for as long as i can remember, i have always had a sweet tooth. from candy to chocolate, ice cream to cake, pie, cookies, and all pastry varieties in between, sugar and i have always had a good and close relationship...until today.
after enjoying a sushi lunch at hearst's cafe, i headed back to work to discover that more, a cupcake eatery in chicago, had made a special delivery to our company (one of the perks of working for the food network magazine), and had sent a good 40 cupcakes in every possible flavor that they could. though i was stuffed to the brim already, i found me and my curious stomach wandering into the conference room to scout out the newly acquired stock, and before i knew it, i had grabbed a plate to partake in the eating festivities. with so many kinds to choose from, i was handed a knife and encouraged to try as many as i could. so off i went and ate the following:
• bacon maple cupcake (what a strange yet great combo!)
• mango jalepeño cupcake (had a nice tang kick to it)
• valronho cupcake (mmm...so decadent)
• bacon brittle (quite interesting)
then came the visit to the kitchen where i discovered a tin full of gigantic cookies (thick as a scone and bigger than the palm of my hand). again, the temptation was too much to bare, and on it went onto my plate. in all fairness, i should have stopped while i was ahead, but i pushed my limits, and consumed way more than was necessary...ultimately leading up to the biggest stomach ache and sugar headache that i've ever experienced :(
it's a miracle that i lasted until the end of the day. there were definite moments of immense nausea, feeling faint, my teeth aching, and stomach churning. though i still do love my sugar, i know my body's limits and hope not to cross my sugar quota line again (or at least anytime soon)...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
mission: de-bug
as i sat at the kitchen table tonight, i suddenly saw something moving out of the corner of my eye and discovered a dragonfly had made its way into our apartment. i am terrified of most bugs (pretty much everything minus fruit flies), and upon seeing the length of this bug's body, thick legs, and wing span, i was pretty freaked out. i quickly alerted my roomie, doris, about the situation at hand and we banded together to brainstorm strategies to get our unwelcome guest to leave.
after re-opening the patio door to the balcony and patiently waiting for the pest to leave voluntarily, it became clear that we would need to try new tactics. what we ended up with was a swiffer broom, a chair for added height, and a can of scrubbing bubbles. it was quite the team effort as i sprayed the bug to debilitate it and then doris finished it off with the swiffer. though i did feel bad for the bug (what a way to go), it was also such a relief to not have a giant-sized bug around anymore. mission completed.
on a side note, mosquitoes have been feasting on my blood over the last couple of days. my count now stands at 5, with 1 twice the size of a quarter and man, do they itch! though i do love the summer, i have to say that i hate mosquitoes and wish they'd just leave me alone. perhaps it's karma from the dragonfly mission. argh.
after re-opening the patio door to the balcony and patiently waiting for the pest to leave voluntarily, it became clear that we would need to try new tactics. what we ended up with was a swiffer broom, a chair for added height, and a can of scrubbing bubbles. it was quite the team effort as i sprayed the bug to debilitate it and then doris finished it off with the swiffer. though i did feel bad for the bug (what a way to go), it was also such a relief to not have a giant-sized bug around anymore. mission completed.
on a side note, mosquitoes have been feasting on my blood over the last couple of days. my count now stands at 5, with 1 twice the size of a quarter and man, do they itch! though i do love the summer, i have to say that i hate mosquitoes and wish they'd just leave me alone. perhaps it's karma from the dragonfly mission. argh.
Monday, August 10, 2009
starstruck, snail rides, and wedding #1
last tuesday i was invited to go to the film screening of chris kattan's newest mini-series called "bollywood hero", and at the screening, i ran into none other than EDWARD NORTON!!! i'm not usually one to gush about hollywood stars, after all, they are just people, but edward norton is one of my absolute favorite actors...
it was quite the realization. i had just walked out of the bathroom when i saw some guy looking at me and i thought, "wow, that guy's pretty cute and he looks kinda familiar...where have i seen him before?" as i turned away...and then it suddenly came upon me who that cute guy was, so i looked back to verify my thoughts and there he was looking back at me, so i sheepishly smiled and then disappeared into the theater while internally screaming "OMG!!!" :P
so in case you weren't already aware, buses are snails, and the one that i got to ride from nyc to toronto was filled with some seriously annoying people...for starters, there were 2 kids that only knew how to scream, there was a dude sitting behind me that refused to put his phone on vibrate even though it rang 3 times every 5 mins (and i know because i started counting), a lady who sat across from me who probably spent 1/2 of the time on the bus chatting loudly on her cell phone while intermittently hissing like a snake when she was laughing (both highly irritating to listen to), and then a super creepy guy who started making flirty comments followed by racist comments when i chose not to respond. then there was extreme discomfort that comes along with minimal space to move, butt-numbing from 12 hrs of straight sitting (minus 3 short rest stops), and trying to go to the bathroom without falling over from all the stop-and-go motion of being in a moving vehicle. ahhh....the joys of going greyhound...on a brighter note, i did save about $300 from taking the bus vs. flying, but i must say that it was a very painful experience that i hope to not have to repeat again for a long time...
and finally, my first wedding of 2009...karen + dan! though there were definitely some stressful and exhausting moments of the weekend (aka. practicing all the worship songs and special music for the first time the night before the wedding right after my bus arrived, until the wee hours of the night before waking up the next morning to get there for soundcheck at the church), all the music turned out just fine, karen and dan were absolutely stunning and super cute on their big day, and it all went very well. next up will be steph + jer in 2 weeks followed by a week of rest and relaxation back home before i hand my life back over to school in sept.
it was quite the realization. i had just walked out of the bathroom when i saw some guy looking at me and i thought, "wow, that guy's pretty cute and he looks kinda familiar...where have i seen him before?" as i turned away...and then it suddenly came upon me who that cute guy was, so i looked back to verify my thoughts and there he was looking back at me, so i sheepishly smiled and then disappeared into the theater while internally screaming "OMG!!!" :P
so in case you weren't already aware, buses are snails, and the one that i got to ride from nyc to toronto was filled with some seriously annoying people...for starters, there were 2 kids that only knew how to scream, there was a dude sitting behind me that refused to put his phone on vibrate even though it rang 3 times every 5 mins (and i know because i started counting), a lady who sat across from me who probably spent 1/2 of the time on the bus chatting loudly on her cell phone while intermittently hissing like a snake when she was laughing (both highly irritating to listen to), and then a super creepy guy who started making flirty comments followed by racist comments when i chose not to respond. then there was extreme discomfort that comes along with minimal space to move, butt-numbing from 12 hrs of straight sitting (minus 3 short rest stops), and trying to go to the bathroom without falling over from all the stop-and-go motion of being in a moving vehicle. ahhh....the joys of going greyhound...on a brighter note, i did save about $300 from taking the bus vs. flying, but i must say that it was a very painful experience that i hope to not have to repeat again for a long time...
and finally, my first wedding of 2009...karen + dan! though there were definitely some stressful and exhausting moments of the weekend (aka. practicing all the worship songs and special music for the first time the night before the wedding right after my bus arrived, until the wee hours of the night before waking up the next morning to get there for soundcheck at the church), all the music turned out just fine, karen and dan were absolutely stunning and super cute on their big day, and it all went very well. next up will be steph + jer in 2 weeks followed by a week of rest and relaxation back home before i hand my life back over to school in sept.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
i <3 nerds
after much frustration and failure in trying to book myself a genius bar appointment to get my sick mac looked at, i stumbled upon a new feature that apple is now offering where you can have an apple care expert call you at your own convenience!!! after spending countless hours waiting to speak to various agents over piddly questions regarding airline tickets, credit card statements, and all other everyday issues, i was pleasantly surprised to discover this great new service and promptly signed up for my expert call.
and just after the clock struck 8, my phone rung and on the line was sean from texas, my nerd hero of the day! unlike most agents that i've spoken to in the past who clearly loathe their jobs and are only there for their paychecks, sean was patient, knowledgeable, informative, analytical, and a people-person. if only all customer service people could be that friendly and helpful, that would really be something...
so we ran some diagnostics, did a safe re-boot (shutdown, turn on the power key then hold shift till the apple and spinning wheel appear), and then assessed some other areas that needed to be looked at. i also asked many questions about general mac maintenance, operating systems, and troubleshooting, to which sean answered all questions with intelligence and care. guess you could say that by the end of the call, i had a bit of a nerd crush on the guy...but what's not to like about a smart dude who knows macs inside out and has a cute accent? exactly :)
and just after the clock struck 8, my phone rung and on the line was sean from texas, my nerd hero of the day! unlike most agents that i've spoken to in the past who clearly loathe their jobs and are only there for their paychecks, sean was patient, knowledgeable, informative, analytical, and a people-person. if only all customer service people could be that friendly and helpful, that would really be something...
so we ran some diagnostics, did a safe re-boot (shutdown, turn on the power key then hold shift till the apple and spinning wheel appear), and then assessed some other areas that needed to be looked at. i also asked many questions about general mac maintenance, operating systems, and troubleshooting, to which sean answered all questions with intelligence and care. guess you could say that by the end of the call, i had a bit of a nerd crush on the guy...but what's not to like about a smart dude who knows macs inside out and has a cute accent? exactly :)
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