I'm back from Ireland and Scotland and will fill in the details soon, but at this time I just wanted to share with you, the cutest terrier you'd ever see.
I got a new camera that I had been coveting forever, a Canon Rebel EOS and I'm just learning all the new settings and the like. I took it on my trip, but not all my 1000 pics are fabulous, but I will upload some here soon. But if we're fbook friends, you can see them there......
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten. 3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating. 4) Optional extra: Post a comment at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.
The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred:
1. Venison 2. Nettle tea 3. Huevos rancheros ♥ 4. Steak tartare 5. Crocodile 6. Black pudding 7. Cheese fondue 8. Carp 9. Borscht 10. Baba ghanoush 11. Calamari 12. Pho 13. PB&J sandwich 14. Aloo gobi 15. Hot dog from a street cart 16. Epoisses 17. Black truffle 18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes 19. Steamed pork buns 20. Pistachio ice cream 21. Heirloom tomatoes 22. Fresh wild berries 23. Foie gras Poor ducks. 24. Rice and beans 25. Brawn, or head cheese Absolutely fucking not! 26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper 27. Dulce de leche 28. Oysters 29. Baklava 30. Bagna cauda 31. Wasabi peas 32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl 33. Salted lassi 34. Sauerkraut 35. Root beer float 36. Cognac with a fat cigar 37. Clotted cream tea 38. Vodka jelly 39. Gumbo 40. Oxtail 41. Curried goat I hate most curries and goat is blech. </b>42. Whole insects/b> So ants count in chocolate? 43. Phaal 44. Goat’s milk 45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more Scotch? 46. Fugu 47. Chicken tikka masala 48. Eel 49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut 50. Sea urchin 51. Prickly pear 52. Umeboshi 53. Abalone 54. Paneer 55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal 56. Spaetzle Oh, how I love you, spaetzle! 57. Dirty gin martini 58. Beer above 8% ABV 59. Poutine 60. Carob chips 61. S’mores 62. Sweetbreads 63. Kaolin 64. Currywurst Sounds disgusting. I'm assuming it is. 65. Durian 66. Frogs’ legs 67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake 68. Haggis no, never ever. 69. Fried plantain 70. Chitterlings, or andouillette 71. Gazpacho 72. Caviar and blini 73. Louche absinthe 74. Gjetost, or brunost 75. Roadkill 76. Baijiu 77. Hostess Fruit Pie 78. Snail escargots> s'il vous plait? 79. Lapsang souchong 80. Bellini 81. Tom yum 82. Eggs Benedict 83. Pocky 84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. I wish!!! 85. Kobe beef 86. Hare 87. Goulash 88. Flowers 89. Horse 90. Criollo chocolate 91. Spam 92. Soft shell crab 93. Rose harissa 94. Catfish 95. Mole poblano 96. Bagel and lox 97. Lobster Thermidor 98. Polenta 99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee 100. Snake
We finally bought a barbeque (after living together for nearly 6 years!) yesterday. We live in a ground floor condo and have been concerned that it may be removed and we'd see some homeless people in the area grilling on our applicance.
Anyway, Jason's been putting it together since about 11am. He's the polar opposite of handy.
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I've been doing zero and reading. Perhaps my book list will hit 30 this year.
And the light at the end of the tunnel hath approacheth. I only have to go to Vancouver for next Thurs/Fria and then the following Monday/Tues/Wed. So yippee for me.
If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? I'd be too dumbfounded to say anything. But I'd be scared/excited! What did the last text message you sent say? I never send texts What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex? Besides a nice smile, shoulders/lats What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Having a specific amount of $$$ in my retirement fund Shoe size? 9
Been to Mexico? no When is the last time you had a massage? 3 months ago (I need another one soon!) What was the last TV show you watched? he View (I watch it while getting ready for work....) What are your plans for the weekend? I never make plans. I'm a fly by the seat of my pant sort of gal. Plus, I'm pretty boring these days. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say? I'm not realy about getting married, but I'd say yes to the diamond! What is in the back seat of your car right now? a cd and a pair of shoes What were you doing at 8 am this morning? on the couch, watching The View
If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be? Viggo Mortenson Have you ever been to a strip club? Of course What is the best ice cream flavor? Blood Orange gelato What is the last sporting event you watched? That I actually enjoyed? Sonics vs Pistons in Seattle. I hate sports on tv Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on myspace? Myspace is so 2003 Ever go camping? 10 years ago What did your last text say? something vile I'm sure from Pamela
Where is your mom right now? in Winnipeg What color is your watch? brown,silver,pink Last phone call? work calls (all the damn time!) Are you allergic to anything? dust, pollen, season shit Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? black wedge heel boots What is one thing you have learned about life recently? it requires lots of money and effort
Do you own an iPod? no Do any of your friends have children? yes What do you do at work? talk about money, look at money, send money, count money, boss people around Who was your last kiss? Miller time. How did you get one of your scars? No scars - maybe chicken pox What is your moms name? Una (you-na) Are you ticklish? somewhat Ever cried for no reason? sure, like when I am acting Ever broken a bone? pinky finger Do you have any piercings? just ears now - all others removed.
Have you ever changed clothes while driving? no Have you ever cleaned up someone else's vomit? babies What was the last thing you ordered at McDonalds? filet of fish is the only thing I ever get from McDonalds Can you do the Crank Dat dance? for shizzle. What is your favorite color to wear? pink, but I'm now on black. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? 12 hours What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? 24 hours What are your turn-offs? Poor hygiene What was your 1st alcoholic beverage? Canadian Club Rye What was your last alcoholic beverage? I polished off a beautiful bottle of port last weekend. What are you craving right now? love
My poor little lap top is still hooped and because I have zero technical abilities, will probably be out of commision for a little while. I re-installed the operating system, but there is still a message and I fear that the hard drive is officially dunzo. That $1500 computer is less than 2 years old. F@ck m3.
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So, I'm posting from work.
I haven't had a chance to read/comment too much obviously. Don't be a hater.
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My real reason for logging on here today; other than brightening your day (!) was to advise you to not spend any money on Starbucks new Honey latte. It is absolutely terrible and a disappointing start to the day.
jennygel7 sent to me...