The weekend started out just fine. I joined E and a friend for lunch. It was fun to catch up after the holidays while laughing and reminiscing about the 80s music playing in the restaurant. After going our separate ways for some shopping, E and I met up at home to get dressed up and head over to the Magic Castle to see our friend Lincoln, a very talented magician.
I got to partake in the yummy food and laughter that is guaranteed at party hosted by Jenn. Fellow blogger buddy Nanette and I have both answered the question, "So, how to you know Jenn?" asked by various friends and family members of hers several times now. It's starting to feel a little less weird to say, "Our blogs." I think everyone realizes we aren't crazy and that you can actually make some good friends through the internet.
Later that afternoon, things started going downhill and I started feeling quite ill. I took a long nap and then ventured out for a couple of art shows. We wrapped up the night by meeting up with some very drunk friends celebrating a birthday at a bowling alley. We watched them finish their game and had a very late dinner. It nearly did me in.
I felt even worse today and spent the majority of the day in bed and sleeping. It seems to have helped some. I don't feel great, but I feel a little bit better. I'd already taken a vacation day for tomorrow, so at least I can sleep in some on Monday too if I need to.
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1/07/2008
Fry All You Can...For $5!
One of the many holiday parties we attended this past December was a "fry-b-que" hosted by our good friends at machine project in Echo Park. I've been invited to fry parties before, but never attended. It seemed like something fun and different to do, so we got some bananas and Oreo cookies and went for it. Oh, and we'd just made some of justJenn's famous bacon wrapped little smokies* for another party, so we brought a few of those along to throw into the fat.
The set up involved several fryers. There was one for meat, another for vegan items, yet another for sweets, and a fourth one that was dubbed "anything goes." You could have stuff cooked up battered or not. We dipped it all and took a few tastes. That's all you need before feeling quite ill. There was also a table of community food that you could sample. It was recommended to me that the Star Crunch battered and fried was quite delicious, so I gave it a try. It was great, again for the first couple of bites. I don't know if the county fair is on to this one yet.
Others experimented with all kinds of things from pizza to Pop Tarts to rabbit meat. It was an experience and not one I need to repeat anytime soon. One woman kind of summed it up when she walked into the joint and exclaimed, "It smells like ass in here!" Our clothes reeked afterwards and reminded me of my days as a student cook in college. Nasty.
*We ended up making justJenn's weenies for THREE separate parties. I think there may be a few in the fridge still. I am officially sick of bacon, at least for the time being. E can't seem to understand.
**Update: Just a day after my post, Boing Boing tv posted their experience at the fry-b-que. Too bad we missed Xeni frying up cell phones. Yum!
The set up involved several fryers. There was one for meat, another for vegan items, yet another for sweets, and a fourth one that was dubbed "anything goes." You could have stuff cooked up battered or not. We dipped it all and took a few tastes. That's all you need before feeling quite ill. There was also a table of community food that you could sample. It was recommended to me that the Star Crunch battered and fried was quite delicious, so I gave it a try. It was great, again for the first couple of bites. I don't know if the county fair is on to this one yet.
Others experimented with all kinds of things from pizza to Pop Tarts to rabbit meat. It was an experience and not one I need to repeat anytime soon. One woman kind of summed it up when she walked into the joint and exclaimed, "It smells like ass in here!" Our clothes reeked afterwards and reminded me of my days as a student cook in college. Nasty.
*We ended up making justJenn's weenies for THREE separate parties. I think there may be a few in the fridge still. I am officially sick of bacon, at least for the time being. E can't seem to understand.
**Update: Just a day after my post, Boing Boing tv posted their experience at the fry-b-que. Too bad we missed Xeni frying up cell phones. Yum!
6/28/2007
2/26/2007
By The Numbers
We cleaned, they came and watched The Oscars®, I'm still sick.
# of pounds of E's famous meatballs that were consumed: 6
# of minutes prior to guests arriving that I jumped into the shower: 30
# of guests that squeezed into our tiny house: 47
# of video screens playing the awards show (including the bathroom): 7
# of photos of the festivities that I took: 0
# of Burger Bites I have left over, just for me: 5
# of cool, new tote bags I received: 1 (Thanks, Kenny!)
Oh, and most importantly:
# of years E and I have been married, as of today: 12
# of pounds of E's famous meatballs that were consumed: 6
# of minutes prior to guests arriving that I jumped into the shower: 30
# of guests that squeezed into our tiny house: 47
# of video screens playing the awards show (including the bathroom): 7
# of photos of the festivities that I took: 0
# of Burger Bites I have left over, just for me: 5
# of cool, new tote bags I received: 1 (Thanks, Kenny!)
Oh, and most importantly:
# of years E and I have been married, as of today: 12
1/01/2007
Happy 2007
I'm working on a Review-Of-2006 post, but I haven't finished. We ended the year with some fun activities. We went to Slava's Snowshow, a fun and surreal show. It was serious, amusing, and downright bizarre at times. There was also some great audience participation.
On New Year's Eve, we went to the closing night show of Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands. It's an incredible interpretation of the film performed through dance without dialogue. It was quite different from the movie, in many ways, but that didn't bother me. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
After the theater, we went to a party to ring in '07 with friends. And rum.
I hope 2007 is a great year for everyone!
On New Year's Eve, we went to the closing night show of Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands. It's an incredible interpretation of the film performed through dance without dialogue. It was quite different from the movie, in many ways, but that didn't bother me. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
After the theater, we went to a party to ring in '07 with friends. And rum.
I hope 2007 is a great year for everyone!
12/25/2006
The Night Before Christmas
We practiced some of our Christmas Eve traditions yesterday. No trip to Solvang, but that was a choice. I had to work on Saturday, which made the weekend a bit shorter. I spent the afternoon making cookies and then we had dinner at an Asian buffet. We took the cookies, as well as some cocktail weenies, over to our neighbors' annual gathering. There was lots of food, lots of alchohol, and much laughter. Their Christmas Eve party centers around one of the strangest, yet most fun, holiday traditions we have...The Magical Christmas Caroling Truck.
Imagine a semi truck, completely decked out with Christmas lights, booming holiday songs. There are people on the truck singing and others walking with the caravan. There's a group of girls who dance behind and Santa Claus himself follows in a train. It just wouldn't feel like Christmas without it. My neighbor, Erik, took some video this year, so check it out. It really is pretty cool to have this come around every December 24th.
Imagine a semi truck, completely decked out with Christmas lights, booming holiday songs. There are people on the truck singing and others walking with the caravan. There's a group of girls who dance behind and Santa Claus himself follows in a train. It just wouldn't feel like Christmas without it. My neighbor, Erik, took some video this year, so check it out. It really is pretty cool to have this come around every December 24th.
I hope Santa was good to you this year!
3/07/2006
The Results Are In
Apparently, our Oscar Party was a success. For several years now, Eric and I have had a party for the Academy Awards. It started rather small and grew to an astounding 70-ish people a couple of years ago. Luckily the weather held out and we were able to expand into the back yard with a screen and fire pit. (Our house is very small). Last year, the award show fell on the same weekend as our 10th anniversary. Since we eloped back in '95 and never had a reception, we decided to combine the two events and really did it up for about 100 people at a local restaurant.
Back to the house this year and a much smaller crowd, which was fine with me. We ended up with about 25 guests total, I believe. I'm exhausted as I slept very little in order to get the house ready. I didn't see much of the show (I heard it was kind of boring anyway) and my plans to catch on Tivo didn't work as the machine was turned off...see what happens when you clean. Grrr! I did eat and drink too much, but that is indeed part of the fun.
Some reviews I received via email:
Back to the house this year and a much smaller crowd, which was fine with me. We ended up with about 25 guests total, I believe. I'm exhausted as I slept very little in order to get the house ready. I didn't see much of the show (I heard it was kind of boring anyway) and my plans to catch on Tivo didn't work as the machine was turned off...see what happens when you clean. Grrr! I did eat and drink too much, but that is indeed part of the fun.
Some reviews I received via email:
- "Thanks for hosting the Oscar Party again this year. [We] had a great time."
- "Thanks for the good time at your annual party. My friend and I had a good time."
- "I'm SO GLAD I was able to make it after all! Some traditions simply must not die!! Thanks for another lovely, yummy evening!!!!!!!!!!!"
Our last guest left at 4am, but that was mostly because we decided to rewatch Part 1 of the season finale of Battlestar Galactica with him. I'm looking forward to and am nervous about Part 2 this Friday. It's supposed to be a total mind-frack.
12/03/2005
Soccer Moms We Aren't
My buddy Ren invited me to go to a party with another friend of ours tonight. It was a demonstration type parties where everyone can buy something at the end of the evening. This one involved food, so we got to taste a variety of different soups, dips, sauces, and desserts. It was pretty fun, especially with a couple of glasses of wine.
As the festivities progressed, there was this odd feeling I started having (no, not from the wine...that's a good feeling!). I shared some glances with Ren and Ms. S, knowing they were experiencing some of the same thoughts. This happened more frequently after a couple of guests arrived late.
Most of the women at the get-together seemed to be in their mid-30's to early-40's, near as we could tell. The event location was in a fairly new development 20-some miles north of L.A., where the houses on every precious street are one of three models. The competition with the Christmas lights has clearly begun, but that is another topic.
Anyway, I think in many ways, the three of us city girls lead quite different lives than most of the women we met. I'm not saying we're better and I'm not judging, but I'm just observing. For one thing, we all have full-time jobs. We're married or engaged, but none of us have children. Two out of the three of us enjoy and have a talent for cooking.
There was something "Stepford" about a few of the other women and their practically identical houses, their inability to cook a meal for their children, and their involvement with The Girl Scouts. Everyone was very nice and a few were quite funny. It was fun to share some laughs, but I am still struck by how different are the lives we lead.
I almost felt like a kid at a party my Mom was hosting. I can't put my finger on it, but I'm wondering if the other women are more mature and if we are childish. Or are they "older" for their age and are we are "younger?" I don't know and I guess it doesn't really matter. I just found it interesting.
As the festivities progressed, there was this odd feeling I started having (no, not from the wine...that's a good feeling!). I shared some glances with Ren and Ms. S, knowing they were experiencing some of the same thoughts. This happened more frequently after a couple of guests arrived late.
Most of the women at the get-together seemed to be in their mid-30's to early-40's, near as we could tell. The event location was in a fairly new development 20-some miles north of L.A., where the houses on every precious street are one of three models. The competition with the Christmas lights has clearly begun, but that is another topic.
Anyway, I think in many ways, the three of us city girls lead quite different lives than most of the women we met. I'm not saying we're better and I'm not judging, but I'm just observing. For one thing, we all have full-time jobs. We're married or engaged, but none of us have children. Two out of the three of us enjoy and have a talent for cooking.
There was something "Stepford" about a few of the other women and their practically identical houses, their inability to cook a meal for their children, and their involvement with The Girl Scouts. Everyone was very nice and a few were quite funny. It was fun to share some laughs, but I am still struck by how different are the lives we lead.
I almost felt like a kid at a party my Mom was hosting. I can't put my finger on it, but I'm wondering if the other women are more mature and if we are childish. Or are they "older" for their age and are we are "younger?" I don't know and I guess it doesn't really matter. I just found it interesting.
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