Tidbits

I read LIT's comments on my last post and decided to write about the last movie I saw. First, though, I thought I'd make sure she hadn't posted about the same flick. Sure enough she saw it recently and mentioned it, as did my sister Goo. Here are my thoughts:

First, I too love Meryl Streep. AND, I think Stanley Tucci is HOT. I think Amy Adams is great too.

Second, I heard that the movie would make me hungry even if I'd eaten already. Not really. I smuggled in a diet Coke and had some left over reeses pieces in my purse so I was ok on that front. But I lusted after the clothes, the jewelry, the shoes, the hats, the gloves, the lamps, rugs, furniture, frames, and mouldings in the scenes from the 1940's. Aahh ... my era in many ways.

Third, I really hoped the movie would inspire me to cook or clean my kitchen. Nope. I felt a bit like buying some good knives or an old apron. But I still want someone else to cook and clean for me.

Two nights before that, I saw Extract with the DH. I had medium high hopes for this movie since I loved Office space which was written by the same guy. But this film was a bit disappointing. There were a few laughs and a couple of characters I would have liked to see more developed. I would recommend you wait for the DVD. In honor of Dagromm, I give it a solid A+.

My dirty little secret: (not so secret now) I like some really stupid TV. I use my job as an excuse. I rationalize that since I have such a stressful job where I hear all kinds of crap, abuse, horror, and chaos, I compensate with mindless formulaic trash. Yes, I watch Project Runway & Top Chef (probably the least embarassing of this list). But I also liek the real Housewives of Atlanta, Say Yes to the Dress, America's Next Top Model. When the family's not around to mock me, I watch Toddlers & Tiaras. I can't really explain why I am fascinated by this show but there it is. The proverbial car wreck. Current family fave: Glee. If you haven't seen it, catch old episodes online then start watching.

Finally, in case I didn't mention it, Sandbox and Easel are being confirmed this Sunday. And my first baby, Polio, will be 22 (gasp 22!) in just over 2 weeks. Also, Rake and I went to the college fair last night and are planning some visits soon. !!

Good Eatin'

I am trying to institute a quick weekly post.
Today the DH and I went to the Windy City for a training. Lunch was not provided so we had to find it on our own. So sad. I wanted to try the Mexican restaurant owned by the guy who won Top Chef Masters which I watched enviously over the last few weeks. Rick Bayless was my favorite the whole time and when he won I decided to try to go to one of his restaurants as soon as I had a chance. Today was the day and it was awesome! I had a chicken with his signature mole sauce. The DH had a shrimp dish with mangos, cilantro, and some other great stuff.

The lady at the next table ordered some habanero sauce and, despite the waiter's warning, blopped about a tablespoonful on her date's tortilla. I really thought he was going to hurl. He sat wordless for about fifteen minutes and drank two glasses of milk. The lady giggled and apologized but I would have decked her.

Anyway, good eatin'! Next time - dessert!