The gift card came with a note and even a Sonny's sticker sheet. XD
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Sonny's Pit Pick Pic Contest
Tweeted a pic of my Sonny's combo plate and was one of the winners of the @SonnysBBQ #PickOfThePit contest for a $25 Sonny's gift card! YES!
Summer/Fall Food Blog
May: Rosa's Meat Calzone (not bad) & Garlic Pasta (not good)
Mother's Day: flowers (& complimentary sweet tortilla dessert) from Bamba :D
June: Mom's Olive Garden Chicken-Spinach-Gnocchi Soup / sausage-potato Zuppa Toscana
and our Strawberry Jello Cake Trifle (missed it)
June: our Tiramisu and Mom's Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Dish (yum!)
July: Red Robin's (Burgers w/) Onion Rings & Bottomless Fries
and Lloyd's Ribs w/ Fried Green Tomatoes, Onion Rings, & Corn Bread
and Ox Tail w/ Sweet Potato Fries, Carrot Souffle, & Corn Bread (A)
August: Lil Lion's Beef Casserole, Wet Burrito, & Mango Salsa Chicken Salad Tortilla Bowl
September: Sonny's Ribs, Chicken, & Beef Brisket w/ Beans, Slaw, Mac 'n Cheese
& Texas Toast/Corn Bread
Birthday: (Rosa's Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Dad)
and Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Thai Chicken Wrap (for next day)
w/ Free B-day "Sunrise Sunset" (strawberry, pineapple, mango & orange juice) Smoothie :)
Birthday: Mom's Steak dinner w/ Sauteed Onions & Indonesian Ramen :D
and Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Thai Chicken Wrap (for next day)
w/ Free B-day "Sunrise Sunset" (strawberry, pineapple, mango & orange juice) Smoothie :)
Birthday: Mom's Steak dinner w/ Sauteed Onions & Indonesian Ramen :D
Week after Birthday: Sonny's Free "Q-Crew" B-day "Big Deal" Meal
(Sliced Pork Sandwich on Texas Toast w/ Beans & Sprite) (also ordered St. Louis Dry-Rub Ribs)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Summer/Fall Photo Dump
May: Mother's Day flowers for Mom
June/July: Charming Charlie - bought the "Amethyst" Tassel Necklace & Blue/Gold Glass Heart Set
June: bought this pretty Wall Art Set from Aldi on sale for just $2!
July: spotted this cute R2-D2 trash bin at the youth section of the library ^^
August: spotted this armadillo in the neighbor's yard, hehe
October: Mom put up the holiday decorations early this year!
Monday, October 9, 2017
Summer/Fall 2017 TV Binge-Watch List
Recommended:
The Librarians - fun, creative sci-fi/fantasy action-adventure series, like a cross between Indiana Jones and Charmed; really enjoyed S1-2, looking forward to S3. A.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - delightful Australian series set in 1920s Melbourne, featuring lovable characters--the vivacious & wonderfully progressive Phryne, her detective-inspector beau Jack, and friends--plus filled with unique cases, old-fashioned sleuthing, sly humor, romantic chemistry, and brilliant 1920s glamour & fashion; adored S1-3, wish they'd make more already! A+.
Murdoch Mysteries - delightful Canadian series set in late-1890s/early-1900s Toronto, featuring lovable characters--forensics-pioneer/inventor Detective Murdoch, adorably morbid medical examiner Dr. Ogden, and friends--plus turn-of-the-century scientific/technological advancements (the birth of modern forensics), old-fashioned social issues but still relevant social commentary, "guest-starring" historical figures, humor, and romance. loved binge-watching S1-9, can't wait for S10. A+.
Call the Midwife - heartwarming British drama set in 1950s/60s East End of London, featuring a changing cast of lovable midwives based in a nunnery, filled with real stories of life and death, family, poverty, hope, tackling many social issues, tear-jerking but life-affirming. caught up to S6 and enjoyed it all. A.
American Gods - lovingly meta, culturally self-reflective, subversively religious fantasy drama, brilliantly adapting (& expanding) the first quarter (or third?) of Neil Gaiman's novel. finished S1, looking forward to more. A.
Legends of Tomorrow - S2 of time-travelling superhero adventure much better than messy S1, with better team, better leader, better villain, better ships, just better writing overall, really fun time period-jumping shenanigans. A.
13 Reasons Why - compelling murder mystery/teen drama that deals with a lot of serious issues through a series of epistolary cassette tapes and a talented young cast. A.
NOT Recommended:
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - BBC America sci-fi dramedy which sounded promising but is actually an overly-long hot mess that makes little to no sense for 7 hours before finally coming together (holistically) at the last episode. the wacky humor was not nearly as charming as it thought it was. half the characters are crazy caricatures, but the other half are painfully humanized. the cast and the (kinda?) satisfactory conclusion are the only saving grace from an otherwise waste of a weekend. S1 was more than enough, won't be looking for S2. C-.
The Librarians - fun, creative sci-fi/fantasy action-adventure series, like a cross between Indiana Jones and Charmed; really enjoyed S1-2, looking forward to S3. A.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - delightful Australian series set in 1920s Melbourne, featuring lovable characters--the vivacious & wonderfully progressive Phryne, her detective-inspector beau Jack, and friends--plus filled with unique cases, old-fashioned sleuthing, sly humor, romantic chemistry, and brilliant 1920s glamour & fashion; adored S1-3, wish they'd make more already! A+.
Murdoch Mysteries - delightful Canadian series set in late-1890s/early-1900s Toronto, featuring lovable characters--forensics-pioneer/inventor Detective Murdoch, adorably morbid medical examiner Dr. Ogden, and friends--plus turn-of-the-century scientific/technological advancements (the birth of modern forensics), old-fashioned social issues but still relevant social commentary, "guest-starring" historical figures, humor, and romance. loved binge-watching S1-9, can't wait for S10. A+.
Call the Midwife - heartwarming British drama set in 1950s/60s East End of London, featuring a changing cast of lovable midwives based in a nunnery, filled with real stories of life and death, family, poverty, hope, tackling many social issues, tear-jerking but life-affirming. caught up to S6 and enjoyed it all. A.
American Gods - lovingly meta, culturally self-reflective, subversively religious fantasy drama, brilliantly adapting (& expanding) the first quarter (or third?) of Neil Gaiman's novel. finished S1, looking forward to more. A.
Legends of Tomorrow - S2 of time-travelling superhero adventure much better than messy S1, with better team, better leader, better villain, better ships, just better writing overall, really fun time period-jumping shenanigans. A.
13 Reasons Why - compelling murder mystery/teen drama that deals with a lot of serious issues through a series of epistolary cassette tapes and a talented young cast. A.
NOT Recommended:
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - BBC America sci-fi dramedy which sounded promising but is actually an overly-long hot mess that makes little to no sense for 7 hours before finally coming together (holistically) at the last episode. the wacky humor was not nearly as charming as it thought it was. half the characters are crazy caricatures, but the other half are painfully humanized. the cast and the (kinda?) satisfactory conclusion are the only saving grace from an otherwise waste of a weekend. S1 was more than enough, won't be looking for S2. C-.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Hurricanes & Furry Cats
The kitties stayed at our house (in the guest bathroom) while we weathered the big storm.
The night of the storm was especially scary because the power line behind our neighbor's house was damaged and sparking with every gust of wind! Called FPL, but they had to prioritize downed power lines, which wasn't the case with us. Thankfully there was no fire, flood, or wind damage. Just lots of debris and no power.
It was way too hot at our house, so we stayed at the kitties' place (in my old room) while we waited for our power to come back. We played with the cats and watched Call the Midwife.
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