I agree with you. If you have a book and a light with you you should get in free! Surprisingly though, they don't charge you double.

In honor of my 1 yr anniversary (and St. Patrick's Day)

My boss wrote me the following limerick:

There was a young lady from Maine
Who thought she'd enjoy a change
So she came to DC
And now works for me
And slowly she's going insane.

I don't know what happened but I'll fix it asap.

Blog Poll: What should I get?

Morton's, The Steakhouse - Prime Steak House

i have no email for the moment. Leigh, you were right about the best films, i was looking at best actor,.

oh yeah, throw the shrooms back in at some point.

and since i haven't done it in a long time I'll post a recipe.

RK's spinach and shroom risotto

1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 bad baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
2 cups arborio rice
olive oil
a clove garlic
about 2 quarts chicken stock, preferable homemade, OR roast a chicken and use some of the juice that is extracted from it and use as much canned stock or "better than boullion"(my preference if you don't have homemade stock) as you need.

Set the chicken stock to warming on the stove. Bring it to a simmer and keep it there.

Meanwhile, sautee the shrooms in butter until very well done then remove from pan. Add a little oil turn down the heat a bit and throw in the onions. DON"T BURN THEM. COOK THEM SLOWLY. There's nothing I hate more than burned onions!!! When the onions are done put the rice in the pan and toss to coat with the oil. Turn up the heat in the pan and add 1/2 cup stock and stir it into the rice, add the spinach and clove of garlic (in large slices or just crushed a little so the flavor will come out but you can remove it so it won't be overpowering) at this time as wellthe first couple of cups should soak up pretty quickly so you need to stir constantly. Keep adding the stock, 1 cup at a time until the rice is al dente. Add pepper sprinkle with parmesan if you want to.

and yesterday we didn't do much but watch gone with the wind. We had roasted chicken, spinach risotto and chocolate pie. The chicken was NOT the best ever, it was quite flavorless in fact, but the risotto was good.

so - after the movies leigh and i decided we'd have a cocktail and a snack, since we hadn't had dinner. We were hoping to go to bugaboo and flirt with the bartenders, but alas, they let them off duty at 9 and we were stuck in the bar all alone with some waitress to check on us every 5 minutes. We couldn't believe how dead it was considering it was tourney time. Any way she had a cosmo and i had something with cap morgans coconut rum which was delish. We shared a chicken quesidilla and it was perfect. Then we stopped at starbucks and i got a crema, she got a mocha and we went home. The end.

Well, you guys had very exciting Saturdays and mine was pretty exciting too, considering I live in the sticks. Leigh, the kids and I decided we would go to a matinee. So we all got ready and headed for the city. We had lunch at gov's. I had thanksgiving day sandwich (1/2) and 1/3 of a piece of coconut cake, which was just ok. NOT as good as mine. The kids both had hot dogs, I'll let leigh tell you what she had so she'll have something to blog. Then we went to the cinema on Odlin road where the kids and I saw hoodwinked. Leigh can tell you what she saw. I had a coffee, the kids had combo#1 (Large popcorn medium soda each for $8)

Blog review: Hoodwinked

OK I went into this movie intending not to watch it. In fact I had my itty bitty book light and George Washington with me to ENSURE I would not be watching it. Alas, 15 minutes into it tht book light died so I was forced into it. I must say that it is NOT the worst animated movie I've ever seen. Fortunately for me I chose NOT to sit in the front row with my children so I could actually see the screen. The animation was cute and the voices were good. The songs were ok, some were better with others. I don't like how all cartoon granny's look like Norma. It freaks me out.

So after the film (we got out before leigh), we played video games. Then leigh got out, we got coffee's for the ride home and took off. Leigh and I decided we would go back and see ANOTHER movie.

So, we drove to burlington ditched the OBNOXIOUS boy and the totally FED UP girl and took off for the city. We saw brokeback mountain which I would say was good, but nothing spectacular. I thought there were a few big holes in the story frankly, like the cowboy's teeth were WAY too white for 1963, and Jake whateverhisnameis, is not a convincing cow poke. Ah well, I love the sling blade accent of Keigh Ledger, and as Leigh and I both said, gay cowboy sex - what more can you really want. (kidding folks, it's a joke). The scenery was beautiful and there were just enough female body parts so the straight guys could watch it and pretend that they weren't their for the gay cowboy sex. So I'd give this movie an overall positive review, but I think I really missed most of the good lines as the guy in the front left of us let his cell phone ring through most of the end of the movie.

Oh and of course Dawn is happy and healthy and they can't wait for their little person, who is due March 6.

So this morning I woke up super early because of the damned cat, and I drove to Alexandria to visit Todd and Dawn. It was nice to be with some family--we talked about all of you, just so you know. We went to this place called le Madeline for brunch...their mocha is GOOD. Then we went to this place called the Torpedo Factory which used to be--well, obviously--but now is a bunch of art studios, galleries, and classrooms. Cool stuff. We watched someone throw down some pot. I wish I had art talent. Todd convinced me to buy a book and a sketch pad. Then we went to Restoration Hardware where they saw a friend who wanted to go to lunch so we did that. Then I came back here, went over near the mall, and bought a bed. You will all hate it. It's a stainless steel platform bed with horizontal bars on the headboard. There you go. I decided that since I got my "bonus" I could either visit home or buy a bed. Well, frankly, I'm tired of living like a college kid....so I bought the bed. It's coming Wednesday. Mila and Todd have offered to help with assembly.

I assume LTL is either packing or sick of packing.

I blogged last night fyi.

And where is LTL?

OK, Amy's complaining that no one blogged so I will blog. What are you doing this weekend? I'm doing nothing that I know of, but everyone is bugging me to go to the movies, so I'll either be seeing Pink Panther, Hoodwinked or Brokeback. Other than that, I probably am not doing very much. I suppose I'll be planning my cakes for NEXT WEEKS cake auction, but believe me they won't be as extravagant as the last session. I'm trying to figure out if I want to do something tonight, but I don't know yet. If I stay in we'll be having burgers for dinner, if I go out, I'll also be having a burger as I'm craving them.

As you can see I have absolutely NOTHING to report. Yet, I HAVE managed a report unlike the rest of you losers.

ok so saturday mila and todd and i decided to go shopping at tyson's corner mall, a HUGE mall in this area. we knew we were in for an 'experience' when we saw a dj set up in bloomingdales...i mean, you know, presidents day is nothing more than a shopping holiday.

so we decided to have lunch. we walked to the other side of the mall to a restaurant called coastal flats. if you want to see the menu, you can find it at www.greatamericanrestaurants.com. it is awesome....well somehow mila and i got it into our heads that we should have martinis....i got keylime, she got mango. OH MY GOD were those good. well, after that, she decided that she needed another drink that i can't remember and she ordered me a chocolate martini. YUM. but we were drunk. so we went shopping drunk. we made todd sit in lane bryant for like 30 minutes while we bra shopped. as it happened, i walked back to the clearance rack--found the most ADORABLE black dress that was originally 80 bucks but marked down 50%. well...how can i pass that up? i also found jeans for 9 bucks. well this dress is sleeveless and shimmery and low cut and flattering on me so i get it..turns out--it's 9.99
and the jeans are 6 bucks. can you beat that?

on top of all that--on our way out i stop at bloomies for eyeliner....and yes, it's clinique bonus time!

a good time was had by all.

I hate figure skating. I hate all sports where people are "judged". I feel that if you don't cross the line first or score the most points it's not a sport. That's a pagent. That being said, Sasha Cohen was incredible last night. I was pretty amazed at her bendi-ness.

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Jen, I think your sport should be freestyle ski jumping. We all know how you can fall with flair!

I think my sport would be x-country skiing. I have been burning it up on the elliptical machines lately.

Maybe ski jump. That looks fun. But I'd probably die.

Blog Poll:

If you were going to be in the olympics, what would your sport be.

Mine would be curling.

Blog Poll:

If you were going to be in the olympics, what would your sport be.

Mine would be curling.

At some point....

I have to tell you all about my fabulous day Saturday. Here's a teaser...

DJs
Martinis
Flashy black dress

No, I didn't go out clubbing...stay tuned!

I just called Ellen and told her I think it's Greg Biffel's year. She was impressed. Go Biff!

Congrats LTL! I'm glad that you're getting out of the county. Try Organic Cow milk--it's expensive but it's pretty good.

As for me, I'm kicking it, watching curling. I can't imagine how they take it so seriously--it's so funny to watch.

Shopping day for me. Target then who knows?

That is pretty cute. The kid was dreaming about popcorn!

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

Scott Baio

Who's Your 80's Heartthrob?

You Are Most Like Charlotte!

You are the ultimate romantic idealist You've been hurt before, but that hasn't caused you to give up on love. If anything, your resolve to fall in love is stronger than ever. And it's this feminine optimism that men find most appealing about you. Romantic prediction: That guy you are seeing (or crushing on)? Could be very serious - if you play your cards right!

Which Sex and the City Vixen Are You?

You are White Chocolate

You have a strong feminine side with a good bit of innocence thrown in. Whether your girlish ways are an act or not, men like to take care of you. You are an understated beauty, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

You are Bettie Page

Girl next door with a wild streak You're a famous beauty - with unique look And the people like you are cultish about it

What Famous Pinup Are You?

Your Haloween Costume Should Be

Candy Corn

What Should You Be For Halloween?

Mariah Carey Shares Your Taste in Music

See her whole playlist here (iTunes required)

Which Musician (or Group) Shares Your Taste in Music?

how frightening is it to have something in common with Mariah?

Your Eyes Should Be Green

Your eyes reflect: Striking attractiveness and danger What's hidden behind your eyes: A vivid inner world

What Color Should Your Eyes Be?

You know, I DO love Dennis Rodman. He can be my Daddy if he wants to.

Your Daddy Is Dennis Rodman

What You Call Him: Pops Why You Love Him: He's the Mack Daddy

Who's Your Daddy?

that other comment was based on all the underwear questions we've been asked today.

I feel like i know a little TOO much about leigh today, I bet she feels the same about me.

You are

What Rejected Crayon Are You?

You Are Homer Simpson

You're just an ordinary, all-American working Joe... With a special fondness for pork rinds and donuts. You will be remembered for: your little "isms" and philosophies on life Your life philosophy: "Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals ... except the weasel."

The Simpsons Personality Test

What Your Underwear Says About You

When you're bad, you're very bad. And when you're good, you're still trouble! You're comfortable in your own skin - and don't care to impress anyone.

The Underwear Oracle

is he really from maine or did he just spend 5 minutes here?

You Are a Strawberry Daiquiri

You're a fun, playful drinker who loves to party. You may get totally wasted, but you're always a happy drunk!

What Mixed Drink Are You?

You Are A Blueberry Martini

You are a eclectic drink - liking to change drinks and venues often. You are usually the first of your friends to find a cool new dive bar or cocktail. You should never: Drink mystery drinks strangers hand you. Unless you want to wind up in foreign country. Your ideal party: Is mobile, hopping from party to party. Your drinking soulmates: Those with an Orange Martini personality. Your drinking rivals: Those with a Chocolate Martini personality.

What Flavor Martini Are You?

Your Hillbilly Name Is...

Bobbie Jean Walker

Hillbilly Name Generator

You Are an Officelady!

It all seemed so blissful at first. Wear cute little suits, meet friends with matching suits, get a small salary. Well, you're going to be making copies for the rest of your life, and a good raise is not in your future. And forget about marrying out of this glass cieling! What? So you can make coffee at home and wash your husband's underwear? Gross!

What's Your Japanese Subculture?

hey leigh...I know you don't know how to use chopsticks!!!

On Average, You Would Sell Out For

$1,108,402

At What Price Would You Sell Out?

On Average, You Would Sell Out For

$1,108,402

At What Price Would You Sell Out?

You Are Italian Food

Comforting yet overwhelming. People love you, but sometimes you're just too much.

What Kind of Food Are You?

man...how DO they get it so right?!?!?!?!

Your Monster Profile

Cursed Enigma You Feast On: Fried Chicken You Lurk Around In: The Backseats of Cars You Especially Like to Torment: Republicans

What's Your Monster Name?

Cheese Pizza

Traditional and comforting. You focus on living a quality life. You're not easily impressed with novelty. Yet, you easily impress others.

What's Your Pizza Personality?

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You Are The Cranberry Sauce

A little sweet, a little sour - you've got the flava! Though, you do tend to squish in people's mouths...

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

Meatball Pizza

Unusual and uncompromising. You're usually the first to discover a new trend. You appreciate a good meal and good company. You're an interesting blend of traditional and modern.

What's Your Pizza Personality?

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Very popular, one of you is not enough.

What Kind of Candy Are You?

You Are Broccoli Casserole Soda

Vegetarians taste better!

What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?

You Are Karamel Sutra

Plain on the outside, but once someone gets in, they're stuck

What Flavor Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are You?

You're a Wild Drunk

You can get enough drink. Seriously, you'll just go puke and start pounding them back again!

What Kind of Drunk Are You?

Holy Housewarming Batman!

Last night I had the most lovely Valentine's Day! I made Chicken Florentine and Todd made salad, brought sorbet, good wine, and cheesecake. Mila made great dressing and brought flowers and candy. It was so nice to spend the evening with two people i love!

Then today, my lovely boss and two of my co-workers gave me a Target gift card big enough for me to buy 2 new dining room chairs. SOOO fantastic!

You Are Miss Piggy

A total princess and diva, you're totally in charge - even if people don't know it. You want to be loved, adored, and worshiped. And you won't settle for anything less. You're going to be a total star, and you won't let any of the "little people" get in your way. Just remember, piggy, never eat more than you can lift!

The Muppet Personality Test

You Are Socks!

Cozy and warm... but easily lost. You make a good puppet.

What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?

You Are a Powdered Devil's Food Donut

A total sweetheart on the outside, you love to fool people with your innocent image. On the inside you're a little darker, richer, and more complex. You're a hedonist who demands more than one pleasure at a time. Decadent and daring, you test the limits of human indulgence.

What Donut Are You?

Your Pimp Name Is...

Her Majesty Kisses

What's Your Pimp Name?

You Are a Frappacino

At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Your Mood Ring is Purple

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You're an expressive, offbeat blogger who tends to write about anything and everything. You tend to set blogging trends, and you're the most likely to write your own meme or survey. You are a bit distant though. Your blog is all about you - not what anyone else has to say.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

Your Personality Profile

You are dignified, spiritual, and wise. Always unsatisfied, you constantly try to better yourself. You are also a seeker of knowledge and often buried in books. You tend to be philosophical, looking for the big picture in life. You dream of inner peace for yourself, your friends, and the world. A good friend, you always give of yourself first.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

You Are The Stuffing

You're complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together. People miss you if you're gone - but they're not sure why.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Very popular, one of you is not enough.

What Kind of Candy Are You?

You Are 65% Addicted to Blogthings

You lead the pack when it comes to posting Blogthings. And your friends (mostly) thank you for it. It's cute that you insist on being called your Japanese name. Just stop bragging about your IQ score!

How Addicted To Blogthings Are You?

Hey, these blog thingy's are much more fun than just sitting here stressing yourself completely out aren't they!?!?!?!??!?!

Your Couture Shoes Are

Giuseppe Zanotti E5065

What Couture Shoes Are You?

Your Couture Shoes Are

Giuseppe Zanotti E5065

What Couture Shoes Are You?

You Are Turkey and Gravy Soda

Gobble. Gobble.

What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?

You Are Fozzie Bear

"Wocka! Wocka!" You're the life of the party, and you love making people crack up. If only your routine didn't always bomb! You may find more groans than laughs, but always keep the jokes coming.

The Muppet Personality Test

You Are Socks!

Cozy and warm... but easily lost. You make a good puppet.

What Crappy Christmas Gift Are You?

You Are a Glazed Donut

Okay, you know that you're plain - and you're cool with that. You prefer not to let anything distract from your sweetness. Your appeal is understated yet universal. Everyone dig you. And in a pinch, you'll probably get eaten.

What Donut Are You?

Your Pimp Name Is...

Sexxie Love

What's Your Pimp Name?

You are a Black Coffee

At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptable At your worst, you are: cheap and angsty You drink coffee when: you can get your hands on it Your caffeine addiction level: high

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

if you click that pick, then you can do your own damned name

ah, a valentine game

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...to bad i didn't find it until everyone went home....

Your Mood Ring is Purple

Sensual Clear mind Purpose is known

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