What-Evs.

So today for my weekly "cooked" meal, I made spaghetti and bread crumbs. (The name of the dish was something different and sounded yummier but I can't remember what it was called.) Again, I got the recipe from Giada Dilorentis and her 'Everyday Italian' show on the Food Network. It was quite tasty, but I think I'll add some type of meat next time. I also made garlic bread- mmmm!

I cannot stand Jason Castro, (aka "Dreads") from American Idol. Eghhhhh- WHY is he still in the top FOUR!?!?

I'm scheduled to work next Sunday (even though it's out of my availability as far as scheduling goes,) because it's Mother's Day and basically EVERYONE is forced to work that day. Ohhhhh goody. I CAN'T wait. Ehhhhg! So annoying.

I just got "summoned" for a week of jury duty in Hollywood. WTF?!?!? Whatever.

Bake-a-Licious

I've decided that I want to try and cook at least one new dish each week. It's so easy to get into the habit of making fast and easy things like chicken sandwiches and taquitos, (just stick them in the microwave and press "start!") that you forget to actually try and "cook." Soooo today I tried a recipe that I saw on 'Every Day Italian' this afternoon, parmesan fish sticks. It was my first attempt at cooking fresh fish. (Or fish of any kind, for that matter!) They turned out really good and are quite healthy too! Basically, they're baked salmon fish sticks. And picky-eater Chris gave them 5 out of 5 stars. Woot! You all should try them.

I Want an Owl

One of the beautiful perks of working at Starbucks, (besides the free drinks,) is the free box of tea (or bag of coffee) that I get every single week. With the warmer spring and summer months approaching I'm becoming increasingly obsessed with iced tea. Currently, I always make sure that I have a pitcher of passion iced tea ready for my drinking. And of course, I'm drinking a glass right now.

I really love the show Ace of Cakes on Food Network. It's a new favorite. The cakes that they make at Charm City Cakes are amazing. And of course, I always enjoy Hell's Kitchen.

Ahhhh, it's Friday.

Kindness Counts

Today at the Elephant Bar while I was working, the hostess came up to me and handed me a pretty little envelope with flowers on it that was addressed to me in curvy handwriting. She said, "an old lady came by the restaurant earlier this morning before you got here and wanted me to give you this. She said that you waited on her a few days ago and she forgot to leave you a tip." I opened the envelope and inside was a little note on pretty stationary where she had written, "Server Allison, thank you for the fine service on Tuesday. Sorry I forgot to leave a tip ... 80 years takes it's toll. (signed) Jeanette." Inside was $5

I just thought that was the sweetest thing. Her kindness totally made my afternoon. I might just have to send her a thank you note.

Did you say Perimenopause? WHAT?

So, today was a really good day. Seriously. I woke up, (after sleeping in of course), and then Chris and I headed to Barnes'N'Noble (like we do every Saturday so that he can study for like 3-4 hours,) and I finished reading 'Eclipse.' Omg loved it!!! I cannot believe that I have to wait THREE and a HALF MONTHS before being able to read the fourth book. Gahhhh!!! I want it. Now.

After Barnes'N'Noble we went to Best Buy where Chris bought the dvd 'I Am Legend' (haven't seen it yet,) and then we headed to the Elephant Bar for dinner. Mmmm garlic bread, philly cheese steak sandwich, garlic mashed potatoes, and creme brulee! YUM. THEN we went to Target to buy exciting things like underwear, socks, and Estroven. (Yes, we'll get to that later.) THEN we went to the new Pet Smart and bought Toasty a new scratching post, food, "cat grass," a catnip toy, and a new food bowl mat.
OH and did I mention that not only did they just build a Starbucks inside the Target right by our apartment, they're building ANOTHER Starbucks outside in the parking lot!!! We went from having ZERO to TWO Starbucks. Woah. Just woah.

So about the Estroven. It's medication to reduce menopausal symptoms. Yes, I said menopause. See, for the past several months I've been experiencing things like mood swings, depression, irritability, etc., so I decided to try and play House and figure out what was/is going on. After doing lots of research online, I came to the conclusion that there's a very good chance that I'm ... errr ... "hormonaly imbalanced.' Of the 20 symptoms listed to be associated with hormonal imbalance, I have/am experiencing:
- Night sweats (I wake up nearly every night DRENCHED in sweat.)
- Occasional rapid heart beat
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Loss of libido
- Anxiety
- Breast tenderness
- Depression
- Dizziness
- PMS like a mo fo! Ack!!!
So yes, I'm hoping this will help. Ugh and I'm not even in my thirties yet. :::sigh:::

Mmmm.

Sooooo glad that it's the weekend! So. Glad. It was a very long week, and I even had a stupid meeting at 8am this morning at the Elephant Bar, but now I'm a free woman! (Well ... at least until Monday morning at 5am when I'm back to work at Starbucks ... )

Today was lovely, (AFTER the meeting was over, that is.) I sat inside Barnes'N'Noble for 5 hours (AGAIN) and got over half way through the book 'Eclipse.' I will be finished with the book this week and then I will have to wait until AUGUST 2ND for the next one to come out. :::sigh:::

Chris bought me 40 Cadbury Cream Eggs the other day. F-O-R-T-Y. Now "that's" love. :P