I saw two movies this week, which were very different in genre. Or "gendre" as someone I know would pronounce. ;)
You Don't Mess With the Zohan
I went to see this after a long day of class, and my friend and I needed some mindless entertainment. It was just a lot of silliness, but we had a good time. I heard that some theaters weren't letting anyone under 15 into the theater due to a lot of sexual ... um ... motions. So why didn't they just make it rated "R"? I guess it didn't have quite enough actual sexual activity, and a lot of it was obstructed due to the camera angles. Whatever. It was silly and fun, but not something I suggest for everyone.
The Incredible Hulk
I really liked this movie a lot. I didn't see the movie that was in theaters a few years ago because the sloppy CGI in the trailers turned me off. This movie, though, had great sound and visual effects. I also enjoyed the storyline of the tortured soul of David Banner. That was always the reason that I liked the TV series, although I don't remember specific episodes. I wish they'd put these on the air so that I could watch them again. I also loved the references to the TV series in the score, the cameo, and in the television set. I think that Bill Bixby would have been proud of the way Edward Norton played this version of their mutual alter egos. I liked Liv Tyler, also, but in every movie I see her (except the Lord of the Rings trilogy, where she's supposed to be ethereal anyway), I keep wanting her to speak up or make the tone of her voice deeper.
Due to the makeup and facial hair, I didn't recognize William Hurt until he actually spoke. This is an especially funny fact if you've read one of my earlier posts. No, I never thought that he was Jeff Bridges/Daniels, or Bill Pullman: I just couldn't think of who the actor was, and it bugged me until I heard his voice. I also loved RDJ's cameo, and I look forward to watching more movies that will introduce The Avengers. Oh, I also liked the opening credits, which referred to Stark Industries and S.H.I.E.L.D. Stan Lee makes an appearance in this movie, of course, and now I wonder what's to become of that old man that drank the soda. Hmmm....
If I were to choose only one of the above, I'd choose the Big Green Guy. He's just awesome, and he's got what Cindy likes to call "Magic Pants." How can you go wrong with Magic Pants?! Especially when his voice is Lou Ferrigno's?! I mean, Zohan's huge crotch can't possibly compare to those pants.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Rockapella, LIVE -
Mmmmm...my favorite part of "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" has been posted by the official site. PAPA!!!!!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Girls Day with the UCI Roomies II
Jen had another free day, so we went back to l.a. vie. I had my nails done (my toes were already pretty), and the other three gals had pedicures. I had requested a "Natural Nail" treatment, which consists of a seaweed scrub and paraffin wax, so my hands were wrapped in hot towels and plastic, which would have been OK, had there not been a delicious, fresh-baked chocolate chunk cookie placed in front of me. I was able to enjoy it later with the refreshing hibiscus tea. They had also spread out brunch items such as cheese/crackers/meats, and some yogurt. If you're there on one of the specials days, brunch items are included with your treatment. On other days, there's just the cookies and drinks, but it's still very nice.
In the cabana next to me was some woman that I couldn't see from my vantage point. She was with her two little girls, whom were adorably dressed as if they had just gone to church, or maybe they were going to a party, because when the woman stood up, her attire did not look at all like something you would wear in a place of worship. My goodness. A gorgeous man came into the salon to talk to her, and my manicurist mentioned that they are a beautiful couple. All I could see was that he looked like he was probably a model. Well, then the woman was done, and she got up to go (in 5-inch high heels, nonetheless, if not more than that), and Jennifer noted that the woman was, indeed, a celebrity. I don't remember her name even though Jennifer told me 3 times, but apparently she was a Playboy Bunny, and used to be married to Lorenzo Llamas. I wanted to shove a few of those cookies in her mouth. She was too skinny, but we felt very much L.A. at the moment.
After our nails were dry, we went to lunch at Barefoot on 3rd Street. They were serving brunch, which made me happy since I love breakfast. Apparently an incident occurred between a family and one of my friends while I was in the restroom, and my friend advised me that the woman was using her child's stroller as a battering ram. The host asked if we'd like to sit in the patio near that baby, or on the other patio, and I jokingly said, "Well, since the mother tried to kill my friend with her stroller, we'd prefer to sit on the other side." One of the servers nodded at me told me it was a good choice. I guess that the father either overheard us, or the server advised him about my comment, because he walked over to us to check if everything was OK. So I had embarrassed my friends again. Ah, the joys of being in my presence! :) We noted to each other that only in L.A. are the waiters gorgeous enough to be models. I mean, DAMN.
We sat at our table and were given a little bread basket with tasty loaf-type bread slices inside. I ordered Healthy Joe's Scramble, comprised of egg whites, ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms and onions, and it came with O'Brien potatoes and toast. It was delicious, and I now want this for breakfast EVERY Sunday. Of course, that's not actually going to be possible, given the fact that I'd need to drive to L.A. for that, but perhaps I can make my own recipe. One of the Jens asked what "O'Brien potatoes" are, and the other Jen just told her they were Irish. We're very helpful gals.
Christine also opted for breakfast, and had the cheese omelet with goat cheese and...mushrooms? I can't remember what else was in there. The Jens each ordered salad, because their favorite types were on the menu. Jennifer ordered the chopped cobb, and Jen ordered the chinese chicken salad, stating that the cashews made it very tasty. We all enjoyed our meals very much, and were quite glad that we had chosen that particular patio because the baby was not in the happiest of moods. When we retrieved our car from the valet, the family was also getting in their car and further annoyed us by taking way too much time and blocking our way out.
After a few wrong turns due to my directions being in the other car, we went to MILK. Although a gracious friend had brought over some of their delicious desserts for me just last week from being there for the restaurant's special event, I really wanted to share the place with these gals. They weren't as nutso as I was about everything there, but that's OK. I had the Banana Dulce De Leche ice cream, which was splendid. I also ordered a couple of pastries to go, and was amazed that the ice cream they gave me survived all the way back to my house, thanks to the ice pack in the bag.
We had another wonderful day, even though I ruined the polish on my nails before brunch ended. Thanks for the decadent day, ladies!
In the cabana next to me was some woman that I couldn't see from my vantage point. She was with her two little girls, whom were adorably dressed as if they had just gone to church, or maybe they were going to a party, because when the woman stood up, her attire did not look at all like something you would wear in a place of worship. My goodness. A gorgeous man came into the salon to talk to her, and my manicurist mentioned that they are a beautiful couple. All I could see was that he looked like he was probably a model. Well, then the woman was done, and she got up to go (in 5-inch high heels, nonetheless, if not more than that), and Jennifer noted that the woman was, indeed, a celebrity. I don't remember her name even though Jennifer told me 3 times, but apparently she was a Playboy Bunny, and used to be married to Lorenzo Llamas. I wanted to shove a few of those cookies in her mouth. She was too skinny, but we felt very much L.A. at the moment.
After our nails were dry, we went to lunch at Barefoot on 3rd Street. They were serving brunch, which made me happy since I love breakfast. Apparently an incident occurred between a family and one of my friends while I was in the restroom, and my friend advised me that the woman was using her child's stroller as a battering ram. The host asked if we'd like to sit in the patio near that baby, or on the other patio, and I jokingly said, "Well, since the mother tried to kill my friend with her stroller, we'd prefer to sit on the other side." One of the servers nodded at me told me it was a good choice. I guess that the father either overheard us, or the server advised him about my comment, because he walked over to us to check if everything was OK. So I had embarrassed my friends again. Ah, the joys of being in my presence! :) We noted to each other that only in L.A. are the waiters gorgeous enough to be models. I mean, DAMN.
We sat at our table and were given a little bread basket with tasty loaf-type bread slices inside. I ordered Healthy Joe's Scramble, comprised of egg whites, ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms and onions, and it came with O'Brien potatoes and toast. It was delicious, and I now want this for breakfast EVERY Sunday. Of course, that's not actually going to be possible, given the fact that I'd need to drive to L.A. for that, but perhaps I can make my own recipe. One of the Jens asked what "O'Brien potatoes" are, and the other Jen just told her they were Irish. We're very helpful gals.
Christine also opted for breakfast, and had the cheese omelet with goat cheese and...mushrooms? I can't remember what else was in there. The Jens each ordered salad, because their favorite types were on the menu. Jennifer ordered the chopped cobb, and Jen ordered the chinese chicken salad, stating that the cashews made it very tasty. We all enjoyed our meals very much, and were quite glad that we had chosen that particular patio because the baby was not in the happiest of moods. When we retrieved our car from the valet, the family was also getting in their car and further annoyed us by taking way too much time and blocking our way out.
After a few wrong turns due to my directions being in the other car, we went to MILK. Although a gracious friend had brought over some of their delicious desserts for me just last week from being there for the restaurant's special event, I really wanted to share the place with these gals. They weren't as nutso as I was about everything there, but that's OK. I had the Banana Dulce De Leche ice cream, which was splendid. I also ordered a couple of pastries to go, and was amazed that the ice cream they gave me survived all the way back to my house, thanks to the ice pack in the bag.
We had another wonderful day, even though I ruined the polish on my nails before brunch ended. Thanks for the decadent day, ladies!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
BASIL
A couple of weeks ago, V and I decided to try out a Thai restaurant that I had been eyeing for awhile. V loves Thai food, so I thought that she'd be a great person to help me check out the place.
BASIL is a small restaurant, located in a building that houses several other businesses/restaurants. I've seen the place when I was actually going to one of the other restaurants that use the same parking lot. As we walked inside, we could pretty much see the entire restaurant, including all of the seating and the kitchen. The walls are steel-colored with maple-colored wood designs. The seating is also of wood, and along with small tables, they also have bar-type seating, which isn't actually up against a bar, but you would sit by your companions side-by-side instead of facing them directly. The bar is also in kind of a curve instead of straight across. I wasn't able to have time to read the entire article that was posted on the wall, but it seems that the restaurant's decor was featured in some kind of architectural magazine.
The server was very friendly, and there weren't many people eating there at the time we went, which was a weeknight, so I'm hoping that they get more business on the weekends.
V and I tend to order the same dish whenever we try out new Thai restaurants, which is something that has basil in it. She ordered the Pad Kra Prow with tofu, which was sauteed with fresh green chili, garlic and fresh basil leaves. I also had a similar dish, but with chicken. The server asked if we wanted our dishes served over rice, and we said "YES!" Both of our dishes were spicy, which we both enjoyed. There was a good amount of chicken/tofu in our dishes, and the onions/vegetables were in a good ratio with the meat. V also ordered the Tom Yum soup with chicken, and she was so happy with it that she finished her entire individual-sized bowl. She was worried that she ate so much that she wouldn't be able to finish her main dish, and she was right. That didn't stop me, however, from ordering us dessert: Fried Banana.
If you know me and my desserts, you know how much I LOVE banana in them. This banana was fried in some breading that had a hint of coconut, and the banana was just the right consistency that I love, as it about melted in my mouth. Mmmmm....
I went back there last week to obtain a copy of their takeout menu, and while I was there, I just HAD to order dinner and dessert for myself. The server had remembered me from the week before, and now she probably expects to see me every week. ;) This time I had V's dish with chicken instead, and also ordered more bananas. I saved half of my meal for another day, and am happy to say that the fried banana still had the right consistency after I heated it up in the oven. Oh, and when I brought the banana home, I put some vanilla bean ice cream on the side, and it was way yummy.
The menu has 74 items, including appetizers, soup, salad, entrees, vegetable dishes, noodle dishes, rice dishes, and dessert. Entree prices start at $7.25. The restaurant does not have a website. If you enjoy Thai food, and you're in the Arcadia area, check it out!
BASIL Thai Cooking
411 East Huntington Dr Suite 103
Arcadia, Ca 91006
(626) 447-8845
BASIL is a small restaurant, located in a building that houses several other businesses/restaurants. I've seen the place when I was actually going to one of the other restaurants that use the same parking lot. As we walked inside, we could pretty much see the entire restaurant, including all of the seating and the kitchen. The walls are steel-colored with maple-colored wood designs. The seating is also of wood, and along with small tables, they also have bar-type seating, which isn't actually up against a bar, but you would sit by your companions side-by-side instead of facing them directly. The bar is also in kind of a curve instead of straight across. I wasn't able to have time to read the entire article that was posted on the wall, but it seems that the restaurant's decor was featured in some kind of architectural magazine.
The server was very friendly, and there weren't many people eating there at the time we went, which was a weeknight, so I'm hoping that they get more business on the weekends.
V and I tend to order the same dish whenever we try out new Thai restaurants, which is something that has basil in it. She ordered the Pad Kra Prow with tofu, which was sauteed with fresh green chili, garlic and fresh basil leaves. I also had a similar dish, but with chicken. The server asked if we wanted our dishes served over rice, and we said "YES!" Both of our dishes were spicy, which we both enjoyed. There was a good amount of chicken/tofu in our dishes, and the onions/vegetables were in a good ratio with the meat. V also ordered the Tom Yum soup with chicken, and she was so happy with it that she finished her entire individual-sized bowl. She was worried that she ate so much that she wouldn't be able to finish her main dish, and she was right. That didn't stop me, however, from ordering us dessert: Fried Banana.
If you know me and my desserts, you know how much I LOVE banana in them. This banana was fried in some breading that had a hint of coconut, and the banana was just the right consistency that I love, as it about melted in my mouth. Mmmmm....
I went back there last week to obtain a copy of their takeout menu, and while I was there, I just HAD to order dinner and dessert for myself. The server had remembered me from the week before, and now she probably expects to see me every week. ;) This time I had V's dish with chicken instead, and also ordered more bananas. I saved half of my meal for another day, and am happy to say that the fried banana still had the right consistency after I heated it up in the oven. Oh, and when I brought the banana home, I put some vanilla bean ice cream on the side, and it was way yummy.
The menu has 74 items, including appetizers, soup, salad, entrees, vegetable dishes, noodle dishes, rice dishes, and dessert. Entree prices start at $7.25. The restaurant does not have a website. If you enjoy Thai food, and you're in the Arcadia area, check it out!
BASIL Thai Cooking
411 East Huntington Dr Suite 103
Arcadia, Ca 91006
(626) 447-8845
Monday, June 2, 2008
Wentworth Miller - That Cat is High
Happy Birthday to my Other Man, Wentworth Miller! The music for this montage is actually Wentworth and the rest of the Tigertones from Princeton.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
What A Way to Start the Day
I'm watching my favorite movie, "Shakespeare in Love," this morning as I get ready for another Girls' Day with the former roommates. I only wish that our appointment was just 30 minutes later, so that I could finish watching it on WGN. Not that I can't just whip out the DVD and watch it later. Like, in French.
This is just a quick post to give a belated greeting to my man:
Happy Birthday, Joseph!!!
Yumminess.
One of my favorite lines in the movie, en Francais:
Je ne sais pas. C'est un mystere!
This is just a quick post to give a belated greeting to my man:
Happy Birthday, Joseph!!!
Yumminess.
One of my favorite lines in the movie, en Francais:
Je ne sais pas. C'est un mystere!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Spellerrific
I'm absolutely loving the contestants in the National Spelling Bee. They're not only amazing spellers, but they're funny, too. Thoughts as I watch the program:
- My favorite line : (after hearing audience laughter when the word was first announced) "numb nuts?" ...much more laughter.... (after he is advised to listen to the word again) "Ohhhh! Numnah!"
- "Oh, Nietzschean!" (I'm sorry that she's out. She was funny. When she was reminded to look at the clock as she was running out of time, she said, "Yes, that's a very pretty clock.")
- The gal with the curly hair had a hilarious look of happiness on her face when she knew the word, but asked for more hints anyway.
- The Asian kid sounded like he was drugged or something, and I kept thinking that he wouldn't get the words, but he did just fine. Maybe hewas on Spellling Steroids.
- I'm always amazed by the very gentle "ding" of the bell that signifies that the word was spelled wrong. It so politely tells them that their dream has just been squelched by one letter. Ah, memories of spelling "vacuum" with 2 "c"s and only one "u," and hearing the disappointment of my entire grade as I became only the Honorable Mention instead of the winner. I'll never forget that moment as long as I live. Go ahead. Ask me when I'm senile. I dare you.
- So I'm trying to spell these obscure words without looking at the TV, and when I do look at the TV, I realize that I'm WAY off. Makes me kinda glad that I didn't win the school spelling bee, in order to avoid a humiliating experience on a larger scale.
- ...although, hello, I spelled "Kulturkampf" correctly.
- Yay, SAMIR!!!! From "numb nuts" to the end, you certainly deserve that "guerdon"!!! What a perfect word to end the bee.
The Rivalry is Born Again!
Yeee HAAAAAA!!!!!
It's going to be Lakers vs. Celtics for the NBA Championship title!
This is what I sooooooo wanted to happen.
Go, Lakers, GO!!!!
Kobe, Lamar, Derek, Luke, Pau, Sasha, Vlad, Jordan, Ronny, and the rest of the club: BELIEVE!!!!
from Lakers.com
It's going to be Lakers vs. Celtics for the NBA Championship title!
This is what I sooooooo wanted to happen.
Go, Lakers, GO!!!!
Kobe, Lamar, Derek, Luke, Pau, Sasha, Vlad, Jordan, Ronny, and the rest of the club: BELIEVE!!!!
from Lakers.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Rockapella promo DVD
Pella has updated their promotional material, so I think it belongs on this page, too. I mean, duh. It's PellaPushing!!!!
Oh, and....rumor has it that we're getting a new CD this year. Yeah, I know, it's been rumored before, but this is word from the sales department, apparently. Keep your fingers crossed!
Monday, May 26, 2008
DLR LotD 05/25/08
Disneyland Resort Line of the Day
Sunday, May 25, 2008
"This is on the house." -- Linda, at Small World Mall
Sunday, May 25, 2008
"This is on the house." -- Linda, at Small World Mall
Thursday, May 22, 2008
InJ IV
I wasn't able to go with some of my friends that watched the 12:01 a.m. showing of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," but I didn't want to wait much longer, so I saw the movie this afternoon as soon as I got back to town. While I was getting my concessions, someone that I sing with at church spotted me, so we ended up sitting by each other, which also ended up being in a row right below other people he knew, but didn't know were going to be there either. It was a 4:45 p.m. showing on a Thursday, so the theater wasn't quite full, but there were plenty of people there.
At first, I was worried that it would not live up to be as great as the other Indy movies, but as the movie went along, I was quite pleased with the result.
Comments:
Cate Blanchett is quite the formidable villain here. I loved the contrast of her eye color against the black hair. Not only is she smart, she's also quite the fighter, and WANTS TO KNOW. I'll let you all figure out exactly what she wants to know. Then maybe you can tell me. Did she just want to know absolutely everything in the universe? If so, then she's just nosy.
Shia LaBoeuf did a great job in his role, and I remember him talking about his acquired switchblade skills when he was on Late Night with David Letterman. (He also talked about his arrest at the Walgreen's, which was a hilarious story). At one point in the movie, I thought, "Shia is Tarzan?"
Karen Allen: Love her. Loved the way she smiled when Indy told her what was wrong with all of the other women. Loved all of her banter with him. I love banter like that.
Nice little touches of that particular crate, the nod to Star Wars, Brody and Henry, Sr., and the snake/rope.
Big mounds of huge ants are scary. Apparently, big scorpions are not supposed to be scary, though.
I wonder if "Death by Monkeys" is possible. Or if it was anyone's band name. Because maybe I'll steal it if it's not.
Harrison Ford: Still Indy. Still awesome. Still love him. I mean, hello, I even just love his silhouette!
Thank God for refrigerators.
I hope that you're all able to see this movie on the big screen, because you need to. Go. Go now. Before the prairie dogs see you. (What was up with those, anyway?!)
At first, I was worried that it would not live up to be as great as the other Indy movies, but as the movie went along, I was quite pleased with the result.
Comments:
Cate Blanchett is quite the formidable villain here. I loved the contrast of her eye color against the black hair. Not only is she smart, she's also quite the fighter, and WANTS TO KNOW. I'll let you all figure out exactly what she wants to know. Then maybe you can tell me. Did she just want to know absolutely everything in the universe? If so, then she's just nosy.
Shia LaBoeuf did a great job in his role, and I remember him talking about his acquired switchblade skills when he was on Late Night with David Letterman. (He also talked about his arrest at the Walgreen's, which was a hilarious story). At one point in the movie, I thought, "Shia is Tarzan?"
Karen Allen: Love her. Loved the way she smiled when Indy told her what was wrong with all of the other women. Loved all of her banter with him. I love banter like that.
Nice little touches of that particular crate, the nod to Star Wars, Brody and Henry, Sr., and the snake/rope.
Big mounds of huge ants are scary. Apparently, big scorpions are not supposed to be scary, though.
I wonder if "Death by Monkeys" is possible. Or if it was anyone's band name. Because maybe I'll steal it if it's not.
Harrison Ford: Still Indy. Still awesome. Still love him. I mean, hello, I even just love his silhouette!
Thank God for refrigerators.
I hope that you're all able to see this movie on the big screen, because you need to. Go. Go now. Before the prairie dogs see you. (What was up with those, anyway?!)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Alien Languages and White Blond Actors
So today, my sis-in-law and I decided to have fun after work, since she's staying at my place for a couple of days.
We decided to go to a Japanese restaurant by my house, so that we could get some Boba afterward, which is a couple of doors away from the restaurant. At the Japanese places, there were 2 babies, of about the same age, on different sides of the room. One baby had a high-pitched short scream, which we figured out must have been her way of talking. The other baby observed this behavior for awhile, then started to do his own little scream, on pitch with the other baby. It was almost as if they were talking to each other in some kind of alien baby language. At one point, they were even making gargling sounds at the same time, and V said that they sounded like Chewbacca. They really ARE aliens, then!
So after the aliens went back to their home planets, and we were done with our own meals, we went to Aloha Boba to enjoy their yummy libations before going to the movies for a viewing of "Iron Man." Now, you all know that I loved this movie (if you've read my blog from the first viewing), and since V hadn't seen it yet, and I was quite willing to see it again, we decided on the Fe Dude. I had thought that she would love the movie anyway, considering the fact that she studies robotics and stuff like that, and I was quite right. Our conversation after the movie, though, was what made the evening hilarious (oh, and the stories that I told her from my doctor friend, which, I'm sorry, cannot be repeated here).
Can you tell the difference between these actors? If so, who are they, and what movies were they in?
If you read in the credits of "Iron Man" that Jeff Bridges was in the movie, would you tell me that it was actually Jeff Daniels?
...
V did.
We decided to go to a Japanese restaurant by my house, so that we could get some Boba afterward, which is a couple of doors away from the restaurant. At the Japanese places, there were 2 babies, of about the same age, on different sides of the room. One baby had a high-pitched short scream, which we figured out must have been her way of talking. The other baby observed this behavior for awhile, then started to do his own little scream, on pitch with the other baby. It was almost as if they were talking to each other in some kind of alien baby language. At one point, they were even making gargling sounds at the same time, and V said that they sounded like Chewbacca. They really ARE aliens, then!
So after the aliens went back to their home planets, and we were done with our own meals, we went to Aloha Boba to enjoy their yummy libations before going to the movies for a viewing of "Iron Man." Now, you all know that I loved this movie (if you've read my blog from the first viewing), and since V hadn't seen it yet, and I was quite willing to see it again, we decided on the Fe Dude. I had thought that she would love the movie anyway, considering the fact that she studies robotics and stuff like that, and I was quite right. Our conversation after the movie, though, was what made the evening hilarious (oh, and the stories that I told her from my doctor friend, which, I'm sorry, cannot be repeated here).
Can you tell the difference between these actors? If so, who are they, and what movies were they in?
If you read in the credits of "Iron Man" that Jeff Bridges was in the movie, would you tell me that it was actually Jeff Daniels?
...
V did.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
I'm watching "Snakes On A Plane" right now...yes, voluntarily...because I just want to see Sam Jackson say his famous line...and because sometimes I like to waste time/money on stupid things.
Anyway, it reminds me that I meant to blog about my last flight home from Sacto. The folks at SWA are known for having fun, and this flight was no exception.
As we were boarding the plane, I overheard the pilot saying to a passenger, "First flight? Mine, too!" I think he's been on Star Tours.
The flight attendant spiel was funny, too, and I heard some lines that I hadn't before.
"We'd like to welcome you to flight number...aah, who cares? We're flying to Ontario, so it really doesn't matter what number flight it is, that's where you're going."
"We ask that you pay attention to the flight attendants as we describe the safety features. If you don't listen, you're on your own."
Life vests: "Just remember, it's 'kick, paddle, paddle, kick, paddle, paddle."
Oxygen masks: "Put your masks on before helping anyone else who needs assistance, like your children...or husbands..."
"...and do not push your Call Attendant Light, as it is actually an Ejection button."
Due to the heat, or possibly due to it being the pilot's first flight, our descent was shaky, but we made it safely home.
Update: OMG, this movie is terrible! But I'm still sitting here, waiting for him to say that line...
Anyway, it reminds me that I meant to blog about my last flight home from Sacto. The folks at SWA are known for having fun, and this flight was no exception.
As we were boarding the plane, I overheard the pilot saying to a passenger, "First flight? Mine, too!" I think he's been on Star Tours.
The flight attendant spiel was funny, too, and I heard some lines that I hadn't before.
"We'd like to welcome you to flight number...aah, who cares? We're flying to Ontario, so it really doesn't matter what number flight it is, that's where you're going."
"We ask that you pay attention to the flight attendants as we describe the safety features. If you don't listen, you're on your own."
Life vests: "Just remember, it's 'kick, paddle, paddle, kick, paddle, paddle."
Oxygen masks: "Put your masks on before helping anyone else who needs assistance, like your children...or husbands..."
"...and do not push your Call Attendant Light, as it is actually an Ejection button."
Due to the heat, or possibly due to it being the pilot's first flight, our descent was shaky, but we made it safely home.
Update: OMG, this movie is terrible! But I'm still sitting here, waiting for him to say that line...
WitWi Carmen Sandiego clips from 1st season
Welcome back to the year that Rockapella was first introduced to the kids at PBS (and to the Bro and me)!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Gooey Goodness
Last week, a couple of my friends and I went to The Melting Pot in Old Town Pasadena.
We had never been there before, so it was a brand new experience for all of us. We joked that we hadn't had a new experience together in a very long time. (We've been friends since elementary/junior high school).
We were seated by the window, so we had a nice second-story view of Colorado Blvd. Our server explained to us that there are no stoves in the kitchen, as all of their cooking is done at the individual tables. We decided on "The Big Night Out," which included 4 courses for a fixed price. We noted that the dinners were designed for 2 people, but the server advised that the 3rd could be added for an adjusted price.
Each course required a selection: cheese combination for appetizers, type of salad, a base for the main dish, and chocolate type for dessert. I wasn't too much in the mood for cheese because I had eaten a lot at the office's Cinco de Mayo lunch, but I said that I needed to have a lot of say in the chocolate choice. My friends indulged me, as they were raring to go for that cheese. :)
Our cheese choice was the Wisconsin Trio Cheese Fondue. I'm not a bleu cheese fan, but since it had "a hint of sherry" in it, I obliged. The server made sure to place the bleu cheese in the middle of the pot, so that I could just take cheese from the sides of the pot. She placed the cheeses, one by one, into the pot, letting each cheese type melt before adding the next one. We had broccoli, cauliflower, apples and cubes of different bread types to dip into the fondue. I was perfectly fine with eating our items without cheese, but I did try the cheese a few times and did enjoy it until some of the bleu cheese got blended into mine, and I didn't want anymore. My friends, however, enjoyed every moment of the cheese, and even saved the rest of it when the server was ready to start cooking again.
Our next course was the salad. I had the Tropical Salad, which is currently the featured salad on the menu. The mango added a nice, fruity touch to the tangy salad, which had a nice, light citrus dressing. The coconut-encrusted cashews were delish, as they didn't have too much of a coconut taste. Having had so much heavy food earlier in the day, I was delighted to have such a yummy salad, and enjoyed every bite.
The server then began to cook for the main dish. We had chosen the Coq au Vin, which, yes, included more wine, which was the last ingredient to be added to the pot. (Had I not been driving, I also would have ordered the Strawberry Basil Lemonade, but it had liquor, and the little sip I had from my friend's glass confirmed my thoughts that I'd probably order about 3 of them just for myself). The server requested that we only place cooked food on our plates (which had little sections in them), and to keep the raw food on the serving dish. She also advised us of the easy way to remember how long to keep the food inside the pot to cook it. "If it walks on land, it takes 3-4 minutes. If it doesn't walk on land, it takes 2 minutes." We had chosen the Fondue Fusion Selection, which included sirloin, lobster, pork, chicken, shrimp, ravioli, and vegetables. We didn't think that we'd be able to finish everything, but yup, we sure did! All of the food was quite good, and had been seasoned/marinated very well prior to bringing it to our table.
Then came the whole point of the meal, according to Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Simply Irrestible": DESSERT. We chose the "Flaming Turtle," which included the fun highlight of flambe. The dipping items included strawberries, cubes of pound cake, a slice of cheesecake, marshmallows, oreo-cookie covered marshmallows, cubes of rice krispy treats. The server advised us to place a slice of cheesecake and the pieces of pound cake on our plates and just spoon the chocolate over it, as they would not stay on our fondue forks. Mmmmmm..........on the fork, off the fork, who cares? It was ALL GOOD.
As you can see, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the atmosphere, and I particularly loved the fanciness of the bathroom, what with the special towels with the company logo on them, and the beautiful fixtures. We had a great night, and plan on going to Girls' Night Out one of these days (last Tuesday of every month). We're even planning on getting one of my friends' husbands to drive us there, so that I can have my fill of that lemonade. :)
We had never been there before, so it was a brand new experience for all of us. We joked that we hadn't had a new experience together in a very long time. (We've been friends since elementary/junior high school).
We were seated by the window, so we had a nice second-story view of Colorado Blvd. Our server explained to us that there are no stoves in the kitchen, as all of their cooking is done at the individual tables. We decided on "The Big Night Out," which included 4 courses for a fixed price. We noted that the dinners were designed for 2 people, but the server advised that the 3rd could be added for an adjusted price.
Each course required a selection: cheese combination for appetizers, type of salad, a base for the main dish, and chocolate type for dessert. I wasn't too much in the mood for cheese because I had eaten a lot at the office's Cinco de Mayo lunch, but I said that I needed to have a lot of say in the chocolate choice. My friends indulged me, as they were raring to go for that cheese. :)
Our cheese choice was the Wisconsin Trio Cheese Fondue. I'm not a bleu cheese fan, but since it had "a hint of sherry" in it, I obliged. The server made sure to place the bleu cheese in the middle of the pot, so that I could just take cheese from the sides of the pot. She placed the cheeses, one by one, into the pot, letting each cheese type melt before adding the next one. We had broccoli, cauliflower, apples and cubes of different bread types to dip into the fondue. I was perfectly fine with eating our items without cheese, but I did try the cheese a few times and did enjoy it until some of the bleu cheese got blended into mine, and I didn't want anymore. My friends, however, enjoyed every moment of the cheese, and even saved the rest of it when the server was ready to start cooking again.
Our next course was the salad. I had the Tropical Salad, which is currently the featured salad on the menu. The mango added a nice, fruity touch to the tangy salad, which had a nice, light citrus dressing. The coconut-encrusted cashews were delish, as they didn't have too much of a coconut taste. Having had so much heavy food earlier in the day, I was delighted to have such a yummy salad, and enjoyed every bite.
The server then began to cook for the main dish. We had chosen the Coq au Vin, which, yes, included more wine, which was the last ingredient to be added to the pot. (Had I not been driving, I also would have ordered the Strawberry Basil Lemonade, but it had liquor, and the little sip I had from my friend's glass confirmed my thoughts that I'd probably order about 3 of them just for myself). The server requested that we only place cooked food on our plates (which had little sections in them), and to keep the raw food on the serving dish. She also advised us of the easy way to remember how long to keep the food inside the pot to cook it. "If it walks on land, it takes 3-4 minutes. If it doesn't walk on land, it takes 2 minutes." We had chosen the Fondue Fusion Selection, which included sirloin, lobster, pork, chicken, shrimp, ravioli, and vegetables. We didn't think that we'd be able to finish everything, but yup, we sure did! All of the food was quite good, and had been seasoned/marinated very well prior to bringing it to our table.
Then came the whole point of the meal, according to Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Simply Irrestible": DESSERT. We chose the "Flaming Turtle," which included the fun highlight of flambe. The dipping items included strawberries, cubes of pound cake, a slice of cheesecake, marshmallows, oreo-cookie covered marshmallows, cubes of rice krispy treats. The server advised us to place a slice of cheesecake and the pieces of pound cake on our plates and just spoon the chocolate over it, as they would not stay on our fondue forks. Mmmmmm..........on the fork, off the fork, who cares? It was ALL GOOD.
As you can see, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the atmosphere, and I particularly loved the fanciness of the bathroom, what with the special towels with the company logo on them, and the beautiful fixtures. We had a great night, and plan on going to Girls' Night Out one of these days (last Tuesday of every month). We're even planning on getting one of my friends' husbands to drive us there, so that I can have my fill of that lemonade. :)
Monday, May 12, 2008
80's Lyrics Quiz
I got a 64 on this one. Then when I read the answers, I slapped myself in the head because I should have known the songs. Must have been because I was eating breakfast while taking the test. Or because I'm getting old and my memory's fading quickly. I like the sarcastic comments on the scoring page, too.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
DLR LotD 05/06/08
Disneyland Resort Line of the Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
"Would anyone like some fresh ground pepper?" -- Blind guy whom didn't see that we already had our own salt and pepper on the table, at Catal
Happy Birthday, Ryan!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
"Would anyone like some fresh ground pepper?" -- Blind guy whom didn't see that we already had our own salt and pepper on the table, at Catal
Happy Birthday, Ryan!
Monday, May 5, 2008
My Froot Loops Will Dry Your Tears
Yesterday, we celebrated my mom's birthday at Marie Callendar's Sunday Brunch.
We were thankful that they seated us way in the back, because nephew Brady has had a tendency of throwing tantrums in restaurants lately. He was OK this time, though. He kept going to other people's plates so that he could taste their food. V just asked him to stay at our table. I figured that maybe they were training him early to be a hobo, but whatever.
Another family with little kids sat at the table behind me, and a little girl, about 2 years old, started to cry. Brady looked over at their table with a look of concern on his face. Then he walked closer to their table, all the while watching the little girl. (I think her name was Cece). They finally let her walk around a little bit, and she walked toward Brady, whom was holding a little box of Froot Loops. He was quietly advised to share, and there he was, handing the little girl a Froot Loop, one at a time, as the tears still glistened on her chubby little cheeks. She proceeded to store them in her mouth, one at a time, packing them in like a chipmunk with nuts. She had stopped crying, and finally when she had her fill of cereal, gave Brady a big hug of thanks. Simultaneously, the females at both tables cried out, "Awwwww!!!!"
My nephew's going to be a great boyfriend someday.
We were thankful that they seated us way in the back, because nephew Brady has had a tendency of throwing tantrums in restaurants lately. He was OK this time, though. He kept going to other people's plates so that he could taste their food. V just asked him to stay at our table. I figured that maybe they were training him early to be a hobo, but whatever.
Another family with little kids sat at the table behind me, and a little girl, about 2 years old, started to cry. Brady looked over at their table with a look of concern on his face. Then he walked closer to their table, all the while watching the little girl. (I think her name was Cece). They finally let her walk around a little bit, and she walked toward Brady, whom was holding a little box of Froot Loops. He was quietly advised to share, and there he was, handing the little girl a Froot Loop, one at a time, as the tears still glistened on her chubby little cheeks. She proceeded to store them in her mouth, one at a time, packing them in like a chipmunk with nuts. She had stopped crying, and finally when she had her fill of cereal, gave Brady a big hug of thanks. Simultaneously, the females at both tables cried out, "Awwwww!!!!"
My nephew's going to be a great boyfriend someday.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Kentucky Derby
Horse races are not supposed to make me cry.
Especially when I go to church, and I have to hear about it again in church 2 hours later.
RIP, Eight Belles. I'll never forget this 2nd place finisher.
Congratulations, though, to the winner, Big Brown. Let's go for the Triple Crown! Hey, that rhymes. ;)
Especially when I go to church, and I have to hear about it again in church 2 hours later.
RIP, Eight Belles. I'll never forget this 2nd place finisher.
Congratulations, though, to the winner, Big Brown. Let's go for the Triple Crown! Hey, that rhymes. ;)
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Fe Dude
I saw "Iron Man" last night. I don't really do movie reviews, but here are my thoughts.
Robert Downey, Jr. is awesome, as he is in all his RDJ-ness. I didn't even recognize Jeff Bridges because of his lack of hair, but I finally figured it out when he spoke. He does a great job with his character. I think it must have something to do with "hair acting." Ask Johnny Depp about it. Then ask Johnny to call me. ;)
Oh, and the evil bald Afghani guy really should have worn a hat, or at least a scarf on his head! The dude is bald, his skin is burned, and he's standing out in the hot sun?! I guess that's supposed to make us think that he's too tough for sunscreen and head coverings, but it also shows me that he's not very smart. Actually, maybe he IS wearing sunscreen. But dude, you *need* a HAT!
What is it with Stan Lee and the characters with the initials "P.P."? Gwyneth Paltrow plays Pepper Potts, whom is Tony Stark's (RDJ) assistant.
Stan Lee's cameo. Gotta love it.
The special effects are awesome, and I want a computer like that in my house. Oh, and a robot or two to help me out a little bit.
I highly recommend this movie for all of you Superhero/Action Movie fans. I also recommend that you STAY UNTIL THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS DONE. ("Entire Movie" includes credits). You won't regret it, especially if you're a comics fan.
Robert Downey, Jr. is awesome, as he is in all his RDJ-ness. I didn't even recognize Jeff Bridges because of his lack of hair, but I finally figured it out when he spoke. He does a great job with his character. I think it must have something to do with "hair acting." Ask Johnny Depp about it. Then ask Johnny to call me. ;)
Oh, and the evil bald Afghani guy really should have worn a hat, or at least a scarf on his head! The dude is bald, his skin is burned, and he's standing out in the hot sun?! I guess that's supposed to make us think that he's too tough for sunscreen and head coverings, but it also shows me that he's not very smart. Actually, maybe he IS wearing sunscreen. But dude, you *need* a HAT!
What is it with Stan Lee and the characters with the initials "P.P."? Gwyneth Paltrow plays Pepper Potts, whom is Tony Stark's (RDJ) assistant.
Stan Lee's cameo. Gotta love it.
The special effects are awesome, and I want a computer like that in my house. Oh, and a robot or two to help me out a little bit.
I highly recommend this movie for all of you Superhero/Action Movie fans. I also recommend that you STAY UNTIL THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS DONE. ("Entire Movie" includes credits). You won't regret it, especially if you're a comics fan.
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