- I've always thought that the English language needs more grouping symbols. Lists would be much more understandable if we could use parentheses, brackets, and braces.
- I really don't like the story in Moulin Rouge at all. I don't like the lead actress. I don't even like most of the music. I do like Ewan McGregor though. He's just too darn cute in every scene!
- Mom was right. Taking a hot bath really does help you feel better when you're sick. Simon and Garfunkel help as well.
- I could probably spend the rest of my life on a comfy couch watching Food Network programming.
- Mom never wanted me to watch Gypsy when I was little because it was about a *gasp!* stripper! Now I want to see it, but they only have it on VHS at the library and I'm too embarrassed to ask where they keep them.
- With regards to Mamma Mia!
- I hope I can look half as good as Meryl Streep when I'm almost 60
- I think this whole thing works much better as a film than it did as a stage production
- The locals doing back-up singing and dancing are the best part of the film
- There is a rumor on IMDB that Keira Knightley will be starring in a remake of My Fair Lady. I don't know if this is true, and I don't know if Keira can sing, but I want this to happen.
- Top Chef ended exactly the way I predicted. I won't expand on this to avoid spoilers.
- If it was possible to cough a lung up, I think I would have done it today.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
A few thoughts from a half-feverish Rackles
Monday, February 16, 2009
A silly name meme
State Your full Name as of right now:
Raquel Elizabeth Phillips
1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father's middle name) - Ann Guy
2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad) - Charles Robert
3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name) - Phira
4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) - Turquoise Elephant
5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) - Elizabeth Muskogee
6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning) - The Purple Rooster Booster Lite
7. FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name) - Raph
8. GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie) - Cherry Chocolate Lemon Bar
9. ROCK STAR NAME: (current pets name, current street name) - Pecos 8th
10. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy) - Beyond Paradise Airheads Xtremes
Raquel Elizabeth Phillips
1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father's middle name) - Ann Guy
2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad) - Charles Robert
3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name) - Phira
4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) - Turquoise Elephant
5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) - Elizabeth Muskogee
6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning) - The Purple Rooster Booster Lite
7. FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name) - Raph
8. GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie) - Cherry Chocolate Lemon Bar
9. ROCK STAR NAME: (current pets name, current street name) - Pecos 8th
10. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy) - Beyond Paradise Airheads Xtremes
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Culinary adventures and other delights
Friday
After watching a scene in Battlestar Galactica where Starbuck eats a steak with carrots, greens, and mashed potatoes I had an insatiable craving for steak. Kyle and I decided to make steak. The cut we got was no bueno! We were both disappointed.
Saturday
I was still craving steak, so we all went out to the Texas Roudhouse! When you get to the table they give you a basket of rolls (sweet and buttery!) served with cinnamon butter and a bucket of peanuts. The idea was to eat the peanuts and then dump the shells on the ground, which I did after some hesitation. My steak was super tasty, and just exactly what I wanted.
Sunday
Everywhere we went on Super Bowl Sunday had obstacles! First we decided to head down to the SAC where there was a Super Bowl party, but all they had was chips and queso: delicious, but not dinner. Next we tried Señor Villa, but it was closed for "renovation" *cough* health departnment *cough*. Dena's was closed as well. Our next stop was the Collective, but it was closed for a private party! By this time we were hungry and cranky and tired, as we had been walking all over in search of food. Finally we borrowed Kyle's car and headed over to the Pie Hole. DELICIOUS. We went home all the more satisfied for our wait.
Monday
I kind of forgot to eat dinner. Oops!
Tuesday
Took Mom to eat at Desi-Wok. I got the tikka platter with grilled veggies, as did she. It was just right! My mother, who likes maybe three restaurants in the whole world, was very impressed. Desi-Wok is just too good.
Wednesday
I made a sort of pork and beans (turkey smoked sausage in pinto, butter, and great northern beans) with baked sweet potato fries. Finished it off with Rachel's baked apples and a little spiked peppermint cocoa.
Now it's Wednesday night, which means Top Chef! I hope Stefan goes home (though I know he won't).
Tomorrow I will be pledging ΑΦΩ, the coed community service fraternity. I'm a little nervous about the whole "secret ritual" part, but I'm betting it will be a little tamer than other Greek orgs.
After watching a scene in Battlestar Galactica where Starbuck eats a steak with carrots, greens, and mashed potatoes I had an insatiable craving for steak. Kyle and I decided to make steak. The cut we got was no bueno! We were both disappointed.
Saturday
I was still craving steak, so we all went out to the Texas Roudhouse! When you get to the table they give you a basket of rolls (sweet and buttery!) served with cinnamon butter and a bucket of peanuts. The idea was to eat the peanuts and then dump the shells on the ground, which I did after some hesitation. My steak was super tasty, and just exactly what I wanted.
Sunday
Everywhere we went on Super Bowl Sunday had obstacles! First we decided to head down to the SAC where there was a Super Bowl party, but all they had was chips and queso: delicious, but not dinner. Next we tried Señor Villa, but it was closed for "renovation" *cough* health departnment *cough*. Dena's was closed as well. Our next stop was the Collective, but it was closed for a private party! By this time we were hungry and cranky and tired, as we had been walking all over in search of food. Finally we borrowed Kyle's car and headed over to the Pie Hole. DELICIOUS. We went home all the more satisfied for our wait.
Monday
I kind of forgot to eat dinner. Oops!
Tuesday
Took Mom to eat at Desi-Wok. I got the tikka platter with grilled veggies, as did she. It was just right! My mother, who likes maybe three restaurants in the whole world, was very impressed. Desi-Wok is just too good.
Wednesday
I made a sort of pork and beans (turkey smoked sausage in pinto, butter, and great northern beans) with baked sweet potato fries. Finished it off with Rachel's baked apples and a little spiked peppermint cocoa.
Now it's Wednesday night, which means Top Chef! I hope Stefan goes home (though I know he won't).
Tomorrow I will be pledging ΑΦΩ, the coed community service fraternity. I'm a little nervous about the whole "secret ritual" part, but I'm betting it will be a little tamer than other Greek orgs.
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