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04/24/2007 22:31 #39035
i hope there will always be fishTonight Mike and I dined out for life at Astoria on Elmwood. We both got the same thing for dinner which maybe is weird but the waiter seemed overly happy as he said it made his job easier. Our dinner was pretty good, not the greatest meal ever but certainly not the worst, but our appetizers were super delicious - Cajun grilled shrimp. I think the next time I go back I'm getting that as a dinner. I love fish. I really hope there's no time in my life when I can't eat fish on a regular basis. Let's keep the oceans clean and full of delicious seafood!
Plus Astoria had warm bread on the table which is always a plus. Overall I enjoyed the dining experience and I would recommend it. Not cheap but not as expensive as you can get in these parts. For an iced tea, an appetizer and two meals it was like $53. That seems crazy compared to our old days of spending $5 max each when we would all go out to eat every single night of the week a few summers ago. I guess maybe we are growing up a little bit?
((e:Mike) reminded me that it's been ten years since we were freshmen in high school today. A DECADE. Where is the time going?!?!?)
04/24/2007 16:07 #39028
proi'm online at the apple store using a beautiful giant screen macbook pro. i'm a little bit drooling. it's so beeeautiful. makes my macbook seem small and sad. haha. ME WANT!
carolinian - 04/24/07 17:13
I actually prefer the size of your macbook, and I wish Apple made a powerful high-end notebook laptop in that size (like they did when my 12" G4 was new). The only reason why I haven't gotten a macbook pro yet is because supposedly Apple will release a much smaller version this summer.
I actually prefer the size of your macbook, and I wish Apple made a powerful high-end notebook laptop in that size (like they did when my 12" G4 was new). The only reason why I haven't gotten a macbook pro yet is because supposedly Apple will release a much smaller version this summer.
04/23/2007 16:09 #39016
bonersone of my high school kids asked me today "do trombone players call themselves tromboners"?
inappropriate? i suppose. we all laughed anyway.
it seems to be the goal of my students to get me to swear or say anything perverse. i refuse.
muhahahahaha.
inappropriate? i suppose. we all laughed anyway.
it seems to be the goal of my students to get me to swear or say anything perverse. i refuse.
muhahahahaha.
carolinian - 04/23/07 17:17
One of my friends who was in IU's trombone section was tasked with designing a t-shirt they could sell, and he came up with the motto "we can slide into any position".
One of my friends who was in IU's trombone section was tasked with designing a t-shirt they could sell, and he came up with the motto "we can slide into any position".
04/20/2007 00:21 #38968
when will i REALLY get to 300?Category: babble
It's list time...I find it's an easier way to organize thoughts rather than rambling, which I'm also good at...
1) I never complain about gas prices, but I'm pretty annoyed by the recent wave of gas price raises because I have to drive to Fredonia and back twice this weekend. It usually takes about half a tank to make the trip just once, therefore it will cost me approximately $40, let alone the other driving I might do. Maybe I'll fill up at the res on the way back the second time. Shout-out to (e:Anne) for making one of the trips there with me. How about we take your car....?? :)
2) It really annoys me that people hit their brakes when they see a trooper on the side of the highway giving someone a ticket. Do people honestly think that the trooper is going to say to the person being pulled over, "You know, on second thought, I'm going to let you go, and go chase that person who just flew by me at 85 miles per hour"?
3) I'm pretty much back on track with running and am finally starting to see SOME results. It would make the biggest difference if I started eating better. I know that my body could be different if I stopped eating certain things, but I consider having a delicious reward (or three) as being one of the best parts of being a runner. I think a lot of runners feel that way. Yay, metabolism!
4) Can't wait to Dine Out for Life next week with (e:Mike) and whomever else may join us :)
5) I'm so sick of seeing this asshole loser's face all over the freakin television. Stop shoving it down our throats, stupid media.
6) So my friend Ashley is sort of setting me up with someone. She's still in high school and she wants me to meet her band teacher. I'm pretty sure her only criteria is that we're both single music teachers, and that he saw my picture and thought I was cute. I don't know how much we have in common other than being Fredonia graduates and teaching, but that's always a start. I feel sort of weird about it...I've never really done this before. At least we aren't going to dinner or something. He's just going to be there during a rehearsal we're having, so I'll probably say hello to him afterwards or something. But still...it seems like it might be awkward! Plus he's 29. What if he wants to get married right away? Maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself.
7) I love getting my hair cut. If I was rich I would definitely pay someone to wash and style my hair every day. I'm pretty sure it's the most relaxing thing on Earth. I love when people touch my hair. I've never had a boyfriend who did it enough. That's gotta change. My hair is pretty! It needs to be adored!
8) I used to hate Opie and Anthony and resented that they took Shredd and Ragan's spot. I've since discovered that I definitely prefer S & R in the afternoon because I can hear more of it, and I've started to enjoy O & A for the most part. They're about the only thing I can tolerate in the morning besides NPR.
9) It's late. Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite, and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SABRES
1) I never complain about gas prices, but I'm pretty annoyed by the recent wave of gas price raises because I have to drive to Fredonia and back twice this weekend. It usually takes about half a tank to make the trip just once, therefore it will cost me approximately $40, let alone the other driving I might do. Maybe I'll fill up at the res on the way back the second time. Shout-out to (e:Anne) for making one of the trips there with me. How about we take your car....?? :)
2) It really annoys me that people hit their brakes when they see a trooper on the side of the highway giving someone a ticket. Do people honestly think that the trooper is going to say to the person being pulled over, "You know, on second thought, I'm going to let you go, and go chase that person who just flew by me at 85 miles per hour"?
3) I'm pretty much back on track with running and am finally starting to see SOME results. It would make the biggest difference if I started eating better. I know that my body could be different if I stopped eating certain things, but I consider having a delicious reward (or three) as being one of the best parts of being a runner. I think a lot of runners feel that way. Yay, metabolism!
4) Can't wait to Dine Out for Life next week with (e:Mike) and whomever else may join us :)
5) I'm so sick of seeing this asshole loser's face all over the freakin television. Stop shoving it down our throats, stupid media.
6) So my friend Ashley is sort of setting me up with someone. She's still in high school and she wants me to meet her band teacher. I'm pretty sure her only criteria is that we're both single music teachers, and that he saw my picture and thought I was cute. I don't know how much we have in common other than being Fredonia graduates and teaching, but that's always a start. I feel sort of weird about it...I've never really done this before. At least we aren't going to dinner or something. He's just going to be there during a rehearsal we're having, so I'll probably say hello to him afterwards or something. But still...it seems like it might be awkward! Plus he's 29. What if he wants to get married right away? Maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself.
7) I love getting my hair cut. If I was rich I would definitely pay someone to wash and style my hair every day. I'm pretty sure it's the most relaxing thing on Earth. I love when people touch my hair. I've never had a boyfriend who did it enough. That's gotta change. My hair is pretty! It needs to be adored!
8) I used to hate Opie and Anthony and resented that they took Shredd and Ragan's spot. I've since discovered that I definitely prefer S & R in the afternoon because I can hear more of it, and I've started to enjoy O & A for the most part. They're about the only thing I can tolerate in the morning besides NPR.
9) It's late. Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite, and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SABRES
leetee - 04/20/07 09:59
I'm so with you on having my hair touched and shampooed and styled. So soothing and relaxing!
But i HATE getting my hair cut. No one, other than my old stylist in Knoxville, and that is one hell of a drive, knows how to cut my hair without it looking like a first grader did it. I have left a salon thinking i might like my hair in a month or so...
I'm so with you on having my hair touched and shampooed and styled. So soothing and relaxing!
But i HATE getting my hair cut. No one, other than my old stylist in Knoxville, and that is one hell of a drive, knows how to cut my hair without it looking like a first grader did it. I have left a salon thinking i might like my hair in a month or so...
jason - 04/20/07 09:18
Well, I'm 28, turning 29 in mid-June, so I can speak to the general mindset of guys in our age bracket. Almost all of us have no intention of getting married right away. Almost none!
However, those of us who've grown up at least a little bit do not want to date flakes. We do not want to be the in-between guy for a chick who has no idea what she wants from life. That phase of our lives is over. The chick basically has to be interested in feeling out some kind of relationship. That's about as far as it goes.
Well, I'm 28, turning 29 in mid-June, so I can speak to the general mindset of guys in our age bracket. Almost all of us have no intention of getting married right away. Almost none!
However, those of us who've grown up at least a little bit do not want to date flakes. We do not want to be the in-between guy for a chick who has no idea what she wants from life. That phase of our lives is over. The chick basically has to be interested in feeling out some kind of relationship. That's about as far as it goes.
04/16/2007 21:27 #38921
prejudiceis it wrong that i always assume that the la nova on main street is not as good as the la nova in buffalo?
tiburon1724 - 04/20/07 00:39
my girlfriend is terrified of going to the one in buffalo because of the neighborhood. Not that it thrills me either, but for the best pizza in the world I feel it's worth it!
my girlfriend is terrified of going to the one in buffalo because of the neighborhood. Not that it thrills me either, but for the best pizza in the world I feel it's worth it!
metalpeter - 04/17/07 17:25
I have never been to the one on main. But I'm guessing that it is like Just Pizza that the one on French Rd. isn't as good as the one on Elmwood.
I have never been to the one on main. But I'm guessing that it is like Just Pizza that the one on French Rd. isn't as good as the one on Elmwood.
joshua - 04/17/07 11:29
Its the fake La Nova.
Its the fake La Nova.
mike - 04/17/07 00:31
did you go there, at 11 oclcok at night and eat a whole pizza again? Did you? by the by I really did write that whole news journal and eidted it and stuff so there were no typos and stuff. unlskike this comment.
did you go there, at 11 oclcok at night and eat a whole pizza again? Did you? by the by I really did write that whole news journal and eidted it and stuff so there were no typos and stuff. unlskike this comment.
mrmike - 04/16/07 22:31
It's kinda like sloppy seconds....not the real thing, but an incredible simulation
It's kinda like sloppy seconds....not the real thing, but an incredible simulation
I hope there was supposed to be an entry attached to this title.
Better get in front of Paul in the line, haha.