I’m not really a social person. I’m generally content in small groups of one – provided that group includes a good book and a strong cup of tea. The past couple of weekends have been surprisingly social and a lot of fun.
Last weekend, went out with friends and the most excitable 3 year on the planet. We went to Texas Roadhouse – I, of course, got the chicken. And tried some fried pickles. They may not have changed my life like Snooki, but they were pretty good.
Also last weekend was game night with friends. We ate some really good food and amazing dessert and played a few games. First up was Mahjong. I had never played this before and the rules were more complex than I expected. I had them mostly figured out after the second game – though I got trounced in both games. We played some Farkle next and then Zombie dice. I did better in those, but still lost. Doesn’t really bother me though, I’m usually fine if I can make at least one good play and get on the board.
That weekend I also got a writing assignment and have somehow joined a writing group. The topic was a new monster story and I’m nearly finished with mine now. It’s perhaps the most disturbing thing I’ve written and it almost wrote itself. Which is cool and also disconcerting.
After an insane week of work, this weekend has been fun too. Got invited to a late dinner at the Saffron Patch on Saturday. This was my first Indian food and I ordered the mango chicken – medium spicy. Which was still vastly more spicy than I’d had before. My ears turned red and heated up – and I drank two glasses of tea. Really good, but really really intense. So, curry and wasabi, and smoked Tabasco Who would guessed that my palate has evolved so much? Not my parents, that’s for sure.
Today, headed south to help my friends with some projects as they get ready to put their house on the market. Before the day was done I’d done: electrical (replaced a outdoor light fixture), carpentry, (sawed off the bottom of a door to improve the clearance, hung it and another door), plumbing (moved and re-set up a washer/dryer and utility sink), painting (painted a step and taped the living room), sanitation (took out the trash), and project management (suggested solution for litter boxes).
Watched Skyfall this evening on DVD and now I’m wrapping the day with post number 1000 for my blog. I had considered something profound or deeply meaningful for this post, but really, it’s just a number. Just like January 1st is another day. I don’t make resolutions and I’m not making a big deal out of this post. I’m glad I’ve been able to get this far with the blog. It’s been generally fun and I know it’s been good for me. No plans on stopping.
So, Good Night Moon. Good Night Blog.