Sweet Home Alabama

Mmm, the 5 Spot's "Sweet Home Alabama" themed menu last night was awesome!

Jen and I decided last minute that we deserved a dinner out, and I treated her to some good eats and drinks. The 5 Spot was nice and noisy, just like I like it. Put me in a quiet, snooty restaurant and I'll probably pass out in my salad. I chose a few glasses of a good Viognier to get a buzz going, and had the Cornbread & Cranberry Stuffed Chicken w/ collard greens and baby red potatoes. Jen went with the vegetarian option, and some of the best Cosmo's I've ever tasted! I was really impressed that the 5 Spot has a Juice Press, so the limes were freshly squeeze and it really made a difference in the final taste of the drink. I think it ever bar had one of those I'd turn into more of a lush than I already am.

Jen and I grab dinner out a lot, but going and having a sit down at a restaurant is alot different for us. It gives us a chance to sit, and have a full conversation, really enjoy the food, and enjoy eachother's company. I love sitting across from her, and watching her talk, and laugh. I fall more and more in love with her everyday. She lights up when she has a good meal, and I love that about her. She has a passion and hunger for good food just as much as I do. Luckily for her, it doesnt mean her ass will gain 5lbs just by smelling something, unlike mine.

We've been back at the gym for about 2 1/2 weeks, and I'm sure it will eventually begin to pay off again like it had before. At least it better. Its hard falling off the horse and then trying to get back on again. Especially when the horse kicks you in the back of the head and then laughs when you get back on. Thats about how it feels at this point. We slowed down to the point where we didnt even think about going. I think in a week or so we'll be back up to full speed again, and we'll be feeling good about it. Either that or I'll turn the proverbial horse into glue. Ah the choices!

We have a full couple weeks coming up, but what's new? We're house sitting this weekend, with plans to play some put-put so I can humiliate myself, and our Mariner's game is Sunday!!! I love going to games, a lota beer with a little baseball on the side. Next weekend we are house sitting AGAIN, and I'm (im)patiently waiting for our trip to Chelan for my birthday. The biggest debate for the trip is whether to drink gin and tonic, or screw driver's. I love it. :D


Desk Jockey Gripe of the Day: TURN ON YOUR DAMN CELL PHONE. I dont want to spend the better part of my morning trying to track you down. Either be at your desk, or answer your cell phone. A deadline is a deadline buddy. If you don't pick up, you miss the boat. And it AINT my fault.