Where did the time go!?

My birthday was nice this year. I worked all day on my actual birthday, so I celebrated it the following weekend by hanging out with Todd and my brother and later going out for some dinner. Before we at, we chilled at Clarkes, where he made us some bro-made cappucinos and snacked on some pre-dinner birthday cake. Can I say that it was the best birthday cake I think I have ever had. Chocolate almond buttercream icing on vanilla cake. Holy moly, besides the little pieces Todd and Clarke had, I scarfed the entire thing little by little over the course of 3 days. Yes, I have a terrible, terrible sweet tooth. After hanging and listening to music, we strolled to Lucali's, which was a pleaser as always. For those who dont know, Lucali's has the best pizza in New York in my opinion. Not only is the pizza absolutely jizzworthy, but the atmosphere is lovely (not your average pizza place by any means)- dark, candlelit, intimate, and bring your own wine! Of course Clarke used his wine expertise and brought a couple of bottles that perfectly paired with dinner. We had a great time, and I am so thankful for having such amazing people to spend my birthday with.






I didnt get any photos from dinner, because my camera takes really horrible pictures in super dim lighting. Boooo...

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Anyway, Todd and I got super weak on Biscuit the other night, because we looked under our bed and saw this poking out... "They'll never find me here!!!"



Yes, our dog is ridiculous.

One more day of work before I leave to go on my trip! Time for much needed sunlight and warm weather.

Yawn.

I cant believe that in 2 weeks Im going to be gearing up to leave for the Bahamas. The thought of having to put a swimsuit on is making me terrified. Last time I wore one was a few years ago when I was still an avid bike rider and in really good shape. Looks like Im going to be spending my vacation in a wetsuit if something doesnt change!

Nothing really to update on. This past weekend Kurt and Heidi had us over for dinner. Heidi made delicious creamy cauliflower and potato soup (vegan to boot!), and yummy polenta with mushrooms and spinach. I really wish I enjoyed cooking but I just dont, especially because the thought of cooking after being at work for 10 hours isnt very appealing.

Speaking of work, my schedule has been really great lately. I work Wednesday through Saturday for 10 hours each day, then have 3 days off in a row. Granted I am thoroughly exhausted by the time Saturday night rolls around, but busting my ass for a few extra hours each day in order to have an extra day off is worth it to me. I know the schedule isnt permanent, but for now its pretty sweet.

So the other day I overheard something that kind of irked me while picking up some groceries in Union Market. (For those that dont know, Union Market is a really small grocery store chain based only in Brooklyn that sells organic and all natural foods, free range meats, etc.). A woman was dragging her kid all around the store, and then stormed her way to the exit loudly mumbling "I dont like stores like this, you cant find anything normal!". Normal? What did she mean by normal? Just because the store sells only foods that contain no weird fillers, no preservatives, no weird hormones in the meats etc, certainly doesnt mean the food is not "normal". If anything, its the most normal food you can get being that its all natural. It just bugged me because I know a lot people dont want to stray away from the trusted brands you can find in any grocery store, but if people would just be open minded to trying these foods out, they would realize that they not only taste just as good, but benefit your health in the long run.

Tomorrow is my birthday. Im celebrating it by working. Ha. At least my boss is letting me leave a few hours early though.

Took the words out of my mouth!

Dont forget the weather, too...




But on a lighter note, I must say, I was absolutely delighted when I looked to my left on the couch the other night and saw Rick James had taken a seat beside me!...



Todd and I spent the two days prior to todays snowstorm walking around outside because the weather was actually really nice for February. We aimlessly walked around in the city on Sunday, mostly in search of the movie 'Control'. We shockingly struck out everywhere we went, however we later found it at the mom and pop video store near our house, so the mission was accomplished. Loved the flick by the way, made me want to listen to Unknown Pleasures (on dark red vinyl!) as soon as it was over. Monday was spent walking around Williamsburg and drooling at modern furniture in unique little shops, flipping through records at Academy, and eating a cheap late lunch at San Loco. Good days off.

The weatherman said that this weekend is going to be in the 50's!!! Consider me (and Biscuits chilly little feet) amped.