- 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.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Snow days and hot springs
Snow day 2: time for BSG!
Yesterday we watched some BSG, but Matt had homework to do so we cut it short. Now we're just going to BSG it up until Top Chef! Currently watching "Resurrection Ship Part 2." Lee is being super emo.
Last night the Quorum of Five (errr, Kyle, Jordan, Matt, Rachel, and I) decided where we are going for spring break! Kyle has this awesome condo time share thing, that allows him to stay in one of hundreds of fancy hotels all over the world. We discovered that airfare is expensive as hell during spring break, so we opted for somewhere we can drive to. We're going to Hot Springs! I've never been, but I hear it's pretty cool.
I need to call Ross Edward again. I think they were closed yesterday, because I called before my appointment and no one answered. I still want to get my hair cut! I did buy hair color yesterday at least.
I gave blood on Monday, and I was still too tired yestreday for a workout. Today though I think I will get my belly dancing on. I've been very good with eating the last couple of days. I'll probably be treating myself to a new dress by the next ladies' night at this rate!
Yesterday we watched some BSG, but Matt had homework to do so we cut it short. Now we're just going to BSG it up until Top Chef! Currently watching "Resurrection Ship Part 2." Lee is being super emo.
Last night the Quorum of Five (errr, Kyle, Jordan, Matt, Rachel, and I) decided where we are going for spring break! Kyle has this awesome condo time share thing, that allows him to stay in one of hundreds of fancy hotels all over the world. We discovered that airfare is expensive as hell during spring break, so we opted for somewhere we can drive to. We're going to Hot Springs! I've never been, but I hear it's pretty cool.
I need to call Ross Edward again. I think they were closed yesterday, because I called before my appointment and no one answered. I still want to get my hair cut! I did buy hair color yesterday at least.
I gave blood on Monday, and I was still too tired yestreday for a workout. Today though I think I will get my belly dancing on. I've been very good with eating the last couple of days. I'll probably be treating myself to a new dress by the next ladies' night at this rate!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
A new day of the week
This morning I went to brunch at the caf with Matt and Rachel. It was pretty tasty and I learned about an APO event that I think I will go to.
Then I went over to the Collegian office. I just wanted to help them get on their feet for the first issue of the semester. I'll be back later I suppose. It's nice to know that I don't have to be there all day on Sunday. It's like gaining a whole new day in the week!
I just finished doing level 1 of 30 Day Shred, the DVD Adrienne got me for Christmas. It kicked my butt again, but not as hard as the first time. I think I will go for level 2 next time.
I think I'm going to make a hair appointment this week. My hair is getting a little long for my liking. I'll probably dye it again, but first I need to find the hair color.
Well, I'm off to watch Battlestar Galactica again. I'm rewatching the whole show before I start watching the new episodes, so please don't give me spoilers from the last couple of weeks if you have already seen them.
Then I went over to the Collegian office. I just wanted to help them get on their feet for the first issue of the semester. I'll be back later I suppose. It's nice to know that I don't have to be there all day on Sunday. It's like gaining a whole new day in the week!
I just finished doing level 1 of 30 Day Shred, the DVD Adrienne got me for Christmas. It kicked my butt again, but not as hard as the first time. I think I will go for level 2 next time.
I think I'm going to make a hair appointment this week. My hair is getting a little long for my liking. I'll probably dye it again, but first I need to find the hair color.
Well, I'm off to watch Battlestar Galactica again. I'm rewatching the whole show before I start watching the new episodes, so please don't give me spoilers from the last couple of weeks if you have already seen them.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ladies' Night!
Last night a bunch of us girls (Ashley, Claire, Danielle, Emilie, Erin, Kate, Katie, Kelsey, Meagan, Rachel, and I) had a ladies' night!
We got all fancied up (I wore the dress from Adrienne's wedding), and ate at a nice downtown restaurant called Lola's at the Bowery. It's sort of a Mexican fusion place. The decor was very nice: all dark red with lots of candles and drapery and "Dia de los Muertos"-type paintings. It was extremely dark though, almost too dark to read the menu.
I ordered the pollo adobo with a big scoop of goat cheese (yum!), and it was really tasty, though I can't vouch for its looks as I couldn't actually see it. I also finally tried scallop after seeing Jamie cook them every week on this season of Top Chef. I wasn't exactly impressed.
Then we went back to Danielle's place and drank girly cocktails: white Russians, mudslides, amaretto sours, vodka sours, and a delicious grapefruit and peach concoction. Eventually the boys crashed the party though and it devolved into the sort of screwdriver and PBR affairs that college parties usually are.
Well, it was certainly fun while it lasted. We're hoping to make it a monthly occurence, so I definitely have fun times to look forward to in February!
We got all fancied up (I wore the dress from Adrienne's wedding), and ate at a nice downtown restaurant called Lola's at the Bowery. It's sort of a Mexican fusion place. The decor was very nice: all dark red with lots of candles and drapery and "Dia de los Muertos"-type paintings. It was extremely dark though, almost too dark to read the menu.
I ordered the pollo adobo with a big scoop of goat cheese (yum!), and it was really tasty, though I can't vouch for its looks as I couldn't actually see it. I also finally tried scallop after seeing Jamie cook them every week on this season of Top Chef. I wasn't exactly impressed.
Then we went back to Danielle's place and drank girly cocktails: white Russians, mudslides, amaretto sours, vodka sours, and a delicious grapefruit and peach concoction. Eventually the boys crashed the party though and it devolved into the sort of screwdriver and PBR affairs that college parties usually are.
Well, it was certainly fun while it lasted. We're hoping to make it a monthly occurence, so I definitely have fun times to look forward to in February!
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