tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69521739566625181602011-09-02T06:45:21.997-05:00You're the only person I know who manages to step on her own foot.ashley-citahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02331081289568273774noreply@blogger.comBlogger1171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6952173956662518160.post-26044613271778388662011-03-11T08:06:00.002-06:002011-03-11T08:10:31.722-06:00

I have been absolutely loving our weekends as of late and this weekend promises much of the same-- things that are (at least, in part) responsible for all the warm fuzzies I get going into Friday:Friday afternoon—dog park with The Husband and The Pup.Saturday morning—some housework and errands... okay, these do not give me the warm fuzzies, but they are oh-so-necessary.Saturday evening—Painting

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Me with The Pup at Walnut Creek Park, Austin.

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Y'all may or may not know just how much of a planner I am. Various and extensive pro/con lists are made before I purchase a pair of shoes, days off from work come with plans of attack that could be confused with the invasion of a minor country, to-do lists for parties are in the form of spreadsheets that begin weeks before invitations are even extended...What I'm saying is I am a Planner, with a

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Completed: 11-24-10Only 2 years and almost 11 months to complete this one ;-)But, hey! In my defense, the financial institutions don't exactly make this an easy one step process. Save for one credit card, which is another reason why it's my favorite, but that's another story for another time.Some unplanned time off fell into my lap last week, so I took the opportunity to go visit the two that

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Have I mentioned that Thanksgiving is my very most favorite holiday? Above Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (although they run a close 3rd and 2nd, respectively), New Year's Eve and even my birthday, Thanksgiving Day is simply the best.This year, The Husband and I will be celebrating together and, even though it will be an intimate supper for two, you betcha this gal has got a plan of attack. Any

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Remember when I did this?Seven months later (almost to the day), amazingly, the second credit card is paid off, meaning wee ol' number 15 is completed.Honestly, I'm not certain I believe it. For longer than I care to think about, I would pay a little extra here, a little extra there,The Husband would give me a sizable cash gift to help, but we would never really see much (downward) movement on

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Surely, I'm not the only one who struggles with keeping up with their industry's "required reading" so to speak.We know that it's better to read the news when it's current and not one or two months past. Yet, somehow that pretty magazine in the paper in-box fails to capture the urgency of the electronic in-box. Bloody technology, right?Which is why this item popped up on the revised 101 list.And,

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Completed: 10-17-10Yesterday, after working my organization's conference, I told The Husband that I wanted to take him on a date. A surprise date. Which, historically, involves one of us sneakily getting the other to do something that the other would not typically be interesting in doing.Like, eating ice cream at Amy's... or... well, getting out of the house early on a Sunday morning.So, on

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aka: #33-- get an indoor plant and keep it alive for 6 months. Fitzherbert has bravely volunteered for this effort with nary a peep. Actually, I think his odds of making it 6 months or more are pretty darn good. You see, once upon a time, in a land far far away, I had another plant named Bob. And he survived more than 3 years. If you know of my ::ahem:: record with outdoor plants, I could see how

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http://www.thingsweforget.blogspot.com

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First, I assume it's more due to a *need* to go to the DPS and less a *want* to go to the DPS.Sure, the DPS (oh, that's Department of Public Safety, bee tee dubs) is a very good place for great people watching, true, but beyond that, it's just teeming with feelings of frustration and anger. Yes, anger, and I'll get to that in a moment.In the interest of providing something useful, here are my

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I don't typically do the giveaway thing-- hosting, entering, promoting, etc... not for any particular reason, but it boils down to lack of focus and love of other shiny objects, if you know what I mean.However. Except.Y'all. Capitol Hill Style is doing a little giveaway of the Goody Spin Pin.There must have been something in the air yesterday because I picked up my second set at the drugstore

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Yesterday, I should have caught up on the massive pile of laundry... I should have mopped the floors... I should have dusted the blinds...I should have cleaned the kitchen... I should have gone to the gym...Instead, I played around with pastry dough and tested my way towards the perfect blueberry filling.I think that was the better choice ;-)(And, hey, at least I made the groceries!)

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I strive to keep this blog as positive as possible. Or, when purely positive isn't possible, find the humor in it all.Some days, though, require a little extra encouragement. A little mental boost to help us weather the muck of everyday... at least that's what I'm telling myself today. So, with a bit of reservation, here is my note to self for today. Maybe some of it will apply to you, or maybe

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Last night I made my first attempt at cachapas. Cachapas are a Venezuelan corn pancake, basically. The dish is so popular it even has its own wikipedia page: See? Now, the cachapas that I've met and loved look like this:Gorgeous, no?They are sweet, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and tasty and typically filled with a cheese (queso guayanes) that it similar in texture to fresh

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Wow. One year to complete The List. ::cough::365 days to finish ::checks list:: 65 tasks. Or else some lucky non-profit will get a neither-underweight-yet-not-obese check for $325.Let’s have a look at what has been accomplished.I’ve been awfully busy in the Body, Food and Social categories. Only #89 (Join a committee and stay active for 1 year) remains in Social. Food has 7 out of 13 tasks

ashley-citahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02331081289568273774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6952173956662518160.post-6076618197653619812010-05-17T08:21:00.002-05:002010-05-17T08:38:35.935-05:00

I was hesitant to say anything, in case one of the many key ingredients fell through, but now that we have a massive stock-pot chilling in our garage and Exxxtra Spicy boil mix, I'm feeling fairly confident that this party is a go.Oh. And I already sent out the invitations, soooo...We're kinda committed.What have The Husband and I learned thus far?1) There is a fierce fight over purging crawfish

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… to replace our front door. This is getting serious consideration from me, but I’m not sure how it would affect the resale value. That and it would make it super easy for little critters to move right on in.The ::dun dun dun duuuuun:: annual shindig is over and now it’s off to my little sister’s college graduation.I’m excited. Only about 1/16 of our family will join us, but that still totals a

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I'm sitting on the sofa, wine glass in hand, Grey's Anatomy re-runs on the TV and my feet up with laptop in my lap.The Husband is cooking what smells like a verra yummy dinner while I wait.Later this week, I'll be off for our annual conference and big event, working 4 days straight with little time off, but not tonight.Tonight I'm spoiled, spoiled, spoiled.And I'm loving it.

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Do you know what a thing of beauty that number is to me?It's glorious. And loverly.Why?Because it's the balance on one my credit cards. Which makes for a very happy Friday and which means I'm halfway to crossing off #15 on that 101 list.Y'all are free to do a happy dance... because I most certainly am doing one of my own!

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Wet swiffering (what? it's totally a word) the kitchen floor before 7am is no way to start a Tuesday.Just so we're clear.

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Ahem.So.Hi.Anyone still out there? Maybe, possibly?Y'all deserve an apology for my up and leaving without so much a nod on my way out the door. The thing is, though, that I don't think I ever intended to not return.In fact, I *know* I didn't intend to not come back.What happened was a confluence of things that all added up to no more blog posting.Are they interesting things? Eh. Not so much but,

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1. My toes in the sand2. Sunshine3. Palm trees in December4. My family and friends5. Pedicures6. Sephora7. New shoes8. Being blonde9. Bubbly10. Bubble baths11. Flowers, unexpectedly12. Peeenk things13. Snuggling on the sofa14. Quiet time15. The smell of books16. Christmas17. Hot coffee18. Yorkshire pudding and roast beef19. Sunday mornings20. Brunch21. Sushi22. Swimming23. Reading24. Making

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Started 11-17-08Completed 01-02-101. The Testament, John Grisham2. The Partner, John Grisham3. The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks4. Girl with a Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier5. Girls Night In, Meg Cabot, Jen Weiner, Sophie Kinsella, others.6. I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Tucker Max7. The Verdict, John Grisham8. The Night Buffalo, Guillermo Arriaga9. Seabiscuit: An American Legend, Laura

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Contents:1 camera1 memory stick reader/USB transfer drive1 chapstick1 lip pencil2 lip glosses1 lip balm1 lip stain/stick1 package of blotting papers9 first aid related items, including but not limited to: -floss -asprin -shout wipe3 highlighters: -1 blue -1 yellow -1 pink1 pencil3 pens1 flash drive1 mini binder clip1 necklace1 hair barrette1 pink birthday candle (slightly used)1

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1. The day you decide to replace your lost ID card will be the day that the line stretches out the door and onto the street.2. It takes an entire family to get one 18 year old's new driver's license.3. The state of Texas will take a new photo when you order your new replacement.4. The state of Texas will also require you to fill out another ID application form, despite verifying that all your

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Indeed she does. ;-)Please to be checking out Miss Circe's page for linky-loos on Sophie, Tulane and the lawsuit.

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Dear Blogger and/or Google Gods and/or Lords of These Intertubez,What the heck, man? We had a beautiful thing going, or so I thought. I signed in every morning, glanced through my blog reader, answered e-mails and then, every so often, contributed something semi-witty to this little blog.But lately, you've been acting a little strange... dare I say, distant? A bit passive-agressive?You deny me

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Like this reporter, I, too, thought that the Netflix DVD/movie delivery system was run via magic-- fairies and nimble-fingered elves-- alas, this article proves me wrong.I've used Netflix since their humble beginnings, when the local video shop couldn't keep up with all those random documentaries and foreign films required by my fabulous film history professor in college. I lub them and their

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Obviously, The Husband and I are a smidge late to this one, but no matter.Y'all. If you haven't seen it, go. The Husband and I were crying with laughter. These guys are so so so wrong on so so so many levels, and it's hilarious.

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On Slate.com, more than 500 possibilities.Fun!Blogger is acting up for me, so apologies for the awky posting.Fixed it, thanks Blogger-pants.

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It suddenly dawned on me that maybe, just maybe, the x-rated photo posters are following me on Twitter because I'm following Kendra and Holly.Durr.What can I say? The Original Girls Next Door were super-fab. That doesn't mean I have a thing for your super-sexxxxay pics, Nekkidgrrrl31994. Thanks for the offer, though.

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I'm not sure what it is, but things are just not going my way lately. In the grand scheme of things, none of it's a big deal. Still, I'm beginning to wonder if I need an aura cleanse or some other hippie treatment to shift my chi/karma/vibezzz or whatever.First, it was Franks. Then there was that week o' bizarreness. Since then it's just been one fail after another.Here are the highlights (or

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Nearly four years after Tulane dissolved the school, this group of volunteers and advocates are still fighting to reinstate Newcomb College in accordance with the gift designated for that purpose by Mrs. Josephine Louise Newcomb more than 100 years ago.And today marks an important milestone for The Future of Newcomb College.Today, the Civil District Court in New Orleans will hear the oral

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Originally seen at Living Life to the Pinkest, who got it from It's Unbeweavable. I can't... --Lie --Read a certain gossip blogger’s site anymore (hint: the initials are PH) --Give up flip flops --Multiply by 9 without using my fingers I can... --Give encouragement --Make a fabulous key lime pie --Donate blood --Recite the Greek alphabet from memory I won't... --Wear PJs in public --Condone

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**Before I get into the massive state that is my "read later" bookmark folder... Is anyone else having issues with Google Reader? It tells me that there's nothing new to read, but if I go to people's blogs/sites directly, I find there's plenty new to read. I guess I'll be calling Obama about this.**Everyone has a catalog of saved links and sites, right? Over there, to the left of my interwebz

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By 8:30am yesterday, I'd already spilt more milk on myself than I'd managed to ingest.The garage floor was the recipient of the biggest spillage-- a whole coffee cup of milk ::bam:: all over. Then, as I attempted to drink my milk at my desk, my malfunctioning cup kept dribbling more onto my lap than went into my mouth.I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that I very seriously considered what was

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Oh my heck, y'all. I really wanted to like Frank. Like, saving-our-first-trip-there-for-my-hot-dog-loving-brother's-visit like.Maybe my wanting to like it is why I was unimpressed with Frank.Photos to come later, but here's the rundown.The Husband, Little Brother and I went on a Monday afternoon, well after your typical lunchtime. We walked in and got a table (#12!) with no wait.The restaurant

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My little brother arrived yesterday.Sure, he's not so little anymore, but that doesn't matter.The Husband was kind enough to go fetch him from the airport, so I could finish working and we all met at one of our favorite places to grab a drink, Opal Divine's. It's right in our neighborhood, is totally relaxed and has a drink menu that's longer than the food menu.Little Brother (hahaha) requested

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Beauty Before Brains: the link between physical attractiveness and grades., Newsweek.How politeness evolved., msnbc.com.Is the current women-heavy workforce sustainable without a major overhaul of the system?, TrueSlant.comWilling but Unable: Declining giving numbers don't begin to tell the story, nptimes.com

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End date: May 25, 2011Bold indicates new and/or revised itemItalics indicate item in progressStrike-through indicates completed item49 Completed11 In progress41 to go!Travel1. Weekend trip to New Orleans2. Go to the Keys3. Weekend trip to San Antonio4. Weekend trip to Dallas5. Go to Wurtzfest in New Braunfels6. Get passport7. Climb Enchanted Rock8. Go wine tasting in Napa Valley9. Weekend trip to

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Completed: 07-06-2009Yesterday, I signed the papers designating The Husband my beneficiary in the event of my death and consenting to a specific percentage of my salary each pay period, and voila! I am the proud owner of my first 401(K).Finanically speaking, this only makes sense for us right now because of the fantastic match my company offers. If there was no match, then we'd explore other

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1. Why does the same lady ID me every game? Why must we have the exact same convo each time too? I think she must have short term memory problems.2. If it's this hot in early July, what's August going to be like?3. Skipping breakfast to make more room for BBQ = fab idea.4. Never again will I doubt if it's worth it to drive the extra mile to Starbucks.5. People who skip the "stayed there all

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Full disclosure: The Husband and I belong to Domaine Chandon's wine club, so every month we get two of their wines delivered to our door. No, it's not free, but I am totally biased in favor of pretty much all their wines. Just sos yous knows.A couple days ago, the Chandon Club on Twitter sent me a little link featuring some new cocktail recipes that I hadn't seen yet. Coooool, huh?Well, I asked

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French 75 from Commander's Palace, aka: the *real* motivation behind last weekend's party.The Husband and I were so lucky to be able to enjoy brunch at Commander's Palace when we visited New Orleans last month. It was there that I discovered this delish little drink. So delish, in fact, that I then and there declared my drink for the rest of the summer. The French 75. Champagne + lemon simple

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Score one for another not-so-fab photo. ::le sigh::Anyway, I made these cupcakes from a cake recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook my mom sent me. I've been on a bit of a lemon/citrus kick lately and these just called to me. The cake part is a smidge dry and the cream cheese frosting not as lemon-y as I wanted (difficult to please, much? no?) but the cupcakes disappeared from the party

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I am admittedly terrible at recording my recipes. When any of my friends ask me for a copy of the recipe I used for X, Y, Z the response is usually this: "I... uh... well, I think I used... no. That's not right. Huh. What did I put in there?"On the off chance I actually remember the ingredients, I'll be hard pressed to remember the amounts of them. Ooops.However! When prepping for our little "

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Well, y'all. It's happened. After resisting and out-and-out refusing to get on board, Ashley-cita's joined not just Facebook... noooooo... if you're going to do a thing, best to do it all the way.Thus, I introduce to you Ashley-cita on Facebook *and* Twitter.Over there to the right, you'll find a little feed of my ::sigh:: tweets. I'll get a badge for Facebook up as soon as the stoopid thing

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Y'all. I just stumbled upon this jewelry designer and oh. my. gawd. Just a wee bit out of my budget, but still lovely to drool over dream about. Dear Mr. Shaesby, if you would like me to test your designs for, you know, structural integrity and whatnot, I'm available! See more Shaesby designs here.

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Party: Splash, Sip and See!A spin-off on the popular "sip and see" parties hosted to introduce family and friends to the newest member of the family (read: baby), I decided to extend the concept to include a pool party (hence, the "splash") for our friends to meet-and-greet the Husband's sister and kiddos during their visit.Place: our community's poolEasy peasy set-up and plenty of things to do.

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After an eventful arrival and a few hours without our luggage, the Husband acquiesced and gave the control of our first day to me. Oh, the joy, the glee, the fabulousness of being in control! Hai, welcome to my bloggy-blog, I am a control freak as you shall learn when you stick around.Yay, very-good-hubby!Naturally, the first thing a gal wants when she returns to the Crescent City are beignets.

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Postcards from Yo MommaMy personal favorite? This one:Me: Mom you’re number two for the week on post cards from yo momma!Mom: What’s that?Me: It’s a website that has funny things mothers send their kids. Yours was a text message!Mom: I SWEAR THIS WORLD! NOW PEOPLE CAN JUST READ MY TEXT MESSAGES AND POST THEM ON SOME WEBSITE!!! HOW DID THEY READ MY TEXTS?!? HOW DID YOU FIND IT? I’M CALLING OBAMA

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Friday night-- Baseball game, Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque Isotopes. It was a quick one with only, like, 13 hits. Quite a difference from recent games, one of which had 34 hits. Holy moly. (PS- everytime I hear Albuquerque, I think of Buggs Bunny. Silly me.)Saturday-- Gym, washed the Husband's car (I tried to surprise him, but he woke up while I was searching for his keys) and then made

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That's not new news, admittedly, but I just stumbled across this article and, low and behold, we're being joined by more (wink, wink).We love the Alamo Drafthouse chain. Even if the last time we went (to see Up, verra good, bring tissues), some witchy cow shushed me. Me. The quietest, non-talker ever. I was afraid to even chuckle after that.Anyway. I can't wait until this new one opens, even

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It's been quiet uninteresting around these parts lately, as evidenced by lack o' content here. Apologies.--The Husband and I have been trying to get back in the swing of things at the gym, yet I'm not quite ready to tackle that #60 on the 101 list, even if I really should.--The Newcomb folks are hosting a conference call to update those interested on the progress of the lawsuit against Tulane.

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Last night, The Husband and I were watching the local news when I saw this little bit of information go scrolling across the bottom of the screen: New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin quarantined in China.This, of course, led to two simultaneous thoughts: "good" and "look at that... evidence that there is a god."I wish the ::cough:: Honorable Mayor of New Orleans no harm, but you have to agree there may

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Many thanks to Rachel for this sweet award:1. Post a funny or sweet keepsake that tells something about you.2. Pass the award on to 10 bloggers who you think are keepers.-------------------------------------------------------------------I'd like to give this one a bit more thought before sharing about my keepsake and passing the love on to ten more fab bloggers, if y'all don't mind. ;-)

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Remember this post?I finally remembered to grab the color swatch before running out the front door this morning. Yay! Cookie?In case you're interested, the alcove was done with less than one gallon of Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW6177) and the living room was done with two gallons of Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW6178).

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It's true. After 3 and a half years (almost to the date, in fact), I, Ashley-cita, am returning to New Orleans.So, what's on the menu, so to speak? You know, beyond much ewwwie-gooey-love stuff?Saturday, I plan to drag the Husband all around the Quarter, starting with a healthy dose of powdered sugar and my much-missed chicory coffee.Sunday, I'm looking forward to sleeeeeeeeping in, and maybe

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I chose this restaurant for the Husband's birthday dinner based on a great review from my boss. She has fabulous taste, so I knew that it wouldn't disappoint. And, after making the reservation, the Austin Chronicle named FINO one of the best restaurants in Austin! (2nd best only to Uchi which, believe me, is definitely deserving of the #1 spot.)FINO from the outside.Amuse bouche with an aperitif.

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I know... 3 blog posts in one day...But this just came through my e-mail and I think it's timely and important to share.Here's a quick summary:1) Newcomb and Tulane are involved in a lawsuit regarding a bequest made more than 100 years ago2) The side representing the Newcomb interest filed a motion called a "summary judgment" asking the courts to rule in favor of Newcomb based on a few

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Started: 11-21-08Completed: 05-26-091. Carmelo's2. Austin Java 3. Scholz Garten4. Exotic Thai 5. Sullivan's Steakhouse6. Maudie's TexMex7. Corazon 8. Aquarelle 9. El Greco Greek Taverna 10. Fino

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My, how time flies. That little 101 list is down to 730 remaining days. Shall we take stock of what's been achieved in ~3/4 of a year?I think we shall.Completed: 18In progress: 11Which leaves 72 items outstanding. Huh. That means that I have to complete 1 item every 10 days to finish the list? Someone with better math skillz check that for me, please.I suppose I should speed it up a bit.Cartoon

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The darling Miss Rachel bestowed this little award on me yesterday: Cuuuuute, huh?As always, there are a few terms and conditions to the award.The Adorable Blog Award Rules:Include the award logo in your blog or post.Nominate as many blogs which you like.Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.Share the l♥ve

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Do not injest any liquids before clicking through this link, The Company Cookbook, as presented by Amalah, lest you snort water through your nose or spit it onto your screen or whatnot.

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Originally from The Barefoot ContessaIngredients:8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup sugar2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature Ashley-cita says: 2 large egg yolks are fine2 tablespoons ricotta cheese1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon grated lemon zest: about 2 lemons Ashley-cita says: I did one large lemon and one small mandarin orange2

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Completed: 04-12-09In doing this 101 list, I'm learning quite a bit about myself. For example, I've learned that I am terrible at taking "before" shots of any painting/decoration projects.How is that possible? Even if we hadn't lived in our wee house for more than 2 years now and even if we hadn't had several get togethers (with photo ops), one would think that one could just snap a few photos

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Last week, I promised a review and pictures. You know what happens when you put all your pictures on your husband's computer? It takes you another week before you get them onto your flash drive and onto your blog, that's what happens.Anyway. The Great BBQ Hunt of 2009 started with this little magazine:This little magazine told us that Snow's BBQ in Lexington, TX was/is the best BBQ in the whole

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Here's an exhibition game being played at the Round Rock Express Open House. They used replica uniforms from the 1860s (I think) and followed the rules from then, too. The ball is called the "rock" and a player is not "out," he is "dead." Wonder why they changed that? And here's The Husband with the Express cow, signed by Nolan Ryan. He was being very patient with me this day, lol.After all that

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If I want to eat beignets and oysters and muffalettas and po-boys and pralines* when we go to NOLA**, then I shouldn't eat daily bowls of ice cream***... topped with chocolate syrup****... and whipped cream*****.Alas.*This is an abbreviated list as the full and final list has yet to be completed.** For the first time since the-storm-that-shall-not-be-named and the resulting great-escape-to-Texas.

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Which, really, isn't a bad thing because then we'd miss out things like this...The backstory:A few days ago, The Husband mentioned that he'd been reading this old issue of Texas Monthly highlighting the best BBQ joints across Texas... and that one of them is just an hour or so away... and it's the #1 BBQ place in Texas... and we should go try it sometime.Little did he realize that I heard this: "

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My good friend, Miss Circe, finally put two and two together and found mah blog.And now she's gone through and left some very funny comments. Which, of course, meant that I needed to leave some brief retorts. Which resulted in me laughing quite literally out loud before 8:00am. No small feat, I tell you.Miss Circe is (ready for this?) my grand-big-sis from my sorority days. She and I made quite a

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As I said previously Smile Steady was lovely and gave me this award: Wasn't that just so-very-nice of her?I have not been so nice, as it's taken me just forever to acknowledge said award and pass it along. Thus, we shall not wait any longer.On with the show!Here are the rules: 1) List 10 honest things about yourself 2) Past it on to 7 cool people who embody the spirit of honest scrap.Zee list:1)

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The end is near, y'all.No, not the H1N1-piggy flu-swine virus thing... Although, go check this out for a very reliable test to determine if you have "it." Ah, people. ;-)No, I mean my organization's annual event.It's going to be good. Good food, good people, good raffle prizes, good silent auction, good entertainment, good cause... you know, good.Right now, I've gots to get back on the floor of

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Here’s the thing: I’m a fundraiser. ::steps out of closet:: I refrain from talking too much about my professional life here (or anywhere on zee interwebz for that matter) because this blog is my attempt to enhance my life outside of the 9-to-5. (Geez, look at all those “I” “me” and “my” pronouns. Newsweek, call me for your next narcissism expose.)Yesterday, I finally picked up a call from an

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Sorry for the lack of posting, but it’s that time of year again when anything not directly tied to my paid employment takes a seat in one of those fancy 3rd row seats that’s all the rage these days. You know, the tiny wee seat crammed in the back of the mini-SUVs, practically begging to be squished in the event of a minor rear-ending? Yeah, that one.Anyway. I’m not dead (yet and thank god) but

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Sucking on a pink lemonade lollypop to disguise the lime-chili soup breath before meeting with a venue. A smarter me would have packed a toothbrush... or at least gum.Feeling very klassy.

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1. What’s the relationship between money and happiness?I think that money makes it easier to be happy. Not that having money means you automatically are happy, but that the having eliminates a stress, which is (at least for me) a total happiness buster.2. What’s a simple activity that consistently makes you happier?Baking. Something about puttering around the kitchen, up to my elbows in flour,

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I *think* I've mentioned that part of my motivation to join and do a 101 in 1001 project was to increase my own personal happiness. I have a tendency to throw everything I have into my professional life, frequently to the detriment of my personal fulfillment. You know how some people work hard and play harder? Yeah well, my motto seems to be work hard and work harder.When I started this blog, I

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Do you ever have those days where everything is a gosh darn challenge?That was (is?) me today. Getting out of bed was a challenge... putting on makeup/fixing my hair/finding a stoopid outfit was a challenge... trying to pack lunch and pour myself a glass of milk was practically insurmountable...I was pooped before I even got into my car for the super-fun commute. By the time I sat down at my desk

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Started: 11-18-08Completed: 03-17-091. Wild mushroom and stilton galette: Smitten Kitchen2. Pumpkin bread: All Recipes3. Cheesecake with mixed berry topping: Ina Garten4. Spiced Nuts: Better Homes and Gardens5. Party Mix: Better Homes and Gardens6. Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Pansy Pantry7. Devil's on Horseback/Rumaki: Better Homes and Gardens8. Coconut cake: Ina Garten9. Milk punch: Pansy

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Slowly weaning the coworkers off caffine by increasing the ratio of decaf to caf each morning... hmmm?It would be like a science fair project, only without the bothersome judges and school and whatnot.

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Completed: 03-13-09Similar to #67 (Go to the dentist), this item made its way onto the 101 list because I had gone to an eye doctor about 3 years ago, didn't like said eye doctor, changed insurance, went to a new eye doctor, liked new eye doctor, changed insurance again, new eye doctor not on new insurance, therefore no eye doctor.I know. Woe is me.So, I had put off going to have my eyes checked

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I saw this list floating around a couple sites today, but Ed Levine Eats is the original (I think). The idea is that the foods on this list are either loved or hated, depending on your taste, with few-to-none giving them middle ground.It's Friday and I'm looking forward to the weekend, so I thought it would be fun to see which of these The Husband and I love or hate:1. White Chocolate:The Husband

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Completed: 03-04-09So it's been awhile since I checked off any of my 101 items. I think part of that is due to my workload at this time of year and part of it is due to the ::dun, dun, dun-dun:: economy. The Husband and I are fine, really, just preparing ourselves for what could be a rather protracted recession.Moving on.The Austin Restaurant Week menus were released around February 13th, and by

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Personally, I stopped watching The Bachelor around the time they brought on that NFL player what's-his-name. I think. All those boys started to blend together and, having moved into my own apartment, there was no longer a group roomie studybreak during which to view it.But this finale recap from MamaPop makes me think that I may have to subject The Husband to more reality/trash TV because how did

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Mmmm... King cake.Not so long ago, yesterday and today were spent wandering up and down St. Charles, popping into various houses to share feasts with friends and acquaintances, scooting back out onto the main parade route to grab a throw or two and, let's be honest, an adult beverage or two or three.I think that is something that the rest of America fails to realize about Mardi Gras.It's not all

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Call it a vent, a complaint, a whine or whathaveyou, but I have had it up to here with 2009. ::waves hand frantically above head:: And, today, it seems I have reached the end of my rapidly fraying rope. Thus, February 19th, shall be marked as my most depressing day of 2009.I'd love to elaborate on all things (cough, work, cough, co-irkers, cough) currently shorting my fuse, but I'd also love to

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Two things from somewhere other than here:This article details five ways to be happy in a recession. I found it via Slate.com's Happiness Project, which is slightly related to the motivation behind doing that 101 in 1001 list.This section of US News and World Report is dedicated to financial planning for twentysomethings. Personally, my finances plan me, but it would be nice if I could turn

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Dear Fellow Commuters,Causing an accident just wastes more time. Tomorrow, how about you leave thirty minutes earlier?You're welcome in advance.Sincerely,The-person-who-watched-you-almost-get-squished-by-that-semiDear Office Co-inhabitants,The coffee maker requires one and a half packets of coffee to make decent (i.e. not coffee-colored water).Hope this helps!Signed,

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This past Sunday, I was watching Sunday Morning on CBS when this piece, COLD FACTS ABOUT ICE CUBES, aired."Ice cubes," you say, "what is so interesting about ice cubes?"Honestly, not much. But, they showed a bar which serves its drinks with 2x2 inch ice cubes. So cool.Now I want an ice cube tray that will make 2x2 inch ice cubes and I cannot find one. Sad.Mini-ice cubes (like, 90 per tray) are

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Completed: 01-31-09The Husband and I used to be really good about going to the gym. We weren't "those people" who you always see at the gym come rain or sleet or snow, but we went regularly enough that I didn't feel like a total couch-sitting-slacker. But, then, last year, I got out of the habit. As I've mentioned previously, I started putting more focus on work and all that comes with that and,

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Completed: 01-25-091. Charlie Wilson's War 2. The Good German3. Max Payne4. 10,000 B.C. 5. Closer6. Au Revoir Les Enfants7. Innocent Voices8. Roots9. I am Legend10. Rumor Has It11. 27 Dresses12. Forgetting Sarah Marshall13. El Orfanato14. WALL-E15. 2116. What Have I Done to Deserve This17. Quantum of Solace18. Run Fatboy Run19. The Verdict20. Kite Runner21. A Good Year22. Leatherheads23.

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Completed: 01-19-09The perfect way to spend a long weekend: painting the kitchen. Of course, the Husband may disagree, but after he declined my suggestion to drive down to San Antonio, how could he refuse?Not a great picture of me nor of the kitchen, but it's what I have available right now for a "before" shot. Lookie at the "Newlywed Nude" walls.And here's after:

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::type::::read::::delete::Ah. What to say about 2008? Not the best of years, admittedly, but not the worst by far. I started a new job with a new organization. It's good for me and I think I'm making a difference. The Husband was accepted to the Texas Bar, and is still working very hard for his clients. We managed to stay married longer than no fewer than 15 celeb marriages-- setting the bar high

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Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words. ~PlautusOn this day last year, in front of our friends and family, the Husband and I were married.It was a beautiful start to our beautiful marriage.Thank you, my love, for our lovely life.

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