Last weekend Heidi, Rhys and I went to the 17th Street Market here in town. I can’t believe I have lived in this stupid town for so damn many years and have never patronized this place. It is PERFECT. It has all the Asian food that I desire (I bought my self a new wok pan while I was there — but that is another story), fresh produce (yes, I eat plants), and fresh meat (GOD, I love fresh meat)!

On top of those things, it has a nice gift selection. You know the kind of touristy bullshit that us Americans fall for all the time. I almost bought myself yet another set of chopsticks. As much as I make fun of it, there were some very nice things there. Did I mention I bought a new wok pan? :-D

Lastly, it has a music shop too… You know, you can buy CD’s, musical insturments, and even see performances. All of this wonderful crap in the industrial district of our little shit hole of a town.

So, while we were there, we saw The Can Crushers. Rhys absolutely loved them! At first I thought it was your typical hippie street performance art, but soon found myself getting into it (damn my drumming roots). We didn’t purchase a CD, but we will be, and in the meantime I thought I’d give the guys a free plug on the ol’ website here. Pretty cool stuff, guys!

I just wanted to take a moment to publicly give my thanks to ramen. Yes, ramen. That wonderful Asian staple which has nourished me since my childhood. It’s really quite the perfect food, if you think about it. It can be fancy (if you’ve not fancied up your ramen, you’ve not lived), and it can be simple. It can be a meal or an ingredient. It’s one of the cheapest and most satisfying lunches around.

One thing my town here is severely lacking (on the really long laundry list of Shit This Town Doesn’t Have) is a good ramen shop. I don’t know if this is typical of most towns in the states, but I know this town doesn’t have one. Is it because America hasn’t yet opened it’s eyes to the magic of Ramen? Is it because America doesn’t give two shits about ramen? Are we not yet tired of the vareity of burgers and fries? Ramen can be as good as junk food and better for your body. It’s a great breakfast, a great lunch, and a great dinner! Ramen for the win! So, I’ll close with a haiku about Ramen:

Ramen. The best food.
Must have more ramen, right now.
The States needs ramen!

Happy Monday, kiddos! Hope your weekend was filled with joy and wonderfulness. Our weekend wasn’t bad at all. It was a bit busy, but not the annoying, pull my hair out busy. Perhaps we are just in a better head space now? Well, ok, we were in a better head space on Sunday. Saturday wasn’t all joy and wonderfulness… But, that’s another story.

So, Sunday, Heidi and I went to a brunch hosted by my boss. The place it was held was beautiful, and Heidi and I had not been there before, so it was a very nice treat. The food was fantastalicious and there was plenty to choose from for the less evolved people in the party (those plant eaters). For the fully evolved carnivores there was plenty of dead, sliced critter to choose from. FANTASTIC!

I think the best part was the Mimosa’s that they kept shoving down your throat. All of a sudden, brunches are awesome to me! :)

Have a spanktacular Monday, and carry it through to the weekend! Let’s string Monday up by it’s neck and beat it silly with a lead pipe. PRING!!!

Jingle bells, jingle bells fa-la-la-la-la-la-la! The holiday spirit is upon us, like a fat kid on a cupcake! So, toss some sprinkles on it, and eat it up, people!! And, while you’re at it, why don’t you take a look at my wishlist, and Heidi’s wishlist. I mean, you know, since you are in the giving spirit and all. ;) Just kidding, of course (buy us something). We are just putting it up there for family and friends (and perfect strangers) in case they are looking for it (or even if they’re not).

In other news, I’m DYING to do some real cooking. Lately we’ve been cooking those quicky staples around here. You know, Hurry-Up-And-Cook-Damnit-Cuz-I’m-Late-For-Work-Fried-Rice, or the ever so popular I-Sure-Hope-This-Tastes-Better-Than-It-Smells-Noodles-And-Something. What I wouldn’t give right now to have the time, and ingredients for a nice Steak Au Poivre, or a big ol vat of Sinagang. Heidi and I are going to make some lumpia this weekend in prep for Rhys’ family get together for his birthday. I cannot wait to sink my teeth into that! It’s going to be so damn good!

Everything is pretty typical other than those items. I’m still smoke free, and my new office is really starting to get the chi flowin… or something…