Archive for August 2004
Creepy Brian
Posted on August 7, 2004 by Ching under Life.
Brian and I were being smart alecks to each other last night. Apparently, he didn’t like something that I said because, out of nowhere, he freakin’ hisses at me. Yes, you heard me right. He hissed! Not like a snake would, but more like an angry cat would. Either he’s just a weirdo period, or he has been spending too much time with the cats lately.
“You are so creepy!” I tell him. “Had I known you were this creepy when we were dating, I would have never agreed to marry you!”
I’m kidding, of course!
Other things going on.. Brian spent another fortune on dry cleaning. It drives me nuts because he freakin’ tries to bring his entire closet to the cleaners. This time his bill came to $75. I was telling Ashley at work yesterday that I could buy a new pair of editor pants from Express for the same amount. Ashley was like, why don’t you just iron his clothes for him and then he can pay $75 so you can go get some new editor pants.
That would be the smart thing to do. But lazy me, I’ve never been one to do wifely duties (other than the carnal stuff that we both enjoy, he he) so I don’t really do much ironing. I say, invest in some good, wrinkle resistant clothing – dammit!
And then, last night Jen and Ray had a fight and Jen wanted to come over. I told her she was welcome and we had tons of leftovers if she wanted to grub at our house. We got home from buying groceries at Wal-Mart and I called Jen to find out what was holding her up. I was worried because she seemed really distraught. She never returned my call.
She’s okay. She and Ray just have these fighting to the brink of breaking up and then getting back together again episodes. It’s really dumb. It doesn’t even phase Brian any more; he is so used to it. I say it’s too much aggravation. I could never see myself in such a relationship.
Anyway, we are meeting some people at Kobe for dinner tonight to celebrate Ashley’s birthday. I should have some new pictures here in a few days. Stay tuned!
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Digging Netflix
Posted on August 5, 2004 by Ching under Movies.
We watched both Hidalgo and 13 Going on 30 last night so I could loan the movies to Ashley. Both were really good. Hidalgo was really wholesome and heart-warming. Although kind of cheesy, 13 Going on 30 made me cry. I can’t explain why, but it made me sad.
Anyway, Brian and Brent are watching Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Vol. 1 today since they are both off and then Brian is loaning it to his dad, I think. I liked Ghost in the Shell, but not as much as the guys do so I really don’t mind missing it.
I’m really digging this Netflix thing.   Â
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Anniversary Plans
Posted on August 3, 2004 by Ching under Travel.
Brian and I just finalized our anniversary plans. We are celebrating on Saturday, August 14, by getting a couples massage from Healing Waters (something that we used to indulge in almost once a month but we have not been able to do lately), driving to Kansas City for some sushi at Kona Grill and dessert at The Cheesecake Factory and then spending the night at Sheraton Suites.
Brian wanted to stay at The Raphael again, but the $200 per night rate is just a bit much for us this time around. Sheraton Suites is located on the Northwest corner of Country Club Plaza so we will be on the other side this time. At about $130 for the night, the rate is pretty reasonable and we are still within a short walk from our favorite shops.
It seems like it’s ages away but August 14 is just around the corner! I’m totally excited already! Â
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The Village
Posted on August 1, 2004 by Ching under Movies, Things to Do.
We went to see The Village today at 13th Avenue Warren. When we arrived, we saw Brian’s dad’s truck in the parking lot. Brian was like, “How much do you want to bet they’re also here to see The Village?” As we were walking up the balcony steps, we call his dad but there is no answer on his cellphone.
“Maybe they’re already in the middle of their movie?” I asked Brian. “Nah. I think they’re in A6 (the seat next to ours because we got A7).”
I guess they were short-handed because normally someone greets you and takes you to your seat right away. After several minutes of waiting, his dad comes walking out. Brian and I look at each other and bust up laughing as Dave confirms that they are, in fact, sitting in seat A6. It was a really funny coincidence!
The Village was pretty good. Not what most would expect but, if you have ever watched any other M. Night Shyamalan movie, you wouldn’t be surprised. His movies are kind of weird and seem to always have an unexpected twist at the end. This one was no exception. As always, it will make you think. Try not to think so hard, though, because I did and almost gave myself a headache doing so.
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Erin’s Lingerie Shower
Posted on August 1, 2004 by Ching under Life.
Erin’s lingerie shower at Yia-Yia’s went really well. Ashley did great in reserving that private room for us so we were free to talk about all sorts of things without being worried about offending any of the other restaurant patrons. With the doors closed, no one outside was the wiser. It was just us girls: Paige, Ashley, Erin, Kelly (Erin’s sister), Molly, Sarah, Savannah and myself.
The privacy worked especially great for the opening of gifts because, as you know, we all got lingerie stuff. I don’t know how that would have gone over with all the other prying eyes if we weren’t in the “special” private room.
Audra’s brother was our server. I didn’t know he was back in town. Many years ago he left for missionary work (they are Mormons) and that was the last I had seen or heard of him. I couldn’t remember his name to save my life so I didn’t say anything. I don’t know if he recognized me but he didn’t let on. I did recognize him, though.
I didn’t drink much (just one bellini, the rest of the time I drank water) so my bill wasn’t that bad considering Yia-Yia’s is kind of pricey. My bellini was $5 and my entreé was $15. With tax my total came to about $22 and then I wrote it for $30, leaving him an $8 tip. Not just because I knew him, but also because he was pleasant, patient and professional (the 3Ps of serving – LOL).
Of course, my damage was nothing compared to Ashley’s! Molly didn’t have enough cash and she didn’t have a debit card so between the two of them, they decided that Molly would just write Ashley a check and then Ashley would just include hers with her own tab. Ashley picked up Erin’s (the honoree) since she was the host. With three people on her tab, all huge drinkers, the damage was pretty bad. It could rival the WTC catastrophe.
It was all good and fun, though, so it was well worth any over-priced meal any day. After all, it’s not every day that your friend gets married.   Â
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