Ok. I updated my website today, and have puplished it nearly 10 different times. Every time I publish, some pages turn out different than they should have, and I don't understand it. Some of the pages on the site are funky, and I am leaving in 20 minutes to go to work. I will attempt to fix them when I return next week. Just a note to let you know I know something is wrong. Ugh!
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
My website has finally been updated. It includes two new recipes (Chinese soup and Pasta 44) and a calendar for February. Also, the links page has been updated. Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
Here is my next semi-monthly post. I suppose one of the reasons I haven't been posting much lately is that the modem port on my laptop is broken, and I would venture to say half the posts I write are done on my laptop from a layover. I have not yet looked into how much it will cost to repair or replace the port, but I have looked in the cost of a PCMCIA modem card...80 bucks, thank you very much! Any suggestions?
Amber called me this morning. I think she was hoping to wake me up, although I was awake already. Still in bed, but awake. She was awaiting the bus and decided to call someone...picking me knowing I was the only one that might not be at work. We were just getting into her job when the phone went dead. I assume her battery died, but I haven't heard from her since so I don't know. She says it's hot and humid there...ick! Even now, in January. That's disgusting!
Beth and I maybe taking a trip up north over President's Day weekend. We really want to go skiing, and are weighing the benefits of driving or flying, and the cost involved. Driving isn't so bad, but when you are going for three days, two of it are spent driving. Who wants to do that? We'll see, we haven't decided if we're even going.
It is so windy here today, I am afraid to venture outside. I look out the window, and all I can see is blowing durt. I can't even see a few miles away, the dust is so thick. I was wathcing the History Channel earlier today, and now I feel like I'm living in history...I am wondering if this compares to what western settlers were experiencing during the Dust Bowl? Advice: Don't go outside. If you have to, keep your mouth closed and squint your eyes. Where goggles if possible.
Amber called me this morning. I think she was hoping to wake me up, although I was awake already. Still in bed, but awake. She was awaiting the bus and decided to call someone...picking me knowing I was the only one that might not be at work. We were just getting into her job when the phone went dead. I assume her battery died, but I haven't heard from her since so I don't know. She says it's hot and humid there...ick! Even now, in January. That's disgusting!
Beth and I maybe taking a trip up north over President's Day weekend. We really want to go skiing, and are weighing the benefits of driving or flying, and the cost involved. Driving isn't so bad, but when you are going for three days, two of it are spent driving. Who wants to do that? We'll see, we haven't decided if we're even going.
It is so windy here today, I am afraid to venture outside. I look out the window, and all I can see is blowing durt. I can't even see a few miles away, the dust is so thick. I was wathcing the History Channel earlier today, and now I feel like I'm living in history...I am wondering if this compares to what western settlers were experiencing during the Dust Bowl? Advice: Don't go outside. If you have to, keep your mouth closed and squint your eyes. Where goggles if possible.
Wednesday, January 16, 2002
My relaxing week at home is treating me quite well! I have been able to make some good dinners, including my made-up-recipe to mimic a dish from my favorite New York resteraunt. I will be putting it on my recipe page soon. Last night I made simple tacos, but boy, were they good. Tonight, I am going to master the lettuce wraps (I hope). We'll be having that with PF Chang-like wonton soup. Great stuff, maybe I'll put that on my recipe page, too. Jenn gave me a great recipe for corn and crabmeat soup which sounds excellent. I'll have to try that soon, too. Tomorrow night we're having chicken fajitas with mango salsa. This recipe can be found on my recipe archive. It's so nice to be able to cook in my new kitchen! I love it. I'd be happy to throw a dinner party any time someone wants to come over!
Otherwise, I've done the normal errands. I had to get my car lubed and smog checked as regigistration is due next month. Today, I am going to go get Port of Subs and meet Beth for lunch. That'll be nice. Then, I need to head over to her parent's house to drop some stuff off and pick up other stuff. Tonight, after dinner, Beth and I have a mall date. How romantic!
I will be returning to the friendly skies Friday night, but will be home Sunday night on a layover!
Otherwise, I've done the normal errands. I had to get my car lubed and smog checked as regigistration is due next month. Today, I am going to go get Port of Subs and meet Beth for lunch. That'll be nice. Then, I need to head over to her parent's house to drop some stuff off and pick up other stuff. Tonight, after dinner, Beth and I have a mall date. How romantic!
I will be returning to the friendly skies Friday night, but will be home Sunday night on a layover!
Monday, January 14, 2002
Yeah, I am home again at last! Being gone for a week like that gets old, quick. I am off now until Friday, so I plan on cooking some delights this week. I am trying a new recipe tonight I hope to adapt from my favorite resteraunt in New York City, Southwest 44. It's a pasta dish that includes penne pasta in an olive oil sauce with chicken, spinach, mushrooms and goat cheese. If it all works out well, I will add it to my recipe page. Tomorrow night we are having good 'ol tacos, Wednesday night we are going to have chicken lettuce wraps and wonton soup and Thursday we will have chicken fajitas with a mango salsa.
If anyone wants to come on over, just let me know. I need to be able to prepare enough!
The rest of our living room furniture arrived today! Now we have a sofa, love seat, over stuffed chair and ottoman, two end tables and a coffee table. Now, I just need to figure out how to lay it out. The over stuffed chair and ottoman may end up in our bedroom. We'll see.
I have several errands to run today, including getting my car lubed and smogged. I need to find a dry cleaner, and I need to go grocery shopping so I can cook all this yummy stuff this week. And, I need to stop by the post office. Ugh!
If anyone wants to come on over, just let me know. I need to be able to prepare enough!
The rest of our living room furniture arrived today! Now we have a sofa, love seat, over stuffed chair and ottoman, two end tables and a coffee table. Now, I just need to figure out how to lay it out. The over stuffed chair and ottoman may end up in our bedroom. We'll see.
I have several errands to run today, including getting my car lubed and smogged. I need to find a dry cleaner, and I need to go grocery shopping so I can cook all this yummy stuff this week. And, I need to stop by the post office. Ugh!
Monday, January 07, 2002
Well, I have confirmed that even though I don't work again until the 11th, I am going to have to leave the ninth since this damn convention in town is filling all the flights. I also discovered there is a Mac convention in San Francisco this week, too, adding even more pain to my non-rev travels. And to further the bad news, I have yet to find a trip to pick up in that time so I can a) make some extra money, b) not be bored out of my mind and c) not have to stay in a hotel two nights in a row (still cheaper than buying a ticket on the tenth!)
I see from Amber's journal she has made it to Athens, GA. Amber was here Wednesday night last week, on her grand adventure cross country to see the Mouse. What a trip! I don't know if I could do it, especially by myself! Amber, you're a real trooper! It's nice to hear though she has made it most of the way, and safely. Eight more hours, Amber! Good luck!
I did not mention in my last blog that the trip crew schedule gave me that kept me away on New Year's had one very big upside. I had a Portland layover and got to see Jenn and Ryan. Jenn made me a delicious dinner; a surprise and a welcome one at that. Thanks Jenn. It was the first time I got to see her new home -- it looks like a lot of fun. As Jenn has said a thousand times, it has great potential. It will take a lot of hard work, but as Jenn and I agree, well worth it in the end. It's nice to have a new home, but as I was telling Jenn, my home lacks the character that her home has. You just can't find that in a new home. I would love to fix up a house like Jenn's, but I also know the work and labor involved in doing so. Jenn, you are welcome here any time, especially when you need a break!
I see from Amber's journal she has made it to Athens, GA. Amber was here Wednesday night last week, on her grand adventure cross country to see the Mouse. What a trip! I don't know if I could do it, especially by myself! Amber, you're a real trooper! It's nice to hear though she has made it most of the way, and safely. Eight more hours, Amber! Good luck!
I did not mention in my last blog that the trip crew schedule gave me that kept me away on New Year's had one very big upside. I had a Portland layover and got to see Jenn and Ryan. Jenn made me a delicious dinner; a surprise and a welcome one at that. Thanks Jenn. It was the first time I got to see her new home -- it looks like a lot of fun. As Jenn has said a thousand times, it has great potential. It will take a lot of hard work, but as Jenn and I agree, well worth it in the end. It's nice to have a new home, but as I was telling Jenn, my home lacks the character that her home has. You just can't find that in a new home. I would love to fix up a house like Jenn's, but I also know the work and labor involved in doing so. Jenn, you are welcome here any time, especially when you need a break!
Sunday, January 06, 2002
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe celebration. I guess this year, for a lot of us, will be one of looking forward, while making sure we don't forget the events that changed our innocent lives last year.
Beth and I were apart New Year's Eve as I ended having to work a trip into New Year's Day. We had discovered previoulsy that even if I didn't a have a trip to keep me away, I wouldn't have been able to make it home New Year's Eve. So, Beth planned to fly to San Jose and meet me, where we would celebrate with Liz and Mark. So, Beth, Liz and Mark rang in the New Year together, while I sat at a bar with my fellow crewmembers in Dallas. I was back in the Bay Area though around 11am on 1/1, so I met up with Beth, Liz and Mark. We headed into the city and had lunch at the Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant. Fabulous food, loaded with garlic! Yum!
From there we headed to Ghirradeli Square for some fat sundaes, loaded with the good stuff. We didn't have much time, so we drove back to Liz and Mark's, where we said goodbye and headed to the San Jose airport to go home. It was a nice, simple get together and a lot of fun. I am off now until the 11th, although there is some nasty convention here in town, and all the flights next week are way oversold, which makes non-rev travel a disaster. Therefore, I am going to have to leave Wednesday sometime. Hopefully I can pick up a trip Wednesday and/or Thursday to make some extra dough!
I will be in Pittsburgh Friday night, and Reno Saturday night. I found out this past Friday my borther Brian is going to be in Pittsburgh Friday night, too! What are the chances of that? Hopefully, we will be able to hook-up. Beth is all bumbed about going back to school, although she is excited to see the kids. It's the planning that is tough, and that is what she isn't looking forward too! Poor thing.
Beth and I were apart New Year's Eve as I ended having to work a trip into New Year's Day. We had discovered previoulsy that even if I didn't a have a trip to keep me away, I wouldn't have been able to make it home New Year's Eve. So, Beth planned to fly to San Jose and meet me, where we would celebrate with Liz and Mark. So, Beth, Liz and Mark rang in the New Year together, while I sat at a bar with my fellow crewmembers in Dallas. I was back in the Bay Area though around 11am on 1/1, so I met up with Beth, Liz and Mark. We headed into the city and had lunch at the Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant. Fabulous food, loaded with garlic! Yum!
From there we headed to Ghirradeli Square for some fat sundaes, loaded with the good stuff. We didn't have much time, so we drove back to Liz and Mark's, where we said goodbye and headed to the San Jose airport to go home. It was a nice, simple get together and a lot of fun. I am off now until the 11th, although there is some nasty convention here in town, and all the flights next week are way oversold, which makes non-rev travel a disaster. Therefore, I am going to have to leave Wednesday sometime. Hopefully I can pick up a trip Wednesday and/or Thursday to make some extra dough!
I will be in Pittsburgh Friday night, and Reno Saturday night. I found out this past Friday my borther Brian is going to be in Pittsburgh Friday night, too! What are the chances of that? Hopefully, we will be able to hook-up. Beth is all bumbed about going back to school, although she is excited to see the kids. It's the planning that is tough, and that is what she isn't looking forward too! Poor thing.
