Clearly working full time has not agreed with updating my blog. Since July I've been at the "Waffle Factory" 9-5ish. I've committed for a year, I expect to last barely that long. I still need to hire my part time replacement. I do get Labor Day off, since this company is so small I'm never sure about the Monday holidays, though Labor Day is the biggie.
I had a great weekend in Maine with Jason's "new" friends from UEP. But it was too cold for skinny dipping, boo!
My current simple pleasure right now is the morning glories that are taking over the front fence, (just as planned!). They make me smile every morning heading off to work. I will provide more pics later.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sorry I didn't mean to post that so soon!
More Independence Day madness!
Random wedding, very nice, lots of Jason's friends. They prove themselves cooler every time I hang out with them.
Plants that Auntie Lisa and I have NOT yet killed!
Delicious Tomato:
Morning glory that has become my baby.
Erin, Mack, Steph and I went to the beach on a fun but ominous looking day.
New porch at Gram's.
Trip to JP Licks, scrumptious.
Growth!
Random wedding, very nice, lots of Jason's friends. They prove themselves cooler every time I hang out with them.
Plants that Auntie Lisa and I have NOT yet killed!
Delicious Tomato:
Morning glory that has become my baby.
Erin, Mack, Steph and I went to the beach on a fun but ominous looking day.
New porch at Gram's.
Trip to JP Licks, scrumptious.
Growth!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Quality Family Time
The weekend after Jason's grad ceremony we decided to go on a whirlwind tour of his childhood home in Bergenfield, NJ. We decided to do this because he still needed to get stuff from the house his parents are selling there (they moved to Dallas a few months ago). This means I got to hang out with his dad again! I feel like a may have portrayed him unfairly in my last post but he is really quite a nice guy, and like Jason clearly very shy. However, in his semi-natural habitat of Bergenfield Jason's dad was much more relaxed and affable.
We only stayed for Saturday night but I got to take in the sights and sounds of Jason's life pre-college. We got pizza from The Sub King a little hole in the wall several blocks away from his house that had "the best pizza in world" according to Jason (he takes his pizza very seriously, kind of like me and pesto). Then we went on a lovely walk (which turned into death march 2008 for me who stupidly wore black jeans and didn't bring sandals...apparently the further south you go the warmer it gets...). I did get to see his elementary school, little league playing field, middle school and high school, not to mention the "downtown," and Historic Mill House. All of this was lovingly documented by Jason with his new camera.
On Sunday morning we drove back up to Boston unloaded the car, took Jason's dad to the Arboretum to see the lilacs (gorgeous!), then to Jamaica Pond, and finally Buhkara for dinner. As quickly as he had come Jason's dad left the next day, which was ok because it meant we got to go to the beach with all of Jason's UEP friends! And then Bobbie's b-day dinner that night! It was delicious to see Bobbie and I guess the food was good too. Eric and Krishna and I got to make fun of the waitress behind her back which was mean but amusing, and obviously entirely Eric's fault.
I imagine some things happened last week, but they're not that interesting.
This past weekend Steph and I went home to Royalston because it was our uncle's b-day. We got up early to pick up a Tirimisu cake from Mikes Pastries and then took it on the commuter rail train all the way to Fitchburg! Then there was bbq chicken, potato salad and spinich salad (with crazy dressing that I'm still not sure what it is). It was a good time but all too short because Steph and I had to report back to Boston by Sunday evening since she had Field School and I had work on Monday morning.
Last night I went to the UEP pickup softball game to cheer Jason and his buddies on. It was very nice out and there was beer which helped greatly, and while they lost I would have to say in my expert opinion that they played very well.
We only stayed for Saturday night but I got to take in the sights and sounds of Jason's life pre-college. We got pizza from The Sub King a little hole in the wall several blocks away from his house that had "the best pizza in world" according to Jason (he takes his pizza very seriously, kind of like me and pesto). Then we went on a lovely walk (which turned into death march 2008 for me who stupidly wore black jeans and didn't bring sandals...apparently the further south you go the warmer it gets...). I did get to see his elementary school, little league playing field, middle school and high school, not to mention the "downtown," and Historic Mill House. All of this was lovingly documented by Jason with his new camera.
On Sunday morning we drove back up to Boston unloaded the car, took Jason's dad to the Arboretum to see the lilacs (gorgeous!), then to Jamaica Pond, and finally Buhkara for dinner. As quickly as he had come Jason's dad left the next day, which was ok because it meant we got to go to the beach with all of Jason's UEP friends! And then Bobbie's b-day dinner that night! It was delicious to see Bobbie and I guess the food was good too. Eric and Krishna and I got to make fun of the waitress behind her back which was mean but amusing, and obviously entirely Eric's fault.
I imagine some things happened last week, but they're not that interesting.
This past weekend Steph and I went home to Royalston because it was our uncle's b-day. We got up early to pick up a Tirimisu cake from Mikes Pastries and then took it on the commuter rail train all the way to Fitchburg! Then there was bbq chicken, potato salad and spinich salad (with crazy dressing that I'm still not sure what it is). It was a good time but all too short because Steph and I had to report back to Boston by Sunday evening since she had Field School and I had work on Monday morning.
Last night I went to the UEP pickup softball game to cheer Jason and his buddies on. It was very nice out and there was beer which helped greatly, and while they lost I would have to say in my expert opinion that they played very well.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Jason's Graduation Ceremony
While Jason isn't technically done with his Masters (in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts) until August, he got to walk with the rest of his mates this past Sunday! It was a lot of fun and a little stressful because Jason's dad came, who I've never met before. We only went to the department graduation ceremony which is probably better because it was smaller and thus more intimate.
They had it in what must have been the Theater Dept's small theater, which was also in the round, which some of the speakers (ie professors) were totally confused by! But I thought it was kinda cool. Jason's (and mine by now) friend Jon and his girlfriend Chrissy also came to the graduation, which was very nice of them, especially because I didn't have to deal with Jason's dad by myself. Afterwards there was a tasty reception and then there was an informal gathering at Orleans in Davis.
Unfortunately, unlike many of Jason's friends we did not drop off Jason's dad at home before this, so while Jason and I were having a good time talking/saying goodbye to a lot of people Jason's dad was clearly tired and bored (even though he was like "We can do whatever, it's your day," when Jason asked him what he wanted to do [emphasis added]). Then Jason's dad took the first opportunity to strongly suggest we go home (which clearly annoyed Jason), at that point I realized how spoiled I am to have parents (that while crazy) at least tell me how they are feeling to begin with.
Then I went home because Jason's dad was staying at his house and Steph was coming back in from NYC and staying over at grams house so I got to see her which was pretty cool too!
Finally on Monday night Jason and I go to spend some quality time because we went to the Long Blonds show at Great Scott. They were awesome. And they're British which makes them a little more awesome than usual.
In other not super exciting news I had brunch with Krishna and TJ yesterday (my day off) at Thorton's where I had never actually been before and where I should start going more often. And then lazed around with Krishna until she had to go to work.
Now I am hoping Jay will be doing hair sometime this week, it's been too long!
They had it in what must have been the Theater Dept's small theater, which was also in the round, which some of the speakers (ie professors) were totally confused by! But I thought it was kinda cool. Jason's (and mine by now) friend Jon and his girlfriend Chrissy also came to the graduation, which was very nice of them, especially because I didn't have to deal with Jason's dad by myself. Afterwards there was a tasty reception and then there was an informal gathering at Orleans in Davis.
Unfortunately, unlike many of Jason's friends we did not drop off Jason's dad at home before this, so while Jason and I were having a good time talking/saying goodbye to a lot of people Jason's dad was clearly tired and bored (even though he was like "We can do whatever, it's your day," when Jason asked him what he wanted to do [emphasis added]). Then Jason's dad took the first opportunity to strongly suggest we go home (which clearly annoyed Jason), at that point I realized how spoiled I am to have parents (that while crazy) at least tell me how they are feeling to begin with.
Then I went home because Jason's dad was staying at his house and Steph was coming back in from NYC and staying over at grams house so I got to see her which was pretty cool too!
Finally on Monday night Jason and I go to spend some quality time because we went to the Long Blonds show at Great Scott. They were awesome. And they're British which makes them a little more awesome than usual.
In other not super exciting news I had brunch with Krishna and TJ yesterday (my day off) at Thorton's where I had never actually been before and where I should start going more often. And then lazed around with Krishna until she had to go to work.
Now I am hoping Jay will be doing hair sometime this week, it's been too long!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Fabulous Friday (and rest of the weekend)!
Friday night I went out with Sabrina and (blond haired) Katelyn to Cafe Jaffa , which had excellent Middle Eastern food and sangria. It's on Gloucester St. between Boyalston and Newbury St. and was quite reasonably priced for the area. It was good to catch up with my two "working girls" they both have what seems like very intense stressful jobs, though one works for a nonprofit and the other for a for-profit (the one I interviewed for a while back). It was raining, of course, much like every other time I hangout with Sabrina, which makes be believe she is either a rain goddess or just attracts precipitation...or we live in New England. We all agreed it seems like we all have too many friends that are planning on getting married. Seriously people, it's 2008 you don't have to don't have to enter into silly societal institutions like that anymore.
Saturday was similarly great because I got to see Melody and her fiance (this is what I'm talking about people) Dan. We walked around the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the most interesting exhibit of which was the new Mayan wall paintings depicting very stylized yet graphic images of a guy cutting through his private parts, and thus a significant amount of blood. Then Jason met up with us (we met at the museum at 10am and despite my coaxing Jason was firmly stuck in an allergy induced comma) and we ate at the oh so new to Boston and supposedly so great Wagamama (which, this time, actually was good, though the first two times I was thoroughly unimpressed). Then we walked along the Charles, found ourselves on Mass Ave and finally near the hidden Bodega shoe store when it was open, got Jason some new shoes and then:
Went to pick Steph up from the airport, because she's home from Spain!!!!!!!
Her crazy friends also had taken the bus in from NYC, and then after we took them to gramma's and fed them, we dropped them back at South Station so they could go back the same night! When I told Sabrina Steph's friends were planning this she said that she really liked me, but just not that much. This just goes to show that Steph is actually just a little bit more awesome than me, which I know is hard to believe.
Sunday Dad picked Steph and me up to so that we could see out mom on Mothers Day, though she always has to work because she works at a plant nursery. It was good to see the fam and mom liked her gifts (of chocolate and marzipan) but then I had to leave this morning to go to work. Lame.
Hopefully tomorrow I will be having dinner with Erin!
Saturday was similarly great because I got to see Melody and her fiance (this is what I'm talking about people) Dan. We walked around the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the most interesting exhibit of which was the new Mayan wall paintings depicting very stylized yet graphic images of a guy cutting through his private parts, and thus a significant amount of blood. Then Jason met up with us (we met at the museum at 10am and despite my coaxing Jason was firmly stuck in an allergy induced comma) and we ate at the oh so new to Boston and supposedly so great Wagamama (which, this time, actually was good, though the first two times I was thoroughly unimpressed). Then we walked along the Charles, found ourselves on Mass Ave and finally near the hidden Bodega shoe store when it was open, got Jason some new shoes and then:
Went to pick Steph up from the airport, because she's home from Spain!!!!!!!
Her crazy friends also had taken the bus in from NYC, and then after we took them to gramma's and fed them, we dropped them back at South Station so they could go back the same night! When I told Sabrina Steph's friends were planning this she said that she really liked me, but just not that much. This just goes to show that Steph is actually just a little bit more awesome than me, which I know is hard to believe.
Sunday Dad picked Steph and me up to so that we could see out mom on Mothers Day, though she always has to work because she works at a plant nursery. It was good to see the fam and mom liked her gifts (of chocolate and marzipan) but then I had to leave this morning to go to work. Lame.
Hopefully tomorrow I will be having dinner with Erin!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
April was Justice Month!
Pictures of the Justice for NU Janitors Coalition starting Rally, pseudo-camp-out and ending rally:
Pictures!
These pictures are listed backwards chronologically just fyi. Beginning at the bottom is Jason at a spice girls party (I was there but behind the camera). Nicole's 23 b-day party! Second Recycled Fashion show, Erin, Jason and I walking in the nice residential part of Cambridge coveting the houses and finding a strange park. Lastly below pics of gramma's house!
More pics of gramma's redone house! and Auntie Lisa gardening in the front.
Husky made out of trash.
Jason and Erin and I walking around Cambridge after brunch
Crazy metal dome in a randomly small park in Cambridge.
Carlotta and Kimika during the Recycled Fashion show. (A different one)
Different show but the same outfits! (Peter)
(Nicole)
From left: Jesse, Krishna, Nicole and Carolyn
TJ and Krishna at Nicole's B-day party
Peter and Carlotta looking weird and cute respectively
Jason and I looking similarly.
PSA with Chie Abad!
Jason is "T"ransportation Spice at this Dress as your favorite Spice Girl party
More pics of gramma's redone house! and Auntie Lisa gardening in the front.
Husky made out of trash.
Jason and Erin and I walking around Cambridge after brunch
Crazy metal dome in a randomly small park in Cambridge.
Carlotta and Kimika during the Recycled Fashion show. (A different one)
Different show but the same outfits! (Peter)
(Nicole)
From left: Jesse, Krishna, Nicole and Carolyn
TJ and Krishna at Nicole's B-day party
Peter and Carlotta looking weird and cute respectively
Jason and I looking similarly.
PSA with Chie Abad!
Jason is "T"ransportation Spice at this Dress as your favorite Spice Girl party
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Jason: ytrggg
Lets look at the week in review:
Monday-
9:30 Mailed Taxes
10:00 to 5:00pm Work (Shipping)
6:00 to 9:00 hung out with Jason and Sabrina
Tuesday-
10:30 to 12:00Ray Ybarra talk at NU http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/speakers/235.html
12:00 to 5:30 Home for lunch, nap, hanging out with Grams
6:00 to too late PSA meeting, scheduling outreach to students for the big event on 4/26
Wednesday-
10:00 to 5:00pm Work
6:00 to 8:00 More PSA meeting-y-ness, more planning!
Thursday-
10:00 to 5:30pm Work
8:00 to 10:00 Students For Environmental Action Recycled Fashion show
Friday-
Off from work so, laundry, an attempt at room cleaning, gabbing with Grams
6:00 to 11:00 Pizza, charades, taboo, at Jason's grad school friends house, lots of fun, I almost died laughing about a spoon, you had to be there.
Monday-
9:30 Mailed Taxes
10:00 to 5:00pm Work (Shipping)
6:00 to 9:00 hung out with Jason and Sabrina
Tuesday-
10:30 to 12:00Ray Ybarra talk at NU http://globalexchange.org
12:00 to 5:30 Home for lunch, nap, hanging out with Grams
6:00 to too late PSA meeting, scheduling outreach to students for the big event on 4/26
Wednesday-
10:00 to 5:00pm Work
6:00 to 8:00 More PSA meeting-y-ness, more planning!
Thursday-
10:00 to 5:30pm Work
8:00 to 10:00 Students For Environmental Action Recycled Fashion show
Friday-
Off from work so, laundry, an attempt at room cleaning, gabbing with Grams
6:00 to 11:00 Pizza, charades, taboo, at Jason's grad school friends house, lots of fun, I almost died laughing about a spoon, you had to be there.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Saturdays just go so fast
Attempted to wake Jason up at 10:30am and convince him to go to the Middle East for breakfast but ended up getting up at noon having cereal, then bumbing around Harvard Square with the eventual plan of going to Bartley's (delicious burger place). Afterwards went to Newbury St to check out the Kiehls store (super swanky shaving and body lotions). Jason had been meaning to go for some time and finally was able to buy the the shaving cream of his dreams. I stopped by the Thom Brown Outlet store thing-y but saw nothing good. However, then Steph called me and we talked for a while.
She is sad to be back from her (two week!) spring break, Dublin, then Paris, then Lisbon and back to to Madrid (I am so jealous).
It turned into an excellent day for a walk (it's just unfortunate that we walked down Newbury St on a day when I wasn't looking for anything). It went from raw earlier in the day to quite nice and sunny for a few hours before sunset. Now we're watching King of Kong: A fist full of quarters, and now I should start paying attention.
She is sad to be back from her (two week!) spring break, Dublin, then Paris, then Lisbon and back to to Madrid (I am so jealous).
It turned into an excellent day for a walk (it's just unfortunate that we walked down Newbury St on a day when I wasn't looking for anything). It went from raw earlier in the day to quite nice and sunny for a few hours before sunset. Now we're watching King of Kong: A fist full of quarters, and now I should start paying attention.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Spring might be on the way?
It looks so nice out but I am at work, and then will go to a PSA meeting. Tomorrow, however, I have off and will be able to enjoy the day! Except I think it's supposed to rain....
Work is slow.
We ran out of tape (how does this happen we are a shipping company!?).
There are no super awesome new job prospects.
I am looking forward to dinner tomorrow with Erin and Sabrina at Pepper Sky near Jason's house in Central Square. And then Battlestar Galactica starts it's newest and last season. Let the geekage begin!
Work is slow.
We ran out of tape (how does this happen we are a shipping company!?).
There are no super awesome new job prospects.
I am looking forward to dinner tomorrow with Erin and Sabrina at Pepper Sky near Jason's house in Central Square. And then Battlestar Galactica starts it's newest and last season. Let the geekage begin!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Cold season is not over
It is drizzling outside, I have a cold and I did not hear back from the job I wanted where Katelyn works. They, unfortunately, changed their minds about what level job they wanted to fill so suddenly I was under qualified, instead of perfect. I tried to make myself sound extra awesome but to no avail.
Back to idealist and craigslist it is!
Back to idealist and craigslist it is!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Lunch Break Update
I tried to cut down on my intake of Thai food (because of over exposure and monetary constraints), but yesterday I failed because the vegetable Rama Garden was calling me from Pepper Sky in Central Square. I am now reaping more benefits from it for lunch today.
I found out my bank account was lower than expected because my dad forgot to deposit some checks I asked him to deposit. AND Cambridge Savings Bank very sneakily withdrew from the SUM network, so I have to pay them $2 too! Maybe it's time to, finally, get a bank account from a bank actually in Boston...?
The Justice for Janitors Rally went well considering it was pouring rain (seriously Weather Goddess?).
Then Jesse, a Janitor and I were interviewed for an indyradio station. Shockingly, I sounded really nervous which is why those are all the details I'm giving.
I saw Julie on the bus randomly! She had flowers for Jared because he is sick, which I thought was adorable, and I figured I'd let the readership of 4 know since Julie refuses to update her own blog.
Hopefully, in the short bus ride we shared I have convinced Julie to throw a dinner party/gathering. (But I bet it will have to wait until Jared feels better.)
I found out my bank account was lower than expected because my dad forgot to deposit some checks I asked him to deposit. AND Cambridge Savings Bank very sneakily withdrew from the SUM network, so I have to pay them $2 too! Maybe it's time to, finally, get a bank account from a bank actually in Boston...?
The Justice for Janitors Rally went well considering it was pouring rain (seriously Weather Goddess?).
Then Jesse, a Janitor and I were interviewed for an indyradio station. Shockingly, I sounded really nervous which is why those are all the details I'm giving.
I saw Julie on the bus randomly! She had flowers for Jared because he is sick, which I thought was adorable, and I figured I'd let the readership of 4 know since Julie refuses to update her own blog.
Hopefully, in the short bus ride we shared I have convinced Julie to throw a dinner party/gathering. (But I bet it will have to wait until Jared feels better.)
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Teaching myself new tricks.
In order to better help the PSA cause I have been trying to better learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign. So far I know how to use the newest versions of both just enough to get myself into trouble. My next project clearly will be trying to get myself out of trouble.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Prospects are looking up!
Sorry it's been a month.
Last day of internship: March 4th 2008. Woo!
Most recent job interview: This past Monday. I'll check in again with them on Friday!
On the horizon: Sledding party/potluck in Royalston
Last day of internship: March 4th 2008. Woo!
Most recent job interview: This past Monday. I'll check in again with them on Friday!
On the horizon: Sledding party/potluck in Royalston
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
It's the end of January already?
How did this happen? At least February is the month of birthdays including Erin, my mom and myself. Now if only I knew what I wanted and what I should get them I would have thi
Things I should do:
1) Figure out my taxes
2) Stop showing up for my internship
3) Apply to all the jobs I've looked at on Idealist.org
4) Clean my room
5) Possibly start looking into grad school
Things I keep doing:
1) Being busy at work and yet still not learning much new
2) Going to my internship
3) Helping out the PSA kids, because I don't want to grow up
4) Watching the new Dr. Who with Grams (which is awesome)
*See above* "Things I should do: 5) Possibly start looking into grad school"
Even Grams (she usually does not question my actions) has been asked about me currently not being in grad school, when a year ago that's what I was talking about doing. Clearly the riffraff at Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative ("DSNI" where she is on the board) is a bad influence on her. Sorry folks I'm just not ready for grad school.
Things I should do:
1) Figure out my taxes
2) Stop showing up for my internship
3) Apply to all the jobs I've looked at on Idealist.org
4) Clean my room
5) Possibly start looking into grad school
Things I keep doing:
1) Being busy at work and yet still not learning much new
2) Going to my internship
3) Helping out the PSA kids, because I don't want to grow up
4) Watching the new Dr. Who with Grams (which is awesome)
*See above* "Things I should do: 5) Possibly start looking into grad school"
Even Grams (she usually does not question my actions) has been asked about me currently not being in grad school, when a year ago that's what I was talking about doing. Clearly the riffraff at Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative ("DSNI" where she is on the board) is a bad influence on her. Sorry folks I'm just not ready for grad school.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Eating out, work movies:
Sorry about the lack of posting! I've been actually busy at work, though not doing anything actually interesting. I forget if I mentioned that I got a bonus and a raise, which are things that I thought were myths, but in fact, are real! So I'll be staying at the waffle factory a little longer, if for nothing else but the pay.
Julie and I meant to write about an incident a few weeks ago, but we both clearly have not until now. We tried to arrange a group outing to the new South End restaurant Myer's and Chang, the brain child of two engaged, well known chefs in the Boston area. Sadly, Jay and Laura ended up having plague, Krishna had to work and Jason was out of town, only Julie, Jarred and I were around to go, and we decided to persevere! It was a warm and seemingly quite Sunday night around 7:00pm when we arrived at Myer's and Chang, it was surprisingly busy but they quickly found us a table and provided us with water. We ordered our entrees and appetizers promptly and then we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, Julie's entree came, then a while later our appetizers came, which were too little food for the price that they were, even in the South End. By now it had been at least and hour and Jarred was beginning wilt and started talking about the amazing dinner he and Julie had at Gaslight the week before. Jarred and I must have both looked pityingly at Julie because she got up and told our waiter to bring the bill because we decided to just go. We felt bad and awkward but we all realized we just couldn't stay. We assumed they'd be quick to bring the check so we could go but instead someone who I assume was our manager came over asked us to stay again, and then when we were adamant about leaving, gave us a gift card for, hopefully, the next time we went there. Then our waiter came over and said what we had had so far was on the house, so we left! Feeling slightly guilty but overwhelmed by hunger we ended up going to Gaslight, which had quite tasty and only somewhat expensive food, with acceptable portions. Oh and I had escargot for the first time and it was delicious (who knew?)!
We had an adventure and now an incentive to give Myers and Chang a second chance but perhaps only if Jay will dye Julie and my hair so we can go incognito.
Not a whole lot is going on otherwise. I'm helping out the PSA kids despite having graduated. We're working with the Law Schools National Lawyers Guild chapter and some new undergrads have actually started coming to meetings, and helped us table, and are nice (ie: not like Creepy Chris from last year, YAY!).
I signed myself up for too much work at my internship by accident, (which I need to leave soon), so in two weeks from now I'll be super busy and probably not happy with myself, but after that I'm telling them I'm done, nicely, so that they don't hate me....
On a better note I have had a good weekend, taking care of sick Jason and then going to brunch with Erin and Carlotta and a bunch of her friends/friends of friends.
Now I am mentally preparing myself for the cold, cold week ahead, brrrrr!
Julie and I meant to write about an incident a few weeks ago, but we both clearly have not until now. We tried to arrange a group outing to the new South End restaurant Myer's and Chang, the brain child of two engaged, well known chefs in the Boston area. Sadly, Jay and Laura ended up having plague, Krishna had to work and Jason was out of town, only Julie, Jarred and I were around to go, and we decided to persevere! It was a warm and seemingly quite Sunday night around 7:00pm when we arrived at Myer's and Chang, it was surprisingly busy but they quickly found us a table and provided us with water. We ordered our entrees and appetizers promptly and then we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, Julie's entree came, then a while later our appetizers came, which were too little food for the price that they were, even in the South End. By now it had been at least and hour and Jarred was beginning wilt and started talking about the amazing dinner he and Julie had at Gaslight the week before. Jarred and I must have both looked pityingly at Julie because she got up and told our waiter to bring the bill because we decided to just go. We felt bad and awkward but we all realized we just couldn't stay. We assumed they'd be quick to bring the check so we could go but instead someone who I assume was our manager came over asked us to stay again, and then when we were adamant about leaving, gave us a gift card for, hopefully, the next time we went there. Then our waiter came over and said what we had had so far was on the house, so we left! Feeling slightly guilty but overwhelmed by hunger we ended up going to Gaslight, which had quite tasty and only somewhat expensive food, with acceptable portions. Oh and I had escargot for the first time and it was delicious (who knew?)!
We had an adventure and now an incentive to give Myers and Chang a second chance but perhaps only if Jay will dye Julie and my hair so we can go incognito.
Not a whole lot is going on otherwise. I'm helping out the PSA kids despite having graduated. We're working with the Law Schools National Lawyers Guild chapter and some new undergrads have actually started coming to meetings, and helped us table, and are nice (ie: not like Creepy Chris from last year, YAY!).
I signed myself up for too much work at my internship by accident, (which I need to leave soon), so in two weeks from now I'll be super busy and probably not happy with myself, but after that I'm telling them I'm done, nicely, so that they don't hate me....
On a better note I have had a good weekend, taking care of sick Jason and then going to brunch with Erin and Carlotta and a bunch of her friends/friends of friends.
Now I am mentally preparing myself for the cold, cold week ahead, brrrrr!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
A Holiday Season in Review
Sorry This took so long but I have finally remembered to upload pics from holidays past.
We made apple cider on Thanksgiving, it was delicious, here are Mack and Steph in the beginning stages:
Stephanie dutifully grinds the apples:
Me and my sister!
The whole family:
They look so Gothic...
After you grind the apples you have to actually press the apples so the cidery part come out.
Man power and cheese cloth are necessary for this step.
Steph and Tom outside the next day:
This is Peter and Nicole in the outfits Jesse and I made for them for the Recycled Fashion show.
Tree Trimming at Gramma's!
Here's Steph modeling Gram's super sophisticated garlands for the tree:
Done decorating. It went pretty quick with the help of Erin and Jason.
As usual the funny faces abound.
There are more pictures that hypothetically I'll post later but I must go do actual work now!
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