell it) and jack. She was either doing a shot or sucking down a Jack and Coke. She did good :) Got rightfully trashed... and we headed home around 2. It was funny. Because it was me (the DD), Ar (the wasted birthday girl) and two guys she works with (one of whom is blind). The four of us walking to the car were quite the scene.
I finally got to bed around 6ish Saturday morning... and Ar and I slept ALL DAY Sunday. We went out for dinner/drinks with her boss and other coworkers on Sunday. And yesterday I just chilled. It was the perfect weekend.
And now it's already Tuesday!
This week will be pretty busy too. I'm going out to dinner with my brother tomorrow night and then working a Willie Nelson/Ryan Adams concert Thursday night. And Friday its back to MD.
Tonight on the agenda is the gym and SLEEP!
And then Saturday night we ventured to DC. Ar finally got me to a club. And it really was fun. At midnight she got her "21" wristband... and started kickin back the drinks. She was totally hard core and wait for jaeger (however you spell it) and jack. She was either doing a shot or sucking down a Jack and Coke. She did good :) Got rightfully trashed... and we headed home around 2. It was funny. Because it was me (the DD), Ar (the wasted birthday girl) and two guys she works with (one of whom is blind). The four of us walking to the car were quite the scene.
I finally got to bed around 6ish Saturday morning... and Ar and I slept ALL DAY Sunday. We went out for dinner/drinks with her boss and other coworkers on Sunday. And yesterday I just chilled. It was the perfect weekend.
And now it's already Tuesday!
This week will be pretty busy too. I'm going out to dinner with my brother tomorrow night and then working a Willie Nelson/Ryan Adams concert Thursday night. And Friday its back to MD.
Tonight on the agenda is the gym and SLEEP!
Friday, November 11, 2005
I often question my intelligence
Rewind to last weekend....
I bought shoes. Clarks. I went to DSW with Ar and must have tried on at least 10 pairs of shoes. I finally settled on these black slip on clarks. They were really comfy and seemed practical. I had a $25 gift certificate... so I only ended up paying like 20 bucks for them.
Fast forward a bit to Wednesday night...
I had a pile of boxes in my room that needed to go in the trash (or so I thought). I got a pair of shoes in the mail, and then I had some boxes from stuff I got at my dads store over the weekend. So I was on my way out and was all proud that I grabbed the pile to take it to the dumpster.
Last night...
I was packing for the weekend in MD. Trying to be a better packer than usual, since we'll actually be doing stuff ths weekend I couldn't just pack my standard jeans and Fordham hoodie. I was trying to figure out what shoes to pack and was looking for my new Clarks. And then I realized that I'm an ass. You guessed it... I threw them out. I thought about going out to the dumster to look for them, but figured that would be pointless. It was raining and dark already so even if they were there, I wouldn't be able to see a damn thing. So I just figured I'd hope for a miracle in the morning.
This morning....
I got all my packed stuff loaded in the car.. and then ventured to the dumpster. I could see my pile of stuff underneath another bag or two. So I reached in as far as I could and tried moving the stuff. But the dumpster was too deep. I couldn't reach anything. It was so very frustrating. I think I was hanging in the trash for at least 20 (if not more) minutes. I was even hoping someone would walk by that I could ask for assistance... maybe give me a boost. I considered emptying my laundry basket in my car to turn it over and stand on... but I've done that before and the outcome ins't pretty. So.... I let them go. I said goodbye to my brand new shoes. The only thing I can do is hope that someone will be picking through the trash and find me shoes.... and I'm assuming if they're picking through the trash they could use a pair of comfy shoes.
And that ... is why I question my intelligence.
I bought shoes. Clarks. I went to DSW with Ar and must have tried on at least 10 pairs of shoes. I finally settled on these black slip on clarks. They were really comfy and seemed practical. I had a $25 gift certificate... so I only ended up paying like 20 bucks for them.
Fast forward a bit to Wednesday night...
I had a pile of boxes in my room that needed to go in the trash (or so I thought). I got a pair of shoes in the mail, and then I had some boxes from stuff I got at my dads store over the weekend. So I was on my way out and was all proud that I grabbed the pile to take it to the dumpster.
Last night...
I was packing for the weekend in MD. Trying to be a better packer than usual, since we'll actually be doing stuff ths weekend I couldn't just pack my standard jeans and Fordham hoodie. I was trying to figure out what shoes to pack and was looking for my new Clarks. And then I realized that I'm an ass. You guessed it... I threw them out. I thought about going out to the dumster to look for them, but figured that would be pointless. It was raining and dark already so even if they were there, I wouldn't be able to see a damn thing. So I just figured I'd hope for a miracle in the morning.
This morning....
I got all my packed stuff loaded in the car.. and then ventured to the dumpster. I could see my pile of stuff underneath another bag or two. So I reached in as far as I could and tried moving the stuff. But the dumpster was too deep. I couldn't reach anything. It was so very frustrating. I think I was hanging in the trash for at least 20 (if not more) minutes. I was even hoping someone would walk by that I could ask for assistance... maybe give me a boost. I considered emptying my laundry basket in my car to turn it over and stand on... but I've done that before and the outcome ins't pretty. So.... I let them go. I said goodbye to my brand new shoes. The only thing I can do is hope that someone will be picking through the trash and find me shoes.... and I'm assuming if they're picking through the trash they could use a pair of comfy shoes.
And that ... is why I question my intelligence.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Busy Busy Busy
I've had such a busy week! Tuesday night I worked the Ben Folds concert at Radio City ... it was an amazing concert. So much fun. I got home around midnight. Then last night I met up with Brooke for coffee. I'm officially obsessed with pumkin spice lattes. So f'in good. But it'll be good when they are no more on the menu, because they're all sugar. No good for the diet. Tonight I have another concert for work. This one is a members concert (people who give us $1000 bucks or more get to come to these 'exclusive' events). It's right here at Fordham though, and there is a catered dinner beforehand. So thats a treat. I'm hoping to get home by 10ish so I can pack... because tomorrow I head to MD for Miss Arleighs 21st birthday!!!! So very exciting. It will cetainly be in interesting weekend... but I'm sure it'll be a good time.
Anyway... thats my update for now!
Anyway... thats my update for now!
Monday, November 7, 2005
Monday and Stuff
Weekend was good. Saturday I hung out with Shell, D and Ash. We went and got fitted for our dresses for Shells wedding. Very fun. We laughed a lot and havent hung out just the four of us in a while. It was definately some needed, fun, girly time.
Ar came up Saturday night after work. We didn't really do anything when she arrived. Just watched TV and hung out. Sunday we were bums all morning and then finally got our asses in gear to go for a little (and I stress little) ride. I even rode her bike! With clippies and everything. I was petrified, but once I got used to my feet being totally attached to the bike it wasn't so bad.
Last night my mom made dinner and then we watched some of the Eagles game.
Tonight Im working the Ben Folds concert at Radio City. Re and I are going -- should be fun!
Ar came up Saturday night after work. We didn't really do anything when she arrived. Just watched TV and hung out. Sunday we were bums all morning and then finally got our asses in gear to go for a little (and I stress little) ride. I even rode her bike! With clippies and everything. I was petrified, but once I got used to my feet being totally attached to the bike it wasn't so bad.
Last night my mom made dinner and then we watched some of the Eagles game.
Tonight Im working the Ben Folds concert at Radio City. Re and I are going -- should be fun!
Friday, November 4, 2005
Bring on the Weekend
It's 4pm on Friday. And I'm so very ready for the weekend. Tonight I'm going into the city for some Global Outrach alum thing. I was a bit worried about it at first -- but I found out someone else I know is going so it should be a good time. If not at least I'll get a good meal.
After that I'm most likely going to head straight to H-town. Tomorrow the only major things on my agenda are to get my eye brows waxed, hit up the gym, and get my dress for Shell's wedding.
Hopefully Ar will be coming to H-town Saturday night after work, and we might go ride on Sunday. Which would be amazing!
After that I'm most likely going to head straight to H-town. Tomorrow the only major things on my agenda are to get my eye brows waxed, hit up the gym, and get my dress for Shell's wedding.
Hopefully Ar will be coming to H-town Saturday night after work, and we might go ride on Sunday. Which would be amazing!
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
I Feel So Loved....
Because I haven't posted in a while... and people miss me!!!
Not too much has been going on. I've been reletively busy at work which is a welcomed change. And that's about it.
Oh -- I did make meatloaf (ok - turkey loaf) the other night for dinner. It was my first meatloaf attempt... and it came out WONDERFULLY! I was very proud of my loaf. I made two little ones instead of one big one ... so I could freeze the leftover loaf. That was the most excitement in my life this week.
And I'm getting sick. But I'm ignoring that... and pretending like I'm not :)
Ok... back to work I go!
Not too much has been going on. I've been reletively busy at work which is a welcomed change. And that's about it.
Oh -- I did make meatloaf (ok - turkey loaf) the other night for dinner. It was my first meatloaf attempt... and it came out WONDERFULLY! I was very proud of my loaf. I made two little ones instead of one big one ... so I could freeze the leftover loaf. That was the most excitement in my life this week.
And I'm getting sick. But I'm ignoring that... and pretending like I'm not :)
Ok... back to work I go!
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