Wednesday, December 15, 2004

12.15

Today I came to the conclusion that the fitness center is a cesspool for all the "ghosts of Christen's past." Makes no difference what time of the day I go it's always someone in there that I know and they always want to roll up on me when I'm in the corner stretching lol. Today I was on the floor stretching legs cocked up in the missionary position around an exercise ball (haha that's how the trainer described the stretch and oddly enough I did it right on the first try lol) and as soon as I stood up a ghost from this summer past pops from around the corner. He extends his arms for a hug and all I could say was I smell really bad so let me give you some dap lol. What a square lol. My membership expires friday, I'm wondering if I need to find me a new gym because seeing these faces I don't want to see is getting old.

I did another weigh in today and now I've lost 15 pounds in about a month (yaaay me). If my mom stopped baking sweet potato pies and poundcakes after getting inspired watching Turn Up the Heat with G.Garvin I might be able to lose more weight lol.

I also called the lady and officially turned down the job in California that I mentioned yesterday. She kept asking was I sure and I had to keep telling her I didn't apply for that particular position but thanks for the offer.

I looked at my calender and realized Christmas is in 10 days. I have purchased nada lol. I gotta get something for my niece and nephews even though they didn't ask for anything (the 10 year old was like I realize you are on a budget this year so just having you home is gift enough *I sobbed after he said that* ). I am such a sucker for them. Plus I'm the"cool hip aunt" that they tell all their big secrets and who buys them stuff mom and dad won't get so I can't let them down lol.

Christmas is also my holiday for cooking. Last year I had to do thanksgiving and Christmas and was on straight overload but everything was planned. This year I only have to do Christmas and still haven't planned my menu. I think it's because I'm actually at home and not several states away where my mom would stalk me so she could do my grocery shopping. Thus far I know we are having champagne lol and I have to make my seafood salad and mac and cheese if I don't make anything else (those two are always in high demand lol). I'm still trying to decide what else to make. I got some panko that I want to use on something and I need to choose my main meat dish. I also I have some grapeleaves that someone never got from me so I'll probably make some dolmades if they don't get them. Any other suggestions? Whoever makes a suggestion is free to come have a plate... we just don't do doggy bags lol

To end my long day I met C.B. and his brother T.J. for dinner at teaism. That's one of my favorite spots because I love tea and because the atmosphere and food are good. I got a chicken bento box and tuna tataki , T.J. had some udon noodles that had shrimp and mussels and C.B had to be extra and get a ostrich burger which he was ooohing over. For dessert I had the best lavender creme brulee. What made the food even better was when T.J. pulled out the cash and payed for my meal. Free food is always the best food.

Today teaism... tomorrow Georgia Browns... I think I need to be a food critic as much as I go out lol