WTF...New Top Chef

Are you freakin' kidding me? Like, seriously?!?!?! Come f*n on! Really?!?!?

I'm still astounded, dumbfounded and what have you that Hosea won Top Chef. I don't think I'm alone in thinking that he shouldn't have been part of the final three and winning? Come f*n on!!!!!

Ugh, I was so disgusted that I actually deleted my recording before it was even over. Hosea? Seriously? Whatever...

And Carla, WTH were you thinking listening to Casey? She blanked out on her own final episode and you're gonna listen to her? OMG. Worst finale ever.

I'm so handy...

LOL. Not to toot my own horn but I do love that fact that I'm pretty good at putting things together. I think it's coz I love puzzles so much that putting together furniture almost feels like a giant 3D puzzle to me. Anyway, most of you know that I recently bought a new TV and TV stand. Since I live by myself, it was extremely hard for me to figure out what to do with my existing TV and entertainment center. I didn't want to throw them out so I contacted a person from my past. He gladly took the TV off my hands but he couldn't take the entertainment center.

So for about a week, I was stuck with my empty entertainment center which stood right next to my new tv stand. Why didn't I just sell it? Well, it's extremely old and scratched. It was still sturdy but I guess I was just too lazy to go through the motions of actually having to sell it. Too many emails and phone calls to answer. Not for me.

The entertainment center is extremely heavy and I had no one to help me take it to the dumpster so Arash suggested that I take it apart. So, one night (I think it was Wednesday night), I took out my tools and went at it. It must've taken me a little over an hour to take the whole thing apart. Like I said, it's extremely old so taking some of the screws out was almost impossible. I actually had to break some of the pieces off because the screws were too stubborn. So for my effort, this is what I have to show for. Pretty cool... LOL.

Scorpio

I love reading my horoscope or reading about my sign. Here's another one:

How accurate is it?



Source: Chuvaness

Le Bernardin + Top Chef = HEAVEN!

As I watched Top Chef last night, I almost fell out my seat when I heard that they were going to Le Bernardin.

I don't recall if I've ever mentioned it on this blog but Le Bernardin is on my list of "Restaurants to Try Before I Die". I'm a fan of Eric Ripert and would LOVE to try his restaurant the next time I'm in New York. I have actually contemplated flying out to NYC for a culinary tour but no one wants to come with (plus it's extremely expensive). Reservations have to be made a couple months in advance (like most top restaurants) but I think I can definitely swing that since I have to plan the trip anyhow. Anyone interested?

Anyway, on Top Chef last night, the chefs were invited for a lunch at Le Bernardin. As soon as those words were uttered, I immediately knew they had to recreate the dishes that they just ate. The chefs were enjoying a seemingly "day off" from competing that when they were told the challenge, most of them were not too happy (they weren't paying that much attention to the dishes). Jamie commented that she wasn't too excited about the dishes and even called the "boring" (THE NERVE!!!). I think she got her comeuppance when she picked her least favorite dish to recreate and eventually got the boot.

On another note, I LOVE Eric Ripert. He just seems so nice and humble and I just want to hug him and pinch his cheeks.

Random Thoughts...01/30/09

I was tagged on FB the other day and I realized that I have hundreds of random thoughts that go through my head every single day that it would be fun to write them out so I could later look back at it and laugh at how silly/mundane/annoying my thoughts can be. Sorry if you have to be part of it.

Random Thought 1: I wish I had more friends.

No, I'm not sad and I'm not trying to be melodramatic either. That said, a few minutes ago a thought crossed my mind - I wish I had more friends. Do I really want more friends? Not really. It's hard for me to trust people hence why I only have a few friends. The few friends I have are dearly cherished - every single one of them, through thick and thin. Why did this thought cross my mind then? I honestly don't know. I was looking through some pics on FB and I saw pics of big groups of people hanging out and looking like they were having tons of fun. I'm actually not sure if they are all friends or if the camera just caught a moment of fun between acquaintances but it sure looks like they're having a blast. Maybe the thought crossed my mind because we always want what we don't have (and more than likely I won't want it once I have it, haha). Now that I think about it, I probably wouldn't be able to stand a group of people. I get annoyed too easily.

Random Thought 2: I'm so freakin' indecisive.

Well, this one's not such a random thought...it's a fact. Before I buy something, I ask everyone I know which one I should pick. I just had another thought - what if it's not because I'm indecisive but because I'm seeking approval? Yikes! I think I'd rather be indecisive. Haha.

Resolutions - One Month Update

Okay, after 1 month, this is where I stand with my NY resolutions:

1. Exercise - sporadically but the point is I've been exercising

2. Soda - still not a drop. Yay me!

3. Shopping - haven't shopped

4. Work on my apartment - YES, but still in progress

5. Spend less - it's funny because I haven't shopped but my money keeps going to food. Must rethink this last one.

So far it's been good but then again it's only been a month. Let's see how I do next month.

WTH is wrong with me?

It's dineLA week and I kicked it off by taking my mom to Ruth's Chris for dinner last Monday. I was only too excited to go. Everyone knows that a good steak is my weakness and Ruth's Chris is in the upper echelon of steakhouses. Needless to say, I had high expectations.

I ordered a medium rare petit filet (not that petit at 8 oz.) and was expecting it to be mind-blowing. As I usually do with my steaks, I cut it open in the middle for a temp test. It was cooked perfectly so I was happy. Now came the weird part. I cut a piece and it tasted ok. Another piece and there was a weird taste to it. Halfway through my steak I was about to throw up. I gave the rest to my mom to take home while I sucked on lemons to get the taste from my mouth.

As we were waiting for dessert, I sat there and pondered why that happened? I had my mom taste my steak and she wasn't bothered by it. After a few minutes it occured to me that I hadn't had red meat in a while, maybe since the beginning of the year. A lot of people I know who have given up meat for a while have always complained about after taste when they start eating meat again. Mind you, I would never intentionally give up red meat. I've been eating a lot of fish lately and even chicken (I know, I'm shocked too). I can't explain why I haven't eaten meat since the beginning of the year and I can't explain what happened that night at Ruth's Chris. Although the next time I'm going for a steak dinner, I think I'll have a big, juicy hamburger the day before.