Archive for the year 2011
The Dills’ Delightful Visit
Posted on October 5, 2011 by Ching under Food and Drink.
The Dills were in town over the weekend. They came over on Monday night for dinner and drinks. Brian made this “Dilly Delight” dip in their honor. We thought it was fitting. Anyway, we sent some home with them.
We got dinner started late so we munched on some cheese, crackers and dip while we waited. Brian made chicken and rice pilaf. It was yummy. I ate way too much.
I mixed some pineapple juice and 90 proof coconut rum in a pitcher. Jay, Becca and I drank pretty much all of it. Jay drank some beer too. I think eating way too much at dinner and the pineapple concoction almost made me pass out. I propped my feet up on the hassock when we were hanging outside on the patio, though. The weather was perfect. They were drinking and smoking cigars. I was mostly just trying to keep from falling into a food coma. LOL.
Thanks for the visit, Jay and Becca! We really enjoyed catching up! Can’t wait until you guys are back for good. We miss you!
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Beautiful Sunday
Posted on October 4, 2011 by Ching under Family.
We had a wonderful dinner at mom and dad’s on Sunday. Mom made tons of Filipino food, which I love, love love! I ate so much that night that when I weighed in at the doctor’s office at 123 lbs this afternoon, I wasn’t surprised. Whenever there’s Filipino food around, I can’t help but go for seconds and thirds.
I can’t wait to hit the gym tomorrow for Zoe’s group power class and Gina Ann’s Zumba fitness class so I can get this weightloss trainwreck back on track.
But I digress, mom turns another year on Thursday so be sure to greet her happy birthday! I would tell you how old she is, but you won’t believe me. Mom looks fantastic! I hope that I age as gracefully as she does when I’m older.
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Viega Paintball Outing 2011
Posted on October 1, 2011 by Ching under Events.
I consulted my What to Wear, Where: The How-to Handbook for Any Style Situation
Here’s what I ended up wearing…
It was really hard to move in over-sized clothes. The jeans weren’t too bad when I first put them on but, an hour later, they were practically falling off me. I should have taken Brian’s advice and worn a belt.
As hot as I was in my multiple layers, I bet Brian was burning up. He had on a pair of jeans, a short-sleeved shirt layered on top of a long-sleeved shirt and then a tanker suit over all of that. I have to say though, without him losing all of that weight, I don’t think he could have fit in the tanker suit with regular clothes on underneath it. Brian looked fabulous in his tanker suit. He looked like a serious paintball player.
Here’s a pregame photo of the guys who are seriously into paintball that they’re all dressed in camo. Below is a photo of Brian and Jordan.
Now this is something that I’ve never seen before…
Playing paintball in formal wear. I have to admit, it’s very creative. Might have to try it next year! (Found out later that they decided to dress up for paintball in honor of Brandon’s – not in the photo – wedding that evening.)
A bunch of people chatting in the “dead box” in between games.
The obligatory “Brian and Ching” self-portrait.
This hit isn’t as bad as one of the other ones you’ll see later.
Playing paintball arouses Brian. LOL!
Brandon got Brian really good in the neck. The welt, which looks like a huge hickey, actually started bleeding.
I got pretty dirty this year because I actually played. Unlike the last outing a couple of years ago when I just hung out and took photos.
I can’t wait to see the video footage that Christian captured on his action cam!
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Holiday Galleria
Posted on October 1, 2011 by Ching under Events, Zumba.
Overheard at Holiday Galleria today…
ME: It sure was nice of that guy to throw in an extra package of artichoke dip mix for us.
BRIAN: That’s because I was flirting with him earlier.
ME: Were you really?
BRIAN: No. [pause] He was flirting with me.
LOL. Leave it to Brian. Anyway, I’m so glad that he went with me this afternoon because I couldn’t find anyone else to go with me. It’s the least he could do since I did go to paintball with him this morning. I didn’t want the pass that Gina Ann gave me (for helping out with the Zumba demo last night) go to waste. Of course, by going, I ended up spending money that I should not have spent and would not have spent otherwise. Ugh. We all have to do our part to support the economy, though. =P
Speaking of last night… It was so much fun! I’m so glad Gina Ann invited me. That has got to be the most fun volunteer work I have ever done in my entire life! We were basically helping out the Junior League (Holiday Galleria) by doing the Zumba demo. Gina Ann was one of the “entertainment sponsors” and Stephanie, Andrea and I were her backup dancers. I think more people would do volunteer work if it meant just dancing around for hours on end. LOL.
Here are some pictures of the girls backstage, before we started…
We did two Zumba demos. The first one was at 5:15 pm and then the second one was at 6:00 pm. We figured we would get sweaty after the first round so we brought our “Party Hearty” tanks to change into.
Chef Jason was there too so I made sure to get a photo with him.
We also got to hobnob with the sexy firefighters. Woot!
Best volunteer gig ever! Thank you, Gina (and Junior League)!
I look uncomfortable in this photo because I was startled. All of a sudden my feet were off the ground. Totally unexpected. I think had I known what was going on, I could have at least posed. =P
The firefighters put on a really good show. We all had to buy calendars to support their cause. We even tried to win the dinner that they were auctioning off. LOL.
Another photo with Chef Jason! His cooking demo was funny. Of course, he has a great sense of humor. I had so much fun last night. I think the free margaritas and daiquiris helped. I had one glass during the intermission and I think three more afterwards. I wasn’t driving, though.
I didn’t get to do much shopping last night. Thus, the need to return this afternoon. I had a free pass, but we had to pay $8 to get Brian in. It benefits the Junior League though, so it’s all good. He got a lot of compliments for going with me. I think he was only one of a handful of men there who are not vendors. Brian is the best hubby ever! Even though he flirts with the vendors on occasion. =P
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Paracord Bracelet
Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ching under Wishlist.
This one was made by Anthony. Thank you, Anthony! Brian said he is going to learn to make these paracord bracelets too. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with. 🙂
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