Through The Glass
Its been more than a few days since I last showed myself here and there is so much to share!
Last weekend the lovely, beautiful miss tatertotpixie came to visit me in Wyoming, and although there was so much we didn't get to do, even having a somewhat lazy weekend was long overdue. I'm still in shock and disbelief that she even came to visit. What an amazing woman. Truly one of a kind.
Work has been routine, neither boring nor erratic. Just.....work. The jury is still out on whether or not that is a good thing. Its still the easiest job I have ever had.
Today I had an experience that put into perspective how I am growing old. A few years ago, I wouldn't have even been in this situation, let alone recognized its importance. I got into town from work and wanted to eat, but didn't want to cook. So I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant and was first greeted by an EMPTY dining room. Now, I must confess that I am a regular here, so much so that the host/waiter, which I am ashamed to admit I do not know his name, lets me seat myself and he immediately reappears with my usual drinks. So, now I'm sitting there, an ICE cold Corona with lemon (not lime) and iced tea. I don't need a menu because I know what they serve, and even when I ask for something not on the menu, they still oblige. I order from memory, and a soon rewarded with my favorite. And after eating, I pay and leave. and upon stepping out the front door, I look back and notice that I was sitting right in front of the main window right next to the front door.
Alone.
Ive NEVER enjoyed eating out alone. NEVER. But today It was great. I was the only customer there, and I was unaccompanied by anyone. I know that sitting in front of the window there i must have looked sad and lonely. And yet, even knowing that, I don't care. I used to look at the guy sitting there all alone, and he always looked so old to me.
Is that how I looked. From the outside looking in.
Its amazing how the world can look different from the other side of a simple window.
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On another note, I cooked tonight at work, and It was by far one of my most memorable meals. I LOVE cooking for other people, and I am granted the chance to do so at work a few times a week. Tonight we had rib eye steaks, season potatoes and grilled corn on the cob.
For those of you carnivores who haven't had my steaks, let me describe this masterpiece. I sliver fresh garlic and insert it along the marble lines in the meat, then crust with coarse sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Brush with olive oil and let sit for a few hours. This grilled over an open flame, on a low temp for 7 mins or so on each side is AMAZING. The potatoes were an improvised effort, but a success nonetheless. I cubed yellow potatoes and cooked in a covered skillet with the leftover chopped garlic, red onion, butter, salt, pepper, and this seasoning we found in the cupboard that was sun dried tomato and garlic pepper. WOW. absolutely fantastic.
Now, if you will excuse me, I need a nap.
Last weekend the lovely, beautiful miss tatertotpixie came to visit me in Wyoming, and although there was so much we didn't get to do, even having a somewhat lazy weekend was long overdue. I'm still in shock and disbelief that she even came to visit. What an amazing woman. Truly one of a kind.
Work has been routine, neither boring nor erratic. Just.....work. The jury is still out on whether or not that is a good thing. Its still the easiest job I have ever had.
Today I had an experience that put into perspective how I am growing old. A few years ago, I wouldn't have even been in this situation, let alone recognized its importance. I got into town from work and wanted to eat, but didn't want to cook. So I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant and was first greeted by an EMPTY dining room. Now, I must confess that I am a regular here, so much so that the host/waiter, which I am ashamed to admit I do not know his name, lets me seat myself and he immediately reappears with my usual drinks. So, now I'm sitting there, an ICE cold Corona with lemon (not lime) and iced tea. I don't need a menu because I know what they serve, and even when I ask for something not on the menu, they still oblige. I order from memory, and a soon rewarded with my favorite. And after eating, I pay and leave. and upon stepping out the front door, I look back and notice that I was sitting right in front of the main window right next to the front door.
Alone.
Ive NEVER enjoyed eating out alone. NEVER. But today It was great. I was the only customer there, and I was unaccompanied by anyone. I know that sitting in front of the window there i must have looked sad and lonely. And yet, even knowing that, I don't care. I used to look at the guy sitting there all alone, and he always looked so old to me.
Is that how I looked. From the outside looking in.
Its amazing how the world can look different from the other side of a simple window.
----
On another note, I cooked tonight at work, and It was by far one of my most memorable meals. I LOVE cooking for other people, and I am granted the chance to do so at work a few times a week. Tonight we had rib eye steaks, season potatoes and grilled corn on the cob.
For those of you carnivores who haven't had my steaks, let me describe this masterpiece. I sliver fresh garlic and insert it along the marble lines in the meat, then crust with coarse sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Brush with olive oil and let sit for a few hours. This grilled over an open flame, on a low temp for 7 mins or so on each side is AMAZING. The potatoes were an improvised effort, but a success nonetheless. I cubed yellow potatoes and cooked in a covered skillet with the leftover chopped garlic, red onion, butter, salt, pepper, and this seasoning we found in the cupboard that was sun dried tomato and garlic pepper. WOW. absolutely fantastic.
Now, if you will excuse me, I need a nap.