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. \u00a0The past couple of weekends have been surprisingly social and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n
Last weekend, went out with friends and the most excitable 3 year on the planet. \u00a0We went to Texas Roadhouse – I, of course, got the chicken. \u00a0And tried some fried pickles. \u00a0They may not have changed my life like Snooki, but they were pretty good.<\/p>\n
Also last weekend was game night with friends. \u00a0We ate some really good food and amazing dessert and played a few games. \u00a0First up was Mahjong. \u00a0 \u00a0I 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. \u00a0We played some Farkle next and then Zombie dice. \u00a0I did better in those, but still lost. \u00a0Doesn’t really bother me though, I’m usually fine if I can make at least one good play and get on the board.<\/p>\n
That weekend I also got a writing assignment and have somehow joined a writing group. \u00a0 The topic was a new monster story and I’m nearly finished with mine now. \u00a0It’s perhaps the most\u00a0disturbing\u00a0thing I’ve written and it almost wrote itself. \u00a0Which is cool and also disconcerting.<\/p>\n
After an insane week of work, this weekend has been fun too. \u00a0Got invited to a late dinner at the Saffron Patch on Saturday. \u00a0 \u00a0This was my first Indian food and I ordered the mango chicken – medium spicy. \u00a0 Which was still vastly more spicy than I’d had before. \u00a0My ears turned red and heated up – and I drank two glasses of tea. \u00a0Really good, but really really intense. \u00a0So, curry and wasabi, and smoked\u00a0Tabasco\u00a0 \u00a0Who would guessed that my\u00a0palate\u00a0has evolved so much? \u00a0Not my parents, that’s for sure.<\/p>\n
Today, headed south to help my friends with some projects as they get ready to put their house on the market. \u00a0Before 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).<\/p>\n
Watched Skyfall this evening on DVD and now I’m wrapping the day with post number 1000 for my blog. \u00a0 I had considered something profound or deeply meaningful for this post, but really, it’s just a number. \u00a0Just like January 1st is another day. \u00a0I don’t make resolutions and I’m not making a big deal out of this post. \u00a0I’m glad I’ve been able to get this far with the blog. \u00a0It’s been generally fun and I know it’s been good for me. \u00a0No plans on stopping.<\/p>\n
So, Good Night Moon. \u00a0Good Night Blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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