It's the perfect time of day, To throw all your cares away.
Everyone has posted about their respective Weekends of WIN! So I shall pipe up, too!
As a girl who's awfully fond of her nibbles, I consider this weekend a success if only for the FOOD! The Burlesque show last night was.... special. As in, 80% bad dancing, major technical difficulties (sound check, anyone?), and the World's Most Obnoxious Drunk Bitches sitting next to us. It seemed as though our evening was totally ruined, but after Gretchen and Eric came to hang out afterwards and we dissected and laughed about the show, it ended up being a fun time. I even apologized to Shawn (whom I had asked to buy the tickets and everything) for the evening when we went to bed, and he said that he actually enjoyed the evening after all, just not in the ways we'd expected. So, we'd like to see a good burlesque show, and I've heard the Atomic Bombshells are good.
BUT, as I was saying about the food. Last night for dinner, I had hand-made pumpkin ravioli (from the West Seattle's farmer's market) served with a very simple, delicate sauce of melted butter, ground sage, oregano, and fresh rosemary clipped from my little tiny bush out front. Also on the menu was a spinach and satsuma salad with raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, garlic bread made in my favorite Spanish way, and a fruity red wine. Oh, the delishusness!
And then for tonight's Holiday Party & Gift Exchange at Miss Jennicole's, we had her home-made, family-recipe lasagna, sochinbi's lovely salad with mixed greens, freshly shaved parmesan, pomegranate seeds, and a pomegrante/blueberry sauce. Roasted garlic and fresh bread brought by rebel_ebeth were the appetizers, and both red and white wines were served. Because we hadn't destroyed Jenni's kitchen fully, we had dessert, with shortbread cookies made by marymaria05 and an orange ribbon cheesecake provided by Yours Truly (OMG, moar cheez!). Nom nom hom.
Does it not look just like the magazine pictures!?
So many good and tasty times were had!!! I ♥ all of my friends, their ability to cook the hell out of dinner, their great personalities who make the most simple events the best times, and for putting up with me and my vulgar conversation, haha.
Also, can I just say, I love how much I enjoy looking forward to the next time I see Shawn? Every time is better than the last, and I'm ridiculously happy. He makes me ridiculously happy.
yoinked from Alyssa's myspace bulletin post (I just don't post there)
1) Where did you begin 2007?
in my apartment with Gretchen and Eric, after having desserts at Campagne and twisting my ankle on the way home.
2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Still single, and planning a lovely feast for one.
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
the school of Life
4) How did you earn your money?
Workin' the.... oh. At McKinstry still.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
No, yay!
6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
Yes, but only because I called them about the hit-and-run
7) Where did you go on holiday?
Las Vegas, Wenatchee, and upcoming to Oregon City
8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Nothing, actually. At least, nothing all at once. My computer/digital camera came close though, nearly $900.
9) Do you know anybody who got married?
Who didn't I know that got married or engaged?? David Hisey, Cate Remsen, Heidi Visser all got married, Ryan austindesigns, Christina & Zach frogger414 & misterkickass, and of course, Mary & Phil marymaria05 & philedry all got engaged! Congrats to all!
10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
a friend of my parent's, but that's it
12) Did you move anywhere?
moved apartments after my old one sold out to condos :(
14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity, a Seattle Symphony or two, a burlesque show, and probably a few others I can't remember.
15) Are you registered to vote?
Yes, but I actually didn't vote this year.
16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
I don't really watch reality TV
17) Where do you live now?
in my 2nd apartment, down the street from my first
18) Describe your birthday?
Cancelling plans for Chopstix due to snow. :( This year will be an EXTRAVAGANZA!
19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
date one of my mechanics, but I'm so glad I did!
20) What has been your favorite moment?
any time spent with friends, or the new puppies, or
21) What's something you learned about yourself?
that I can't manage my money worth shite. Also, that I own almost 300 books. And that life is pretty darn good.
22) Any new additions to your family?
the puppies!!!
23.) What was your best month?
Oh dear, I don't know. They were all awesome in their own ways.
24.) What music will you remember 2007 by?
Somethin' Stupid by DeVotchka, as it was my favorite one to aerial dance to :)
25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Gretchen is always good for this! But really, it's always fun with friends!
26) Made new friends?
oh, good lord, YES!
27) Best new friends?
All of my Seattle LJ friends - Mike, Wesa, Jessica, Mardi, Sean, Gillian, Ginger, Charly, et al. The list is pretty much endless, haha.
28) Favorite Night Out?
The night at The Bus Stop/Frankenboot was so much fun, and I loved being out clubbing with Shawn! We got the most hysterical pictures taken at the photo booth, heehee.
AND THE AWARDS GO TO....
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Gretchen
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend)
Alyssa
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND?
of all my new friends, I'm probably closest to gonzo_md. I swear, I didn't make any friends that DIDN'T have LJ!
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
Las Vegas
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
my finances this month sucked like whoa.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
New Year's was fun, Valentine's was lonely, 4th of July was fun, Halloween was a great (if somewhat stressful) party, Thanksgiving was, well, family. Probably New Year's.
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007
"Bubbly" - Colbie Callait (sp)
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
Enchanted!
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
my friend TeeVee
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
being with Shawn :)
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
a Renaissance Princess/ sexy Kitchen Witch
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
Tilth, hands down!
14) KISS OF THE YEAR?
my first kiss with Shawn
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
getting a new computer and a digital camera, even though it cost me an arm and a leg.
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
begin volunteering at MOHAI, read another 50 books
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
flirting - I'm probably not as cute as I think I am
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
The Office!
19) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Gretchen
20) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
moving apartments when I really didn't want to
21) BIGGEST DUMBASS AWARD?
the guy who hit my car and is being a jerky dumbass about it
22) NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?
Lose 20 lbs. Manage money. Read.
As a girl who's awfully fond of her nibbles, I consider this weekend a success if only for the FOOD! The Burlesque show last night was.... special. As in, 80% bad dancing, major technical difficulties (sound check, anyone?), and the World's Most Obnoxious Drunk Bitches sitting next to us. It seemed as though our evening was totally ruined, but after Gretchen and Eric came to hang out afterwards and we dissected and laughed about the show, it ended up being a fun time. I even apologized to Shawn (whom I had asked to buy the tickets and everything) for the evening when we went to bed, and he said that he actually enjoyed the evening after all, just not in the ways we'd expected. So, we'd like to see a good burlesque show, and I've heard the Atomic Bombshells are good.
BUT, as I was saying about the food. Last night for dinner, I had hand-made pumpkin ravioli (from the West Seattle's farmer's market) served with a very simple, delicate sauce of melted butter, ground sage, oregano, and fresh rosemary clipped from my little tiny bush out front. Also on the menu was a spinach and satsuma salad with raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, garlic bread made in my favorite Spanish way, and a fruity red wine. Oh, the delishusness!
And then for tonight's Holiday Party & Gift Exchange at Miss Jennicole's, we had her home-made, family-recipe lasagna, sochinbi's lovely salad with mixed greens, freshly shaved parmesan, pomegranate seeds, and a pomegrante/blueberry sauce. Roasted garlic and fresh bread brought by rebel_ebeth were the appetizers, and both red and white wines were served. Because we hadn't destroyed Jenni's kitchen fully, we had dessert, with shortbread cookies made by marymaria05 and an orange ribbon cheesecake provided by Yours Truly (OMG, moar cheez!). Nom nom hom.
Does it not look just like the magazine pictures!?
So many good and tasty times were had!!! I ♥ all of my friends, their ability to cook the hell out of dinner, their great personalities who make the most simple events the best times, and for putting up with me and my vulgar conversation, haha.
Also, can I just say, I love how much I enjoy looking forward to the next time I see Shawn? Every time is better than the last, and I'm ridiculously happy. He makes me ridiculously happy.
yoinked from Alyssa's myspace bulletin post (I just don't post there)
1) Where did you begin 2007?
in my apartment with Gretchen and Eric, after having desserts at Campagne and twisting my ankle on the way home.
2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Still single, and planning a lovely feast for one.
3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
the school of Life
4) How did you earn your money?
Workin' the.... oh. At McKinstry still.
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
No, yay!
6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
Yes, but only because I called them about the hit-and-run
7) Where did you go on holiday?
Las Vegas, Wenatchee, and upcoming to Oregon City
8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Nothing, actually. At least, nothing all at once. My computer/digital camera came close though, nearly $900.
9) Do you know anybody who got married?
Who didn't I know that got married or engaged?? David Hisey, Cate Remsen, Heidi Visser all got married, Ryan austindesigns, Christina & Zach frogger414 & misterkickass, and of course, Mary & Phil marymaria05 & philedry all got engaged! Congrats to all!
10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
a friend of my parent's, but that's it
12) Did you move anywhere?
moved apartments after my old one sold out to condos :(
14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity, a Seattle Symphony or two, a burlesque show, and probably a few others I can't remember.
15) Are you registered to vote?
Yes, but I actually didn't vote this year.
16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
I don't really watch reality TV
17) Where do you live now?
in my 2nd apartment, down the street from my first
18) Describe your birthday?
Cancelling plans for Chopstix due to snow. :( This year will be an EXTRAVAGANZA!
19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
date one of my mechanics, but I'm so glad I did!
20) What has been your favorite moment?
any time spent with friends, or the new puppies, or
21) What's something you learned about yourself?
that I can't manage my money worth shite. Also, that I own almost 300 books. And that life is pretty darn good.
22) Any new additions to your family?
the puppies!!!
23.) What was your best month?
Oh dear, I don't know. They were all awesome in their own ways.
24.) What music will you remember 2007 by?
Somethin' Stupid by DeVotchka, as it was my favorite one to aerial dance to :)
25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Gretchen is always good for this! But really, it's always fun with friends!
26) Made new friends?
oh, good lord, YES!
27) Best new friends?
All of my Seattle LJ friends - Mike, Wesa, Jessica, Mardi, Sean, Gillian, Ginger, Charly, et al. The list is pretty much endless, haha.
28) Favorite Night Out?
The night at The Bus Stop/Frankenboot was so much fun, and I loved being out clubbing with Shawn! We got the most hysterical pictures taken at the photo booth, heehee.
AND THE AWARDS GO TO....
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Gretchen
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend)
Alyssa
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND?
of all my new friends, I'm probably closest to gonzo_md. I swear, I didn't make any friends that DIDN'T have LJ!
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
Las Vegas
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
my finances this month sucked like whoa.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
New Year's was fun, Valentine's was lonely, 4th of July was fun, Halloween was a great (if somewhat stressful) party, Thanksgiving was, well, family. Probably New Year's.
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007
"Bubbly" - Colbie Callait (sp)
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
Enchanted!
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
my friend TeeVee
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
being with Shawn :)
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
a Renaissance Princess/ sexy Kitchen Witch
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
Tilth, hands down!
14) KISS OF THE YEAR?
my first kiss with Shawn
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
getting a new computer and a digital camera, even though it cost me an arm and a leg.
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
begin volunteering at MOHAI, read another 50 books
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
flirting - I'm probably not as cute as I think I am
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
The Office!
19) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Gretchen
20) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
moving apartments when I really didn't want to
21) BIGGEST DUMBASS AWARD?
the guy who hit my car and is being a jerky dumbass about it
22) NEW YEAR RESOLUTION?
Lose 20 lbs. Manage money. Read.