Friday, September 08, 2006
Yay for Jai
That Jai Rodriguez-Brian McKnight duet was so awesome. Soooooo good. It's the only one I've really cared about so far. Sooooooo good.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
More Random Thoughts
US Weekly, Sept. 18 issue, p. 24. Check out Jamie Lynn's facial expression. It's hilarious.
Random Thoughts
... as I work from home tonight:
1. Yay! Design Star got renewed for a second season!
2. I am worried for Justice because it is in such a competitive timeslot (Lost, Criminal Minds, Biggest Loser [I think]). I really like the show, but it has gotten mixed reviews. It's so entertaining to watch and I love that they tell you the truth at the end. I can't wait until they get someone guilty off.
3. Jessica Simpson has made the US Weekly cover 2 weeks in a row now. From "A New Love for Jess" to the Sept. 18 cover of "DUMPED!" Hmm.
4. I am glad I have something mindless like Celebrity Duets to play while I am working.
5. The problem with an evolving organizational style/method of your own is that, since it takes time to figure out exactly how to do it right, everything is a mess as you are in the process of figuring it out.
6. Today I got a salad for lunch. The guy heard "feta" when I said "cheddar" but that is ok because I like feta. I was starving, yet about 2/3 through the salad, I couldn't go any further. Those salad bowls are packed full. Unlike when I go to the pay per ingredient places...
7. I loved Kayne's dress on Project Runway. Maybe it showed up better on TV. Maybe I just don't understand couture. But I loved Kayne's dress. I will admit that, as much as I like Michael, his dress was just okay. It was nice when they tucked those "flaps" in. Laura's definitely looked better in Paris. I was just glad to see Vincent finally leave, so the people I liked were saved. Uli's was good, but while I think she's good, I'm never overly excited about most of the designs. I hated Jeffrey's dress at first, but I think after seeing it a few more times, it is growing on me. I still like Kayne's better though...
8. I started listening to podcasts while working. It's actually kind of nice having Tim Gunn streaming in my ears while doing work. Does anyone have any recommendations for free podcasts that I don't need iTunes or anything special to listen?
9. I wish I went to the premiere of the View so I could win a free cruise.
10. Yay for Threshold reruns on Sci-Fi! I miss that show. :(
1. Yay! Design Star got renewed for a second season!
2. I am worried for Justice because it is in such a competitive timeslot (Lost, Criminal Minds, Biggest Loser [I think]). I really like the show, but it has gotten mixed reviews. It's so entertaining to watch and I love that they tell you the truth at the end. I can't wait until they get someone guilty off.
3. Jessica Simpson has made the US Weekly cover 2 weeks in a row now. From "A New Love for Jess" to the Sept. 18 cover of "DUMPED!" Hmm.
4. I am glad I have something mindless like Celebrity Duets to play while I am working.
5. The problem with an evolving organizational style/method of your own is that, since it takes time to figure out exactly how to do it right, everything is a mess as you are in the process of figuring it out.
6. Today I got a salad for lunch. The guy heard "feta" when I said "cheddar" but that is ok because I like feta. I was starving, yet about 2/3 through the salad, I couldn't go any further. Those salad bowls are packed full. Unlike when I go to the pay per ingredient places...
7. I loved Kayne's dress on Project Runway. Maybe it showed up better on TV. Maybe I just don't understand couture. But I loved Kayne's dress. I will admit that, as much as I like Michael, his dress was just okay. It was nice when they tucked those "flaps" in. Laura's definitely looked better in Paris. I was just glad to see Vincent finally leave, so the people I liked were saved. Uli's was good, but while I think she's good, I'm never overly excited about most of the designs. I hated Jeffrey's dress at first, but I think after seeing it a few more times, it is growing on me. I still like Kayne's better though...
8. I started listening to podcasts while working. It's actually kind of nice having Tim Gunn streaming in my ears while doing work. Does anyone have any recommendations for free podcasts that I don't need iTunes or anything special to listen?
9. I wish I went to the premiere of the View so I could win a free cruise.
10. Yay for Threshold reruns on Sci-Fi! I miss that show. :(
Withdrawal
Every time today that I have tried to spell the word "withdrawal" on this natural keyboard that I use at work, it comes up as "withdrwal." EVERY TIME. I have been using this keyboard for months. I find the keys harder to press and my typing speed slower on this natural keyboard, but the ergonomics are definitely better. So it's a trade-off: softer keys + more accurate + faster typing vs. not scrunching my shoulderblades together. *shrug*
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
New Panda Cub!
I don't usually put any punctuation in post titles, but I am beyond giddy (at work) that Lun Lun had a cub! YAYAYYAYYYYY!!!!!!!!! So much anticipation, so much waiting, yayyyyy!!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Design Star
I kept seeing ads for HGTV's Design Star all summer but never flipped it on. Turned on HGTV during the end of the first episode today and now I'm completely sucked in to the Labor Day marathon. Oops.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
On the Map
Ooh, the Hong Kong map marker disappeared (only a limited number stored) and there's a new one from Perth. This is fun!
Searches
Some recent searches:
Restaurants in Chinatown Chicago
My personal favorites are Joy Yee's (for tapioca freeze and a huge menu), Penang (for Malaysian and good for large groups) and Evergreen (for all types of Chinese food, also good for groups). There's also the relatively new Saint's Alp Teahouse which I have gone to in both Hong Kong and Chicago which is fun.
Breakfast Restaurants in Chicago
I'm not a big breakfast person. The last time I was in Chicago, we mostly got muffins from Fox and Obel for breakfast (they're really big, there's also a cafe if you don't want muffins). But I do have some good suggestions: in Streeterville, there are West Egg Cafe (love this place but so crowded on weekends, they make good turkey burgers and corned beef hash) and Cambridge House (sort of the back-up for me if West Egg was too crowded, still good stuff), and over in the West Loop, Wishbone (good chicken andouille hash). All these restaurant recs are in the sidebar I believe, but can't hurt to test my memory.
Restaurants in Chicago
A little less specific and I'm not going to list all of my favorites, so I will refer to the sidebar.
Pronounce Corbeille
*shrug* My French pronunciation sucks.
Tapas Restaurants in Chicago
Cafe Iberico. Never tried Ba-ba-reeba. Unpleasant hospitality experience at Emilio's.
Dell Technical Support
This is funny because the search came from Dell (hi! I'm writing on my Dell right now!) and it went to my QVC entry.
Statcounter Map
I like it. It's fun. I plan to look at it when I finish this list.
Kyle XY
One of my favorite summer TV shows. Highest rated series ABC Family has ever had. It's really good and I hope it comes out on DVD. Highly recommend.
What I find funny about these searches is that there are 4 Chicago restaurant searches. One came from Chicago, from a service provider that I believe was also used at my old building. Another was from Chicago, another was from a government office in DC. Another says Maryland, but the address to me looks like Illinois. Why did all these Chicago restaurant searches suddenly come here? I never even mentioned all the restaurants we went to last weekend in Chicago or that I was even there! So strange!
I love international visitors. My current stat map shows visitors from Buenos Aires, Wellington NZ, Ottawa, Dublin, London and Hong Kong. Of these, the only place I've been is Hong Kong, but I would love to visit all the rest! Speaking of Hong Kong, I started doing my random photo of the day thing on the photoblog again. Let's see how long I can keep it up!
Restaurants in Chinatown Chicago
My personal favorites are Joy Yee's (for tapioca freeze and a huge menu), Penang (for Malaysian and good for large groups) and Evergreen (for all types of Chinese food, also good for groups). There's also the relatively new Saint's Alp Teahouse which I have gone to in both Hong Kong and Chicago which is fun.
Breakfast Restaurants in Chicago
I'm not a big breakfast person. The last time I was in Chicago, we mostly got muffins from Fox and Obel for breakfast (they're really big, there's also a cafe if you don't want muffins). But I do have some good suggestions: in Streeterville, there are West Egg Cafe (love this place but so crowded on weekends, they make good turkey burgers and corned beef hash) and Cambridge House (sort of the back-up for me if West Egg was too crowded, still good stuff), and over in the West Loop, Wishbone (good chicken andouille hash). All these restaurant recs are in the sidebar I believe, but can't hurt to test my memory.
Restaurants in Chicago
A little less specific and I'm not going to list all of my favorites, so I will refer to the sidebar.
Pronounce Corbeille
*shrug* My French pronunciation sucks.
Tapas Restaurants in Chicago
Cafe Iberico. Never tried Ba-ba-reeba. Unpleasant hospitality experience at Emilio's.
Dell Technical Support
This is funny because the search came from Dell (hi! I'm writing on my Dell right now!) and it went to my QVC entry.
Statcounter Map
I like it. It's fun. I plan to look at it when I finish this list.
Kyle XY
One of my favorite summer TV shows. Highest rated series ABC Family has ever had. It's really good and I hope it comes out on DVD. Highly recommend.
What I find funny about these searches is that there are 4 Chicago restaurant searches. One came from Chicago, from a service provider that I believe was also used at my old building. Another was from Chicago, another was from a government office in DC. Another says Maryland, but the address to me looks like Illinois. Why did all these Chicago restaurant searches suddenly come here? I never even mentioned all the restaurants we went to last weekend in Chicago or that I was even there! So strange!
I love international visitors. My current stat map shows visitors from Buenos Aires, Wellington NZ, Ottawa, Dublin, London and Hong Kong. Of these, the only place I've been is Hong Kong, but I would love to visit all the rest! Speaking of Hong Kong, I started doing my random photo of the day thing on the photoblog again. Let's see how long I can keep it up!
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Neighbors
I haven't complained about neighbor noise in a long time. Not since Chicago, really.
The past few days, the bass through our shared wall has been incredibly loud. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a new neighbor. Joy.
At least I'm not stuck at home studying for exams and it's just more of an annoyance. I was thinking that if it were to stop raining, maybe it would be better, because then they would go out, but then I thought about how winter is coming.
Hmm.
The past few days, the bass through our shared wall has been incredibly loud. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a new neighbor. Joy.
At least I'm not stuck at home studying for exams and it's just more of an annoyance. I was thinking that if it were to stop raining, maybe it would be better, because then they would go out, but then I thought about how winter is coming.
Hmm.
Pocky
This doesn't sound very good... and it also seems like a flavor I would not particularly want to try. Has anyone has it? Is it any good?
I guess I am also comparing it to this amazing dessert I had at The Modern today. Mmmm... it was really really good. So good that I keep unintentionally dreaming about it.
I guess I am also comparing it to this amazing dessert I had at The Modern today. Mmmm... it was really really good. So good that I keep unintentionally dreaming about it.
| You Are Chocolat Orange Pocky |
 Your attitude: funky and flavorful Rich and deep - yet zingy and zesty You are the perfect partner in crime |
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